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Overview
Language is a powerful tool for lawyers. This course will equip you to understand the neuroscience impact of words and enhance your capacity to communicate, advocate and persuade.
Words have the power to shape our thoughts, emotions and even our physical responses. How we choose to use language directly impacts both ourselves and the people around us. Being intentional in the way we communicate also has a profound impact on how effective we are in our roles - and how much we enjoy them.
In this course, we will take a deep dive into the neuroscience impact of language for lawyers. Explore how choosing your words more carefully can facilitate better outcomes for clients, less stressful interactions with colleagues, and improve your productivity and wellbeing. You will also learn strategies for putting this into practice in your daily work that can make a real impact.
Published: October 2024
Key takeaways
- Understand the neuroscience of words: Learn about the extraordinary power of words and how it influences both our own and others’ responses.
- The power of language choices: Understand how adjusting your language choices and communication style can improve your productivity and wellbeing.
- Gain practical strategies: Learn how to implement your neuroscience knowledge and improve your capacity to communicate, advocate and persuade.
Meet the expert
Clarissa Rayward is known as ‘The Happy Family Lawyer’, specialising in helping couples work together to reach out-of-court resolutions to their relationship breakdown.