Professional, intentional, and grounded.
Professional resolution and intentional organisational growth.
We provide a specialised presence to help organisations and individuals navigate friction and build lasting resilience. Based in Brisbane and working across Australia, we deliver bespoke facilitation and mediation grounded in experience and emotional security.
Our Approach
Beyond Rigid Templates.
Beyond Rigid Templates
We don't apply fixed formulas to fluid human situations. We work 1-on-1 with our clients to design a path that respects the unique dynamics of their environment.
Safety as a Foundation
We believe the quality of the outcome depends on the quality of the environment. Every process is designed to ensure psychological safety and personal dignity, creating a grounded space where participants can speak openly and focus on the path forward.
Equipping for Longevity
We do more than resolve the dispute of the day. We provide the tools and training to strengthen your team's culture, fortifying your organisation for the challenges ahead.
Service Suite
Clear, plain English definitions.
Mediation
A collaborative process where parties in dispute are assisted by a neutral, independent third party to reach an agreed resolution.
Facilitated Discussion
Expert-led conversations designed to address challenges early, allowing for clear communication and a "reset" before a situation escalates.
Restorative Process
We bring together people affected by harm in a safe, structured way to discuss what happened, how they were impacted, and how that harm can be repaired or addressed.
Conflict Coaching
Personalised 1-on-1 sessions designed to empower individuals with the skills and confidence to navigate their own communication challenges.
Capacity Building & Uplift
Specialised training, team culture workshops, and professional presentations focused on workplace resilience and long-term organisational health.
Where We Work
Specialised Practice Areas
Workplace & Governance
Corporate leadership, Boards, and internal team dynamics.
Government & Local Government
Public sector complexities and councillor/staff relations.
Healthcare
Supporting stakeholders and staff within the Australian health system.
Education
Schools, universities, and early childhood settings.
Elder & Estate
Compassionate facilitation for ageing, care, and intergenerational decisions.
Small Business & Partnerships
Protecting the relationships and the vision behind the business.
Civil & Community
Neighbourhood friction, body corporate, and debt-related discussions.
Criminal & Justice
Professional restorative presence in legal and criminal justice environments.
Family
Communication resets and relationship support (non-litigious).
Expertise with Integrity.
When you engage Even Ground, you are investing in a high-level professional partnership. Our success in these sectors directly enables our broader community commitment.
Community Impact Program
A portion of our professional capacity is dedicated to our Community Impact Program. This ensures that vital community organisations have access to the same calibre of support we provide to our strategic partners.
Community Impact Program
Reducing barriers to resolution.
Our Philosophy
At Even Ground, we recognise that the need for professional resolution and growth is universal, but the resources to access them are not. We believe the community sector deserves the same level of specialised expertise as any other.
The Support
Our Community Impact Program provides our full suite of specialised services — including mediation, restorative processes, and capacity building — to registered Not-for-Profits and community-led groups.
How to Access Support
We manage our community intake on a rolling basis. If your organisation is navigating a challenge and requires professional facilitation, we invite you to contact us to discuss how we can assist through this program.
Our Process
How we work with you.
The Intro
We start with a confidential consultation to understand your needs and ensure we are the right fit.
The Design
We move away from templates to design a bespoke process that addresses the specific dynamics of your situation.
The Work
We lead the process with a balanced, professional presence — whether it's a boardroom facilitation or a private mediation.
The Result
We provide clear reporting and actionable outcomes to ensure the resolution is sustainable and the path forward is clear.
About Us
The people behind Even Ground.
Founder
Catherine Lamb
Catherine is a specialist in navigating the friction and complexity of human dynamics. With a professional foundation in criminal law and extensive experience in high-level engagement and dispute resolution, she brings a uniquely grounded perspective to every project. Her career is defined by senior leadership roles across national oversight bodies, Royal Commissions, and state government, alongside significant work in the domestic violence and community sectors — both as a legal practitioner and in the not-for-profit space. Catherine is an expert at stabilising workplace culture and managing high-stakes conflict across corporate environments, unions, and diverse teams. She rejects rigid templates in favour of an adaptive, bespoke approach that prioritises safety and dignity for everyone involved. Based in Brisbane, Catherine provides a balanced, professional presence for organisations and private civil matters across Australia.
Principal
Cristy
Cristy brings a deeply human-centric approach to her work, with particular expertise in healthcare and elder uplift. Her practice is grounded in empathy, precision, and a commitment to creating environments where every individual feels heard. [Full bio coming soon.]
Brisbane Based, National Reach. We travel across Australia to meet our clients where the work is needed.
Get in Touch
Book a free introductory consultation.
All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality. We'll be in touch within 2 business days.