Moving Beyond Dispute

Mark Sinclair
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The podcast that takes you inside the world of mediation and conflict resolution. We speak with leading mediators, conflict coaches, psychologists, researchers and industry experts to unpack the complexity and nature of disputes, look at what actually works when stakes are high and tensions run deep, understand what it’s like for the mediator, and to learn more about how people react when you bring them face to face to find common ground.

Episodes

  1. 14h ago

    Ep. 06: It’s not about magic: Mark Kelly on the key to unravelling disputes

    Barrister and commercial mediator, Mark Kelly shares insights into the world of mediation and disputes. In this episode, Mark reveals the subtle art of transforming explosive conflicts into meaningful conversations. He also uncovers how simple tools like courtesy, reframing, and structured dialogue can unlock breakthroughs where anger and misunderstanding once ruled.

  2. Jul 22

    05. Finding the bomb: Ann Skelton on the hidden issue underneath the surface dispute

    Barrister Ann Skelton is an experienced, award winning mediator with a wide range of subject area expertise. She knows the pitfalls and devastating effect unresolved disputes can have on people and organisations.  As you’ll hear, Ann says mediation feels powerful because it can resolve conflict in a way that is more respectful, more human, and often more satisfying than simply “winning” for one side.

  3. Jul 2

    04. The “light bulb moment”: Baden Vertongen on conflict, dispute resolution, and the role of Tikanga

    Baden Vertongen is a barrister, mediator and arbitrator based out of Wellington. He mediates a wide range of issues, but is particularly experienced in dispute resolution where one or more parties are Māori. In this episode, Baden reflects on his observations around conflict, moving towards resolution and the role of Tikanga in mediation.

  4. May 21

    03. From paddock to boardroom: Penny Mudford on unravelling disputes in the complex world of farming.

    Most disputes in farming aren’t just about land or contracts - they’re deeply rooted in relationships, personalities, and shifting expectations. Penny Mudford is a seasoned dispute resolution expert with a unique background ... in farming. This includes 20 years on a farm and time as provincial President of Federated Farmers.

  5. May 14

    02. Keeping secrets from myself: Malcolm Wallace on listening, compartmentalising and continuous learning

    Malcolm Wallace is a Christchurch based barrister who has made a name for himself by offering arbitration and mediation to clients, alongside the more traditional or adversarial court based options. He is also currently President of the Arbitrators and Mediator’s Institute of New Zealand.

  6. May 6

    01. Slowing down to speed up: a conversation with Nicola Hartfield

    Nicola Hartfield is a New Zealand mediator with over 30 years professional experience, focussing on family/relationship and employment disputes. She also trains dozens of new mediators each year as the lead trainer at intensive courses run throughout the country by AMINZ. In this conversation she talks about rethinking emotional triggers, slowing down the process to speed up the outcome, what it takes to be a successful mediator, and much more.

  • 6 Episodes

About

The podcast that takes you inside the world of mediation and conflict resolution. We speak with leading mediators, conflict coaches, psychologists, researchers and industry experts to unpack the complexity and nature of disputes, look at what actually works when stakes are high and tensions run deep, understand what it’s like for the mediator, and to learn more about how people react when you bring them face to face to find common ground.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Sinclair
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Sinclair
  • Show Website
    Moving Beyond Dispute