Simple Words That Win With Jurors: “Thank you, Your Honor”
I was assisting with voir dire recently when opposing counsel, questioning the prospective jurors, was told by the judge to “Move along, counselor,” to which the attorney replied, “But Your Honor…” I barely listened to the rest of what the attorney was saying, because I was delighted at the expression of confusion and dismay on […]
How to Get Heard, Episode 140
Why can’t you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? In this podcast, you’ll find out how to use your body language to help ease the way into more fruitful discussions without all that drama. Listen to all Up! Podcasts […]
“The Lion King” and “Aladdin” Get the Best of a LaGuardia Situation Episode 139
There’s nothing as powerful as a switch in focus. In this podcast, you’ll learn from a surprising source how to help you turn an unanticipated negative situation to your advantage. Yes! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
Take A Page From Oscar Winning Actors: Read Your Openings/Closings Out Loud Before The Trial – Dr. Noelle Nelson
Your opening may read brilliantly on paper, but here’s the thing: the jurors won’t be reading your opening; they’ll be listening to it. Listening involves different pathways in our brains. What may make a great deal of sense when read can come across as just so much nonsense when heard. The best example I know […]
The Amazing Power of Scent
I recently tried a new hair product that promised to “tame those pesky fly-aways,” and since it was reasonably priced, I thought it was worth a try. It didn’t tame much of anything, but gosh, it smelled delightful. I said to my BFF, “Smell my hair. Isn’t that great?” She sniffed and said, “It’s OK, […]
How to Find Success At Work: What Would Your Favorite Action Hero Do? Episode 138
Are you tired of getting absolutely nowhere at work? Why, despite your best efforts, do you never seem to be the one to land the raise/bonus/promotion and achieve the success you know you deserve? Instead, it seems you land belly up in despair and depression a good deal of the time. In this podcast, you’ll […]
Happiness Is A 5:1 Deal – It’s Scientific! Episode 137
Happiness can be elusive. How can you be happy when you feel that you can’t do anything right? Is that all you ever get from your partner, child, or boss: critical comments, no matter how hard you try? Rather than figuring life is just like that and it’ll never get better, discover in this podcast […]
Jurors Live By “What You See Is What You Believe.” Ignore It At Your Peril
“What you see is what you believe” – is true not just of how jurors gauge the veracity of a witness or party’s testimony, but also of how jurors assess you when you sit at the counsel table. Jurors evaluate your demeanor according to stereotypical interpretations; they have no personal knowledge of you that would […]
You’re Not a Failure, You Just Need a Different Approach
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” Christopher Reeve If ever someone was justified in describing what it takes to get through life’s most trying times, it’s surely Christopher Reeve, whose story of Superman success, accident-engendered paralysis, and a further story of creating […]
What Improv Theatre Taught Me About “Yes, and”, Episode 136
Ever wonder why some conversations get stuck before they’ve even really gotten started? Why do you get into fights rather than getting things sorted out? Learn how to unblock discussions so you can have meaningful conversations that actually get somewhere instead of ending in a fight. In this podcast, you’ll discover a powerful yet easy […]