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The Advocacy Podcast
Brief 24: Emotional Intelligence and Neuroscience for Trial Lawyers
Nov 15, 2023
Join experts Rex Parris, Jo Sidhu KC, and Justin Kahn as they discuss the neurology of courtroom anxiety, attaining a zen-like state in legal battles, and refining advocacy techniques through neuroscience. Topics covered include vulnerability in the legal profession, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, tuning into emotions, and utilizing neuroscience principles in legal advocacy.
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- Understanding the evolutionary origins of courtroom anxiety helps lawyers empathize with their clients and establish a deeper connection.
- Applying neuroscience principles in the courtroom can enhance learning, reduce stress, and improve decision-making for judges and juries.
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Neurology behind courtroom anxiety
The podcast explores how our evolutionary instincts perceive the courtroom as a life-threatening event, leading to anxiety. The speaker explains that in tribal societies, being banished meant death, which resonates with our subconscious mind in courtrooms. Despite advancements, our Olympic brain still triggers anxiety in high-stakes courtroom situations. Understanding this helps lawyers and advocates empathize with their clients' fears and connect on a deeper level.
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