https://youtu.be/M-10IvCb3d0 Are you new to the profession and at the perceived bottom of the hierarchy ladder, feeling voiceless, powerless? Do you trust your leaders? Do you feel safe at work every day? Do you feel protected and allowed to be yourself? Is it possible for you to be a leader? Do you hold a position of seniority, you have made your way up the hierarchical ladder in the profession, and believe you are automatically a 'leader"? Whats the difference between leadership, position/authority? Louise is inspired by Simon Sinek (Leadership Expert) and Brendon Burchard (High Performance Institute) on what makes a leader? Who can be a leader? Are you a leader or a person with position and authority? #holisticbarrister, mediator #FDRP #arbitrator #highperformancecoach (CHPC) #highperformanceconsultant (CHPC) #eqcoach #eqconsultant #leadership #Harvard #makeadifference. … [Read more...]
Lawyers Are Taught To Dehumanise! Lets Be Exemplary Human Role Models
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...]
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...]
Check In – Tips for the “New Norm”
https://youtu.be/W_rMfjsRiGk 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...]
COVID 19 – Disneyland Closes
https://youtu.be/zkx-DtwcO8I Lawyers, law firms, clients (and the community at large) are facing difficult challenges with Covid 19, which is creating economic instability and emotional distress due to health and financial concerns, for many. Its not business as usual and we don't know what impact it will have on practice and businesses. The effects of corona virus will either be a ripple or tsunami on the delivery of legal services, as people will likely be reticent, fearful to spend (govt has provided stimulus package to promote spending). It may cause unheralded disruption to legal practice - time will tell. The firies were a fantastic example of community and courage, when fighting dangers, the massive fires in December/January 2020. We can prepare for danger before it hits (client centricity, innovation, leadership, willingness to change etc), but we cannot control danger - COVID 19 and disruption. We all have the courage to survive any situation of … [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...]