Sari Swears

Get ready for a rant. I have a HUGE problem with the word "humble" and I'm going to share it with you in today's episode. Give this podcast a listen to learn why I think telling people to stay "humble" is a huge mistake and what to do instead. -Sari

On one hand, I kinda hate "positive" thinking. It just doesn't feel authentic sometimes. On the other hand, I know that our thoughts create our results, so choosing our thoughts carefully really, really matters. But what happens when you choose to think positively and -don't- get the result you want? Is it a cosmic fuck you from the universe? Give this podcast a listen to learn the point of positi...

One of my client's favorite things about my work is what I call the Trial Dialogue. What is the Trial Dialogue you ask? It's sourcing your opening from jurors in voir dire. It's genius if I may say so myself, and moves jurors from information to investment. Give this special FB LIVE podcast a listen to learn how the Trial Dialogue works and how to use it in your next case! -Sari

We've added a new coach to the SariDLM team: Coach Joonho Hong! In this podcast episode we learn a little bit about Joon, how he stalked Sari, and why he's gone "all in" with SariDLM. We'll also talk about something Joon is passionate about: creating habits that support him (and you!) as a trial lawyer. Give this podcast a listen to learn the three truths about creating habits that LAST. -Sari

Trial law is a creative practice. And sometimes it's difficult to feel creative. This is precisely why you must claim your identity as an artist and live into what it truly means to live a creative life. In this podcast episode I give you three ways to start treating yourself as an artist and taking your trial practice to the next level. -Sari

Title get your attention? I'm serious y'all. Cancer has got me thinking and in this podcast you're gonna hear those thoughts! If you're feeling pressure to continue "improving" yourself, you've got to give this podcast episode a listen!

I was in the From Hostage to Hero FB group a few weeks ago talking about my revolutionary voir dire process: ISSUE ORIENTED VOIR DIRE. Want to find out what it is and how to use it in your next case?  Give this podcast episode a listen to find out! -Sari

"My client." "The plaintiff in this case…" Language like this makes your client yours, when your client actually belongs to the JURY. Give this podcast episode a listen to find out how to allow the jury to claim your client as their own. -Sari

Motive. A big deal in criminal cases. An even BIGGER deal in civil cases. Yeah, I KNOW that jurors aren't required to find motive to vote your way, but that doesn't mean they don't want it. They do. Jurors find it hard to punish "mistakes" and "accidents." So how can we solve this as plaintiff attorneys? Give this podcast episode a listen to find out.  -Sari

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 12/31/20. Ever notice the words we use when talking about breast cancer? "Fight." "Battle." "Beat." Yeah, I'm not going to do that. Give this podcast episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

There are two big motives when it comes to getting jurors to act. Fear or love. We've tried fear with jurors. Maybe it's time to move to love. Give this podcast episode a listen to learn more.  -Sari

Relationships of design are the most powerful relationships on earth. This is because designing with someone else (or a group) is empowering. But what does it mean to "design an alliance?" And how the heck do you do it with jurors? I explain it all in this podcast episode.

In last week's podcast, you decided how you want to feel in 2021. Now I'm going to ask you to let go of results. That's right. Drop 'em. Focus on this instead. Give this episode a listen to find out what it is.  -Sari

Happy New Year! 2020 was a doozy y'all but it's OVER! Yay! However, that doesn't mean we aren't in for more surprises, as I'm sure you know. That's why I have three questions for you to ask yourself as you begin your journey into 2021. I guarantee you that you'll feel more hopeful, more in control and have more clarity after going through these exercises. Plus, we have a BRAND NEW FORMAT! I can't...

2020 was a shit year, right? Maybe. But not for everyone.  Shit or not, it doesn't serve you to move forward without really looking back at 2020 and taking the time to "complete." I take you through a very powerful set of exercises in this podcast to do just that. -Sari

When it comes to changing something in your life, you often know what to do, but yet you still struggle to do it. It's not lack of knowledge that's the problem, or even lack of motivation. It's something you probably didn't even consider important, but it has EVERYTHING to do with your ability to change. Give this podcast a listen to find out what it is. -Sari

How powerful are your questions? If they're simply getting jurors to regurgitate information, they're not very powerful. Every question sends the listener somewhere. Where do you want to send your listener? Give this podcast a listen to find out. -Sari

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you're spinning and spinning and never able to stop? You might be surprised to learn overwhelm is a choice. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari

"I don't feel ready yet!" I hear this a lot. And it is the biggest, lamest excuse the saboteur uses to stop us from going all in. Guess what, you'll NEVER feel ready. Really. It's a lie we've bought into that holds us back. Give this episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

Ever wonder why it's so hard to make changes in your life? Say you want to try getting up early or write a book or launch a new program at work. It lasts for a few days but then you give up. Here's where most people go wrong: not saying NO before saying YES.  Give this episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

"What color suit should I wear for voir dire?" "Should I use a Zoom background during jury selection?" "Are there some nonverbal tricks I can use to persuade the jury to my point of view?" These questions not only miss the point, they miss the ONE big thing you're getting wrong when it comes to persuasion. Give this episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

"I don't have the big verdicts." "Why would anyone listen to ME?" "I haven't earned that type of respect yet." Any of this sound familiar? Guess what? You don't need to earn amazing. You just need to live into it. Give this episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

Anybody sick of the pandemic yet? Anyone? Yeah, this shit is getting OLD. But there's something you can do, RIGHT NOW to get your power back and start feeling hopeful again. Give this episode a listen to learn more. -Sari

The one thing I hear from clients all the time? "I want more confidence." We tend to think of confidence as the ability to be fearless. Confidence, however, really comes from courageousness. The point isn't to remove our fear, but to learn how to BE with fear. Give this episode a listen to learn more.

You love your brain. I get it. I love mine too. Here's the problem, though. Your brain lies. It's not reliable. There's another source of wisdom, however, that you should definitely be tuning into. Give this episode a listen to find out what it is.