Shikina Mediation and Arbitration

08/25/2025

Canvas Rebel Magazine just published an interview with me.

Today we'd like to introduce you to Alice Shikina. Alice Shikina Hi Alice, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. When I was a little girl, about 7, I wanted to become an actress. I followed my dream all the way through my early 30s.

05/21/2025

This year, I have the honor of being named the recipient of the 2025 Raymond Shonholtz Visionary Peacemaker Award. I am so excited and deeply honored to have been chosen.

Community Boards operates the longest-running nonprofit conflict resolution and restorative justice center in the United States. They have an excellent reputation for designing and delivering high- quality resources to the public since 1976.

Every year, Community Boards recognizes one (adult) individual, one teen, and one organization with a Peacemaker Award. They acknowledge, honor, and celebrate the significant contributions of those making San Francisco a city of healthier, more just, and peaceful neighborhoods and communities.

The award ceremony will be held in San Francisco on June 13 at 10 AM. Get your tickets and see you there!

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12/27/2023

We might think we are ready to go into the next negotiation and create solutions that benefits, establishes peace and opens the door of opportunities.

But at times, we ourselves are not aware of the baises that we may carry with us.

These biases holds us back from seeing the clear picture, and in turn blocks our way of coming to the best solutions that is fair to everyone- Which by the way is the key essence of negotiation.

So, how do we ge rid of these biases…

By understanding what they are, reflecting upon yourself and accepting the fact that you could be a bais too.

At the end of the day, understand that, at times, it is very normal and human to be baised.

But what’s not okay is not identifying those biases and working on them.

In your day to day lives, it is hard to know if you have any such mindset biases

And even harder to overcome them…

But in our next masterclass happening on 2nd January 2024,

You can be aware of all these biases by learning the basics of empathy driven negotiation

Go to the link in the bio to know more details and register.

11/18/2023

If you live in SF and want to learn more about the department of police accountability volunteer mediation program and how you can request mediation for police actions you find issue with, come learn more at the online meeting we are having!

08/08/2023

In a negotiation, your mindset matters! If you have a negative attitude going in and the belief that you won't get what you want, you have a high chance of that happening.

Conversely, if you go in with the belief that you will end with a good deal and have a positive outlook, your outcomes will mirror that.

Remember this the next time you go into a mediation or negotiation. Make sure you are prepared with the right mindset!

03/15/2023

Most of us go into difficult conversations by expressing our own point of view on the matter.

How different it would be if you go in by asking about their point of view on the matter.

You would get 50% more information about what you thought you knew 100%.

With that additional knowledge, you can brainstorm together to try to get to an amicable resolution.

01/11/2023

Do you feel nervous before negotiating a job offer?

Do you feel less confident than you wish to when closing a sale for your business?

Do you wish you were a better negotiator than your teenagers?

Then this workshop is for you!

We will cover negotiation strategies you can use in any area of your life and make you a more confident negotiator and communicator.

I am a mediator and negotiation coach. I will help you understand and use the strategies which will get you to a win/win.

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/negotiation-webinar-tickets-512272439657

05/11/2022

If you or somoene you know is going through a divorce, Kristyn Carmichael can help you with the financial piece!
https://www.shikinamediation.com/how-to-handle-finances-during-a-divorce/

03/01/2022

I am super excited to share that Erica Castner interviewed me on her Voices of Impact podcast. We talk about improving your close rates in sales. Have a listen!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improving-your-closing-rates-in-sales-with-alice/id1488325449?i=1000552571798

02/11/2022

Do you get sweaty palms or an increased heartbeat just by thinking about negotiating something? Or are you a seasoned negotiator who loves to broker deals? Whether you are a novice at negotiating, never negotiate or love to negotiate anything, taking negotiation skills training will improve your life in ways you may not have expected.

Do you get sweaty palms or an increased heartbeat just by thinking about negotiating something? Or are you a seasoned negotiator who loves to broker deals? Whether you are a novice at negotiating, never negotiate or love to negotiate anything, taking negotiation skills training will

01/20/2022

Divorce mediator vs lawyer? When people contact me, a divorce mediator, I am their first stop in their divorce process. Most of the time, it is their first divorce, so they have a very steep learning curve as to what they need to do to begin. They also are unclear as to whether they should hire an attorney or a mediator. There are good reasons why you should consider both options. A family law attorney can be used in several different ways, should you be thinking of hiring one for your divorce. We will discuss some of them now.

Divorce mediator vs lawyer? When people contact me, a divorce mediator, I am their first stop in their divorce process. Most of the time, it is their first divorce, so they have a very steep learning curve

01/19/2022

Are you a realtor who wishes to close more sales? Learn how to get your clients to CLOSE THEMSELVES! It's time to level up and practice. If you are a realtor and are serious about improving your close rate, get in touch with me about small group coaching!