Conflict Resolution in the Business
From conflict to cooperation across your leadership team.
I coach founders, successors, and leadership teams to handle hard moments, stay grounded under pressure, and make confident decisions—because what happens at the top ripples through the whole business.
Who this is for
Leaders in founder-led and family-run companies who want less friction and faster alignment—without sacrificing relationships.
You might be here if:
Decisions keep getting revisited or re-done.
Handovers stall; accountability is fuzzy.
Tense moments spiral or linger.
Home stress bleeds into work (and vice versa).
What changes
Clearer ownership: who decides what, and when others are consulted.
Cleaner handovers: decisions “stay decided” and work moves.
Calmer hard conversations: shared language + repair protocol.
Steadier culture: respect under pressure, at home and at work.
Common signals it’s time
Recurring conflict between founders or family members
Role confusion / decision rights unclear
Handovers missed or re-worked
“Parking lot” of unresolved issues grows
Kids/partners feeling the fallout from work stress
-
Business Baseline: Diagnosic Sprint
Short, sharp clarity on where conversations and decisions get stuck.
What’s included
Stakeholder interviews (founder/partner + 2–4 key staff)
Short anonymous pulse on safety/clarity
Role & decision audit (who decides what, how, and when)
Heat-map of “hot zones” + top three priorities
Two “agreements that hold” drafted with you
Deliverable
Executive summary + 60-minute readout with next steps.Good for
New leadership cadence, succession moments, post-flare re-set, or preparing for growth.
-
Boardroom Intensive: Half-day facilitation
Put the right people in the room. Leave with one concrete agreement and clear decision rights.
What we do
Establish shared language for the hard bits
Clarify decision ownership and escalation paths
Land one practical agreement you’ll use immediately
Agree how you’ll review and refine together
Good for
Two-founder alignment, leadership friction, role transitions, or resetting meeting norms. -
Advisory Retainer — Ongoing cadence
Keep progress visible and conversations effective with a monthly rhythm.
Example cadence
1× 90-min boardroom session
2× 60-min leader sessions (founder/s, key exec)
As-needed message support for quick alignment
Good for
Maintaining clarity, handling sensitive issues well, and embedding “agreements that hold.”
About Anne
For 20+ years I’ve coached founder families and family-run businesses to understand themselves and each other, communicate clearly, and make values-aligned decisions.
My approach is calm and practical—using precise language, collaborative problem-solving, and light-touch reviews that hold under pressure at home and in the business.
FAQs
-
Yes. I support founders, co-founders, and leadership teams in both startups and family-run businesses. The PEACE Method™ works wherever people need a clear way to handle conflict and make confident decisions together.
-
Not always. While it’s most effective when all key decision-makers are involved, we can begin with one person or a smaller group. Shifts in one leader’s approach often influence the wider team.
-
Yes. Much of my work is online with founder families and businesses worldwide. I also facilitate in-person sessions in New Zealand, and by arrangement in Australia and beyond.
-
Many clients notice change after the first session. The Diagnostic Sprint gives you clarity and a practical action plan within two weeks. Ongoing advisory helps embed new habits so agreements hold under pressure.
-
Most clients start with a Diagnostic Sprint or a Family Boardroom Intensive. These create immediate clarity and momentum, and show us whether ongoing advisory is the right fit.
Ready to Make Work Life Easier?
Let’s talk for 20 minutes. You’ll leave with clarity on where to start and what progress could look like in the next few weeks.