Clarity in the courtroom isn’t about dumbing things down—it’s about making your ideas stick. In this episode, we explore why clarity is often confused with oversimplification, how the brain processes ...

“What do I do with my hands?” If you’ve ever wondered this, you’re not alone. In this episode, Kristi breaks down why gestures aren’t just decoration—they’re part of how jurors learn from you. From ...

If you’ve ever been told, “I can’t hear you,” or you end the day with a sore throat after trial, this episode is for you. Kristi breaks down why vocal power is not about shouting—it’s about breath, re...

Most trial attorneys work for years to master the art of persuasion, but there’s one skill that rarely gets the spotlight—and yet can shift the entire dynamic of a courtroom: active silence. 

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Today, we're diving into a trial skill that's always tested but rarely taught: how to speak both fluent legalese and fluent human. In this episode, we talk about why mastering both languages—and knowi...

Ever made a bold move—only to feel doubt, tension, or total emotional whiplash after the fact? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, Kristi breaks down two powerful concept...

Warming up your voice doesn’t have to be a big production—and it definitely doesn’t require an hour, a piano, or a mirror. In this episode, Kristi shares how to weave professional-grade vocal warmups ...

Sighing and yawning might seem too simple—or too socially awkward—to be real tools for trial prep. But in this episode, we unpack why these everyday reflexes are actually powerful nervous system reset...

Whether onstage or in the courtroom, the way you start and the way you end deeply shapes what people remember.

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience-backed principles of primacy and recency—wh...

In this episode, we’re talking about something you’re probably already doing—but maybe not doing intentionally: using your hands while you speak. Gestures aren’t just habits or quirks—they’re powerful...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked yet powerful courtroom tools: pacing and pausing. It may sound simple, but neuroscience shows us it’s anything but.

When trial attorne...

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 ...