I’m putting together a small case study group of lawyers and barristers where we’re going to focus on consistently performing at your best in mediations, high-stakes meetings, and difficult conversations — without the usual legal performance pressure, overthinking, or 2 a.m. replays. Would you like to join us? Email me at [email protected] and put “I’m In” in the subject line, and I’ll get you all the details!

How to Walk Into High-Stakes Mediations With Certainty (Not Hope)

It's 2 am.

You're replaying that mediation.

That comment you made. 
The point you should have pushed harder (or not that hard). ...

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Your Fear of Mistakes Is More Dangerous Than the Mistakes Themselves

In law, you're expected to be perfect.

One poor performance in court. 
One wrong call in a mediation. 
One error in judgment wit...

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Law School + Practice Taught You Law—Not Influence
Mediation advice you’re not taught in law school, or in practice.

These are the uncomfortable truths about influencing in
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VIDEO: Performative vs. Authentic: What Actually Builds Client Safety in Law?

They told us legal skills were enough.
 Know the law. Practise with expertise. Win clients.

But if credentials alone built trus...

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What if there was a simpler BETTER way?
Most lawyers and barristers I’ve worked with 
Back when I was a litigation barrister,
Now, as a barrister-mediator,
And toda
...
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Do you want a personalised strategy BEFORE you attend mediation so YOU win?

Most lawyers and barristers sleepwalk through mediation.

They follow what they've always seen (and done):
 • Argue harder, use ...

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If you're not at the top where are you?

Contact Louise HERE with "AUDIT" in the subject line, and I'll send you the details

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If your day runs you, fix it HERE

Download the Daily Control Protocol HERE

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Is "Later" Your go to word?
Lawyers and barristers tell themselves:

After this matter settles
After the hearing.
After things calm down.
 I'll take care
...
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