INTHEBLACK: Master workplace communication with Dr Louise Mahler
Release Date: 07/08/2025
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info_outlineThis week’s show is a special presentation from CPA Australia’s leadership, strategy and business podcast, INTHEBLACK.
Ever wondered how well you communicate?
Communication expert Dr Louise Mahler shares practical, research-backed techniques to help you build trust, speak with confidence and strengthen your presence.
Whether you're presenting to the board, in an online meeting or fielding tough questions, this episode gives you the tools to communicate with greater impact and earn trust more effectively.
From unconscious habits that sabotage credibility to the secrets behind handling high-pressure moments, unpack how voice, body language and messaging shape the way we’re perceived.
In this INTHEBLACK episode, you’ll learn:
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The core components of trust and why they matter
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How to communicate with authority using vocal and physical presence
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Simple ways to manage anxiety in meetings and presentations
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What gravitas really is and how to develop it
Listen now for expert-backed tips you can use today.
Host: Jackie Blondell, Editorial Content Lead, CPA Australia
Guest: Dr Louise Mahler, an expert in body language, voice and human behaviour. She has a PhD in Leadership Communication, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology and Music and is the author of two books on the subject: Resonate and Gravitas.
INTHEBLACK has also covered today’s topic in a recent article featuring Dr Louise Mahler along with other experts who share their insights on staying calm and composed in the workplace when the pressure is on.
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