Mutual Ground Strategies, LLC

22/07/2025

Deciding to pursue mediation often begins with quiet reflection. Many individuals and professionals arrive at this choice after weighing other conflict resolution options, like legal action, internal escalation, or simply walking away. What often tips the scale is the realization that mediation offers something different: space for clarity, accountability, and early resolution without escalating tension.

Mediation doesn’t demand forfeiting other avenues; it allows for flexibility while centering understanding and sustainable outcomes. For those navigating complex disputes, a skilled neutral third party can help illuminate what truly matters beneath the surface beyond the conflict itself.

At its best, mediation becomes more than just a process; it’s a turning point for restoring communication, protecting relationships, and moving forward with dignity.

To learn more, visit www.mutual-ground.com.

16/07/2025

Something feels off at work, but you’re not sure what to do.
HR feels risky.
Legal feels like too much.
And staying silent isn’t working.

You don’t have to hand your situation over before you’re ready.
You can stay in control and get support.

The Workplace Conflict Navigator was created for moments like this.
And if you’re not ready to talk yet, start here:

📋 Download the free Workplace Conflict Resolution Checklist: https://go.mutual-ground.com/widget/form/CKqJh4bW2GlLtt4jcgtw

13/07/2025

09/07/2025

My podcast appearance on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur podcast went live today!

On it I talk about how the mediation process works to resolve conflict and some of the skills we use to do so.

Internal conflict often shows up as not being clear about what we really want and need. Once you know that, you can unlock the creative solutions that may not have been noticed before.

Check it out at the link below, or on your favorite podcasting app and let me know if anything really resonated with you!

https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/katie-kolon/

09/07/2025

The Wolf and The Bee

In toxic work environments, HR is mainly there to protect management, not the work culture.

Sign the petition:
https://endworkplaceabuse.com/sign-the-petition/

07/07/2025

If you want to do something but don’t know what to do, check out the Checklist for navigating Workplace Conflict!

07/07/2025

Now in Print: The Playbook for Important Conversations

The spiral-bound print edition of The Mutual Method: A Playbook for Navigating Important Conversations is now available.

Whether you're prepping for a tough workplace conversation, coaching a team, or building your leadership toolkit, this is the resource you’ll want at your side.

✔️ Spiral-bound so it lays flat on your desk
✔️ Fill in the worksheets as you go, or copy them from the appendix
✔️ Designed for real people in real situations

Sometimes, having something you can hold makes all the difference.

📘 Grab your copy here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/katie-kolon/the-mutual-method/paperback/product-845w6k6.html?q=mutual+&page=1&pageSize=4

🖥️ Prefer digital? That’s still available too.

07/07/2025

Listen and disagree without “othering”. Don’t fall into the trap to undermine your own dignity or the dignity of others!

03/07/2025

It’s not just in your head.

These 6 signs may point to something deeper than a tough day at work.

If it feels familiar, explore the Workplace Conflict Navigator, a private space to sort through it all, on your terms.

➡️ https://thewolfandthebee.org/workplace-conflict-navigator/

02/07/2025

Confidence after harassment doesn’t return all at once.

We put together a gentle framework with small, practical steps to help you reconnect with your voice, your worth, and your sense of self.

Read the full list here: https://thewolfandthebee.org/2025/07/02/rebuilding-confidence-after-harassment/

27/06/2025

🎉 I’m excited to share that Mutual Ground Strategies is now officially certified as a women-owned business through WBENC.

This certification opens the door to new opportunities to partner with companies committed to supplier diversity—and it reflects the leadership and lived experience that shape how we do business.

I work with founders, leadership teams, and mission-driven organizations to navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and move forward with clarity.

👉 If you know a company looking to meet supplier diversity goals—or just ready to tackle the conversations they’ve been avoiding—I’d love to connect.

26/06/2025

Don’t wait!

If you’re looking for support through workplace harassment, the Workplace Conflict Navigator program is here to provide it!