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Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #podiumperfect #live Delivering online speeches or opening statements to a tiny little camera in lieu of a live audience is a timely topic given the political… Continue Reading Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

Number 11 of 20 for 20 – Practice Development

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #podiumperfect #abaquitamtrialinstitute #FCA2020 One of the redeeming aspects of an otherwise demanding CLE mock trial prep and presentation is the luxury of discussing the facts (made… Continue Reading Number 11 of 20 for 20 – Practice Development

Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Standing electronic podium, from which I attended and also presented at the recent conference of the American Society of Trial Consultants. To follow… Continue Reading Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

Number 8 of 20 for 20 – Emergency Access to Court

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Despite feeling “zoomed out” by an overnight global dependence on video conferencing as a substitute for in-person activities, I admit to being excited… Continue Reading Number 8 of 20 for 20 – Emergency Access to Court

Number 6 of 20 for 20 – Doing Our Part

#effectivegraphic #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Source: screenshot from SIA public service announcement After I adjusted to the grave reality of a global pandemic in my lifetime (this admittedly… Continue Reading Number 6 of 20 for 20 – Doing Our Part

Number 3 of 20 for 20 – Listening for the Real Need

#decisivetrialdesign #fortherecord #civillitigation #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #testyourthemes #podiumperfect Once an attorney understands the value of what we bring to their presentations, the inevitable spark that begets a great presentation is gratifying.… Continue Reading Number 3 of 20 for 20 – Listening for the Real Need

Number 13 of “19 for 19” – “Fearless”

#experience #publicspeaking #weshowup #courtroomsavvy #presence #fullon I was pleasantly surprised as collective efforts came together for day one of a recent insurance coverage arbitration. When counsel is asked to make… Continue Reading Number 13 of “19 for 19” – “Fearless”

Number 12 of “19 for 19” – “Going LIVE”

#experience #publicspeaking #weshowup #courtroomsavvy #presence #resonance My friend Joanne’s mom “Re” explained more than once years ago that she took the time to write out exactly what she wanted to… Continue Reading Number 12 of “19 for 19” – “Going LIVE”

Number 10 of “19 for 19” – Authenticity

#experience #publicspeaking #composure #courtroomsavvy #presence #resonance I often take the best of what I learned in courtrooms and Toastmasters and package it for workshops to teach public speaking techniques that… Continue Reading Number 10 of “19 for 19” – Authenticity

Getting IT Done

Here are three steps when facing that “big hairy beast of a task” on your trial prep “to do” list that up ’til now have simply been moved from one… Continue Reading Getting IT Done