Scott dutton

Conflict + Fun? Absolutely!

Scott is the Conflict Whisperer + Fun-Maker! 

Known as the most engaging, insightful + fun presenter in the conflict resolution arena, Scott is the Creator of Conflict Intelligence®, CEO of Fighting Fair + Co-Host of the Conflict Stories podcast. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), he was awarded Breakthrough Speaker of the Year by Professional Speakers Australia and is recognised as APAC’s leading Certified Virtual Trainer. Scott has presented to 50,000+ professionals across 500+ organisations and delivered 1,400+ keynotes, masterclasses + trainings over 20+ years.

Scott works with global organisations across all sectors to resolve workplace conflict, strengthen team culture + transform communication challenges into connection. Recognised as the leading Difficult Conversations + conflict resolution expert, Scott is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator + Master Trainer and has facilitated hundreds of workplace conflicts. Drawing on that expertise, he created Conflict Intelligence® (CI) – a practical approach to developing the awareness, understanding + skills needed to navigate conflict more consciously + collaboratively.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Melbourne and has completed Advanced Negotiation training at Harvard University in Boston. He is also a Mentor (Mediation) with the Australian Dispute Resolution Association.

Scott takes a serious subject like conflict and makes it fun!

His presentations are high-energy + high-impact — blending practical conflict expertise, academic insight + evidence-based strategies with real-time audience engagement, interactive twists + plenty of fun. Delegates don’t simply listen – they connect, contribute + get involved, leaving with fresh insights + practical tools they can immediately apply in their professional (+ personal!) lives.

Conflict. Connection. Fun. With Scott, you get the triple hit – high energy, big laughs + unforgettable impact!