Sari Swears
Sari de la Motte
Sari de la Motte is the host of "Sari Swears" and has been dubbed the "Attorney Whisperer" because of her unique ability to help attorneys communicate their real selves. Tune in every Friday for a new episode of the best fucking podcast on the Internet. I swear. (Like… a LOT. Parental discretion is advised.)
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May 29, 2020 • 21min
Time Management Tips
What's the best way to manage your time? I've got three major tips that have revolutionized how I manage my time and my life. Listen to this podcast to learn more. -Sari
May 22, 2020 • 18min
Trial is Not About You
"I'm not charismatic." "I need to be more persuasive." "I wish I was more like [insert-famous-trial-attorney]." Newsflash: Trial is not -about- you. But it's also -totally- about you. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
May 15, 2020 • 24min
Stop Victimizing Your Client, Yourself and the Jurors
In my webinar with Jesse Wilson we talked about how to harness the power of the underdog. In that webinar, we talked about three ways you victimize your client, yourself and the jurors. I've taken the highlights from that webinar and put them in this podcast. Learn how to make the underdog story work for you. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
May 8, 2020 • 23min
Stop Acting Like Defense Attorneys
Rick Friedman, an author known for his insights into defense strategies, shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of legal battles. He emphasizes that defense attorneys thrive on confusion and ambiguity. Plaintiff attorneys should instead focus on crafting a simple and powerful narrative. The discussion includes innovative strategies for reshaping audience perceptions and successfully engaging jurors. Friedman also stresses the vital need for clear storytelling to counteract complex defense tactics.
May 1, 2020 • 24min
The Problem with Thought Work
Y'all know I love thought work. We don't have to believe every bullshit thought our brain throws up for consideration. And yet, there is a downside to thought work, one that can really mess with your quest to improve your life. Give this podcast a listen to learn what it is. -Sari
Apr 24, 2020 • 22min
Resonant Conversations
What are resonant conversations? And why are they important? Your goal in voir dire is to create resonance with jurors. When you do this, your verdicts will go up. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari
Apr 17, 2020 • 21min
The Real Reason for Issue-Oriented Voir Dire
My "issue-oriented" voir dire method is being used by attorneys all over the United States. But sometimes lawyers get "stuck" conducting an issue-oriented voir dire. Issue-oriented voir dire is WAY more than just focusing your voir dire on the issues in your case. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.
Apr 10, 2020 • 25min
Jurors Don't Have to Like Everything You Do
You get bad feedback from a juror in a focus group, mock jury or after trial. That means you should NEVER do that thing AGAIN. Right? Wrong. You have to learn how to translate juror feedback by looking at the larger picture. That, and sometimes we do things, on purpose, that the jury won't like. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.
Apr 3, 2020 • 19min
How to Ring the Bell at Trial
What does it mean to "ring the bell?" It means repeating your trial theme in a way that really focuses the juror's attention. It's part content, part nonverbal delivery. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari
Mar 27, 2020 • 24min
How to Lean into the Pause
The world is on pause right now. Whether it's pausing in a presentation, during voir dire, or in our lives, we tend to resist the pause. That's a mistake. Wisdom lives in the pause. And right now we have a huge opportunity to redirect our lives and live life on purpose. But only if we lean into the pause. Give this podcast a listen and learn more.
