COVID 19 hit and continues to impact many people and businesses, with new outbreaks, causing anxiety and uncertainty. Its hard for many to think about moving forward successfully, with firms concerned about their future profitability and people worried about job security. Lawyers and firms may have been pushed off their usual course in the 'new' difficult circumstances. How do you approach "new"? You need to be applauded for your flexibility and adaptability during these times of change. How is the 'new' impacting on you reaching your goals? What will help you unlock your success (whatever that means to you) and your business' success to get you back on the road to success, driving / working towards your goals (clear goals are necessary) particularly in challenging circumstances. Louise provides strategies for you to unlock your success, so you reach YOUR goals, with daily momentum, when challenges are high. Louise is a holistic barrister, an advanced trained mediator, … [Read more...]
Comfortable with Uncertainty?
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 #advancedtrainedmediator #FDRP #arbitrator #eqcoach #highperformance #leadership #community … [Read more...]
What Would Happen If We Tried…..
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...]
Check In – Tips for the “New Norm”
With so much anxiety, stress and uncertainty affecting everyone, no one is immune, due to COVID 19 and on top of that new ways of practice, loss of income, jobs, spending time with family 24/7 :-) , health concerns and information overload. There is no denying it - life is hard at the moment. Life now demands our full energy, productivity and focus when there are so many distractions that slow us down. The video will provide 2 simple tips on how stay focused, improve productivity and mental health. Sign up to my vlog at http://www.sydneybarrister.net.au for regular updates. We are in this together - connection matters! #barrister #mediator #FDRP #online #arbitrator #harvard #EQcoach #highperformance #community #servantleadership … [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...]
5 Easy To Implement Tips To Assist You Manage High Confict Clients and Practitioners at Mediation
With conflict at an all time high and dealing with high conflict personalities, both as clients and with practitioners on the other side on the rise, what are some tips to assist you manage high conflict and get the best outcomes at mediation. Your choice of mediator can assist manage high conflict and the process for the best possible outcomes, chose wisely. #sydneybarrister #mediator #familylawarbitrator #collaborativelawyer-coach #medicalnegligence … [Read more...]
How To Get The Best Out of FDRP | Mediation
Do you view FDRP as something that needs to be completed via to filing, or a valuable DR tool? Do you value FDRP intake sessions? What are they used for? Are 'touchy feely' or facillitative or evaluative mediators best? How can lawyers assist at mediation to help their clients reach resolution? #sydneybarrister #mediator #FDRP #collaborativecoach #familylawarbitrator … [Read more...]