Nicole van Gelder

Experienced mediator, peer consultant and trainer.
Educated in the Netherlands and the United States.

“Everyone is capable of solving problems, but sometimes we need a nudge in the right direction. I offer my clients a structured way to view their situation from a different perspective. This open atmosphere encourages people to look for new solutions.”

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sailes to always reach my destination.”

Jimmy Dean,
American actor

MEDIATION

Mediation is the process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement. Mediation is often referred to as ADR – alternative dispute resolution. For Nicole van Gelder the “A “ stands for: “Appropriate”.

The mediation proces

First the mediator explains the mediation process and the importance of the confidentiality of the process. Then both parties confirm their willingness to proceed.
The mediation process then starts formally by signing the mediation agreement
The mediator guides the exchange of all required information and communication between parties and leaves room for their emotions, demands, needs, wishes and desires.
Differences and similarities are established.
Next, both parties work towards identifying their general and shared interests.In reality, there are always shared interests.
The various options for resolution are exploredand secured according to SMART criteria.
When both parties agree on a mutually agreeable resolution, a settlement is made.
With this, the mediation is complete.
A mediation takes around 8 to 14 hours on average

THE MEDIATOR

Nicole van Gelder is MFN/ADR/IMI registred MFN/ADR/IMI mediator.
She is court mediator for to the Courts of Justice in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Alkmaar.

She is a peer reviewer for the MFN/SKM and a fully certified ADR conflict coach. Nicole van Gelder is bilingual, Dutch and English. She also trained at Harvard University. An experienced leader and negotiator, she is qualified for various roles, especially in the areas of dispute resolution, public policy mediation and business mediation. Clients receiving legal aid are also supported (see www.rvr.org).

Archimediar works in accordance with the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG).

Nicole van Gelder works closely with an extensive network of professionals. She can be summoned as an arbiter for the College of Multi Media.

She is – among others – a member of the Dutch Mediators Association, the Government Association of Mediators and the MFN team for work disputes.

She also participates annually as a judge or mediator in the international student mediation competition in Paris (organized by the International Chamber of Commerce).

Clients have consistently rated Nicole van Gelder’s work at the highest level.

“Thank you for explaining the process to us so clearly”

“The mediation resulted in a better mutual understanding”

“Thank you for all your assistance, should we require any similar services of mediation in the future, I would be happy to use your services, we have been very happy with each step of the process”