
Phillip Goh - Founder & Mediator
Experience that inspires trust
Phillip is the founder of Coact Mediation and a Level 4 mediator accredited by the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI). With extensive experience across industries such as hospitality, technology, and manufacturing, he combines practical insight with empathy to guide people toward resolution. His work supports families, workplaces, and organisations in navigating conflict, strengthening relationships, and fostering lasting harmony built on understanding and respect. Phillip also conducts talks and training sessions to equip leaders with skills in communication and conflict management, helping communities and organisations create healthier, more collaborative environments.


THE APPROACH
Results Through Collaboration
UNDERSTANDING DISAGREEMENTS AND THEIR IMPACT
Disagreements often arise from issues that are open to negotiation, and there are various methods available to resolve such disputes. However, unresolved disputes can have a significant negative impact on an individual's mental well-being, causing emotional confusion and weighing heavily on the mind.When disputes remain unresolved, they can escalate into prolonged conflicts that foster resentment and erode trust. This escalation can damage communication, lead to the breakdown of relationships, and, in severe cases, even result in violence. Over time, even small disagreements, if ignored, can fester and create a toxic environment. Such a situation can diminish workplace productivity, contribute to societal instability, and cause severe psychological distress. In some cases, these unresolved issues can lead to professional and even international tensions, ultimately undermining peace and cooperation.​
THE IMPORTANCE OF A RESOLUTION
At Coact Mediation, we recognise the crucial role that effective resolution plays in preventing these negative cycles. We are committed to supporting individuals and organisations in addressing and resolving conflicts early, promoting better understanding, and fostering long-lasting solutions that meet everyone's needs.The initial and often most effective step is to address the issue directly and peacefully through mediation.
Our Mediation Services
Areas of Mediation Expertise
Coact Mediation offers mediation services that connect people, strengthen communication, and improve relationships. Our specialised legal expertise in mediation focuses on facilitating amicable resolutions in various legal matters, including family disputes, civil conflicts, and business disagreements.Mediation is cost effective, confidentiality is maintained, parties are in control of the results and its an opportunity to sometime be creative on options to resolve a dispute.
With a compassionate approach and extensive experience, our mediators guide clients through the complexities of mediation with care and dedication.
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Industry Focus and Expertise
Positive Outcomes for Industries
The team possesses extensive experience across several key sectors: Technology, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), as well as Creative industries. This breadth of expertise enables us to understand the unique characteristics and requirements of each sector we serve.
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We strive to uphold the mutual interests of all stakeholders throughout the dispute resolution process
Workplace Mediation
Collaborative Mediation
Unresolved disputes can have far-reaching consequences, including low morale, stress, and absenteeism. By intervening early through mediation, organizations can prevent these issues from escalating. Experiences of workplace disputes may otherwise lead to sickness, absenteeism, declining productivity, and significant management time spent on disputes
Family Dispute Resolution
Relationship Mediation Support
Coact offer specialized mediation services tailored to family disputes, relationship breakdowns, and co-parenting matters. Our expertise extends to innovative mediation techniques, collaborative mediation practices, and intricate guidance in resolving family conflicts. We focus on reducing tension, promoting understanding, and ensuring positive outcomes for families facing complex relationship challenges.
Commercial Mediation
Open a New Chapter
Most businesses experience some level of disputes at some point, whether within the organization, with business partners, or with vendors. Mediation provides a structured approach to address these conflicts. It explores the key issues at the heart of the dispute, actively identifies them, and guides parties to work together to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution.
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Best Time to Mediate
It starts with a conversation​​
In any field of mediation, it is difficult to think of a wrong time to mediate. In civil commercial mediation it is often a matter of balancing risk against cost. The earlier in the dispute it is decided to mediate, the less detailed information will be available. At the other extreme, full disclosure, witness statements and expert reports are notoriously expensive, and this needs to be weighed against the level of reduced risk that accompanies more information being available
Common wisdom is that the best times to mediate are early in the dispute and parties are willing to fully understand each other's position and resolve through dialogue
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PROGRAMS
Coact can support you, your group or organization by providing the following events:
Seminars
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Understanding disputes, their impact on individuals, groups, and organizations.
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Ways to approach disputes and options for resolving them.
Lunch & Learns
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Bite-sized talks and workshops.
For Commercial Organizations or Volunteer Groups
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Talks, seminars, or training for small and large groups.
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Workshops and team activities.
For Families
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Small group activities.
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Editorial content.
For the Workplace
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Educational talks and seminars.
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Editorial content.
For Schools
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Supporting youth in understanding the nature of disputes, their impact on mental well-being, and performance in studies and social settings.
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Supporting school and parent collaboration for the betterment of youth and the school environment.
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Please do reach out to us to arrange a session. We are able to customise topics to cater to your specific needs.
Connecting with People​
Get in Touch
9 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec Tower 2 #29-01, Singapore 038989
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+65 9339 4817
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