Helping leaders, founders & Not-For-Profits Prevent and resolve disputes Through Mediation
Where we can help?

Business and Workplace Disputes

Founder and Startup Misalignments

Board Issues and Conflicts

Interpersonal Disagreements

General Mediation Services

What is mediation?
Mediation is a collaborative process where participants, assisted by a neutral third party, address and explore issues, generate options, and make decisions about future actions and outcomes

What is the outcome?
Guiding a group discussion for swift, effective resolution, we also facilitate an actionable plan or agreement, shifting from conflict to a beneficial outcome for the entire business

Who delivers it?
Led by an accredited mediator, our structured process provides a calm, confidential space for each party to express themselves. This approach brings clarity to even the most complex situations.
Want To Find Out More?
Schedule a Free ConsultationOur Principal Mediator
Hi
I’m Simon Szwarc

Founder of 86 Bricks Mediation,
Accredited Mediator and Executive Coach
Simon is an Accredited Mediator, accomplished speaker, facilitator, and coach, whose dynamic background spans a range of diverse roles, from Board Chair and Board Member to CEO and start up founder.
Simon is not only a seasoned executive but also one of Australia’s most sought-after evangelists on Innovative Change. He has delivered numerous keynote speeches, lectures, workshops, and collaboration programs to leadership teams across diverse industries, and he has developed research and bodies of work around a concept he calls “Organizational Anxiety.” With over 20 years of experience in advisory and consulting roles for some of Australia’s most significant organizations, Simon is known for his ability to identify, adopt, and integrate new and leading-edge technologies.
Simon’s unique perspective and drive have been honed by his senior leadership roles at top consulting and advisory firms, including Deloitte, Bearingpoint, Capgemini, and SMS. With his finger on the pulse of the latest trends and innovations, Simon is committed to driving change and creating value for his clients and the wider community.
Our Collaborative Mediation Approach
The 86 Bricks Mediation Process

The 86 Bricks Mediation Process
1.
Opening Statements
- Explanation of the Mediation Process
- Agreement on ground rules
- Each participant shares their perspective on the issue(s)

- Development and agreement on the agenda of issues
2.
Agenda creation

3.
Exploration of Issues
- Mediator assists participants to deep dive open discussion on each agenda item>
- Option generation to mutually address each issue

- Opportunity for confidential discussions between Mediator and each participant
4.
Private Sessions (if required)

5.
Negotiation
- Mediator facilitates the agreement of “win-win” solutions to each agenda item

- Mediator facilitates the documentation of agreements reached
- Agreement is signed by both parties and shared as appropriate
6.
Agreement documentation
Client Testimonials
Simon's leadership is defined by his wealth of knowledge and seasoned expertise. He provides steady guidance and exemplifies exceptional interpersonal finesse and strong leadership skills. His competence lies in assisting individuals in problem-solving by helping them identify potential solutions.

Simon's leadership is defined by his wealth of knowledge and seasoned expertise. He provides steady guidance and exemplifies exceptional interpersonal finesse and strong leadership skills. His competence lies in assisting individuals in problem-solving by helping them identify potential solutions.

Simon has an innate ability to set a vision and bring everybody along on the journey. I've found that working with Simon leads to working with a motivated and cohesive group.

Simon’s expertise and experience in coaching, facilitation and innovation always provide a meaningful framework for success. These frameworks along with his unique ability to connect insights with empathy and outcomes has been a game changer for our organisation.

Our Fees
Mediation Pricing
2 Parties
$3,000
Includes:
2 Intake Worksheets
2-3 hours Pre-mediation calls and briefings
2 hours review and preparation work
3 hours of mediation
3 Parties
$4,000
Includes:
3 Intake Worksheets
3 hours Pre-mediation calls and briefings
2 hours review and preparation work
4 hours of mediation
4 Parties
$5,000
Includes:
4 Intake Worksheets
4 hours Pre-mediation calls and briefings
2 hours review and preparation work
6 hours of mediation
Optional 1 Hour Debrief Call After Conclusion of Mediation $300
Additional time over planned hours is charged on an hourly basis
Pricing for Not-For-Profits and Early Stage Startups can be discussed
Schedule a Free ConsultationBLOGS & CASE STUDIES
Latest Blogs on Mediation

The Power of Mediation: Resolving Disputes Among Startup Founders

Navigating Conflict in Not-For-Profit Organizations: The Mediation Dilemma

The Power of Mediation: Fostering Positive Cultural Change
At 86 Bricks Mediation, we provide customized professional mediation services to diversified business requirements, startups, and nonprofit organizations. Our expert team is devoted to helping you navigate through disputes effectively to leave you with a harmonious, productive environment.
Resolving Workplace Disputes Effectively
For our services in workplace mediation, we focus on offering our services in mediation resolution of conflicts that affect the workplace. In mediation, we offer solutions, which are assertive and centered on dialogue ideal for use in the event of a minor conflict or a large dispute at work.
Tailored Mediation Services Across Australia
We deliver workplace mediation services across Australia to fit the needs of organizations and businesses of all sizes. Our experienced mediators, such as workplace mediators in Melbourne, will work with your team to ensure that it receives the guidance needed to find inroads to conflict to restore a positive collective environment.
Expert Mediation for Complex Business Disputes
86 Bricks Mediation provides business-focused mediation services regarding complex disputes between people in a firm. What this means is that our team can manage an array of diversified issues within a business and help remove conflicts, letting businesses concentrate more on growth and success.
Supporting Startups and Founders
Our Startup Mediation Australia services help misaligned and disputed founders of challenged startups navigate through these critical early stages. Our founder Mediation Australia services ensure everybody is aligned to common goals.
Navigating Conflicts in the Not-for-Profit Sector
We understand the particular challenges involved with working in not-for-profit organizations. Our structured not-for-profit mediation service in Australia is specifically designed to help you resolve the dispute securely, with an eye on your mission and values. Let us help you to resolve disputes and build the influence of your organization.
Resolving Workplace Conflicts with Expertise
Our workplace dispute resolution and workplace conflict resolution Australia services make a deal with every part of conflict management. Our professional mediators do not only solicit discussions but create agreements that assist to dispute conflicts into growth opportunities.
Mediation Services Across Melbourne and Beyond
Other than our countrywide services, we offer specialty services for mediation in Melbourne to cater to the needs of organizations located in Victoria. All our services in resolving workplace conflicts are focused on helping you attain lasting peace and collaboration in your workplace.
86 Bricks Mediation stands behind business leaders, founders, and not-for-profits to help them face the complexity ahead with confidence. Get in touch today to discuss how our workplace mediators in Australia can help you resolve the conflict and come out with a more united workforce.