“Dr. Bledsoe offers those he works with the chance to see conflicts as ... opportunities in which we can all see our shared humanity, find workable solutions, and grow."

– Matt Walton, CEO

"Dr. Bledsoe is the consummate professional. His insight into the human condition is deep, broad, and profoundly informed by his empathy for all."

– David Bork, one of the world's leading pioneers in family business consulting since 1968.

"He is a no-nonsense practitioner and scholar who provides an immediate compass for the rest of us."

– Jeannette Holtham, Founding President of Youth Transformation Center.

"Dr. Bledsoe's development and delivery of Restorative Communication programming has changed individual lives, and strengthened schools, organizations, and communities."

– Bryan C. Taylor, Ph.D., Director, Peace and Conflict Studies Program, University of Colorado at Boulder.

"Dr. Bledsoe researched our culture and our community. He identified what he called our 'unrealized relationship assets.' He took what was best about us as a community and accentuated it."

– Anne J. White, Founder & Principal, Pure Goodness Consulting

"I find that I am being transformed by this process. The perspective Dr. Bledsoe offered reminded me of who I am and what I am made of. He helped me shift my consciousness from 'taking the hit' to 'making a stand!'"

– Carolyn L., Parent.

"Will truly embodies the values and actions of an engaged citizen, whose work contributes to the vitality of the communities we serve."

– Dr. Stanley Deetz, Director, Center for the Study of Conflict, Collaboration and Creative Governance at C.U. Boulder

"Will coached the entire staff through a series of exercises and conversations, the result of which was restored trust, increased effectiveness, and an entirely new collaborative decision-making process in the school."

– Dr. Rob Stein, Retired School Superintendent

“Dr. B” (as his clients and students call him) has been referred to as a restorative provocateur and pioneer for his advancement of Restorative Communication principles and practices. He is a Professor of Communication, researcher, author, mediator, and a consultant who advises thought leaders, institutions, corporations, school districts, the justice system, and families, to help turn retribution and contempt into deliberation, consideration, mutual respect and repair utilizing Restorative Communication.