

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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Jul 10, 2020 • 21min
The One Communication Rule that Blows all Other Communication Rules Out of the Water
Treat people how you want to be treated, right? Wrong. Treat people how they want to be treated. How do you know how others want to be treated? Listen to this podcast to learn how. -Sari

Jul 3, 2020 • 26min
The One Thing You Have to Accept About Yourself to Be Truly Great
We presume someone is innocent until proven guilty, right? Why can't we do the same for ourselves? What are you guilty of, you ask? Listen to this podcast to learn what it is. -Sari

Jun 26, 2020 • 23min
The Importance of Boundaries for Trial Attorneys
You are your client's last hope. If you don't get this right, they'll leave with nothing. You've got to sacrifice everything when you become a trial attorney. Baloney. You are -not- your client's last hope, and thinking you are screws everything up. You have to have strong boundaries in order to do this work; boundaries empower you and allows you to do your best job in the courtroom. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Jun 19, 2020 • 23min
How to Empower Your Client
Regardless of your client's injury, they are perfect and whole, exactly the way they are. Money doesn't heal. Helping your client reclaim their identity and live into their purpose is what makes a real difference. Give this podcast a listen to learn the four things you can do to help empower your client and help them heal.

Jun 12, 2020 • 28min
Your Client Is Not Broken
Broken backs, brain injuries, and missing limbs...let's face it; most plaintiffs appear 'broken.' But they're not. Most of you, when I ask about your client, tell me all the things they -can't- do. But seeing your client as broken has the ability to derail your case and ultimately hurt your client further. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari

Jun 5, 2020 • 18min
Competing Values
We all have values. Family, personal growth, professional development, work...amongst others. Values are what help guide our life and our decision making. But what do you do when you have to make a decision that pits two values against each other? Listen to this podcast to learn how to make a decision when your values are competing with each other. -Sari

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.


