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Overview
Go beyond legal argument and conventional preparation. Become a high performer under pressure in mediation by preparing beyond the law.
Legal expertise is essential, but it is rarely what determines alone how well a barrister or solicitor performs in a mediation. Outcomes are more often shaped by how you think, make decisions, and communicate when the stakes are high.
This course challenges traditional approaches to mediation preparation, equipping you with the tools to move beyond technical legal arguments and into a strategic mindset that is built before you enter the room. You will learn how to prepare, perform, and lead effectively in high-pressure mediation environments, uncovering your habits and identifying what you default to when the pressure hits.
By the end of the course, you will have a clear, actionable plan to approach mediations with more confidence, manage pressure effectively, and consistently achieve better results for your clients.
Published: May 2026
Key takeaways
- Explore a new approach to performance in mediation by rethinking how you prepare.
- Identify your default habits and replace them with strategies that build confidence, control, and consistently better outcomes.
- Build your personalised mediation mastery plan to transform how you operate.
Meet the expert
Louise Mathias is a barrister (formerly litigation) and an advanced-trained mediator (Harvard PON), and the founder of High Performance Lawyers. Her work focuses on how barristers, lawyers and firms operate when the pressure of legal practice rises.
Mediation Mastery: High Performance Under Pressure
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