Sari Swears

As humans, we're ALL about beginnings and endings. When should I start a diet? Monday, of course. What's the best part of running a marathon? The end, duh. This preference for beginnings and endings, however, causes you to miss out on the most important part: the middle. The magic is in the middle. Whatever goal you have, whatever it is you're trying to achieve, the journey to your destination is where it's at, not the end result. Give this episode a listen to find out why the magic is in the middle and how you can embrace the journey instead of the destination.

Presenting in the courtroom carries with it a million tasks that can be overwhelming both for you and for the jury. More often than not, you're overcomplicating things. Would you be surprised to hear that there are really only three things that you need to do in trial? Recognizing that will help you simplify and get intentional. Give this podcast a listen to learn what the three things are and how to approach them efficiently. You can listen on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app.

My FB Live from Wednesday 08/28/19 has been uploaded as a bonus episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast. This week we discussed "Why You Should Let Jurors Control Voir Dire."

Long, complex opening statements with lots of legal jargon leads to bored, confused jurors who tune out. Are you making these mistakes in opening? Your opening should be "sticky" so jurors can remember your theme all the way into the verdict room. Opening is your one time to "hum the tune" so to speak of your trial themes. But making these three mistakes will get in your way. Give the podcast a listen to find out the Three Mistakes You're Making in Opening.

What does it mean to "own the space?" And further, why is that important? You might be surprised to learn it takes very little to communicate you are in command of the space. Give the podcast a listen to find out how to command the space, and why it's important you do. You can listen on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app.

I know you don't want to annoy jurors (at least I hope not.) But you may be doing these 7 things and not know that jurors hate them. The only thing you need to win the hearts and minds of jurors is you. You don't need these seven things, so stop doing them. Give the podcast a listen to find out the seven things you're doing that jurors hate.

Can you accurately read the body language of jurors? Depends what you're trying to "read." There are two things you can read when it comes to juror body language. You don't need to memorize hundreds of nonverbal cues in order to do this either. Give the podcast a listen to find out how to read body language and let go of your stories about what it means.

Are you wasting your mistakes? Look, I know you make them, everyone does. So let's not waste an opportunity to learn, ok? You waste your mistakes when you beat yourself up and quit. Mistakes are an opportunity to learn and grow, but only if you know how to use them to your advantage. Give the podcast a listen to find out how to stop wasting your mistakes and start moving toward greatness. More episodes available at www.saridlm.com

Does body language really make a difference in trial? You bet it does. If you want to change your results, you must change your body language. Great communicators not only have a variety of ways of communicating, they know what skill to use when. Give the podcast a listen to find out why body language is so important and how you can be more purposeful in your own communication.

My FB Live from Wednesday 07/17/19 has been uploaded as a bonus podcast episode. This week we discussed "Why You Must Form the Group If You Want to Increase Your Chance of Winning at Trial." Get more episodes at www.saridlm.com/podcast