Sari Swears

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.

When working on the story in the opening statement (or in closing) I tend to run into some problems with my clients. Storytelling can be difficult. That's why I've come up with three fundamental truths you need to understand to get your story right. Give this podcast a listen to learn what they are and how to make your next story a winning one.  -Sari

In my opening template, I have an "educate the jury" section and a "defendant's story" section. But in nearly every case, when a client shows up to perform their opening, I'm confused as to whether they are teaching or storytelling. This is a problem.  Teaching and storytelling are two VERY different things and must be kept separate.  Give this podcast a listen to learn why and how to "keep your s...

Why do we lose worthy cases? Why do we break our leg after we start an exercise program to get healthy? Why do spouses die, kids get cancer and every other horrible thing? Why why why? Instead of asking WHY, I invite you, in this podcast to ask an entirely different question. Give it a listen to find out how to move from seeing bad things as a cosmic "F*&# YOU!" from the universe to an opportunity...

A little over a week ago, I hosted a webinar called, "Tackling Racism in the Legal Profession." Boy did that ever open a can of worms. If you didn't catch the webinar, you can watch a replay in the From Hostage to Hero FB group, or on our YouTube channel. I then invite you to listen to this podcast episode to dispel some myths you might believe about tackling racism in the legal profession and way...

Are you "stressed and busy?" Do you tell yourself you're not a good public speaker? Do you ever hear yourself saying things like, "This is too hard," or, "I'll never get this?" Yeah, stop that shit. How you talk about your experience shapes your experience. Give a listen to this podcast to learn more. (And to hear about that one time I attempted to take a weapon on the plane. No joke.)

Feeling a bit unmotivated lately? If you're like my clients, I bet you're also giving yourself a hard time about it. What if I told you that not feeling motivated was a very important sign you needed to pay attention to? Give a listen to this podcast to learn more. -Sari

Recently, my family moved out to the beach. It wasn't a long thought-out, carefully planned move. Nope. But it was an instinct move and we're pleased we did it. Life doesn't always allow you to plan everything to the tee, and it rarely goes the way you have it perfectly outlined in your head.  Give a listen to this podcast to learn what you need to do in order to navigate YOUR next move.

Two podcast episodes ago, I talked about how you need to stop trying to become someone else in court and instead just be yourself. But then someone asked, "But what if I'm not likeable?" Ah...likeability. The holy grail of "personality traits" for trial attorneys. It may not be as important as you think. Give a listen to this podcast to learn more. -Sari

You know that juror we all worry about meeting in the jury box? Yeah, we create that person. No. Really. Give a listen to this podcast to learn more.

Why do so many of you become unrecognizable the minute you step into court? Who you are OUTSIDE of court shouldn't be different than who you are the minute you step within the courtroom walls. The key is integration. Give a listen to this podcast to learn more. -Sari

I recently received my first 2-star review.  After months of 5-star reviews for my book, From Hostage to Hero, I was beginning to despair thinking NO one would tell me they didn't like it. And well, if EVERYONE liked the book, it wasn't a book worth writing. Think I'm nuts? The same thing applies to you. If you're not being criticized, you're doing something wrong. Give a listen to this podcast to...

We've got a full week of activities July 27-31, 2020 during our H2H Membership Founder's Launch. Find out what we're up to and what you can expect once you're in the H2H Membership. Founder's Launch events and registration at www.saridlm.com/events