Author Archives: Maria Hanna Joseph

About Maria Hanna Joseph

Maria Hanna Joseph, principal of Joseph Mediation, is an Attorney-Mediator who is highly regarded for her experience and ability to resolve employment, workplace and organizational disputes. She has served more than 2,000 matters over her 20 years as a mediator and her 29 year employment law career. With care, expedience and economy, Maria helps attorneys and parties achieve settlement in nearly every mediation. Moreover, her pragmatism and perseverance bring about purposeful settlements; products of Maria's insight and creativity, gained by her depth of experience and training. These qualities, along with her demeanor and the trust she engenders, have earned Maria a reputation for being able to manage extremely challenging circumstances and settle a wide variety of cases. Maria is available to provide services in-person or virtually (utilizing teleconference and desk-top videoconference resources) throughout Massachusetts, New England and the U.S.

“Embrace the freedom that comes with letting go …”

10 Ways to Let Go of the Need to Control  “When we are able to trust that we are okay no matter the circumstances, we open ourselves up to possibilities.”

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Some Things Are Best Said By Your Mediator

There are some things a mediator is better able to deliver.  Think:  purpose, receptivity and effect.

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The Value Of Private Caucuses – Air, Err and Calibrate

Private caucuses are the most effective forums for communication in mediation. Private caucuses liberally allow you to inform, receive and reflect.  As well, they provide the opportunity to measure the pace of reaching conclusions and disclosing information – individuals can … Continue reading

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Take a Broader View Of What Mediation Accomplishes

Even though conflicts don’t always resolve at mediation, it is far from true to say that those efforts don’t yield value! Parties who earnestly engage will walk away with more than they came with – be it a better understanding … Continue reading

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The Value In the Timing of Concessions

You may be very convincing, but don’t expect reason alone to carry the day in mediation. Many settlements aren’t arrived at before there’s been something cathartic experienced.

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