Peace Inside/Out | Valerie Mrak | TEDxValparaisoUniversity

Transforming Conflict

Create Peace, Power and Possibility.

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Valerie Mrak

About Valerie

Valerie Mrak is a conflict transformation specialist, helping her clients transform frustrated relationships into productive partnerships.

As a TEDx and international speaker, award-winning filmmaker and leadership coach, she has empowered thousands across the world to transform their relationships by creating possibility from conflict.

Valerie is also a bestselling author, has interviewed Nobel Peace Prize winners and former gang leaders, and has been featured on radio and in publications such as the Chicago Tribune.

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"I just finished your story. I am in tears, in awe and so proud to know you. Thank you for sharing this with me."

"I just finished your story. I am in tears, in awe and so proud to know you. Thank you for sharing this with me."

"I just finished your story. I am in tears, in awe and so proud to know you. Thank you for sharing this with me."

– Lori R.

– Lori R.

– Lori R.

Slide 1

"Valerie Mrak has unique and laser-like skills in listening for what are a person's true goals. Through her coaching, it became crystal clear what my next actions were to move from the impossible to the doable, with ease."

"Valerie Mrak has unique and laser-like skills in listening for what are a person's true goals. Through her coaching, it became crystal clear what my next actions were to move from the impossible to the doable, with ease."

"Valerie Mrak has unique and laser-like skills in listening for what are a person's true goals. Through her coaching, it became crystal clear what my next actions were to move from the impossible to the doable, with ease."

– Kathleen G.

– Kathleen G.

– Kathleen G.

Slide 2

"I traveled to Palestine to visit family just days after Valerie’s half-day Conflict to Possibility workshop. I was able to put what I learned in the workshop to real use at the airport in Israel. What could have been experienced as a tense and unhappy situation ended with the guard helping me with my luggage to the next gate!"

"I traveled to Palestine to visit family just days after Valerie’s half-day Conflict to Possibility workshop. I was able to put what I learned in the workshop to real use at the airport in Israel. What could have been experienced as a tense and unhappy situation ended with the guard helping me with my luggage to the next gate!"

"I traveled to Palestine to visit family just days after Valerie’s half-day Conflict to Possibility workshop. I was able to put what I learned in the workshop to real use at the airport in Israel. What could have been experienced as a tense and unhappy situation ended with the guard helping me with my luggage to the next gate!"

– Mona Aburmishan
Comedian, Speaker, Author

– Mona Aburmishan
Comedian, Speaker, Author

– Mona Aburmishan
Comedian, Speaker, Author

Slide 6

"I wanted to compliment you on last night’s Rotary program. I thought it was one of the best speakers and discussions that I have participated in the 20 years that I have been in Rotary. For years Carrie has teased me about the enjoyment I get from Rotary because I 'talk it up with her' so much, but rarely do I come home and have in-depth discussions about our program speakers. That was not the case last night as we had an awesomely significant dialogue about what Valerie shared."

"I wanted to compliment you on last night’s Rotary program. I thought it was one of the best speakers and discussions that I have participated in the 20 years that I have been in Rotary. For years Carrie has teased me about the enjoyment I get from Rotary because I 'talk it up with her' so much, but rarely do I come home and have in-depth discussions about our program speakers. That was not the case last night as we had an awesomely significant dialogue about what Valerie shared."

"I wanted to compliment you on last night’s Rotary program. I thought it was one of the best speakers and discussions that I have participated in the 20 years that I have been in Rotary. For years Carrie has teased me about the enjoyment I get from Rotary because I 'talk it up with her' so much, but rarely do I come home and have in-depth discussions about our program speakers. That was not the case last night as we had an awesomely significant dialogue about what Valerie shared."

– Dan Busby
Deputy Scout Executive at Pathway to Adventure Council, BSA

– Dan Busby
Deputy Scout Executive at Pathway to Adventure Council, BSA

– Dan Busby
Deputy Scout Executive at Pathway to Adventure Council, BSA

Slide 3

"As my effectiveness coach, I found Valerie to be an inquisitive and directing counselor. She taught me, in an expedient manner, to rediscover my inner strength and personal value by thoroughly investigating my challenges. Valerie combined her intelligence, experience, and compassion to effectively bring out my confidence in my self and my future. At this new empty-nest stage in life, I feel transformed back into the contributing person I once was!"

"As my effectiveness coach, I found Valerie to be an inquisitive and directing counselor. She taught me, in an expedient manner, to rediscover my inner strength and personal value by thoroughly investigating my challenges. Valerie combined her intelligence, experience, and compassion to effectively bring out my confidence in my self and my future. At this new empty-nest stage in life, I feel transformed back into the contributing person I once was!"

"As my effectiveness coach, I found Valerie to be an inquisitive and directing counselor. She taught me, in an expedient manner, to rediscover my inner strength and personal value by thoroughly investigating my challenges. Valerie combined her intelligence, experience, and compassion to effectively bring out my confidence in my self and my future. At this new empty-nest stage in life, I feel transformed back into the contributing person I once was!"

– Annika P.

– Annika P.

– Annika P.

Slide 4

"Ms. Mrak masterfully held the room of 100 participants, keeping the conversations relevant, interactive, and thought-provoking."

"Ms. Mrak masterfully held the room of 100 participants, keeping the conversations relevant, interactive, and thought-provoking."

"Ms. Mrak masterfully held the room of 100 participants, keeping the conversations relevant, interactive, and thought-provoking."

– Michael W.

– Michael W.

– Michael W.

Slide 7

"Valerie presented part of her amazing workshop to my Trauma and Recovery class at the Purdue Northwest Marriage and Family Therapy Program. The graduate students and I were very impressed by the workshop, which was not only informative but also impactful for understanding how to transform trauma. The examples and exercises everyone completed will prove to be especially useful both personally and professionally. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and thank Valerie for sharing her vast knowledge and expertise."

"Valerie presented part of her amazing workshop to my Trauma and Recovery class at the Purdue Northwest Marriage and Family Therapy Program. The graduate students and I were very impressed by the workshop, which was not only informative but also impactful for understanding how to transform trauma. The examples and exercises everyone completed will prove to be especially useful both personally and professionally. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and thank Valerie for sharing her vast knowledge and expertise."

"Valerie presented part of her amazing workshop to my Trauma and Recovery class at the Purdue Northwest Marriage and Family Therapy Program. The graduate students and I were very impressed by the workshop, which was not only informative but also impactful for understanding how to transform trauma. The examples and exercises everyone completed will prove to be especially useful both personally and professionally. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and thank Valerie for sharing her vast knowledge and expertise."

– Dr. Z. Seda Gulvas

– Dr. Z. Seda Gulvas

– Dr. Z. Seda Sahin

Slide 5

"Valerie is a great speaker as well as a great workshop leader. Anyone who works with people in teams, or interacts with family or community would benefit from this course. It provides a perspective that unites people in a way that promotes a powerful connection and ultimately moves things forward."

"Valerie is a great speaker as well as a great workshop leader. Anyone who works with people in teams, or interacts with family or community would benefit from this course. It provides a perspective that unites people in a way that promotes a powerful connection and ultimately moves things forward."

"Valerie is a great speaker as well as a great workshop leader. Anyone who works with people in teams, or interacts with family or community would benefit from this course. It provides a perspective that unites people in a way that promotes a powerful connection and ultimately moves things forward."

– Judy Aburmishan
COO, Mona Comedy, Inc.

– Judy Aburmishan
COO, Mona Comedy, Inc.

– Judy Aburmishan
COO, Mona Comedy, Inc.

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