Season 2, Episode 8 – Skills and tools used during negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution with Barrister, Mediator and High Performance Coach, Louise Mathias

In this episode of the Simply Separated Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Barrister, Coach and Mediator, Louise Mathias.

In this episode we talk about: 

• The meaning of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). 
• The significant of emotional intelligence and self–awareness in the separation process.  
• When the amygdala side of our brain takes over. 
• Working with Louise during a family Dispute Resolution (FDR). 
• The differences between ADR, Mediation and FDR.  
• Louise walks us through how the first session plays out.  
• The importance of being herd, as a client, to reach a dispute resolution. 
• Louise is a Barrister, however was drawn to ADR as the process aligns with her values. 
• Louise’s time at Harvard University advancing her negotiation and conflict handling skills. 
• The human element needs to be considered first and the law second. 
• Our most powerful tool in a dispute resolution process. 
• The role lawyers play in the language they use during a divorce settlement.  
• The future for ADR and FDR. 
• Louise’s tops tips for separating couples. 

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Louise Mathias.