Nicole Davidson

Nicole Davidson is a seasoned principal with a diverse array of expertise honed over 25 years in commercial law, banking, and insolvency. Her vast career encompasses working with top-tier consultancies and banks across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, providing her with unique insights into various industries. Passionate about conflict resolution and negotiation, Nicole excels in fostering collaborative communication, achieving optimal outcomes even in complex situations. Her proficiency in interest-based negotiation underscores her commitment to facilitating enhanced dialogue among parties. Nicole's accolades include being named Mediator of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2022 and being recognised among the Top 50 Small Business Leaders by Inside Small Business magazine. Her credentials are further bolstered by her national accreditation as a mediator and membership in the Resolution Institute, complemented by her academic achievements, including a B.Comm/LLB (Hons) from the University of Melbourne. In her diverse roles, Nicole has served as a panel mediator for the Victorian Small Business Commission, guiding dispute resolution remotely since 2019. As the driving force behind Nicole Davidson Negotiation since 2017, she has dedicated herself to helping clients navigate and resolve conflicts through effective communication. Her consultancy work includes negotiation and conflict management training, coaching, facilitation, and mediation. Nicole's teaching tenure as an adjunct lecturer at the College of Law Australia highlights her commitment to education, having imparted negotiation skills to aspiring legal professionals. At The School of Life Australia, she contributed to the development of emotional maturity programs, enhancing workplace performance. Her prior roles include principal consultant at CMA Learning Group, where she delivered workshops on negotiation and conflict management, and various managerial positions in learning and development at prominent law firms, such as Corrs Chambers Westgarth, DLA Piper, and Maddocks. Nicole has also made significant contributions in training and development for international firms like Ernst & Young and RogenSi. Nicole's educational journey includes advanced mediation training at Harvard Law School and a Grad. Dip. Training and Development from the University of Melbourne. Her multifaceted career and dedication to fostering communication and conflict resolution firmly establish her as a leader in her field.