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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

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.