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"How can I call out someone's disrespectful or aggressive communication in an assertive and calm way that allows me to stand my ground and minimise conflict?"

This question was posed by Tara in response to last week's Ask Leah episode where I spoke about taking the high road and communicating with respect, even in the face of poor behaviour from someone else.

While taking the high road and modelling the behaviour you want to see in others is crucial, I also stressed in that video (link in comments) that there are times when you absolutely need to call poor behaviour out.

On tonight's episode (a bit longer than usual at 7:44), I share some tips on how to do exactly that - both in face-to-face conversations and online.

I'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and the strategies that have worked for you in the comments below.

#askleah #communication #leadership #softskills #softisthenewhard

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

How do you call it out? | Ask Leah

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"Why should I?"

That was the question asked by a workshop participant who wanted to know why he should treat someone with respect if that person was being disrespectful to him in return.

Tonight on Ask Leah (2:26) I share my answer to that question.

In short: It's not about other people and their behaviour, it's about you.

It's about you being true to your own values and the sort of communicator and human you want to be.

It's choosing your response, even in the face of poor behaviour by others and not stooping to their level.

In the words of Michelle Obama: "When they go low, we go high."

If you have a communication or soft skill question you'd like answered, send it through and I'll do my best to answer it on next week's episode.

#askleah #communication #leadership #selfmanagement #softskills #choice #thefivecs #softisthenewhard

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

When they go low, you go high | Ask Leah | 1 September 2021

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There's no way to sugarcoat it: Lockdown is tough.

But we've been here before (so many times) and there are learnings to be had.

This week, as regional Victoria enters lockdown 6.1, it's a great time to discuss with your family what you want to keep, stop and start this time around.

It's a conversation I've had with my kids. Our 'start' item? Learning how to juggle. Watch this space folks and check out my Ask Leah video below (3:05).

Take care x.

#askleah #communication #lockdown6.1 #remotelearning #herewegoagain #keepstopstart

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

Family lockdown conversations | Ask Leah | 25 August 2021

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Tonight's episode of Ask Leah comes to you from Lakes Entrance where I'm delivering my difficult conversation and communication training, '𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳', this week.

The topic comes from a conversation I had last night with the hospitality worker who checked my licence to ensure I was from regional Victoria when I went out for dinner.

Our regional hospo, retail and accommodation staff are copping it at the moment, simply for doing their jobs and following government regulations by not allowing metro licence holders into their venues (metro Victoria is currently in lockdown).

In this episode, I share a few key tips for handling this tough conversation.

#communication #softskills #softisthenewhard #dontshootthemessenger #lockdown6 #lovegippsland

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

Difficult conversations: For regional businesses having to check metro licences

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Asking for help is an act of great courage, not weakness.

Tonight on Ask Leah (1:30) I encourage anyone going through a tough time at work or at home to reach out to their support network and ask for help.

#courage #communication #help #askleah #softskills #softisthenewhard

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

Ask for help | Ask Leah | 11 August 2021

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"What do you need from me?"

This little question packs a big punch.

Check out tonight's episode of Ask Leah (2:03) to find out more about how you can use this question to improve connection and outcomes in your professional and personal relationships.

#askleah #communication #leadership

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Is the toughest part of your job the ‘people bit’?

I can help.

Hi, I’m Leah Mether. I’m a communication and soft skills specialist, obsessed with making the people part of leadership and work life easier.

I teach leaders and teams how to communicate effectively under pressure, have difficult conversations, better manage themselves, and build a culture that gets the results they need.

With my direct, straight-shooting style I can help you:

+ communicate effectively
+ have difficult conversations
+ manage yourself at times of stress
+ increase emotional intelligence
+ lead with warmth
+ create a culture of trust and psychological safety
+ improve personal effectiveness

For business inquiries: leah@leahmether.com.au

Website: leahmether.com.au

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmetherspeaker/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahmetherspeaker

What do you need from me? | Ask Leah | 4 August 2021

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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.

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.

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.

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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