Richard Cohen

Richard Cohen is a seasoned conflict resolution expert who discovered his passion for mediating conflicts back in fifth grade.

With extensive experience in guiding leaders, he excels in resolving disputes, building relationships, and enhancing performance, having advised on transactions worth millions of dollars.

Richard is renowned for training senior executives at Fortune 500 companies, facilitating tough conversations among team members, coaching scientific collaborators, and writing on conflict resolution with a global reach.

His work empowers individuals to handle challenging feedback, embrace their potential, and excel in their endeavors, reflecting his commitment to fostering productive work environments.

Beyond the corporate realm, Richard has made significant contributions to the education sector, training numerous educators and young individuals in mediation.

His remarkable achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the William Kriedler Award from the Association for Conflict Resolution in 2011 and selection as a Fulbright Specialist by the US State Department in 2015.

Besides his professional pursuits, Richard finds joy in swimming, diverse music genres, family time, and savoring pomegranates.

As the Principal at Great Pond Resolutions and the Former Founder/Executive Director at School Mediation Associates, Richard Cohen continues to make a positive impact through his conflict resolution expertise.