In this episode of Foster Your Voice, we’re diving into something every trial attorney faces—nerves. Not just the feeling, but the full-body cascade that comes with it: shaky hands, dry mouth, racing ...

In this episode, we dive into a critical—but often misunderstood—aspect of courtroom communication: why facts alone aren’t enough to make jurors care. Pairing logical information with emotional presen...

In today’s episode, we’re exploring a courtroom tool that’s easy to overlook—but once you get it, you’ll never go back: forward-balanced energy. This subtle shift in how you carry your body changes yo...

In this episode of Foster Your Voice, we're tackling one of the most common and costly habits smart attorneys fall into: speaking from expertise instead of to understanding. When you forget where your...

Ever lost your voice right before a big moment? Whether you're in the courtroom or on stage, vocal health is not something you can just “fix” when it breaks—it’s something you build before the crisis ...

When most people think of self-care, they imagine candles, baths, or maybe a vacation. But sometimes the most powerful version of self-care is the quiet, resolute no — especially when that no means ho...

Trial attorneys, ever catch yourself spiraling right before opening? Feeling off but blaming it on lack of preparation—even though you know your case inside and out? In this episode, Kristi reveals a ...

Let’s be honest—failure sucks. But avoiding it altogether? That might be even worse.

In this episode, I reflect on my newfound fascination with sports—yes, sports!—and the surprising thing I’m learni...

It’s not what you said.

It’s how you said it.

Your tone delivers emotion before your jurors even process the words. And if you’re not intentional with your tone, you may be sending the wrong...

Ever feel like you're either too loud or not loud enough in court? This episode is all about finding your volume sweet spot—and learning how to intentionally use volume to move, engage, and persuade a...

In this episode of the Foster Your Voice Podcast, we continue our series on the 5 Building Blocks of Voice with a double feature: Pace and Melody. These two tools are vital for keeping jurors engaged ...

Your voice is a critical part of your nonverbal communication—but are you using it to its full potential? In this episode, we kick off the 5 Building Blocks of Voice series with Pitch, exploring how s...