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Book review for Soft is the New Hard

by Leah Mether | 15 Jan 2021 | Blog

“Great books on effective communication are rare! But Soft is the New Hard by Leah Mether does the genre justice…...

Make your resolution a reality: 10 steps to setting goals that stick

by Leah Mether | 14 Jan 2019 | Blog, Personal development

Did you make a new year’s resolution? Are you sticking to it, starting to waver, or have you given up already?...

Boost your self-awareness with personal feedback

by Leah Mether | 3 Sep 2018 | Blog, Personal development

Two weeks ago I emailed 20 people asking for a favour. I asked them to highlight what they considered to be my...

How emotionally intelligent are you?

by Leah Mether | 6 Jul 2016 | Blog

Emotional intelligence essentially refers to a person’s interpersonal and communication skills, and their own...

Where do you find the energy?

by Leah Mether | 27 Jun 2016 | Blog

The most common question I’m asked isn’t about communications, it’s about energy. Specifically, how do I find the...

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Remove the Roadblocks: How to get out of your own way

We all have roadblocks. Obstacles and challenges that get in our way. What sets us apart is how we deal with them. In fact, the biggest roadblock to success in life is usually ourselves. But while we can hold ourselves back in life, we also have the power to get out of our own way.

In this keynote, Leah shares her raw personal journey to removing roadblocks to success and overcoming challenges, and inspires her audience to do the same.

Audiences will learn:

  • How to move past excuses and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • The importance of persistence and resilience.
  • How to shift from a victim to creator mindset.
  • Why the comfort zone is crap.
  • The value of goal setting.
  • How a healthy mind and body helps.

Suited to: People experiencing challenge or change in the workplace, or those looking for inspiration and strategies to help turn their dreams into reality.

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Shut the Hell Up: How to control that little voice

We all have that little voice.

That voice of self-doubt that undermines our success and says things like: “I’m not good enough. I’m not smart enough. I probably won’t get the job anyway. I don’t have enough experience. Who do you think you are?”

It’s one of the biggest things that will hold you back in life.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this keynote, Leah shares her top tips and strategies to help you control your self-doubt.

Audiences learn:

  • Why self-doubt is normal.
  • How to get out of your own way.
  • The role of tall poppy syndrome in Australia’s self-doubt culture.
  • How to overcome feelings of inadequacy and the dreaded imposter syndrome.
  • The importance of reframing failure.

Suited to: Those at any level of the workplace wanting to learn strategies to manage self-doubt and build confidence.

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The Five Cs: How to Communicate Effectively Under Pressure

Communication is the KING of the so-called “soft” skills that are essential in the modern workplace. Yet most of us have had little or no training in how to communicate effectively, particularly under pressure.

We haven’t been taught the FOUNDATIONS of GREAT communication.

The Five Cs of Effective Communication is complete solution: a step-by-step process that underpins communication and lays the foundations for success.

Learn how combining Choice, Control, Consideration, Courage and Communication can radically improve your effectiveness and help you:

  • Defuse conflict
  • Manage yourself under pressure
  • Work more cohesively with colleagues
  • Inspire individuals and teams to action
  • Influence decisions and outcomes
  • Deliver difficult messages

Suited to: Anyone looking to step up their communication and self-management under pressure. Particularly beneficial for leaders.

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Soft is the New Hard: Why soft skills are the key to success

Don’t let the name ‘soft skills’ fool you; soft skills are not easy. Skills like communication, emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, teamwork, empathy, mindset, problem solving and adaptability.

They’re what make someone good to work with, not simply good at what they do.

Soft skills are often more difficult to master than ‘hard’ job-specific technical skills that require years of formal study or work experience. Yet they are essential to personal and career success.

After many years skewed towards hard skills, there is now a worldwide awakening to the value of soft skills. Why? Because they’re hard to outsource and automate.

According to a report by Deloitte Access Economics titled Soft skill for business success (May 2017), “soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs [in Australia] by 2030, compared to half of all jobs in 2000”.

Soft skills are the new hard and it’s time to get on board.

In this keynote audiences learn:

  • Why soft is the new hard
  • How improving your soft skills will supercharge your performance and productivity
  • The importance of investing in soft skill development for you and your team
  • How to develop your soft skills (practical strategies for self-management)
  • How to hire for soft skills

Suited to: Executive and leadership teams, business owners, entrepreneurs and human resource professionals.

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Be authentic. Stay true to yourself and your values. Don’t compromise who you are.

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Be adaptive, embrace change, evolve and don’t fall in love with your own ideas; let go of things that no longer serve you; focus on solving client problems, not your own.

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Try new things, keep learning, be curious, seek continuous personal and professional growth, strive to do and be your best.

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Love and be excited by your work; approach life with zest; bring passion and enthusiasm to everything you do; and say no to projects that don’t bring you joy.

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Empower people, make a difference, choose collaboration over competition, and always remember – when the tide is high all ships rise.

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Play a big game, aim high, don’t fear failure, be courageous, push outside your comfort zone, and be persistent.