David Pauker, Jd, Ll.M. Email & Phone Number

Petaluma, Ca, Us

Petaluma, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

Breakthrough Story Coaching is the product of work I have been doing for 20+ years involving creativity, conflict, exoteric studies, and client relationships with their internal and external worlds. Genuinely productive creativity is the result of the natural human connection with the imaginal world of infinite unmanifested possibilities. Plato, Suhrawardy, and mystics from many religions, among others, have written about this Imaginal world.It is possible to cultivate and strengthen this relationship—which is essential for all kinds of creatives (such as writers, painters, and composers), as well as entrepreneurs and difference-makers who want to develop an expansive organizational vision or materialize out-of-the-box opportunities.I use story to help clients work through their blocks and transform their connection with the imaginal world into a loving relationship based on harmony, freedom, balance, self-compassion, and trust in the process. I have found that the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can stifle our creativity or help open the flow. Real growth, however, demands that we work from within these stories so that the story itself organically leads to change. And we must have a definition that not only describes a story or lists its elements, but also reveals its path and discrete steps. I have evolved in my definition of story and its applications, but the origins of this work are in my book: FREE YOURSELF FROM CONFLICT. This breakthrough process utilizing story is a result of my understanding and wide-ranging practical experience solving conflict—not only among people but also with their environment and circumstances. In addition, my work in the entertainment industry with creatives and their process, as a coach with executives and others, and as a strategic business consultant has provided a dynamic frame. I have described some of this generative work below.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conflicts happen every day, and solving them can become as easy, natural, and life-affirming as breathing. This book provides a simple 3-Step method—based on experience, science, and esoteric psychology—that organically resolves conflicts while it opens hearts. The book’s clear approach develops self-awareness and understanding about the nature of conflict that makes compassionate actions and genuine solutions possible in even the most difficult situations – so conflict becomes opportunity.For coaches, mediators and other conflict professionals this approach effectively builds trust, melts resistance, and builds solutions based on real needs. Skill-building exercises follow each chapter.Here is what some people say about the book:► …So inspiring I found myself reading parts to my friends … David’s simple 3-Steps enable people to turn a conflict or terrible situation inside out and get amazing results. This is a revolutionary presentation of a process that I know works.Patricia Omidian, Ph.D.Co-Founder, Focusing Initiatives International► …Offers a method, with techniques and a process, to remake yourself … David’s book…finds a path for hope and sane decision-making, as well as offering the “other” person a path to forgiveness.Jack HealeyFormer Executive Director, Amnesty International USA► …Appeals to the heart and spirit as well as the mind. David…gives us a clear and methodical process for getting under, through and past conflict. Cinnie NobleFounder, Cinergy Conflict Coaching► …Amazing on a number of levels … David gives us the answer for what to do when a situation inexplicably spins out of control and there doesn’t seem to be any way to bring it back without surrendering everything you care about….He also gives us new ways to understand and cope with a world that every day seems increasingly chaotic.Mark SilverFounder, Heart of Business

San Francisco Bay Area

Would you rather make a profit or prove that you are right in tough disputes? As the owner of Deal Alchemy, I advocate for the proactive resolution of conflicts before they turn into debilitating lawsuits. I believe the most opportune moment for mediation is five minutes before a complaint is filed. It may be the last opportunity for principals to have a frank personal conversation without the baggage of lawsuit nastiness. My mediation skills have also proved useful in tough negotiations for achieving deals that can thrive.You can find authentic solutions to dispute—whether you are in danger of a lawsuit or already up to your eyeballs in one. Even in the darkest pain, you can:► Easily solve aggravating conflicts► Find profit opportunities—frequently in surprising places► Generate agreements that stick, so parties walk their talk► Improve relationships to encourage repeat business► Increase collaboration, with more open process► Establish milestones to actualize visionContrary to popular myths, real solutions are not about giving up something to get something, or splitting the difference, or giving in, or sacrificing what’s truly important. Genuine solutions often surprise and reward you because they come from:► Focusing on solutions instead of problems, and on issues rather than personalities► Generating new information to expand possibilities that make for better decisions► Concentrating on the big picture – on dollars, not pennies► Clearing obstacles so that you can achieve what you really need► Putting you in control – instead of merely reactingIn fact, the best solutions for you happen when you don’t give-away control of the situation and the outcome. You and the other party possess the greatest wisdom about the issues in a dispute, and are the best sources for solutions. Even many consultants agree solutions generated by principals are often implemented more successfully.The results will be seen on your company’s top and bottom lines.

San Jose, California, United States

As an ombuds for the County Juvenile Welfare System I coached, facilitated, and mediated constructive solutions in an extensive bureaucracy among difficult people from diverse cultures in traumatic distress with challenging demands. 100 mile commute each way not sustainable for five days per week. I convened and facilitated meetings around difficult conversations that often saved resources and costs by reducing miscommunication, antagonism, and conflict leading to fair and effective resolutions. In some instances I identified issues with potential legal liability and save public embarrassment. Services were provided to birth parents, guardians, foster youth, relatives, foster parents, caregivers, social workers, system partners, community members, and government agencies. 100 mile commute 5days/week untenable.CORE DUTIES► Actively utilized Child and Family Practice Model behaviors and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) tools► Focused on promoting behavioral “actions” to remedy harm and danger; help clients identifywhat needs to change, how safety is measured, and what constitutes success► Understood quickly who is in the client’s circle of support► Encouraged/supported parties to speak out, find solutions and make plans and decisions► Engaged in face-to-face dialogues with your clients► Have difficult conversations as needed► Manage conflicts and communicate with involved partiesOMBUDS CONCERNS INVOLVED:► Child safety, abuse, or neglect► Understanding juvenile dependency► Communication breakdowns and conflict► Delays, disrespect, unprofessionalism► Child removal► Placement► Case plans and legal processes► Visitation► Foster youth issues► System resources► Culture and language barriers► Family reunification issues► Guardianship and Adoption► Identification of systemic issues

San Francisco Bay Area

Bravely provides company-wide, on-demand, transformative, professional, confidential coaching from C-Suite to individual contributors through the challenging moments that make a difference in their lives at work. When organizations offer Bravely to everyone, they scale the support offered by their People teams and managers, and they transform their cultures in an evolving world.Here are examples of some areas in which Bravely benefits companies and their employees:► Building and supporting stronger teams through learning that sticks. Experience shows skills employees need to thrive at work—like collaboration, empathy, and decision-making—are best retained when they’re put into action. Bravely connects people with professional coaching for the practical application of critical skills they need to produce their best work. ► Supporting diverse talent in meaningful ways with DEI training and coaching through difficult situations. Bravely helps companies by providing underrepresented employees access to confidential coaching. Coaches provide employees with objective, unbiased, and actionable guidance, helping them stay motivated, manage stress, and build resilience, all while giving them the tools they need to go forward.► Providing professional coaches to managers for confidential conversations to strengthen communication and leadership skills. While companies spend billions of dollars annually on learning and organizational development, many managers continue to lack the support and training they need to be effective leaders. With Bravely, they can connect around specific problems or areas of growth. ► Growing resilience—which is the often hidden critical driver behind employee success for coping with rapid, and sometimes significant, change. And the great thing about resilience is that it’s a skill that can be learned. Resilience and navigating their employee experience can enhance both drive and the quality of work—so that change becomes an opportunity.

San Francisco Bay Area

OMBUDS SOLUTIONS helps your organization to mitigate risks, reduce costs and increase productivity by helping decision-makers transform aggravating conflicts and negotiations into opportunities before they undermine business or become an expensive lawsuit. I use my 20+ years of coaching, consulting, and solving problems to improve communication and deliver practical blueprints for effective change even in high-pressure situations requiring strategic vision, trust building, and negotiation expertise. I support client companies by informally, and confidentially coaching board members, partners, executives, managers, teams, individuals, and valuable, yet toxic contributors. I also facilitate behavior changes, strategically develops creative options, improve workplace culture, and reduce employment-related costs. Most importantly, I provide services outside of formal grievance processes – avoiding official legal notices, written records, and sticky consequences.GET STARTED! CONFLICT IS THE LARGEST HIDDEN COST FOR BUSINESS60% to 80% of all organizational challenges come from strained relationships between employees.42% of a manager’s time is spent dealing with conflict.29% of employees say workplace conflict is constant.$200K plus defense costs is the median employment-related judgment — 25% are more than $500K.CONFLICT HURTS PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE20% of employees feel demotivated by ongoing conflict.9% have seen conflict result in project failure.89% have experienced a workplace conflict that escalated.18% higher customer retention when employees are highly engaged.UNLOCK HIDDEN BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION147% higher earnings/share for companies that increase talented managers.70% of employees see managing conflict as a ‘very’ or ‘critically’ important leadership skill.75% report experiencing positive outcomes from conflict effectively solved.95% say receiving training helped.Learn more at ombudssolutions.com

San Francisco Bay Area

The Coalition to Advance Prescription Drug Education [CARxE] was a national not-for-profit helping seniors, families and caregivers make more informed healthcare decisions, particularly for the roll-out of Medicare Part-D. I co-founded the organization, wrote the business plan and raised financing.CARxE conducted studies demonstrating high pricing variations among Medicare drug plans and encouraged seniors to use free web-based tools to identify the lowest cost plan for their drug regimen. The study's findings were released by the National Association of Health Underwriters [NAHU]. The study found that by using online comparison tools, seniors could choose a plan that costs one-third or less than the highest-priced plan. The study also tracked a bundle of seniors' 19 "Most Prescribed" drugs across 24 regions, which provides an approximate index of the broader market variation. For example, study data showed that for the Most Prescribed bundle, there was a 367% difference, or $12,522, in the annual pricing of the highest and lowest-priced plans.CARxE enrolled seniors nationally, securing and training more than 1K volunteers online. The CARxE Gateway was made available with permission from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services [CMS]— which awarded CARxE one of only three U.S. Medicare contracts to directly register seniors online in Part-D Drug Plans. The work was made possible by $1M+ in donations from industry partners. The price comparison and Gateway technology for CARxE were licensed from DestinationRx, Inc., a company that licenses the same technology to CMS for its Plan Finder tool.As a part of its outreach, CARxE initiated and managed community-based programs, including interfaith outreach across the U.S. led by the United Methodist Association, as well as a multi-denominational community outreach in Houston. In addition, CARxE established partnership programs with the California Medical Association and the California Hospital Association.

San Francisco Bay Area

Business consulting focused on big-picture organizational development, market assessments, strategic planning, preparation of executive documents, and performance metrics. Developed strategies and communications that improved organization cultures, productivity, and market share. Worked with senior management to assess needs for sustainable long-term strategies, including reevaluating missions. Counseled stakeholders to establish clear, incremental goals and to develop respectful, inclusive organizational cultures. Introduced strategic partnerships when appropriate.My impact included:► Developed a business plan for an e-commerce company expansion in Asia--researched and analyzed data across 6 country markets with 6 product categories; IMPACT: secured $10M second-round financing within 60 days, twice the amount originally planned.► Co-produced Strategic Organization & Market Development Plan for a computer program interface design firm; IMPACT: increased pricing, value, profitability and employee retention in the first quarter after delivery.► Developed innovative solutions to organization problems for a restaurant franchise acquisition and packager, including creating a fundraising sales brochure to secure public raise of $5.25M; IMPACT: improved the previous fundraising rate by 50%.► Analyzed, evaluated, and investigated workplace dispute patterns and made recommendations to CEOs; IMPACT: effective process change, improved work cultures, reduced employee related costs.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Prior to 1995 I served as a talent agent, production and business affairs executive, and turn-around/crisis executive in the entertainment industry. My experience includes the following:As a talent agent in Los Angeles and New York, I represented writers/authors, directors, composers, and actors in motion pictures, television, theatre, and publishing – often coaching them through blocks to find inventive solutions and meet deadlines. I also packaged programming for network television, with an on-the-air series, mini-series, and several television motion pictures.As an executive with a small television production company, we produced several on-the-air U.S. cable television programs, with production in both the U.S. and Canada.As a turn-around/crisis executive, I turned around 25 complex, high-value media projects stalled by personal and situational workplace conflicts, other concerns, and budget and business issues—all filled with antagonism, blame, and panic. Though I had hiring-firing and budget authority, I valued the institutional wisdom of those employees in place when I arrived and I worked to resolve issues and rebuild organizational cultures. Most of these projects were in association with an international insurance company bonding completion with $3M to $35M at risk. Delivered on time and within budgets.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta

Ll.M., Intellectal Property And International Law

Activities and Societies: Cyberspace Law Institute; Office of U.S. Trade Representative

Ab, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ram's Head Theatre Group