Want to learn the fastest way to go from expert lawyer to trusted leader this year?
Most lawyers are experts in law. Here's the truth: being an expert in law ≠ trusted leader.
The difference comes down to this one thing:
What happens when clients won't listen, team members aren't performing, you're dealing with workplace complaints about a friend, or avoiding resolving conflicts in the office or struggling to handle difficult counterparts at mediations, and you're trying to handle it all with legal skills instead of leadership skills (which you weren't taught)?
Do you scramble for quick fixes? Online "tick and flick" firm training, books, CPDs, following senior practitioners, or hiring an executive coach?
Most lawyers do.
And most find that these don't work long-term.
These solutions don't work because they provide generic approaches that overlook the unique pressures lawyers face in the office, courtroom, and during mediations.
- Many follow standard training that doesn't take into account the perfectionist mindset of most lawyers.
- Many stop when they learn theory, but don't know how to apply it in their daily work and lives, and haven't advanced further.
- Many often follow more senior lawyers who have never been trained in leadership skills themselves.
What is the cost of staying where you are, leading only with legal skills?
You're trying to lead people with the same skills you use to practice law, but leading people requires completely different skills that nobody ever taught you (yet).
In six months, you'll still be struggling with the same challenges - still avoiding that difficult conversation, still wondering how to handle teams and people challenges, still feeling unprepared when leadership moments arise.
That's why I created the "Trust Trio" Workshop - to walk you through this system to go from expert lawyer to trusted leader.
A 60-minute hands-on workshop where you'll discover:
• The Trust Trio's proven system - designed by a lawyer for legal professionals and legal challenges.
• How to get crystal clear on your leadership identity so you can show up authentically and confidently even in the most challenging moments, like a leader.
• How to prepare for conflict resolution beyond relying on legal arguments - the leadership skills you need for office conflict and mediations.
Presented by Louise Mathias - Barrister (ex-litigation), Mediator (Harvard), Leadership Coach who has helped technical lawyers combine leadership skills with their expertise, so they attract premium clients who pay them for both their legal knowledge and the value they bring as a leader.
Next session: Thursday, 17 July 2025, 1 pm (AEST) - limited spots available
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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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"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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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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