“A mediator might want direct supervision in entering private practice or making it profitable once taking the plunge.”
Forrest S. Mosten
The Complete Guide to Mediation
 For the past 25 years, Woody Mosten has been training law students and mediators to improve their skills and maximize their careers. Of all his worldwide training, Woody most enjoys working one on one with talented mediators who come to him for supervision. Whether the supervision ends after the three-hour assessment or lasts for years in person or by telephone, it is an important relationship in the mediator's life and for Woody. Having been mentored himself for over two decades by Professor Louis M. Brown (The Father of Preventive Law, 1909-1996) and having learned from many of the world's great mediators, Woody is dedicated to providing quality supervision to mediators who commit themselves to improve both their craft and their cashflow in the challenging and rewarding supervision format.
 “Although I have an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution Studies from the Pepperdine University School of Law after over 25 years in law practice, I also highly recommend an advanced course of individual study with a veteran mediator for anyone serious about the subject. I have found Woody Mosten to be an exceptional coach who has inspired me to take my mediation skills and practice development to the next level. He helps me work through my options, decide on my goals, and efficiently direct my efforts to achieving them. He as also been, from time to time, the voice of my conscience in encouraging me to do what needs to be done. I have profited immensely from working with him.”
Kendall Reed
Mediator
Los Angeles
 “I am particularly grateful to Woody Mosten. Woody was the first mediator that I contacted after I read his book, Mediation Career Guide. Woody has and continues to be a wonderful resource and mentor and I value his energy and commitment to our field tremendously. Woody is committed to leaving a positive legacy and to helping as many mediators he can to “make mediation their day job.” Woody has studied marketing and business development, been there, done that and has the scars and success to prove it.”
 “Supervision with Woody Mosten has been an adventure. Supervision for an adult can make one feel like a child; but with Woody, it is always two colleagues working together. Woody acts like a mirror for my questions and guides me gently to improve my skills and has even given me ideas to improve my fee collections.”
Peri Drake Coburn
Lawyer/Mediator
 “My private supervision with Woody Mosten has been invaluable to my practice development! Not only has he helped me define my target market, he has suggested specific and effective ways to reach this audience as well. Woody’s direction and feedback has allowed me to focus my resources on those approaches that will provide the greatest return on investment—thereby saving me thousands of dollars and dozens of hours of precious time! I have already developed multiple referral relationships as a direct result of implementing his practice development strategies and techniques.”
Mediator Career Status Check
Where are you in your career as a mediator?
- I have completed a Basic 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training
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- I have completed at least one Advanced Family Mediation Course
- My skills still need refinement
- I need a business plan
- I want to go into private mediation practice
- I am in private mediation practice and want to make more income.
Woody Mosten, an AFM Approved Consultant, enjoys working with mediators individually to improve their skills at the mediation table and increase their profitability. He believes that craft and cash flow must both be maximized for talented mediators to stay in the field and serve the public.
We offer several opportunities for further training one on one:
- Individual supervision
- Small group supervision
- Video and audio observation of your work
- Personally observes your work
- Roleplaying
- Case conferences
- Supervision of your writing a business plan, client training materials, articles, and presentations
- Observe Woody mediate at his office
- Co-mediate with Woody
- Customized formats
Woody also offers customized consultations for mediation trainers and teachers, professional practice groups, and mediation organizations.
“A portion or all of the supervision process can be devoted to tackling marketing and practice management issues in the mediator's life. A mediator can receive hands-on help in developing a business plan or in writing a brochure or other promotional materials.”
Forrest S. Mosten
The Complete Guide to Mediation
Supervision Assessment
All supervision and consultation requires an assessment conference with Woody.
- Review and feedback of your Mediator Reflective Self-Survey
- 3 hours consultation including breakfast or lunch
- Consultation and supervision plan developed by you and Woody
You are required to complete our Mediator Self-Survey and submit it a minimum of seven days prior to your assessment conference. It is recommended that you read Woody's book, The Complete Guide to Mediation, (ABA, 1997) prior to the conference.
Following the assessment conference, you will either commence the supervision plan that you have developed or follow a self-directed program.
For more information and to get a complimentary copy of The Mediator's Reflective Self-Survey, click here.
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