Dana Caspersen

Dana Caspersen, author of the new book Conflict Is an Opportunity: 20 Fundamental Decisions for Navigating Difficult Times, is a conflict engagement specialist, best-selling author, TEDx speaker and award-winning performing artist. She works with individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide as a trainer, coach, consultant, and dialogue designer. Drawing on the knowledge and insight gained from her experience and training as a mediator and conflict analyst, as well as her 40-year career as a performing arts innovator, Dana empowers people and organizations to navigate complex and challenging situations. * Dana’s work integrates conflict engagement practices with choreographic design to create effective, impactful teaching and communication methods. In collaboration with businesses, communities, governments, and foundations, she has designed and facilitated action dialogues on challenging topics, bringing together thousands of people from diverse communities across the world. * As a leading collaborator of the internationally acclaimed choreographer William Forsythe for 40 years, Dana has co-created and performed worldwide as a principal artist with the Ballet Frankfurt and the Forsythe Company. * Clients and partners include organizational leaders, teachers, artists, scientists, business owners, educational institutions, service groups, municipalities, associations, artistic institutions, and individuals from many walks of life.