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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Apr 21, 2019 • 23min
FB Live Episode - Why "group" discussion voir dire is superior to "individual" voir dire
The FB Live that I did in my From Hostage to Hero Facebook Group on Wednesday 04/17/19 has been uploaded as a bonus episode. This week we asked the question Why a "group" discussion in voir dire is superior to "individual" voir dire.
Apr 17, 2019 • 22min
Limiting Belief #2: I Have To Be Like (Insert-Famous-Trial-Attorney-Here) To Win
There are some great trial attorneys out there. They get big verdicts, have maybe even written a book or two, and it seems they never lose. So you should try to be like them, right? Wrong. In today's episode, I explore Limiting Belief #2: I Have to Be Like [Insert-Famous-Trial-Attorney-Here] to Win. You don't have to mimic the greats to win. You just have to learn how to fully and completely embrace your uniqueness and show the jury who you are. Give the episode a listen.
Apr 7, 2019 • 21min
FB Live Episode - What is the SCARIEST Part of Voir Dire?
The FB Live that I did in my From Hostage to Hero Facebook Group on Wednesday 04/03/19 has been uploaded as a bonus episode on the From Hostage to Hero Podcast. This week we asked the question "What is the SCARIEST part of voir dire?"
Apr 3, 2019 • 22min
Guest Interview: Michelle Sipes Martin
In this episode of From Hostage to Hero, I interview Michelle Sipes Martin, a legal nurse consultant, about how attorneys are leaving money on the table when they don't fully understand their case and how to present it at trial.
Mar 31, 2019 • 25min
FB Live Episode - Issue Vs. Relationship
In this FB Live episode, we talk about Issue vs Relationship. Which is more important during voir dire? What should you start with? Which approach will serve you better?
Mar 27, 2019 • 20min
Limiting Belief #1: There is a "Right" Way to Do This
Jurors are hostages. But so are you. Last week I talked about how you are a hostage to fear. In today's podcast, I explore Limiting Belief #1: There's a "Right" Way to Do This. Believing this really hampers you in court and in life. There's a LOT of great info out there for trial attorneys, the danger is when you buy into one "technique" as THE RIGHT WAY TO DO THIS. This, meaning trial. Give the podcast a listen.
Mar 24, 2019 • 15min
FB Live Episode - Why You Should Stop Focusing on Finding "Bad" Jurors and Find Your Ideal Juror Instead
On this FB Live Episode, we discuss the problem with looking for "bad" jurors and the benefits of creating your "ideal juror profile" instead.
Mar 20, 2019 • 20min
Lawyers Are Hostages Too
In this episode, we discuss how the same threats that your jurors face are the ones that you face in the courtroom. Using the SCARF model, we break down the common fears that confront you and begin to recognize that you are a hostage too.
Mar 17, 2019 • 18min
FB Live Episode - Welcome to the FB Group
On this FB Live from 03/14/19, we talk about the From Hostage to Hero FB Group, the intention the goals, the community, etc.
Mar 13, 2019 • 22min
Stop Focusing On Kicking Jurors Off and Start Focusing On What Jurors You Want On
In episode 7, we're going to talk about why you need to stop focusing on kicking jurors off, and instead begin focusing on what jurors you want on.
