Be Prepared.
Be Confident.
Be Conflict Ready.

With over three decades of experience in managing conflict, Paul Veldman is a trusted authority in personal safety, workplace conflict resolution, and violence prevention.

As the founder of Conflict Ready, Paul brings a unique blend of real-world expertise from the frontline of law enforcement and the discipline of martial arts leadership.

A former Leading Senior Constable with Victoria Police, Paul had many roles in his 17 years of policing. In addition to front line Operational Policing, he was a Siege & Hostage Negotiator, Close Personal Protection Operative, as well as being a 'Train the Trainer' in Critical Incident Management, Defensive Tactics and Firearms. He was also a Forced Building Entry instructor as well as a Crowd Control and Riot Response trainer.

His experience managing high-pressure, volatile situations translates seamlessly into practical, effective strategies for the corporate world, where safety, communication, and de-escalation skills are critical.

Paul took a sabbatical from VicPol, and during that time was the Operations Manager for National Training Systems (NTS), a conflict management company whose clients included:

• Connex Melbourne
• Yarra Trams
• Grenda Bus Lines
• Lost Dogs Home
• Metropolitan Ambulance Service
• Village Cinemas
• Education Department

He has also worked with the Real Estate Industry, recently presenting at the Harcourts Property Management Conference on Personal Safety.

Paul is the founder and Chief Instructor of Kando Martial Arts, one of Australia's largest and most respected martial arts organisations, with over 3,500 active students across multiple locations. His deep understanding of behaviour, leadership, and personal development is woven into every training session, keynote, and workshop.

Today, Paul works with companies, schools, and organisations across Australia, equipping staff and leadership teams with the tools to identify, de-escalate, and manage conflict in professional settings. Whether it's front-line staff facing difficult clients, or executive teams navigating high-stakes internal tension, Paul's approach is calm, clear, and grounded in lived experience.