Ewout Goudsmedt
Business Mediator
I help companies, business partners, investors, shareholders and board members resolve their (international) business disputes. I navigate conflicts around strategy, collaboration and organizational change.
My work is grounded in over 2000 hours of focused mediation and negotiation practice across commercial disputes, founder dynamics, leadership teams, and multi-party negotiations.
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I offer mediation in sensitive situations, for example between colleagues, teams, co-founders, contractors, or within leadership.
Whether it’s about rebuilding trust, unlocking movement, or simply having the conversation that needs to be had: I support people in finding durable, workable agreements that reflect both business realities and lasting relationships.
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I facilitate conversations when pressure is high or relationships are strained. This can involve strategic decision-making, conflict de-escalation, team alignment, or exploring a difficult decision.
My approach is calm and collaborative, and fully tailored. It is designed in close consultation with the people involved. Some conversations last 90 minutes, others span multiple days or form part of a longer trajectory.
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I advise individuals and teams in navigating delicate negotiations. From strategic partnerships and internal realignments to high-stakes deals and disputes.
My negotiation work ranges from behind-the-scenes coaching to live counseling and facilitation. Clients value my ability to bring clarity, structure, and calm to tense or uncertain situations.
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I support the translation of commitments into concrete steps, clear expectations, and reliable follow-through. This includes drafting or refining the agreement itself, and facilitating regular check-ins when needed.
Often the work is about keeping momentum when daily pressures pull people back into old habits and patterns. I help ensure that what was decided in the room becomes how people actually work together.