Lisanne is a highly qualified coach and mediator specialising in family and workplace mediation. Known for her patient, constructive approach, she provides a safe and respectful space for each client and their unique circumstances.
With over a decade of experience in conflict resolution, Lisanne has assisted thousands of clients through the mediation process. She strongly believes that successful mediation is about empowerment – developing her clients’ skills so they can take responsibility for resolving conflict and creating workable, sustainable solutions.
Lisanne provides executive and group coaching in leadership, mediation, and negotiation skills for government departments and corporate organisations. She holds lecturing positions at Murdoch University and the College of Law, and has coached lawyers, HR consultants, accountants, and other professionals in conflict resolution techniques.
Originally from The Netherlands, Lisanne speaks English and Dutch fluently. She lives by the philosophy that we should live every day to its fullest – spend time with the people you love, resolve conflict before it’s too late, and do something you’re passionate about every day.
Previously practising as a Family Lawyer and now as an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Liz offers over 15 years’ experience in law.
Liz is passionate about helping people achieve the best solution for their family.
As a mediator, Liz has no invested interest in any particular outcome other than guiding parents to reach their own options and solutions which will best suit their children’s future needs after separation — be it developmental, educational, medical, emotional, psychological, or special needs.
Whilst working as a Family Lawyer, Liz witnessed the negative impact adversarial and protracted court proceedings can have on parental relationships and inadvertently children, not to mention the monetary cost, extensive timeframes, and emotional toll.
As an accredited Mediator, Liz does not provide legal advice, but she encourages clients to obtain independent legal advice to ensure they have all the necessary information to make informed decisions – whether at mediation, lawyer negotiations or court proceedings. She often encourages parents, where possible, to have a safe separate outlet for when feelings become overwhelming, and to separate their relationship as ex-partners from their role as parents – enabling them to be emotionally available for their children and make child-focused decisions.
“There is a lot of unnecessary suffering when it comes to conflict resolution. My mission is to reduce that – why suffer when you can learn the skills to negotiate any situation so that all parties come out on top?”
