Martha Strever
Martha Strever, at 85, began her 64th year of teaching math at Linden Avenue Middle School in Red Hook, N.Y. When Martha began her teaching career, PCs didn’t exist. Martha remembers vividly not only having to teach herself how to work on a computer but also being tasked with training the school staff on how […]
The “Just One” Secret to Fitness, Episode 105
Does the seeming impossibility of reaching your New Year fitness goals have you beyond frustrated? How can you pay attention to something as seemingly selfish as personal well-being when there’s so much else to take care of: family, work, etc.? In this podcast discover how to easily get to that energized self you want to […]
Your Client, Expert and Witness E-Impressions Matter! Manage Them Well
What is written has more weight than what is said. Always. That is why, when something is important, we write it down. That is why, in any courtroom, jurors will believe documents over witness testimony. Unfortunately, clients often forget this, if they even ever stopped to think about it in the first place. And the […]
Three Surprisingly Powerful Words: Tell Me More
The first month of the New Year is traditionally when we give thought to what we might want next in our lives. As in wanting to change, or achieve, or hoping will be different. Such as the idea of better relationships with family, friends, loved ones, even pets. Starting with having less conflict or arguments […]
Manette Baillie
Manette Baillie, at 102, flew through the air in a blissful sky-dive adventure, figuring there was no better way to celebrate her 102 years of life. Besides, for her 100th, she’d raced a Ferrari at the official track of the British Grand Prix, reaching 130 miles per hour, so heck, Manette had to find something […]
Kayren Spain
Kayren Spain, at 81, finally realized her seemingly impossible dream of meeting Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback. A forever football fan, Kayren greatly appreciated Patrick’s skill and kind personality and decided she would find a way to meet him. In addition to creating Kansas City Chief-inspired clothing, which she posted on social media, Kayren […]
Let Your Best Self Carry the Relationship Day, Episode 104
Why can you be kind, compassionate, patient, forgiving with everyone as you go about your work day, yet when it comes to dealing with your family, all that flies out the window? Instead of being your best self, you are your worst self! On the offense, nowhere near kind or forgiving. Find out, in this […]
Ashok Shenolikar
Ashok Shenolikar, at 84, is traveling the world with his wife, Bharati, living the life of an “octogenarian nomad” according to his nephew. So far, just in the past few years, the couple have visited France, Costa Rica, Argentina, South Africa, Zambia, Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls and Iguazu Falls, to name but some of their […]
Score with Your Boss, Be On Time, Episode 103
Really? Is that all it takes? Being on time? Heck, yes! Why? How? Well, that’s what you will explore in this podcast: the hows, wheres and whys of the serious career and job advantages of simply – being on time! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
Watch Those Jurors: Body Language Outdoes the Spoken Word
The courtroom setting is unfamiliar to most prospective jurors as they sit with a group of strangers and are grilled by counsel during voir dire. In addition, potential jurors may respond differently depending on whether they want to be off or on a particular jury. Therefore, their responses may not entirely reflect that person’s “truth.” […]