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May 10, 2020 By Louise Mathias

A High Performing Lawyer: Do They Need More Than Technical Skills?

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Criminal Law (Local Court), Emotional Intelligence, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, High Performance, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: arbitrator, barrister, family law, FDRP, harvard, high performance consultant, institutional abuse, mediator, medical negligence

April 26, 2020 By Louise Mathias

Leadership – How To Have Effective Difficult Conversations.

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Criminal Law (Local Court), Emotional Intelligence, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, High Performance, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: arbitrator, barrister, family law, FDRP, harvard, highperformance, institutional abuse, leadership, mediator, medical negligence

April 13, 2020 By Louise Mathias

Online Mediation is NOT Mediation Online

Online mediation is a new process, its not just taking face to face mediations and applying the same principles to an online platform. I provide practical suggestions to assist practitioners on how to get the most out of online mediations and secondly, I provide advice on how to cope with the situation we are all faced with now, so that we can perform with excellence, each day. Its a choice. My offer of 50% off my usual day rate still applies, to use my dispute resolution skills, to assist the community and lawyers who are under financial stress and uncertainty. Email me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 #barrister #advancedtrainedmediator #FDRP #arbitrator #online #highperformance #community #leadership #eqcoach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: advanced trained mediator, arbitrator, family law, FDRP, institutional abuse, mediation, medical negligence, non court dispute resolution expert, onlineservices

April 4, 2020 By Louise Mathias

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: advanced trained mediator, collaborative coach, family law arbitrator, family law mediator, FDRP, high performance, humanity, institutional abuse, medical negligence

March 29, 2020 By Louise Mathias

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...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: collaborativecoach, connection, family law, family law arbitrator, humanity, institutional abuse, leadership, mediator, medical negligence, onlineservices, Zoom

March 14, 2020 By Louise Mathias

COVID 19 – Disneyland Closes

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 uncertainty with the right tools, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Practice, Family Law (Parenting and Property), Family Law Arbitration, Family Law Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: arbitrator, EQ coach, family law, FDRP, institutional abuse, leadership, mediation, medical negligence

September 15, 2018 By Louise Mathias

Are Your Foundations Strong In Your Medical Negligence Cases?

With any building solid, strong foundations are required to support the building and keep it upright and standing. The same with medical negligence cases. Solid foundations are essential to build a sturdy case upon, and also to reduce risk and stress. I provide tips on what I use to buttress medical negligence cases I am briefed in to provide an even greater opportunity for success. Contact Louise at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 so she can demonstrate to you how she reduces risk and stress in cases and increases you and your clients success, either as a Mediator or as a Barrister. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: medical negligence, medical negligence lawyers nsw, medical negligence mediator, medical negligence mediators

July 15, 2018 By Louise Mathias

Disentangling Plaintiff’s Injuries – Who Has To Prove What?

In victims of Institutional and medical negligence cases a common issue that often arises is; are there are other contributing factors which caused the Plaintiff harm, other than the alleged negligent act or omission? Who has to prove what in when it is alleged the Defendant is not liable for the total harm?  How can mediation be given the best opportunity for success in these cases? Please feel free to contact Louise to discuss how she can assist you and your clients obtain optimal results in an enjoyable collaborative environment,  at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 or connect with her on LinkedIn. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: causation, causation law, medical negligence, s 5D Civil Liability Act (NSW), victims of institutional abuse, victims of institutional abuse barristers

June 15, 2018 By Louise Mathias

What Lawyers Can Do To Better Understand Medical Evidence

PI cases, including medical negligence, require expert medical opinion/evidence on physical and/or psychiatric injuries. Do lawyers need to understand the expert evidence or subject matter of their clients case? If so, how can lawyers get a grasp of the medical evidence in their case? Watch for some practical tips to assist.... If you would like me to assist you and your clients, as a Barrister or Mediator in personal injury cases, including medical negligence, email me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or call Elizabeth Street Chambers on 9336 5399 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: medial negligence barrister, medical evidence, medical negligence, medical negligence lawyers nsw, medical negligence mediator, personal injury barrister, personal injury mediator

March 15, 2018 By Louise Mathias

7 Helpful Tips For Mediation Success and Enjoyment

All mediators have their own styles, preference and models, which solicitors prefer and subsequently brief. Apart from these variances what are some do's and dont's for plaintiff and defendant solicitors attending mediation to ensure greater success and enjoyment at mediation. #sydneybarrister #mediator #medicalnegligence familylawarbitrator #collaborativelawyer-coach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence Tagged With: louise mathias barrister, mediator, medical negligence, medical negligence mediator

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