Latest Trialconsulting Podcast Episodes
Ep. 251 - Is it Ok to [GASP] CRY IN COURT?
From Hostage To Hero - May 10, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsLet's talk about a courtroom taboo: crying. IS IT -REALLY- OK TO CRY IN COURT? Spoiler alert: Mama Sari is giving you the green light. Because here's the thing: showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness — it's a sign of authenticity, passion, and unwavering dedication to your client. So, ...
Ep. 250 - Holy Shit! It’s My 250th Episode!
From Hostage To Hero - May 03, 2024 09:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsHoly fucking shit! IT’S MY 250TH EPISODE! 🥳 It is because of YOU that we have made it this far. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Tune in to find out the 4 beliefs hindering your potential as a trial attorney. Xo, Sari Quote: "That's what I mean, is that there's a belie...
Ep. 249 - Wish You Had More Time? Why Having Less is a Good Thing
From Hostage To Hero - April 26, 2024 09:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsForget burning the midnight oil to catch up on "unfinished" research, case preps, and admin tasks—Parkinson's Law says your work expands to fill the time you give it. Hold on… LET ME FINISH. 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort, and despite the popular opinion of many, it is O...
Ep. 248 - Do We Learn More From Success or Failure? You Might Be Surprised By the Answer
From Hostage To Hero - April 19, 2024 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsI always hear this from attorneys in and out of H2H – "I learned more from my failures than my successes." Well, throw that bullshit out the window because this week's episode is all about debunking the myth that failure is the ultimate teacher. Tune in to find out how to break the cycle ...
Ep. 247 - Which Method Really "Works"? Here's How to Tell
From Hostage To Hero - April 12, 2024 09:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsHave you ever researched jury selection methods? Well I did. And it is slim fucking pickings. Turns out, predicting verdicts based on juror characteristics is about as reliable as a coin toss. What method really “WORKS”? Long story short.. YOU! This episode is for you if you want to learn...
Ep.246 - The Problem with the Ideal Juror Profile
From Hostage To Hero - April 05, 2024 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIt’s time to forget everything you know on the “ideal juror profile” and ditch the outdated playbook. Capeesh?! Ok, now that’s out the window… This episode is for you if you want to learn powerful ways of creating the ultimate "ideal juror profile". (Spoiler alert: it's not your typical de...
Ep. 245 - A Verdict Already?! Top 5 Reasons Your Jury Isn't Deliberating Long Enough
From Hostage To Hero - March 29, 2024 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsFrom misplaced focus, to survival-mode brains, we're dissecting the TOP FIVE reasons behind those lightning-fast ver-🍆-ts. If you want to communicate effectively with your jurors—and I know you do—then you have to get out of your head and into theirs. Join me as I delve into the H2H method: ...
Ep. 244 - Do You Struggle with Feeling You're Not Good Enough? Here's How to Stop
From Hostage To Hero - March 22, 2024 09:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIf you struggle with constantly feeling like you’re not “good enough”, this episode is for YOU, my friend. Today, we are talking about how ABSURD it really is for us humans to relentlessly keep striving to be “enough”. So, if you're ready to embrace your imperfections, laugh in the face of d...
Ep. 243 - Curiosity: What Killed the Cat Will Save You
From Hostage To Hero - March 15, 2024 09:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsCuriosity may have killed the cat, but it's about to resurrect your trial game. Curiosity isn't just about asking questions; it's about forging connections that transcend courtroom formalities. Curiosity isn't about having an end goal in mind. It's about embracing the unknown. I know you’...
Ep. 242 - Why You Have to Make the Jury Uncomfortable
From Hostage To Hero - March 08, 2024 10:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsAre you ready to shake things up? Good, because that's exactly what we're about to do. In our latest episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty as to why you HAVE to make the jury uncomfortable in voir dire or in your opening statement (and YES, it will make YOU feel uncomfortable, t...
Ep. 241 - My Advice for Young Lawyers
From Hostage To Hero - March 01, 2024 10:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsThis episode is dedicated to my young lawyers. Trial lawyering is literally one of the biggest mindfucks that could ever happen to a human being. That means that you NEED to have your own back, and give yourself grace and compassion. Tune in to find out my top three advice for YOU as a yo...
Ep. 240 - The REAL Reason I Swear So Much
From Hostage To Hero - February 23, 2024 10:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIf you've ever wondered (because why wouldn't you?!) the real reason behind my love affair with swearing… Then you're in for a treat. I don't want to spoil the episode for you, so go ahead and tune in. That’s an order from your Finnish mama.😉 Xo, Sari Quote: “Most of humanity...
Ep. 239 - How to Combat the “Shit Happens” Defense
From Hostage To Hero - February 16, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIn this episode, we're diving deep into plaintiff trial strategies that'll encourage you to rethink how you present your case. I'll teach you what frontloading the danger means, and the importance of the order in which you present information to jurors that can make or break your case. X...
Ep. 238 - It's Ok to Want More (Truly)
From Hostage To Hero - February 09, 2024 10:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsWhat's YOUR dream? For ME, my dream is to change the way law is practiced. And I'm doing it. But I'm not doing it ALONE. The H2H Crew, my rock through surviving cancer (You know who you are, and I love you! 🥹), has proven that I don't have to do things alone. And together, we are changing th...
Ep. 237 - Nonverbal Influence: It's Not What You Think
From Hostage To Hero - February 02, 2024 10:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsWelcome to today's podcast episode — a VIP backstage pass to the covert world of nonverbal influence in the courtroom. I know you're searching for answers, eager to master the art of nonverbal communication, and your Finnish mama is here to deliver. But not in the way you expect. 😜 I'm givin...
Ep. 236 - Where's My Verdict?!? 7 Rules for Manifesting an 8 Figure Verdict (or anything else)
From Hostage To Hero - January 26, 2024 10:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsLet's get real about manifesting, shall we? In this episode, I'm breaking down seven steps to manifesting… Well, anything you want, really. Maybe it’s an 8-figure verdict, or your dream house, or dream car, or hell, your dream life! You name it. Get ready for mind-blowing stories – from h...
Ep. 235 - Are You Trying the Other Side's Case? Here's How to Know
From Hostage To Hero - January 19, 2024 10:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIn this episode, I’m serving up a reality check on a habit many of you are fucking guilty of. And that is… Drumroll please… 🥁 Trying the other side's case without even realizing it. (#lightbulbmoment💡) Grab your coffee, tune into this episode, and let's turn the tables in your favor. ...
Special Episode - Introducing The NEW and Improved H2H Playground
From Hostage To Hero - January 09, 2024 10:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsI know, I know—it’s not Friday, and this isn’t our regularly scheduled programming for a podcast episode… But the H2H Playground™ just went through a MAJOR upgrade, and waiting til Friday felt like fucking torture. So to celebrate this revamp, we're having a FLASH SALE! 🎉 For the next 3 DA...
Ep. 234 - How to Have Your Best Year Ever
From Hostage To Hero - January 05, 2024 10:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsHAPPY FUCKING NEW YEAR! 🎉 Welcome to SEASON 6! In this episode, we’re breaking the fuck AWAY from the idea of work-life balance. Tune in as I share the secrets to conquer overwhelm, kick-ass strategies to smash your goals without the burn out, and make 2024 your best year ever. Xo, Sari...
Encore Episode - How to Manage your Brain
From Hostage To Hero - December 29, 2023 10:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsAs we bid adieu to 2023, I want to THANK YOU for being a part of this ride. Your support means EVERYTHING to me. 🙌 Now, gear up because 2024 is about to get even crazier, louder, and more mind-bending than ever. Xo, Sari Mentions: Shoutout - Steven M. FHTH Podcast Ep. 129: F...
Encore Episode - How Bias Affects Voir Dire
From Hostage To Hero - December 22, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsRAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WANT A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL JURY. 🙋🏻♀️ Okay, now put it the fuck down because, guess what? YOU DON’T. In this episode, I talk about the ONLY logical strategy to handle bias, and trust me, no one in the industry talks about it (because I’m the best, duh). 🤫 Xo, Sari ...
Encore Episode - Are You Unwittingly Legitimizing Defense Arguments
From Hostage To Hero - December 15, 2023 10:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsAre you unknowingly handing the defense the victory in court? It's a common pitfall I've observed, but fear not—there's a way out! And you can thank me later. 😉 Explore the strategies of the H2H method to shift the focus onto YOUR case, and encourage the jury to fight FOR you. Ready to get...
Encore Episode - How to Piss the Jury Off in Opening
From Hostage To Hero - December 08, 2023 10:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIn this encore episode, I’ll teach you how to piss the jury off. But not in the way you might expect. 😉 By the way, if your opening is over 30 minutes long, then you're abso-fucking-lutely pissing them off. In a really bad (and wrong) way. That's not what I'm talking about here. I'm talkin...
Encore Episode - Four Questions to Help Jurors Give You the Principles in Your Case
From Hostage To Hero - December 01, 2023 10:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsLet's get one thing straight—jurors should be handing YOU the principles, not the other way around. You've got to ask the right questions, though. In this episode, I give you the 4 questions to ask jurors, and I'll show you how social science supports this new approach. Spoiler: it's not w...
Encore Episode - Why You Need to Use the Coffee Rule in Voir Dire
From Hostage To Hero - November 24, 2023 22:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsI'll be blunt—spewing words like "subsequent,” "prior," "motor vehicles,” or phrases like "Who here has experience with…,” “By a show of hands..." makes my head fucking hurt. You sound like a FREAK, and it's got to stop! WHO are you talking to? If you are wanting to connect with jurors, you've g...
Encore Episode - If You're Limited on Time, Be Sure to Cover THIS in Your Voir Dire
From Hostage To Hero - November 17, 2023 10:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings“Ok, Sari, I get how important voir dire is, but what do I cover if I only have limited time?” This. This is what you cover whether you have all the time in the world (put it at the end!) or limited time. What is “this?” Check out this episode, and get a pen and paper out! -Sari ...
Ep. 233 - $17.5 Million Winning Verdict: Trial Debrief with Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock
From Hostage To Hero - November 10, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIf you're here weekly, you know that I don't normally interview people in this podcast. But in this SPECIAL episode, I take you on a thrilling journey into the minds of two absolute fucking legal legends, Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock. Fresh off their incredible $17.5 million victory, to...
Ep. 232 - 8 Steps To An 8-Figure Verdict
From Hostage To Hero - October 20, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsWant your 8-figure verdict? In today’s episode of the FHTH Podcast, I’ll tell you how to get it. Need I say more? Get your notepad and listen now! Xo Sari Mentioned in this episode: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks https://a...
Ep. 231 - Hard Work Won't Get You Where You Want to Go
From Hostage To Hero - October 13, 2023 09:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings“Putting a lot of energy into an activity.” ☝️That’s the actual meaning of hard work. And I LOVE it. According to that definition, I work very hard because I put a fuck ton of energy into what I do. But y'all tend to be more familiar with a few other definitions of hard work, like… “...
Ep. 230 - The Surprising Reason Why You Worry
From Hostage To Hero - October 06, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIf you know me at all, you know I fucking hate surprises because I’m a NORMAL PERSON. In today’s episode of the FHTH Podcast, I’m delving into the psychology of why we worry, which is (surprise!) to avoid being surprised. 🤯 If you worry too much (chances are you do worry too much btw), I wa...
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