News this week about the High Court independent findings from High Court Associate's allegations of sexual harassment by former High Court Judge Dyson Hayden (who has denied these allegations) has brought to the fore and into the open, legal culture, legal hierarchy, legal leadership, the standards of behaviour, words, often accepted or walked past in law, as many remain silent, as 'victims' perpetrators or those that stay on the sidelines and watch, tight lipped (3 police officers in George Floyd incident) Lets broaden the discussion to include bullying, harassment, discrimination and targeting of queen bees as these too form part of the dehumanising behaviour in law. Louise poses questions to 'victims', perpetrators and those that watch these behaviours from the sidelines , in silence. The Associates have provided a wonderful example of courage, the High Court has provided an exemplary leadership model. This is a time for change, a change of accepted behaviour to that … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2020
Watch This If You Want More Courage!
https://bit.ly/3dfY6Vt - Visit Louise's YouTube Channel To Watch The Video Are you courageous enough to be your authentic self every day? Or does fear stop you from being the real you, living the life you want, practicing your way, living your dreams, trying new things in life and practice? Louise helps you flex your courage muscles, so that you use and strengthen them, to increase your power to embark on greater challenges, happiness and authenticity. Louise is a holistic barrister, advanced trained mediator, FDRP, family law arbitrator, certified high performance coach and consultant and emotional intelligence coach. #barrister #mediator #FDRP #arbitrator #highperformancecoach #highperformanceconsultant #leadership #Harvard #eqcoach … [Read more...]
Are YOU Living In The Shadows With Depression? YOU Can WIN!
Are you anxious, stressed or depressed? Are you now struggling with the challenges you are facing? Mental health is predicted to be a huge issue going forward, post COVID 19. There is no doubt lawyers are or will be struggling 'in the shadows' with depression and/or self medicating with alcohol and illicit drugs, now and in the future. I provide 3 lessons I have learned (I will continue to share lessons I have learned through experience and education), that have helped me come out of the shadows, overcome depression, and live authentically, with happiness, satisfaction, contentment as the best version of myself, as I seek to make a difference to others. The struggle to take the first step towards living your life more fully with happiness takes courage and letting go of insecurities. I' m here to say, it's worth every effort. Let's make mental health a topic that is discussed and accepted without stigma. We can be the role models for others, to make it OK to stand up … [Read more...]
Lawyers Are Taught To Dehumanise! Lets Be Exemplary Human Role Models
Summary: Summary: Lawyers are taught to dehumanise from law school, where emotions and human skills are devalued and dismissed, thought of as unnecessary in practice and technicality seen as the only skill required for greatness (of course technicality is necessary). A high standard of humanity is required to be great people, leaders, role models in the world and in law. Our staff, clients, colleagues, counterparts, families, friends are depending on us to show up as our best selves in practice to serve them with excellence. . Lawyer's aren't literally killing people at work through dehumanisation, however, lawyers may be dehumanising others and not even know they are doing it! This vlog provides 3 vital skills to ensure you get on the ramp or road to role model greatness as they will begin the path for greater humanity in law. We are all humans with responsibilities and accountability to other humans and therefore can't act like the 3 Police officers who stood … [Read more...]