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...

Jurors come from all walks of life, and their ability to process and engage with courtroom information varies widely. In this episode, we explore the importance of recognizing neurodiversity in the ju...

Learning is hard—but why does it feel so frustrating, especially when we think we should already be good at something? In this episode, we explore the difference between knowledge acquisition and skil...

In the final episode of our theater-courtroom crossover series, we’re exploring what being a theater actor taught me about trial advocacy. From stepping fully into your role to engaging your jury with...

Your beliefs about jurors shape your conduct toward them, and in turn, their actions reflect those beliefs—welcome to the Pygmalion Effect in action. In this episode of Foster Your Voice Podcast with ...

I never expected to work with trial attorneys, but as it turns out, there’s a natural crossover between the courtroom and the stage. While you’re not delivering a Broadway performance during your open...

We’ve explored four key truths about vocal development, but today’s episode brings it all together with a guiding principle that transforms how you connect with jurors: Practice Hospitality.

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If you missed last week’s episode, hit pause and go back to Episode #5 to catch the first two fundamental truths of vocal development. But if you're all caught up, let’s dive into Truths #3 and #4—two...