Sari Swears

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.

There's walking. There's running. And then there's flying. Stop trying to be a better runner when this work requires you fly. Are you ready to jump and trust your wings? Give this episode a listen to learn more.

Ideal juror? Aren't we supposed to look for our "bad" juror? No. What you focus on, you create. Want ideal jurors? You need to know what they look like. Give this episode a listen to learn more.

There is one trial skill that will take your trial practice to the next level. Mastering this skill has the capacity to change almost everything. Want to know what it is? Gotta give this episode a listen. You might be surprised.

What flavor of shit sandwich do you want? 'Cause, like it or not, you gotta choose one. Figuring out what you want is one thing but choosing what you want means also choosing the shadow side of it too. What do I mean by the shadow side? Give this episode a listen to find out more.