Kate is a member of Business South and is available to work with other members

"Let’s be honest, people often think “mediation” is only for messy divorces or courtroom dramas. Wrong!"

As a mediator, Kate helps people move forward when things are uncertain or they get stuck:

• Negotiations hit deadlock

• Contracts create confusion

• Business partnerships get tense

• Employment relationships clash

• The boardroom shuts down

Kate will help you through the awkward conversations you need to have because they are when you get to the root of a problem and find a meaningful solution.

If you want to be forward thinking, you can work with Kate to plan ahead and prevent disagreements from starting. She can help you to have honest conversations upfront when you are:

• Bringing in a new partner

• Working through a succession plan

• Getting ready to sell or restructure

• Needing to end a contract.

Your lawyers and accountants will guide you through the legal and financial complexities. But the practical and relationship 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".

The Real Cost of Not Talking

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?

• What is no one saying that they really want to say or do?

Working with Kate is smart business because it is:

• Private

• Professional

• Proactive

How Kate Helps

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 can deliver classic mediation or facilitation (see Phase Two).  However based on her experience, she believes there are three phases to effectively achieve long lasting results.  You can book a free discovery call with her through this website to learn more.

Phase 1. Getting Clarity

• Gathering background information
• Confidential meetings with individuals
• Objective assessment of needs
• Report with recommendations for Phase 2

Phase 2. Making the Connection

• Private preparatory sessions
• Setting agenda
• Facilitating joint session(s)
• Developing agreed plan or memordandum of understanding
• Report with recommendations for Phase 3

Phase 3. Maintaining Calm 

Options for ongoing support:

• Regular check ins with key people
• Regular group workshops
• One-on-one coaching 

• Ongoing work as independent advisor

"Still not sure? That might be the first sign you need a to have a chat..."

 

Connect with Kate to get started on finding clarity, connection and calm.