I joined the Conflict Leadership Program because I needed a mentor program for conflict skills. I have taken many courses, but I forget or cannot use the skills practiced in real-time situations. In my life and work, it seems that I get in the same conflicts again and again without resolutions and I come away feeling defeated and dejected instead of finding peace and growth. Right from our very first group coaching session I felt that it was a safe place. I’m very reflective and I like to think things through, but I don't talk to a lot of people. I have tons of friends, but I don't have folks that you can have these kinds of conversations with, in a safe space. So I really appreciate that. I find that we bounce off each other well and discuss each other’s ideas and questions. We take the ideas and then work together, and that is really kind of special. It's a safe space in which I can ask questions, but I can also say how I'm feeling and know that it's going to be held well. That's not just because we're from three different countries, but that probably helps! I think the other part of it for me too, is the professional development and the mentorship on how to handle things in conflict. I find that even if I've learned the skills or taken a class on the skills, it's easier to use them after we’ve discussed them and been able to practice. There is plenty offered in the program, including online training and interactive sessions. I don’t have suggestions for improving the program, but I find that it’s definitely helping improve myself!