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CONFLICT IS OFTEN THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD ASPECT OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS – AND YET IS SO COMMON.
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ABOUT US
DARRIN HOTTE
BA, MDiv, Cert. ConRes., FMC Cert. CFM, RRM, FEA
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Darrin Hotte is committed to empowering individuals and groups to work through conflict, transition and crisis. He has mediated, facilitated, coached or consulted on over 900 disputes. Darrin has over 35 years of leadership experience and specialized training in the areas of conflict, leadership, de-escalation, complex family systems and relationships. He is passionate about building, restoring and preserving health within companies, families, communities and organizations.
His mediation practice is focused on Separation/Divorce, Family Business and De-escalation Training. He has an exceptional ability in assisting two or more people become “unstuck” in their conflict and helping people take advantage of the opportunities conflict can bring.
Darrin has mediated, consulted and trained groups representing the military, education, healthcare, housing, law, unions, indigenous communities, municipalities and non-profits. Represented among them are the BC Corrections, Canadian Red Cross, BC Hydro, WorkSafeBC, the Supreme and Provincial Courts of BC, the Public Guardian and Trustee, UBC, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Port of Vancouver.
Having served in leadership positions at all levels (Senior Leader, Director, Committee Chair and Volunteer) in various organizations in BC and Alberta, Darrin has been instrumental in guiding families and groups to achieve specific goals while strengthening relationships within the team. Using his gifts in mediation, leadership, mentoring, coaching and teaching, he has facilitated groups, families and individuals to take crucial and positive steps forward. He has led organizations involving between 150 and 800 people.
To serve his clients, Darrin is also currently:
Specialized training in conflict, complex family systems and relationships:
Residing on the North Shore of Vancouver, Darrin is an active Firefighter with Lions Bay Fire Rescue. He enjoys running/weight training, cycling, photography and is also an occasional jazz drummer. However, his greatest joy is found in his wife and two children.
Our Mission: To help you understand, work through and make your conflict positive.
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