With a deep commitment to fairness and respect for all parties involved, I am a dedicated ADR practitioner who upholds neutrality and impartiality as the cornerstone of my mediation practice. I believe that maintaining both actual and perceived neutrality, alongside preserving confidentiality, is essential to creating a safe and trusting environment where parties feel empowered to engage openly and honestly.

I value party autonomy and self-determination, recognizing that the best outcomes arise when individuals actively shape their own resolutions. At the same time, I remain mindful of power imbalances that may exist between parties and strive to ensure a fair process by carefully balancing these dynamics without compromising my neutral stance.

Achieving resolution and securing satisfactory outcomes are important goals of my work, yet I understand that these must never override the principles of fairness and respect that guide the process. I believe that while mediators play a vital role in facilitating agreements, the focus should remain on enabling parties to find solutions that are meaningful and sustainable for them.

My extensive background in labour relations and union leadership has provided me with firsthand experience navigating complex workplace conflicts and collective bargaining dynamics. This experience enhances my ability to manage power imbalances and fosters a deeper understanding of the importance of fairness, justice, and effective communication in dispute resolution.

My approach is grounded in continual ethical reflection and self-discipline, ensuring that I manage personal biases and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity. I am committed to supporting just and equitable processes that respect all voices, while recognizing the complexity and nuance inherent in every dispute.

Through this balanced and principled framework, I aim to foster mediation environments where trust, respect, and fairness lead to durable, mutually satisfying resolutions.