Dr. Samantha Hardy has over 30 years experience working with leaders in conflict, supporting them to manage, resolve and create opportunities from conflict in their organisations.

Sam has been accredited as a mediator under the Australian National Mediation Accreditation System and is a Certified Transformative Mediator by the US Institute of Conflict Transformation. She is also a Certified Narrative Coach, an experienced conflict coach, and the founder of the REAL Conflict Coaching System™.

She has a PhD in Law and Conflict Resolution, as well as other postgraduate qualifications in adult education. She is committed to lifelong learning and continuing development.