About Me
With over 25 years' experience in professional services, development finance and impact investing, I bring a unique combination of legal training and executive HR leadership to mediation.
My career has given me deep insight into workplace dynamics, executive-level challenges, and the complexity of professional relationships. As a certified mediator, I use this experience to create an environment to explore the art of the possible through conversation.
Louise Meikle, MSoM
Professional Background
Mediation & Conflict Resolution
Experienced in guiding sensitive, high-stakes conversations and helping people reach workable outcomes - from workplace disputes and executive-level breakdowns to complex stakeholder relationships. Certified Mediator with The Society of Mediators.
Chief People Officer & HR Director
Former Chief People Officer with hands-on experience navigating executive-level disputes, team conflict, and complex workplace issues.
Qualified Solicitor
Solicitor (non-practising) on the Roll, bringing legal training and understanding of dispute resolution frameworks.
UK Government-Owned & Regulated Environments
Experience working in a UK government-owned and regulated organisations with international operations.
25+ Years Experience
Extensive experience across professional services, development finance, and regulated environments.
Key Mediation Skills
Authentic Listening
Listening to understand others, including what they may be omitting to say. Not making assumptions.
Empathy & Rapport Building
Understanding the people involved and their interests; putting yourself in others' shoes.
Facilitating Dialogue
Helping people move forward through better conversations.
Curiosity & Reframing
Asking open questions to help reframe perspectives and see common interests.
Creating a Safe Space
Being a neutral moderator; not judging, advising or directing; maintaining confidentiality.
Calm & Patient Approach
Taking time to be thoughtful and reflect, and helping others to do the same.