Sari Swears

Well. I promised to share my big learnings from my medical leave and this podcast is the first of many. Here's the gist: For YEARS, maybe even my entire life, I've carried around this thing called "angst." I've tried to get rid of it through therapy, through coaching, through self-help books and a myriad of other things, but it never left. Until now. If you too carry around your own angst, you won...

I'm BACK! After a 12-week medical leave, I'm back at work and back at the microphone. I've got a lot of people to thank, and some updates to give you. But I also want to tell you about my last 12 weeks, the big revelation I had, and what this means for the podcast episodes to come. It's so good to be back.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Are...

What do jurors need at the end of trial? Empowerment. Jurors have gotten a lot of information over trial, but now they need the tools to fight for you in the verdict room. In this podcast episode I'll show you how to empower jurors by returning to a very important part of your opening statement, bringing jurors full circle at the end of trial.  Give it a listen.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * *...

Jurors cannot properly judge conduct without context. This is why my opening statement template includes an "Educate the Jury" section, or what I call the "Teaching Section" for short. In this podcast episode I'll walk you through how to create a kick ass teaching section and show you an example from a UIM case. Enjoy!   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 E...

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!

Trial activates your threat response as well as the jurors'. But much of your fear is self-created. Your beliefs about trial, jurors, and yourself create your  fear. In this special FB Live episode, I'll show you how to train your brain to work for you by teaching  you the self-coaching model and we'll also look at how your body wisdom can help you conquer  your fear. -Sari

Nonverbal intelligence is how aware, adaptable, and authentic you are. But did you know that there are four levels of nonverbal intelligence? Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari

I don't want my cancer to come back. You don't want to lose trial. But both outcomes are possible. So how do we move from resistance to acceptance, and furthermore, what is available to us when we do? It's all here in this podcast episode. Give it a listen.

I talk a lot about the saboteur. You know, that collection of voices that you've carried with you since childhood that continually remind you when you screw up or are about to screw up. But I recently realized I haven't yet talked about the antidote to the saboteur: your Inner Leader and Allies. Having access to these inner resources not only allow you to put the saboteur in its place, but gives y...

Should you take the case to trial or settle? What do you take into consideration before making this decision? There are a lot of factors to consider, but my question to you is, what journey do you want to go on? Give this episode a listen to learn more.

Over the past 4 months my mind has gone over and over the "What if" question "What if the cancer comes back?" "What if I don't live to see my kid grow up?" What if…?" I bet you ask this question too. "What if the jury returns a defense verdict?" "What if I screw this up?" I tried shutting down the "what if" questions in my brain. It didn't work. Then my husband Kevin said something that COMPLETELY...

In this recent FB Live, Sari discusses how teaching during opening statement is very different than storytelling and how, if you don't get the difference, you run the risk of confusing the jury. On Thursday 5/6/21 she discussed the difference between the two and helps you excel at both in your next trial.

One of the questions I get most often is, "How do I transition?" There always comes that awkward moment in a presentation where you're not sure how to start the next bit of content. In this podcast episode I share the one thing you're doing too much of and two things that can help you transition like a pro. Give this episode a listen to transition with ease in any presentation!

What happens if you're objected to? Or lose your train of thought? Or say something that turns the jury off? How do you recover? There's a GREAT skill you can use to get the jury (and yourself) refocused. Give this podcast a listen to learn how you to "decontaminate" the space after something unexpected happens. -Sari

This is a special FB Live episode from 4/12/21. We're getting ready to open up enrollment for the H2H Crew! So, it's time to talk about all things H2H as we prep for the 4/16-4/22 launch. For more information about the H2H Crew and to join the waiting list, visit www.fromhostagetohero.com/h2hcrewinfo

If you're a trial lawyer, you argue for a living. But there's one person you should be arguing with and probably aren't. You. Give this podcast a listen to learn why arguing with yourself is a necessary skill to live a fulfilling life.

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