Sari Swears

What are resonant conversations? And why are they important? Your goal in voir dire is to create resonance with jurors. When you do this, your verdicts will go up. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari

My "issue-oriented" voir dire method is being used by attorneys all over the United States. But sometimes lawyers get "stuck" conducting an issue-oriented voir dire. Issue-oriented voir dire is WAY more than just focusing your voir dire on the issues in your case.  Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

You get bad feedback from a juror in a focus group, mock jury or after trial. That means you should NEVER do that thing AGAIN. Right? Wrong. You have to learn how to translate juror feedback by looking at the larger picture. That, and sometimes we do things, on purpose, that the jury won't like. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

What does it mean to "ring the bell?" It means repeating your trial theme in a way that really focuses the juror's attention. It's part content, part nonverbal delivery. Give this podcast a listen to learn more. -Sari

The world is on pause right now. Whether it's pausing in a presentation, during voir dire, or in our lives, we tend to resist the pause. That's a mistake. Wisdom lives in the pause. And right now we have a huge opportunity to redirect our lives and live life on purpose. But only if we lean into the pause. Give this podcast a listen and learn more.

I've recorded a special podcast in light of the recent coronavirus outbreak and the fear it is creating. Dudes, we've GOT this. Give this podcast a listen and learn how we can emerge from this stronger than ever.  -Sari

When it comes to jurors, we do a lot of taking. But what do we give them? And why does that matter? Give this podcast a listen to learn more.

Your brain is under attack during jury selection too. This also isn't good for you. You must be able to reverse the attack jury selection creates for yourself before jury selection even begins. Give this podcast a listen to learn how.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired of searching for the shiny new formula for winning?  I love...

What do you mean "brain attack?" The jury selection process launches potential jurors into an absolute mental frenzy.  Fight or flight has been activated and they are hostages to the process.  But, there are five specific areas you MUST address in order to move them from this internal panic state to a space where they can show up as the heroes for your case.  Give this podcast a listen to learn ho...

I've had enough. Have you? I've had enough of hearing about why you can't do X, or why defense won't let you do Y. Due to our fear of losing, we've let the defense win. Let's take our power back, shall we?  Give this podcast a listen to learn how I've had enough and I hope you have too.

So many of my clients have old communication rules they bring into my office. Things like, "Never turn your back to the audience." Or, "Always make eye contact." The problem is, communication rules don't serve you. Great communication is all about timing. What are your communication rules?  Give this podcast a listen to learn why you should think about leveling up.

It's our 50th episode! What is fueling your goals? Are you in a mad panic, rushing toward your intended outcome, or are you calmly taking action toward your goals while at the same time releasing your result? It matters. A lot. Give this podcast a listen to learn why.

When it comes to what visuals to use in Opening Statement, if you're not using a flip chart, you're missing out. Give this podcast a listen to find out more.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired of searching for the shiny new formula for winning?  I love you but the truth is: the shit you're doing with the jury isn't working. You...

Group formation. It's a big deal. I talk about it a lot; here in the podcast and in the book. But groups really only need one thing to form. Give this podcast a listen to find out what it is.

The saboteur. I kinda love the word, but man, I hate the actual saboteur. You know, that incessant voice in our heads that constantly gets in our way. Here's the problem: we think that voice is us. It isn't.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired of searching for the shiny new formula for winning?  I love you but the truth is: the...

My FB Live from Wednesday 1/08/20 has been uploaded as a bonus podcast episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast.  This week we discussed "How to Help Jurors Write the Ending to Your Client's Story."  Subscribe in  iTunes  or in your preferred podcast app to make sure you get all new episodes, and leave us a Review!

So you found your ideal juror. Now what?  Won't identifying them mean they get kicked off? Shouldn't I "hide" them from opposing counsel? This really is a question about group dynamics. Give this episode a listen to learn why "hiding" them not only is a poor strategy, but why I also think you don't need to be afraid of showing the other side your ideal jurors.

I love planning. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE planning. But. Planning is only successful if you answer these five questions first.  Give this episode a listen to learn the five questions you should ask yourself as you go about planning your year.

If you've been listening to the podcast, you know I'm all about thought work. You can choose your thoughts, which means you can affect how you feel.  But that doesn't mean you'll never experience pain. Pain is a part of life and knowing how to deal with will make a tremendous impact on your success in and out of court.  Give this episode a listen to learn about how you cause yourself unnecessary p...

If you're working hard to follow up with jurors in voir dire, you're working too hard. There are really only three questions you need to follow up. You're making it too hard my friends. It really is more simple than you think to follow up. Give this episode a listen and put these three questions in your back pocket for the next time you're in voir dire.     * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LE...

Anyone out there going through a transition? (My hand is raised.) Transitions are hard . But they don't have to be.  William Bridges, author of Transitions offers some great insight into the three phases of any transition which I'll break down for you in this episode. Give this episode a listen to learn how to navigate any transition you're experiencing in your life.

This is audio from the virtual Book Launch Party we hosted on Thursday, November 21st. In it, I go through why I wrote  From Hostage to Hero , how I wrote it, and how you can get the most out of your reading experience.  If you don't have a copy yet, you can place your order  HERE.

Your case is about your client, right? Wrong. Your case is NEVER about your client. Jurors don't find for clients; they take a stand for principles .   Figure out what principle was violated by the defendant and clearly communicate that to the jurors.  Give this episode a listen to learn how to do that.

"When I communicate authoritatively, I'm called a bitch." "I'm naturally confident, but I'm often viewed as aggressive." "Being a female trial lawyer is so much harder than I thought." Lady lawyers, you are up against it. But the answer isn't to hide who you are. Give this episode a listen to learn what to do instead.

Should you communicate anger in trial? The answer is a bit complicated. Anger is a natural emotion, but it's also what I call a "cover-up" emotion. There are three reasons you need to be careful when it comes to anger at trial. Give this episode a listen to learn what they are.