Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally and mentally challenging experiences. For couples choosing mediation over litigation, the goal is often to create a more collaborative and less confrontational process. While divorce mediation can be a smoother path, it still requires emotional resilience, clear communication, and thorough preparation—areas where many individuals need support. This is where WO40 Coaching, led by Lisa Zonder, can make a difference.

How WO40 Coaching Can Help You in Mediation

1. Skills and Preparation Divorce mediation can evoke intense emotions, even when both parties aim for a peaceful settlement. WO40 Coaching can help you draw on your existing skills to help you stay calm and manage your emotions during the mediation process. A coach will also partner with you to see if you are open to exploring whether to engage a mental health professional if additional emotional support is needed.
2. Clarifying Your Priorities Understanding what you want from your divorce settlement is key to success in mediation. Coaching can help you pinpoint your priorities, whether it’s child custody, spousal support, or securing specific assets. By identifying your goals in advance, you can confidently focus on what matters most during negotiations.
3. Improving Communication Skills Effective communication is crucial during mediation, and WO40 Coaching can help you hone these skills. Lisa works with you to practice assertive, respectful communication, so you can express your needs clearly without escalating tension. This is especially helpful if past interactions with your spouse have been difficult or contentious.
4. Building Confidence for Negotiations It’s common to feel unsure or overwhelmed by the complexities of mediation, especially when facing legal jargon and financial decisions. With support, you’ll build confidence and feel empowered to advocate for yourself. She can simulate mediation scenarios, helping you prepare for challenging discussions and ensuring you stay composed under pressure.
5. Offering Practical Guidance While Lisa Zonder doesn’t provide legal advice through WO40 Coaching, she does offer invaluable practical guidance. She can help you organize necessary documents, identify questions to ask your mediator or attorney, and prepare a self-care plan for the process. Her coaching ensures you’re not only emotionally prepared but also practically equipped for mediation.
6. Creating a Post-Divorce Plan After mediation concludes and the terms of your divorce are settled, WO40 Coaching continues to support you. Lisa can help you develop a post-divorce plan, whether that involves exploring co-parenting strategies, adjusting to financial changes, or navigating life as a single person. The goal is to help you transition smoothly into your new chapter with confidence and clarity.

Why Choose WO40 Coaching for Mediation Support?

With Lisa’s extensive experience as both a divorce coach and family attorney, she can help you stay focused, communicate effectively, and feel empowered in your decisions. By having WO40 Coaching in your corner, you’re not just surviving the mediation process—you’re actively shaping your future. Whether it’s through skills and preparation, strategic decision-making, or navigating complex issues, WO40 Coaching helps you take control of your divorce with confidence.

About WO40 Coaching

At WO40 Coaching, we work with individuals who are facing the same issues and concerns you are experiencing right now.  Led by Lisa Zonder, Certified Divorce Coach® and family law attorney, WO40 offers divorce coaching groups and private divorce coaching during all phases of the divorce process.  For more information or to book a consultation, please call 805-342-0882 or visit us at www.WO40coaching.com.