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Legal expertise alone doesn’t determine how well a barrister or lawyer operates when situations or rooms become difficult.

 

You’ve probably been in situations or rooms where:

  •  You prepared the law thoroughly, but the process or result still didn’t go as you expected.

  • A mediation starts moving… then someone digs in, and nothing shifts.

  • A client ignores clear advice, and the matter becomes harder than it needed to be.

  •  A meeting runs for an hour, and people say yes, or walk out without a decision or a clear next step, and have satellite meetings after it (yes in the room and no behind people's backs).

  • Someone challenges your position, and you find yourself reacting instead of staying focused.

  • You know a difficult conversation needs to happen — but it keeps getting put off.

  • Pushing harder only makes people more entrenched and resistant.

  • You didn’t get the result you hoped for and later found yourself replaying the moment, wondering if you should have done something differently.

  • A decision needs to be made, but you hesitate because you want to be 100% certain you’ve got it right.

  • The workload is already high, the hours are long, and the day gets taken up dealing with urgent issues.

  • The profession demands a lot, and it can feel like everything else has to fit around it and comes second.

These moments are common in legal practice.

They usually come down to three things: how you prepare, how you perform under pressure, and how you lead others in the room.

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"...we desperately needed this."

'Supportive'

 "We've had the support to grow and ...we have desperately needed this opportunity to stop and take stock...It has had a profound impact."

Director - Law Firm

 'Raw'

  "I would describe the impact of consulting on my decision-making and future success as a  leader as HUGE..."

 Director - Law Firm

'Helpful'

'I have been assisted in holding others accountable in a way that will not derail relationships. What surprised me the most was Louise's deliverables on how we can think about and approach things differently. '

 Director - Law Firm

"...it's been a life-changing experience - mind-blowing."

 

"I struggled with a lack of self-belief and fear, which caused me to act and communicate in ways I wasn't proud of. After being coached by Louise in the Trusted Leader program, I can trust myself more, put myself out there and connect more, even when I feel stressed and uncertain of the outcomes.

 

I've been given the tools to change my mindset, become a more impactful communicator, be more focused and productive, and push myself outside what feels comfortable for me. As a result, I have reached goals I  thought were impossible.

A.B. Law Firm Practice Group Leader

 

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"... as someone who struggled with personal and professional growth."

 

Louise helped me identify my limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns, and through thoughtful and insightful questioning, she helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and my motivations.

 Louise challenged me to step outside my comfort zone, take risks and try new things. She helped me build my self-confidence. 

Now, I set clear boundaries and communicate my needs clearly and respectfully. 

 I highly recommend working with Louise; it's a positive and transformative experience.

O.T. Tribunal Member [20+ year lawyer]

 

"Her skills were instrumental in resolving the matter."

 

"Louise treated me and my client as important and with skill. She was well-prepared and accessible, easy to approach, and committed to adding value. She was positive and built rapport with me and my client. Her skills were instrumental in resolving the matter."

 

V.S. – Principal Solicitor

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Overall Mediation Rating: 9.5/10

 

"Louise helped bring about settlement at mediation in difficult circumstances..."

This was accomplished mainly through her interactions with a challenging party.

 I would definitely recommend and refer Louise to other lawyers as a mediator. 

 

A.W. - Principal Lawyer

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"I cannot think of one way Louise could have improved her interactions with my client.."

 

There wasn't anything I didn't like about Louise's mediation methods.

All of her dealings with me and my client were appropriate and well-handled.

Our client was praised and reality-tested.

I would definitely recommend Louise to others to mediate their matters." 

C.H. - Lawyer

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