Sari Swears

My FB Live from Wednesday 1/08/20 has been uploaded as a bonus podcast episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast. This week we discussed "How to Help Jurors Write the Ending to Your Client's Story." Subscribe in iTunes or in your preferred podcast app to make sure you get all new episodes, and leave us a Review!

So you found your ideal juror. Now what? Won't identifying them mean they get kicked off? Shouldn't I "hide" them from opposing counsel? This really is a question about group dynamics. Give this episode a listen to learn why "hiding" them not only is a poor strategy, but why I also think you don't need to be afraid of showing the other side your ideal jurors.

I love planning. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE planning. But. Planning is only successful if you answer these five questions first. Give this episode a listen to learn the five questions you should ask yourself as you go about planning your year.

If you've been listening to the podcast, you know I'm all about thought work. You can choose your thoughts, which means you can affect how you feel. But that doesn't mean you'll never experience pain. Pain is a part of life and knowing how to deal with will make a tremendous impact on your success in and out of court. Give this episode a listen to learn about how you cause yourself unnecessary pain and what to do instead.

If you're working hard to follow up with jurors in voir dire, you're working too hard. There are really only three questions you need to follow up. You're making it too hard my friends. It really is more simple than you think to follow up. Give this episode a listen and put these three questions in your back pocket for the next time you're in voir dire. * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired of searching for the shiny new formula for winning? I love you but the truth is: the shit you're doing with the jury isn't working. You need to let the jury solve your problems for you. Use my H2H Funnel Method for voir dire so that your jurors tell YOU the principles of the case instead of you telling THEM (yes, really). Get the training here: https://bit.ly/h2hfunnel

Anyone out there going through a transition? (My hand is raised.) Transitions are hard. But they don't have to be. William Bridges, author of Transitions offers some great insight into the three phases of any transition which I'll break down for you in this episode. Give this episode a listen to learn how to navigate any transition you're experiencing in your life.

This is audio from the virtual Book Launch Party we hosted on Thursday, November 21st. In it, I go through why I wrote From Hostage to Hero, how I wrote it, and how you can get the most out of your reading experience. If you don't have a copy yet, you can place your order HERE.

Your case is about your client, right? Wrong. Your case is NEVER about your client. Jurors don't find for clients; they take a stand for principles. Figure out what principle was violated by the defendant and clearly communicate that to the jurors. Give this episode a listen to learn how to do that.

"When I communicate authoritatively, I'm called a bitch." "I'm naturally confident, but I'm often viewed as aggressive." "Being a female trial lawyer is so much harder than I thought." Lady lawyers, you are up against it. But the answer isn't to hide who you are. Give this episode a listen to learn what to do instead.

Should you communicate anger in trial? The answer is a bit complicated. Anger is a natural emotion, but it's also what I call a "cover-up" emotion. There are three reasons you need to be careful when it comes to anger at trial. Give this episode a listen to learn what they are.