Sari Swears

Learn how to elevate your courtroom skills by crafting a standout teaching section in your opening statements. Discover the importance of context in helping jurors make informed judgments. The discussion includes tips on using engaging hooks and expert language, blending education with storytelling seamlessly. Plus, explore a unique approach where jurors actively participate in solving the case instead of just listening. Transform your strategy and empower jurors to grasp key principles!

What's the difference between a principle and a rule? How do I create an ideal juror profile without getting into the details of my case? In this podcast episode I'll answer these questions and help you find the principle in your case. You'll also learn why principles are what win cases, not details. Give it a listen.

I get this question a lot. You might know what my answer is, but do you know WHY I answer the way I do? In this podcast episode I walk you through my thought process and what to do if you insist on sharing duties with your co-counsel. Give it a listen.

Do you catch yourself saying, "I have to" or "I should" a lot? Yeah, a lot of people do. What if I told you that you don't have to do anything, and in fact, thinking you do is leading to your unhappiness? There is a more empowering thought you can have. Learn what it is in this podcast episode.

Join me for Part 2 of this two-part series on Courtroom Leadership. In Part 1, we discussed the two essential ingredients of leadership and how to attract followers. In this week's episode we discuss how to communicate leadership so that your followers can trust and believe in you. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

What is courtroom leadership? And how do you communicate it? In this first episode we'll discuss the two essential ingredients of leadership and how to attract followers. In next week's episode we'll discuss how to communicate leadership so that your followers can trust and believe in you. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

What's worse? Losing trial or fear of losing trial? You might not believe me, but it's the latter. Using fear as a motivator will lead to a long, unhappy career. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

Jealousy. We all feel it from time to time. But instead of telling yourself to "get over it" there are three things you can do when you feel jealous of someone else's success that will help you get closer to your own goals. Give this podcast a listen to learn what they are.

Do you have presence? I don't even know you and I already know the answer is yes. The question is what kind of presence do you have? Are you being purposeful? Give this podcast a listen to learn what presence is, why you have it, and how to be more purposeful.

Do you need vocal coaching? What IS vocal coaching? And how does vocal coaching help you at trial? We answer all these questions and more in this week's podcast episode with H2H resident vocal coach Kristi Foster. Give the podcast a listen and learn how you can begin your journey to fostering your voice!