MEDIATION SERVICES IN NEWCASTLE

Mediation hasn’t caught on in the UK in any way as much as the government had intended it to. In our opinion this is a pity. We live in an adversarial society where people still wind up in court or tribunals without first having tried mediation. 

Increasingly judges and others look to a mediated solution as part of the logical process before going to court and companies are now increasingly beginning to realise the value of good mediation services as a result.

support.

But there is a long way to go. The truth is, long before mediation hits court tribunals etc. it hits relationships. Those relationships can be soured over a period of years causing workplace disharmony, lost production, avoidable mistakes and wasted money.

Gedanken can offer both legal and non-legal mediation staff to support a workplace, legal or other dispute that could have a massive impact on relationships and organisations.

If you would like to explore mediation talk to us in confidence. We will discuss your situation and the dynamics of the dispute and advise you on the best way towards a resolution.

What our
clients say.

Clive Digby-Jones, Director Ravenscroft International.
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"David is one of those rare individuals who combines business, facilitating/counselling/coaching/training, deep thought and intellect and is a thoroughly nice bloke! David both thinks conceptually and is a doer, with solid ethical values. I thoroughly recommend him."
Peter Rufus – Helpful Hounds Charity, Bournemouth
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This is probably an inadequate “Thank You” for David's time, earlier this week. It is always difficult to look at one’s own business (or in this case charity) with objectivity and the ability to ask the hard questions.
The two hours we spent together on Zoom, covered such a wide range of issues and went into areas that I had not, previously considered, and each time, David expressed a depth of knowledge of that particular subject. The time spent was total added value for me personally, and has provided solid ideas that will help to develop further, Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs to change more lives of families dealing with Autism, Down's Syndrome and Physical Disablement. Thank you so much.
Neil Armstrong - Village Mags, Dorset
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I’d just like to give an unsolicited shout out for Dr David Cliff of Gedanken, coach and mentor but so much more than that.
In my business career of 25 years plus, I’ve met hundreds of coaches, ranging from fairly bogus to well-connected and insightful, but David Cliff is ‘the real deal’.
I’ve been working with him now for coming up to a year and I am thrilled with our sessions, conversations and actions.
Eloho Efemuai - CEO of Heartsong Radio, Edinburgh
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One word after my session with David is empowered. I felt empowered to go all in after my initial conversation. David is very knowledgeable, understanding and obviously knows his job. He showed me possibilities and opportunities I'd only ever dreamed off. Excited and looking forward to exploring more with Gedanken. Thank you David.
Michael Grahamslaw - MD of Northern Insight, Newcastle
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As the owner of a regional magazine, David has given me advice pertaining to both business strategy and personal development. David applies himself with great intelligence and empathy and his sophisticated insight has opened up new ways of looking at my business and also at myself.
He is also a super guy, blessed with the highest levels of integrity as well as a great sense of humour, an often-overlooked quality in the 24/7 world we now live in.
I couldn’t recommend him higher.
Glenn Cue - Director of Todd & Cue Insurance Brokers, Gateshead
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As an insurance broker company director, David’s services have been invaluable to my business and in its management. I would describe David’s insight as the oracle of the working world, the feedback he has provided to me has been instrumental in the running of my organisation, and I really could not recommend his services enough.
Dr Hugo Minney - Consultant in Social Value and Benefits Management
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One of the best business coaches in the UK - both to grow a business (David illustrates companies that grow 2-5 times per year, year after year), and for personal and career coaching to help a top executive through the ups and downs of office politics and customer/stakeholder interaction.
Danny Mitchell – MD of Change, Newcastle
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David Cliff is the type of person that you only come across once in your lifetime as he is a true genius at what he does. It is far too difficult to describe what David does in one recommendation as it would not do him true justice. If you think you are stuck in a rut, meet David. If you think you are flying in your business, meet David. If you are involved in a dispute of any type, meet David. The moral of this recommendation is, if you haven't YET had a one to one with David you NEED to as you will NOT regret it.
There are many "coaches" out there but they should ALL see David.

What our clients say.

Clive Digby-Jones, Director Ravenscroft International.
Read More
"David is one of those rare individuals who combines business, facilitating/counselling/coaching/training, deep thought and intellect and is a thoroughly nice bloke! David both thinks conceptually and is a doer, with solid ethical values. I thoroughly recommend him."
Peter Rufus – Helpful Hounds Charity, Bournemouth
Read More
This is probably an inadequate “Thank You” for David's time, earlier this week. It is always difficult to look at one’s own business (or in this case charity) with objectivity and the ability to ask the hard questions.
The two hours we spent together on Zoom, covered such a wide range of issues and went into areas that I had not, previously considered, and each time, David expressed a depth of knowledge of that particular subject. The time spent was total added value for me personally, and has provided solid ideas that will help to develop further, Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs to change more lives of families dealing with Autism, Down's Syndrome and Physical Disablement. Thank you so much.
Neil Armstrong - Village Mags, Dorset
Read More
I’d just like to give an unsolicited shout out for Dr David Cliff of Gedanken, coach and mentor but so much more than that.
In my business career of 25 years plus, I’ve met hundreds of coaches, ranging from fairly bogus to well-connected and insightful, but David Cliff is ‘the real deal’.
I’ve been working with him now for coming up to a year and I am thrilled with our sessions, conversations and actions.
Eloho Efemuai - CEO of Heartsong Radio, Edinburgh
Read More
One word after my session with David is empowered. I felt empowered to go all in after my initial conversation. David is very knowledgeable, understanding and obviously knows his job. He showed me possibilities and opportunities I'd only ever dreamed off. Excited and looking forward to exploring more with Gedanken. Thank you David.
Michael Grahamslaw - MD of Northern Insight, Newcastle
Read More
As the owner of a regional magazine, David has given me advice pertaining to both business strategy and personal development. David applies himself with great intelligence and empathy and his sophisticated insight has opened up new ways of looking at my business and also at myself.
He is also a super guy, blessed with the highest levels of integrity as well as a great sense of humour, an often-overlooked quality in the 24/7 world we now live in.
I couldn’t recommend him higher.
Glenn Cue - Director of Todd & Cue Insurance Brokers, Gateshead
Read More
As an insurance broker company director, David’s services have been invaluable to my business and in its management. I would describe David’s insight as the oracle of the working world, the feedback he has provided to me has been instrumental in the running of my organisation, and I really could not recommend his services enough.
Dr Hugo Minney - Consultant in Social Value and Benefits Management
Read More
One of the best business coaches in the UK - both to grow a business (David illustrates companies that grow 2-5 times per year, year after year), and for personal and career coaching to help a top executive through the ups and downs of office politics and customer/stakeholder interaction.
Danny Mitchell – MD of Change, Newcastle
Read More
David Cliff is the type of person that you only come across once in your lifetime as he is a true genius at what he does. It is far too difficult to describe what David does in one recommendation as it would not do him true justice. If you think you are stuck in a rut, meet David. If you think you are flying in your business, meet David. If you are involved in a dispute of any type, meet David. The moral of this recommendation is, if you haven't YET had a one to one with David you NEED to as you will NOT regret it.
There are many "coaches" out there but they should ALL see David.