Exaudian Consulting, working with Dr. Kahler, has developed the first PCM training courses designed specifically for attorneys.

Exaudian Consulting's two day “basic skills” training seminar covers all of the topics described under "Training" using a mixture of lecture, group discussion, exercises and video clips.  All seminar participants take the Personality Pattern Inventory and gain a deep understanding of their own personality structure and behaviors.

Attorneys can use PCM:

• To connect with prospective clients and to strengthen relationships with existing clients.  
• To more effectively develop rapport with and convince judges and juries, as well as opposing counsel and parties.
• To identify distress in clients and witnesses before it would otherwise be noticeable.
• To interrupt distress (or encourage it) in ways that are unnoticeable to the untrained.
• Within a firm or legal department as a motivation and management tool.  
• To improve relationships with family and friends.  

In addition to its basic seminar, Exaudian Consulting offers advanced training in distress behaviors, distress intervention and management skills.

Exaudian Consulting also provides consulting services to attorneys and firms. These services include variants of those described under “Consulting and Coaching,” along with services targeted to the legal profession, such as:

• Using the PPI to determine the personality profiles of a firm’s most successful partners, to target recruits with similar attributes.
• Assessing the personality structure of clients and friendly witnesses so that the attorney can identify distress and intervene to terminate it before the distress interferes with clear thinking.
• Reviewing prior testimony to determine the personality structure of hostile witnesses, and coaching the attorney on how most effectively to invite those witnesses into distress and interfere with their thinking.
• Jury consultation.

Please contact us for pricing and other information regarding our services.

ILLINOIS MCLE CREDIT

Exaudian Consulting's basic skills seminar has received accreditation from the Illinois Supreme Court's MCLE Board and Commission on Professionalism for up to 14 hours of continuing legal education credit, including the entire “professional responsibility” credit requirement.  While applicable rules currently require that each session of a program receive separate accreditation prior to being held, the MCLE Board has stated that in the absence of a material change in the substance of the course or other relevant factors, future accreditation should be expected.

WHAT ATTORNEYS ARE SAYING ABOUT PCM

The following are quotes from evaluations submitted by partners and senior associates at national law firms after taking Exaudian Consulting’s basic skills seminar for attorneys:

“Outstanding. The most valuable class/training of any length or duration that I’ve ever taken, including university and law school.” —Litigation Partner

“The program provides insight into working with colleagues, staff and opposing counsel. I enjoyed the program and think that much of what I learned can be used in my personal and professional life. I’ve already started thinking how I would respond to opposing counsel differently.” —Real Estate Partner

“Great program! You quickly see that what you are being taught fits right in with your life experience – sort of like, why didn’t I know this before?” —Litigation Associate

“Challenging, revealing, interesting and enjoyable. Rob was an excellent trainer and the material was extremely interesting. I would highly recommend the program for anyone, whether in a professional context or not. No one could come away without learning a lot about themselves and how they interact with the world around them.” —Litigation Partner

“Extremely interesting and relevant. The experience was terrific – better than expected. I’d recommend it to anyone in the firm.” —Corporate Finance Partner

“Overall, a great experience. Lots of info, but I leave with a great tool to assist in communicating with people personally and professionally. I also have a better understanding of myself.” —Litigation Associate

“Very interesting and thought provoking. I would recommend to the whole firm.” —Corporate Partner

“I learned many things that I can put into practice in my professional life. It was great – fun, useful and insightful . . . . Rob was fantastic . . . and, in my opinion, really knows how to do this with lawyers.” —Director of Attorney Development and former Corporate Securities Associate

“I enjoyed the program and now am happy that I devoted the time. I was skeptical at the beginning, but I learned a great deal and found the time expended to be well worth it.” —Litigation Partner

“Unbelievably intriguing and informative. Never a dull moment!” —Litigation Associate

“Frankly, this is the best seminar I have ever attended.” —Litigation Partner

“Fascinating – great for both your personal and professional life.” —Litigation Associate

“I’m generally very critical about these types of models that categorize people with certain ‘labels.’ But this model appears to both work in real time and make sense conceptually. I’m really looking forward to digesting the materials and trying them out.” —Litigation Associate