Publications
Publisher’s Weekly: Putnam Nabs Peterman’s ‘Negotiating’
By Rachel Deahl | June 17, 2022 Attorney and mediator Damali Peterman sold North American rights to Negotiating While Black: How to Be Who You Are to Get What You Want to Michelle Howry at Putnam. Peterman is CEO of the dispute-resolution firm Breakthrough ADR and was represented by Gillian MacKenzie at the Gillian MacKenzie Agency. The book, Putnam said, aims to be …
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ESSENCE: In The Gentle Parenting Age, Is It Wrong To Still Physically Discipline Your Child?
October 24, 2023 Damali was honored to be a contributor to ESSENCE magazine’s article “In the Gentle Parenting Age, Is It Wrong To Still Physically Discipline Your Child?” Head over to ESSENCE.com to review the tips I shared on gentle parenting. View the article here
Fast Company: How to Deal With Toxic Femininity at Work
February 24, 2023 | By Damali PetermanView original article Although the definition of toxic femininity varies depending on the source, it is quite fascinating to track the discourse across various professions and industries. Before diving in, I think it is important to consider the way in which I approach the term “toxic femininity.” My background …
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Fast Company: These are the 5 Biggest Barriers for Black Professionals
February 16, 2022 | By Damali PetermanLink to original article Conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman explains how companies, allies, and Black professionals themselves can break through racism at work. From racial discrimination to wage gaps, and more, people of color are still left to push for equity and their right to thrive in the workplace. …
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Publisher’s Weekly: Putnam Nabs Peterman’s ‘Negotiating’
Publisher’s Weekly: Putnam Nabs Peterman’s ‘Negotiating’ By Rachel Deahl | June 17, 2022 Attorney and mediator Damali Peterman sold North American rights to Negotiating While Black: How to Be Who You Are to Get What You Want to Michelle Howry at Putnam. Peterman is CEO of the dispute-resolution firm Breakthrough ADR and was represented by Gillian MacKenzie at the Gillian MacKenzie Agency. The …
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How to Plan a Wedding From Start to Finish
If you just got engaged, your first instinct might be to open Google and type “how to plan a wedding.” We don’t blame you—planning your nuptials is certainly a big deal, and it’s unlike any other party you’re hosted before. When you’re not sure where to start planning a wedding, narrowing down the first steps can feel downright overwhelming… but that’s where we come in. As your go-to wedding planning resource, our website and app have all the tools you need to bring your dream day to life. The best part? It’s all free, too.
Navigating Parental Wedding Conflict
What can go wrong when you are planning happily ever after with the partner of your dreams? While some parental conflict may be inevitable, there are many strategies that you can employ to minimize disputes. Damali Peterman, Conflict Resolution Expert and Founder of Breakthrough ADR, is sharing 5 things that every couple planning a wedding should keep in mind when navigating parental conflict over wedding planning.
Here’s How To Handle Workplace Conflict As You Return To The Office
Whether you’ll be returning to the office soon or you’ve already been back for a while, this thought might have crossed your mind: you forgot how to deal with coworkers. There’s a lot of office etiquette that’s like a second language, and like with any second language, if you don’t practice it for a while, you start to forget it. To get a refresher on some of the workplace conflict one might face when returning to the office and how to handle it, MADAMENOIRE spoke with conflict resolution expert Damali Peterman of Breakthrough ADR.
Spelman alumna Damali Peterman answering the call of conflict resolution
Spelman and Howard University graduate Damali Peterman was thriving in her position as attorney and mediator, but she recognized a societal shift and brewing conflict and took action. Now her company, Breakthrough ADR, leads the conflict resolution industry, sought after by Fortune 100 brands, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Expert Damali Peterman Shares Lessons Kids Can Learn About Conflict Resolution From ‘Frozen II’
It doesn’t matter if you are a working professional, parent, or child, conflict is inevitable at any stage in life. Having the skill set to navigate conflicts can greatly shift the atmosphere of an office, classroom setting and home environment. As parents, we can never learn too much about ways to bring more peace and productivity to our …
