A Knighthood for Alan Bates
A Knighthood for Alan Bates One of the questions I get asked often is to ‘name some good examples, Louise’ and lately there are quite a few. The story of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office moved me to tears and if anyone needs an award it’s Mr. Bates. It appears this is not an […]
Join Dr. Louise Mahler at her exclusive book release for Gravitas
Join me at my exclusive book release for Gravitas Back in school, the strategy given to overcome stage nerves was simple: stare at the ever-ticking clock. Over the years, I’ve been introduced to countless “tricks,” from envisioning audiences in their underwear to delivering speeches from notes behind a lectern. More often than not, it leads […]
The Consequence of Ignoring a Critical Leadership Skill
The consequence of ignoring a critical leadership skill We all face our ceiling of capability and you better hope it is not in a major interview on national television, such as Four Corners. For Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, it was. Maybe his resignation the other day was not inspired by the interview alone, but it […]
Praise your Audience
Praise your Audience Goodness, how people struggle with this idea! In our sessions I often encourage you to begin a meeting or presentation by saying something positive about those in front of you. “Just say thank you for being on time” I encourage with a desperate tone. I mean, it’s not that hard! But somewhere […]
Pulling out the Trump Card
To speak up or listen? That is the question. Pulling out the Trump card Speaking with a group last week we explored the idea of behaviour in a new leadership role in a new organisation. How should you approach the communication? Do you sit back and listen or do you somehow let your voice be […]
Channelling Global Leaders – Queen Mary
Recently, someone told me that they wanted to channel their ‘Queen Mary’ energy in their conversations with leadership. What?? I was intrigued. In this instance, my client explained that they wanted to maintain a calm face when put on the spot, maintaining an air which did not reveal their inner [startled, shocked, taken aback] reaction […]
Get ready, set, go! Communicate with Confidence
Get ready, set, go! How to communicate with confidence in any situation It was Donkey Day at Wesburn Park in the Yarra Valley recently. Charlie the donkey faced ‘the bridge,’ a slightly elevated flat wooden deck which was part of a simple obstacle course with donkey trainer Wrangler Jayne at the helm. Getting Charlie ready […]
Get ready, set, go! How to communicate with confidence in any situation
Get Ready, Set, Go! It was Donkey Day at Wesburn Park in the Yarra Valley recently. Charlie the donkey faced ‘the bridge,’ a slightly elevated flat wooden deck which was part of a simple obstacle course with donkey trainer Wrangler Jayne at the helm. Getting Charlie ready for his big day Charlie didn’t do […]
Face your fear. Take Action!
Face your fear. Take Action! As many of us are finishing our summer holidays and kickstarting the year with resolutions, we’re also reflecting on change and what it will mean for us. Sometimes we look at change positively. More often, fear holds us back. Eyes set on steering larger initiatives? Aiming to leave a lasting […]
Happy New Year!
I love this time of year. So much hope and promise for the months ahead. Did you know …? The month of January is named after Janus – the ancient Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions and the passage of time. Ancient Romans believed Janus ruled over life events such as weddings, births, and deaths. […]