GRAVITAS

Timeless Skills to Communicate with Confidence and Build Trust

Synopsis

Workplaces of today are complex for leaders to influence and lead change. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew it all, so let’s not recreate the wheel. Dr Louise Mahler introduces the concept of Gravitas – the manner of trust and respect – and shows you how to find those skills in yourself with integrity.

Let’s go back in time where no one has gone, offering relatable scenarios, such as a crisis-stricken executive seeking guidance on speaking too fast, too soft or too high and the incredible difference having gravitas can make. Louise emphasises that confidence and gravitas cannot be bought or psychoanalysed for an immediate fix. Instead, the solutions lie in action.

Published February 2024.

AGE OF DOUBT

Building Trust in a World of Misinformation

Synopsis

Age of Doubt: Building Trust in a World of Misinformation” is an insightful collection of essays that brings together top thinkers from across the globe in media, science, government, academia, and business to examine how and why trust is disappearing, and how we might navigate these confusing times.

The book explores the origins of our misinformation culture and its impact on democracy, delves into the moral and ethical foundations upon which our institutions are built, and shines a light on the media’s role in sorting fact from fiction. Expert minds in business, science, and law enforcement explain how to maintain trust and how easily it can be broken, while leaders on the front lines of technological development describe the influence of bots, conspiracy theories, and generative AI.

This book is edited by Tracey Kirkland and Gavin Fang, both seasoned Australian journalists with extensive experience in broadcast and print media. The book is published by Monash University Publishing and is scheduled for release on the 1st March, 2025.

RESONATE

For people who need to be heard

Synopsis

Whether you struggle to make a point at work or a school committee meeting; whether you’re going for the next big job or trying to improve your performance in the one you have; or you simply want better ways to communicate, Resonate will show you how to tune in to your own vocal intelligence, identify the physical and mental blocks that are holding you back, and reclaim your authentic voice. With its practical exercises, inspiring real-life stories and insightful tips, this book will unlock your confidence and show you how to make your message resonate.

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What readers are saying about the book

"I am constantly on the look out for improving my performance, but do not have the time to wade through heavy, technical reading. I was thrilled to find a book which was not only informative, humorous and anecdotal, but had me jumping out of my chair, checking out the exercises. Guess what, they really worked and I understood why. I now have a new awareness and thanks to the tips in this book, I can do something to change old habits and move on to a more effective, magnetic presentation. Dr Mahler has a wonderful conversational style which immediately puts the reader at ease and into "Let's do this" mode. A must read!"

Nikki CaseyReviewed in Australia on 31 August 2015

Resonate is the book that I've been waiting for - it is chockful of simple yet effective tools to make changes in the way I speak, stand, present, enter room a room, shake hands - everything to do with the way that other people perceive me. Dr Mahler, despite her impressive academic credentials, writes with great humour and in a very easy and accessible way. I've used these techniques both for work and in my personal life (I'm on several school committees) and I can feel the change - I'm getting my points across more effectively, people are taking my contributions more seriously, I'm being noticed! This book is a life-changer.

Rose JuneReviewed in Australia on 31 August 2015

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A rare breed as one of Australia’s ‘Keynote Speakers of Excellence’

Louise is recognised as a Top 30 Global Guru in both Body Language and Communication and is awarded Internationally for her contribution to Women in Business. In demand for Adobe in the United States, India and the South Paciﬁc, she has travelled with Gartner to the USA and Europe and is a repeat guest for the elite Million Dollar Round Table in Los Angeles and keynote for the Million Dollar Top Tables in Texas.

Rarely does one ﬁnd academic insight, observational excellence and a dynamic delivery to shed light on a topic that is critical to us all – ourselves! A foremost expert in body language, voice and human behaviour, Louise has a PhD in Business, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology as well as Music that led to the University top award for Innovation in Research. She also holds an Adjunct Professorship at Federation University.

Her skills as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming pull together her academic study and a decade of professional performance on the European opera stage to put her in a league of her own. These blended skills bring powerful observation that elicits discernible, positive change to handle presentations, conquer media and glide through high-stake engagements with poise and ease. Her techniques will help you build conﬁdence, instil trust and create inﬂuence by ‘being heard’ in every environment you face.

Louise is regular contributor to print, radio and television media, appearing as a regular on Channel 7 and lauded for her expertise and humour. She is ‘on-call’ for many of Australia’s leading CEO’s to deliver in moments that matter.

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