https://youtu.be/txVRKufJYfI 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 … [Read more...]
Daily Strategies To Increase Motivation and Performance – Starting Today!
https://youtu.be/QsH5KXnmcF8 Some people are really motivated to enter life post COVID 19 and re-engage with what they love doing, living their best life. Others are more reticent and lack motivation, wanting to stay under the doona a little longer. There may have been many changes during lockdown, out of your control, that has created stress, fatigue and overwhelm for you. What is lack of motivation? How can we identify it? There are things you can control. I provide 2 healthy strategies to increase your motivation and daily performance so you live your life to your full potential, thriving as you achieve your goals. Feel free to contact me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au to discuss my mediation practices, costs and availability If you would like to discuss whether high performance coaching is right for you, or whether we are the right fit, or are you ready for high performance coaching, as its not for everyone, please contact me to apply and we can … [Read more...]
A High Performing Lawyer: Do They Need More Than Technical Skills?
https://youtu.be/vSoGWpg0Dpc My friend Lara Wentworth, Lawyer and NLP Master Practitioner, and I had a warm, friendly brief chat about some of the hallmarks of a high performing lawyer, one that succeeds, is happy and shows up as their best self as they serve others. Join the conversation with Lara and I! #barrister #mediator #FDRP #arbitrator #online #highperformance #leadership #harvard #up-skill #eqcoach … [Read more...]
Leadership – How To Have Effective Difficult Conversations.
https://youtu.be/ZDKoGnwdubA We engage in difficult conversations daily when there are heightened emotions and differing views - at negotiation, mediation, court, in the office, at home. Do we avoid or embrace the initial discomfort of difficult conversations? Leaders need to be comfortable and skilled at difficult conversations. I provide recommendations for communicating as leaders for current and future success and impact. We can accomplish more together than alone! My contribution at this financially challenging time for many - 50% of my usual day mediation rate to help family lawyers and clients. Contact me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399. #barrister #advancedtrainedmediator #FDRP #arbitrator #medicalnegligence #familylaw #institutionalabuse #leadership #harvard #highperformance #online … [Read more...]
Comfortable with Uncertainty?
https://youtu.be/U7bA2BkWBYo click link or go to http://www.sydneybarrister.net.au/blogs Many are anxious and stressed due to COVID 19 and the uncertainty it brings on a daily basis. Maybe you are anxious about job and financial insecurity, health, life and practice, now and post COVID 19. Lessons learned when diagnosed with breast cancer are shared. Once diagnosed with cancer uncertainty is created from that point onwards. A few life lessons on how to get comfortable with uncertainty now and plan for the future, so that we challenge ourselves and our practices so that we contribute our best to others, now and in an uncertain future, which we have no control over. Lets concentrate on what we do have control over and make that our focus, every day, so we are prepared and performing with excellence, whatever comes our way! My contribution to others at this challenging time - 50% off my day mediation rate for family lawyers and clients. #barrister … [Read more...]
Whats Your Game Plan For Mediation?
https://youtu.be/ROSXF2Fwx5A Elite athletes have a pre-planned game plan/strategy prior to competing so they perform at their best, in the heat of competition. With their coach they pre-plan and strategise on how they will manage their emotions as well as the technical game plan for their performance, so that they perform at their best and not sabotaged by externals that can impact negatively on their performance The Harvard Law School course "Negotiation, Leadership and How To Handle Difficult Conversations" provided five (5) difficult behaviours that can arise at mediation/negotiation. Whats your pre-prepared game plan to overcome these difficult behaviours? I assist lawyers and their clients, as an advanced trained mediator (and arbitrator) with strategies to help all who attend perform at their extraordinary best while overcoming difficult behaviours at mediation. This promotes positive relationships and process, required for satisfactory resolution of any area … [Read more...]
Do You Value Happiness At Work or Aggressive Lawyering?
I hear and see lawyers asking for recommendations for an aggressive, lawyer or Barrister, in X area of law. Does aggressive tactics achieve better results? Does aggression increase your happiness at work with those you choose to work with, or recommend, who are aggressive? Is a happy work environment created by aggresssiveness? Whats the difference between being aggressive, robust and zealous? What are some options to aggression? Contact Louise to discuss how she can assist you and your clients achieve optimal results in a happy work environment, either as a Barrister, Mediator, Collaborative Coach or Family Law Arbitrator at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 … [Read more...]
Drafting Particulars………Need Any Help?
Are you experienced in drafting particulars? Or maybe you have just been asked to draft particulars and you don't know what you are supposed to do? We all have to start somewhere, being asked to draft particulars, not having done it before. On the other hand, maybe we are really experienced (or somewhere in between; no experience to very experienced ) in drafting and have already formed drafting habits along the way. After lecturing in Civil Practice and Procedure at Sydney University, I am a firm believer in constantly re-evaluating, so that we can learn and improve in our style and/or methods to try achieve the best results in the most cost effective manner. What are some basics when it comes to particulars? Whats good to keep in mind when drafting particulars? … [Read more...]
Concussion & CTE – Whats Ahead For Litigators?
I recently attended a conference which discussed "The Brain & Law" which I found very interesting and thought provoking, from both legal and medical perspectives. The session discussed the advances in medical research in relation to brain trauma, particularly concussion and how 'microglia' reacts in trauma, which will impact on personal injury law and also on patients/clients who suffer head injuries, including concussion. I recently watched a movie titled "Concussion", which recounted events, albeit with creative license, and showed Dr Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, being stonewalled by the American NFL as he tried to ring alarm bells on the effects of repeated head trauma on NFL players’ health. What are the long-term health risks and legal position for the various sporting bodies in Australia in respect to a players 'head trauma', including what could be considered a light knock that may cause concussion? … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Greater Success In A Late Diagnosis Breast Cancer Case.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2014 and so I consider myself an 'authority' (and a hard way to become an 'authority' :-) ) when it comes to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and reconstruction options and availability following cancer treatment. This is in addition to my 15 year employment experience in medicine, where for part of those 15 years, I was employed with a plastic & reconstruction surgeon (a very reputable and skilled plastic & reconstruction surgeon!), who performed many reconstructive operations following breast cancer. Does medical knowledge assist when representing clients who allege late diagnosis of breast cancer, or any other type of cancer? What are GP's expected to do, in relation to professional competence and skill, for example, when a woman comes to their office complaining of a lump or pain in the breast? What are some practical tips to assist you run late diagnosis cases? … [Read more...]