Supercharged Communications and Courageous Conversations
The Society is please to welcome back Petris Lapis to Hobart to deliver this important subject combination on upping the ante on communication and managing the tough conversations.
Format: Livestreamed and In-person (Hobart)
Recorded: With the presenters' consent
Time: 12-1pm Friday 7 August
The art of conversation, golden rules, feedback, networking, influence ++ plus managing those difficult conversations.
Supercharge Your Communication and Courageous Conversation Skills
Success in law and life comes from the relationships we build with clients, colleagues and loved ones. The strength of those relationships comes from our communication skills. As AI begins to do some of the heavy lifting for our research, it will be our ability to communicate and relate to the people we serve that will set us apart.
In this interactive, engaging workshop you will explore:
- the golden rules of good communication;
- how to be more influential; and
- the keys to having better conversations that require courage (feedback, advice, billing, disappointed clients and so on).
Testimonials
'Petris was brilliant. she gave us practical insights into how to facilitate creative thinking in our own business/workplaces. Very transferable. Thank you!'
'Absolutely brilliant presentation. Best one of the day. Engaigng, fun, relevant, practical tips. Delivered so professionally with human touch! Absolutely in awe and learnt some good tips.'
'Funny, innovative, encouraging.'
'Great session. Brilliant ideas to work on.'
'Petris was fabulous. A truly beneficial session and I wish I had brought the whole office. Very worthwhile for all lawyers to attend.'
Presenter Bio

Petris Lapis (B.Com. LLB. LLM. FIPA. FFA), trainer and coach (Qld) worked as a tax professional, law lecturer, CFO, senior trainer, consultant, external author and director. She has qualifications in business, law, coaching, performance consulting and hypnosis and is trained in mindfulness. Petris has contributed to committees and boards for professional and sporting bodies. She has consulted to industry, government and the non-profit sector. Petris has also published several books and hundreds of papers. Her programs have featured in magazines, journals and online publications. Petris has received numerous presenter of the conference awards at both National and State conferences. She lives life with humour and leaves audiences feeling empowered to make easy practical changes for growth. Audiences love her light-hearted, warm and engaging approach to even the toughest topics.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
28 Murray Street, Hobart Tas 7000
Contact Details
Venue Access: Please note that as the Society's building at 28 Murray Street, Hobart was built in 1876 there is no lift or disability access to the downstairs training area. The Society's building at 56 Charles Street, Launceston was built in 1860 and there is no lift or disability access to the upstairs rooms.
CPD Points: Any CPD points listed are provided as a guide and registrants should satisfy themselves about the nature and quantity of CPD points they can claim for the activity. Please refer to Practice Guideline no.4 HERE for details.
Non-Member Registrations: Conditions apply at the discretion of the Society. The Society will be in touch if you are not eligible to register and a refund will be issued.
Refund/Cancellation: By registering for this event you (as a member or non-member) agree to the terms and conditions under the Society's Refund/Cancellation Policy and Terms and Conditions of Registration.
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12-1pm Fri 7 August In-Person - 12-1pm Fri 7 August Livestreamed
12-1pm Friday 7 August
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