About Us
Patricia M. Porter is CEO/President of Conflict Connections®, Inc., a small woman-owned business located in San Antonio, Texas. In 1994, Patricia's journey began to assist people manage and resolve conflict in their lives and work. Thousands of employees including work teams and senior leadership learned through training , education and coaching how to release their angst and move forward with more productive relationships and constructive action steps. Her experiences, services and training span federal and state governmental agencies, mid-to-large size corporations, large family businesses, and higher education institutions throughout the United States and internationally. Patricia earned her Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree at Delaware State University and held a license as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas for several decades. Patricia earned her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Pattie also holds the following certifications in the dispute resolution field.
Certifications/Accreditation
- Mentor Coach Specialist (MCS-ACC and MCS-PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF), Pending Fall 2026
- Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Certified Advanced Conflict Coach & Coach Mentor - CINERGY® Coaching, Toronto, Canada
- Accredited Senior Trainer, CINERGY® Conflict Coaching Model
- Competency Assessor, CINERGY® Conflict Management Coaching
- Accredited Boss Whisperer® - ABW The Boss Whispering Institute
- Advanced Facilitator for Cross-Cultural Dialogues, Soliya and United Nations Habitat
- Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
- Certified Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) 360 Assessor
- Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF) - International Institute for Facilitation
Written Interviews