About Richard
Mediator for entrepreneurs, directors and management teams in conflicts and stalled collaboration
Experienced mediator in business disputes
Richard Walraven is a mediator for entrepreneurs, directors and management teams facing tensions, conflicts or stalled collaboration. He guides parties in restoring workable relationships and achieving clear, future-proof agreements, with a focus on both result and relationship.
He earned his spurs as an HR manager and in marketing and communication, combined with his experience as a driven entrepreneur. As a result, he understands like no other how interests, pressure and dynamics within organizations converge. Richard is used to operating at all levels of the business, from the shop floor to the boardroom and shareholders.
"I guide clients in restoring workable relationships and achieving clear, future-proof agreements."
As a mediator and CIRCYOULAR Master, he specializes in making visible what influences collaboration: communication patterns, drivers and underlying expectations. He clearly maps out where misunderstandings arise, where assumptions play a role and where interests diverge. These insights form the basis for making conversations effective and constructive again.
His style is clear, analytical and goal-oriented. Richard brings calm and structure to complex situations and asks the questions needed to get to the heart of the matter. He switches effortlessly between content and process and creates a setting in which openness becomes possible, without losing sight of the business interest.
Richard Walraven is an independent mediator and entrepreneur, operating from his own sole proprietorship named Stairways (Chamber of Commerce number: 84915382). AvO Advocaten (a trade name of Vibe Legal B.V.) has a partnership with Stairways. Clients of Richard Walraven contract directly with Stairways.
Mediator, CIRCYOULAR Master
- Basic mediation training completed at an MfN-recognized training institute
- CIRCYOULAR Master: specialist in communication patterns and drivers
- Mediator for entrepreneurs, directors and management teams
- 500+ interventions guided
- Trainer and coach in team development and negotiation techniques
- 16+ years of experience as HR manager and entrepreneur