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In this episode of From Hostage to Hero, I interview Michelle Sipes Martin, a legal nurse consultant, about how attorneys are leaving money on the table when they don't fully understand their case and how to present it at trial.

In this FB Live episode, we talk about Issue vs Relationship. Which is more important during voir dire? What should you start with? Which approach will serve you better? 

Jurors are hostages. But so are you. Last week I talked about how you are a hostage to fear . In today's podcast, I explore Limiting Belief #1: There's a "Right" Way to Do This. Believing this really hampers you in court and in life. There's a LOT of great info out there for trial attorneys, the danger is when you buy into one "technique" as THE RIGHT WAY TO DO THIS. This, meaning trial. Give the...

On this FB Live Episode, we discuss the problem with looking for "bad" jurors and the benefits of creating your "ideal juror profile" instead.  

In this episode, we discuss how the same threats that your jurors face are the ones that you face in the courtroom.  Using the SCARF model, we break down the common fears that confront you and begin to recognize that you are a hostage too.

On this FB Live from 03/14/19, we talk about the From Hostage to Hero FB Group, the intention the goals, the community, etc.

In episode 7, we're going to talk about why you need to stop focusing on kicking jurors off, and instead begin focusing on what jurors you want on.

Today we're talking about the last P in The Five Ps Model. We're exploring how to reverse the threat jury selection creates for jurors by taking a look at how attorneys can Prove Fairness.  

To reverse the threat jury selection creates we've been looking at the Five 'P's: Preserve Status Provide Certainty Protect Autonomy Promote Relatedness Prove Fairness We've been looking at the last three in the last podcasts – Status, Certainty, and Autonomy. Today we're taking a look at how to Promote Relatedness.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY...

In this episode, we continue to discuss the five social needs that, when threatened, keep the jurors hostage to the process.  As we try to move them from feeling like a hostage to being a willing team player, we address the third social need:  Protect Autonomy.  The biggest thing you can do to protect a juror's autonomy is to actually give them a choice.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET...

In Episode 3, Sari continues in the training on "The Five P's," giving attention to "Provide Certainty."  Learn what you can do to help move the jury away from survival mode during jury selection and to a place where they can participate as willing volunteers.    * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired of searching for the shiny new f...

Building upon the SCARF model from Episode 1, Sari discusses "The Five P's" and takes a more complete look at the first one:  Preserving Status.  Learn why preserving a juror's status is important, practical ways to assure that you are addressing this need, and hear examples of how this tactic has lead to winning cases.     * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN...

Sari de la Motte is the host of "From Hostage to Hero" and has been dubbed the "Attorney Whisperer" because of her unique ability to help attorneys communicate their real selves. Join us, once a month, as Sari shares tips that will help you up your game at trial and connect with your jurors.   * * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * * * LET THE JURY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS IN 3 EASY STEPS Aren't you tired o...