With the rapid changes that everyone is experiencing, causing businesses to innovate i.e. distillers making hand sanitiser, UK Formula 1 Teams producing ventilators, what are positive changes that are possible for lawyers and law firms? Whats the best way to think of change so that we can live full, happy, energised lives, authentically on our own terms, as well as serve others better in legal practice, in a different and ever changing legal landscape? If you would like a webinars/Zoom on any of the following topics provided to your firm or to more general audience, please contact me via louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or Linkedin: 1. How to be a high performer, in good and challenging times 2. How to Handle Difficult Conversations (Harvard) 3. Negotiation Skills (Harvard) 4. How to Mediate Effectively Online, including tech tips 5. IVF/Surrogacy | Relocation and more in Family Law 6. How to run medical negligence and … [Read more...]
How To Stop Emotional Reactions When Stressed!
For many this time of year is very stressful, with professional and personal stresses increased. This often results in emotional outbursts or negative reactions. I attended a 2 day intensive workshop (in addition to my extensive readings) on Social and Emotional Intelligence, which was very useful. I am completing a Diploma of Management and Leadership, with great practical 'human' skills, including social and emotional intelligence, to use in law and life. I provide some practical tips for you on how to engage the logical part of the brain (prefrontal cortex) and not allow the emotional part of the brain (limbic system) to take over, particularly when under stress that then can cause reactions rather than responses, which can sabotage what we are wanting to achieve. Self management is part of the emotional intelligence competencies, which everyone needs, including lawyers, above and beyond technical skills for a client centric focus that will build reputations . #mediator … [Read more...]
Whats On Your Dispute Resolution Menu?
What if you went to a high class restaurant and they only had one item on the menu - - no choice - how would you feel? Would you recommend that restaurant? Is that the best practice family law principles to mainly offer only one item on a dispute resolution menu? Tips for lawyers on how to manage client expectations and offer a bespoke family law service with a full dispute resolution menu. Louise has a solid track record of resolving disputes at mediation as a mediator (and a barrister). Contact Louise to discuss how she can assist you and your clients achieve resolution in a successful mediation environment. #mediator #sydneybarrister #collaborativecoach #familylawarbitrator … [Read more...]