"Let’s be honest, “mediation” sounds like something reserved for messy divorces or courtroom dramas. Wrong!"
As a mediator, Kate helps people move forward when things stall:
Negotiations hit gridlock
Contracts create confusion
Business partnerships wobble
Employment relationships strain
Not-for-profit boards get stuck
She is like a GP for business relationships. Got tension, silence, or mixed signals? Kate helps find a way forward without litigation, ego, or wasting time.
There will be awkward moments but they are when the truth finally comes out and you safely get to the root cause of the problem to find a durable solution.
Now, if you really want to be strategic, you can use mediation to prevent disputes by having Kate facilitate honest conversations when you are:
Bringing in a new partner
Working through a succession plan
Getting ready to sell or restructure
Mergers and acquisitions
Your lawyers and accountants will guide you through the legal and financial complexities. But the emotional dynamics? That’s where Kate comes in.
"A contract is only as strong as the trust behind it. And often, the real issues aren't even written down".
Avoiding conflict doesn’t save money. It costs you more in the long run. It delays decisions, increases stress and leads to missed opportunities. If everyone stays quiet to "keep the peace", ask yourself:
What problems are simmering beneath the surface?
What feedback is being withheld?
Where is collaboration being avoided?
Mediation is a smart business strategy because it is:
Private
Professional
Practical
Addressing tension early and creating space for productive disagreement is not a weakness. It is thoughtful leadership.
Kate used to be a commercial lawyer. Now, she is a mediator, workplace investigator, and facilitator. She knows how to get people talking — productively. She can work alongside your trusted advisors to make their jobs easier too.
Kate's process typically includes three flexible phases:
Free intro chat. You book one with Kate through her website.
An estimate for Phase 1 (if needed) because Kate may need to review background information or talk in more detail with you and/your advisors
Kate will give you her objective assessment of what is needed to resolve the situion and an estimate of what is required for Phase 2
One-on-one preparation meetings with everyone involved
Group mediation session
Create a practical, agreed-upon action plan
Estimate for Phase 3, if needed
Regular check ins with key people
Regular group workshops
One-on-one coaching
Engagement as independent advisor
"Still not sure? That might be the first sign you need a mediator..."
Connect with Kate to get started on finding clarity, connection and calm.
