Wednesday, 2  September 2026 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | In-Person only at the Stirling Hotel
1 CPD Unit (Bullying, Discrimination & Harassment)

 

The Small Practice Committee is pleased to offer all four required CPD units. These events provide an excellent opportunity not only to meet your CPD requirements but also to network with likeminded legal professionals. 

Each session will be followed by a relaxed networking opportunity, where you can connect with peers over light refreshments and nibbles. Please note that spots are limited for each venue, so be sure to register early to secure your place. The series is open to all legal practitioners.

Session 3: Work-Life Balance & Difficult Conversations 
Presenters: Lisa Bondarenko
CPD: 1 CPD unit in Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment

The Art of Difficult Conversations
How Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Protects Culture, Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

Difficult conversations are one of the most important — and most avoided — aspects of leadership. This session explores why they feel challenging, and how emotionally intelligent communication can transform workplace culture, reduce conflict, and support sustainable work-life balance.

Drawing on a therapy-informed approach, the workshop provides practical strategies for managing conflict, setting boundaries, and navigating high-pressure conversations with clarity and confidence.

Participants will gain insight into how avoidance impacts wellbeing, how leadership communication shapes culture, and how to approach difficult conversations in a way that strengthens both performance and psychological safety.
Ideal for leaders, managers, and professionals working in high-responsibility environments.

Participants will walk away with these key points:

• Communicate with confidence – Learn a practical framework for handling difficult conversations with clarity and emotional intelligence.
• Protect wellbeing through healthy boundaries – Develop skills to address issues early, reducing stress and preventing conflict from following you home.
• Create a culture that supports sustainable performance – Understand how effective leadership conversations build trust, accountability, and genuine work-life balance.

 

Date	Venue	Topic & Speaker	Mandatory CPD Unit
Wednesday, 2 September	Stirling Hotel	The Art of Difficult Conversations  Presenter: Lisa Bondarenko	Bullying, Discrimination & Harassment
Thursday, 5 November	Walker Arms Hotel	Drafting Effective Settlement Deeds	Professional Skills

Registration includes: light refreshments and nibbles 

Session 4: Drafting Effective Settlement Deeds
Thursday, 5 November 2026
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Registration fees: 

Should you wish to purchase all four sessions at the bundle pricing, please email [email protected]

Member single session: $40.00
Non-Member single session: $60.00
Member Bundle (all four sessions): $120 ($30.00 per session)
Non-Member Bundle (all four sessions): $ 200.00 ($50.00 per session)