Gordon is a husband, father and grandfather who started his career teaching science and computing in schools in the west of Scotland. He later worked in local government, where he undertook a number of leadership roles including significant experience as a head of service with particular responsibility for educational inclusion. He became a mediator through the University of Strathclyde MSc programme and now seeks to use mediative and negotiation skills in leadership development, coaching and conflict engagement. His mediation practice includes a significant focus on additional support needs (ASN) in education as well as employment relationships, faith communities and others. He is also a member of the University of Strathclyde Medication clinic and an associate tutor with the university’s Into Headship programme for aspiring head teachers.