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From Hostage To Hero

Dec 30, 2022

As you prepare to usher in 2023, I invite you to reflect on the three questions I always ask myself at the end of the year:

  1. What did I create this year?
  2. What did I learn this year? 
  3. How did I grow this year? 

Tune in to the podcast to hear me explain each of the questions in more detail. Then grab your notebook and...


Dec 23, 2022

Are you wasting precious time in closing trying to persuade the jury to be on your side, by spending hours reviewing evidence and statements and doing other boring shit? 

STOP it! 

If you want to communicate effectively with your jurors—and I know you do—you have to get out of your head and into theirs. 

In...


Dec 16, 2022

We were doing a trial debrief recently after one of our H2H members didn’t get their verdict. 

“We went in, did the principle thing, and we lost.” 

But here’s the thing.

There’s a hierarchy of principles.

And that’s what I’m talking about in today’s episode. 

The principle that’s going to win will be...


Dec 9, 2022

Do you find yourself asking, “What if…” when facing a scary situation? You know, like, trial?

Recently I had a major scare myself and found my brain going to all sorts of crazy places.

But I remembered what I knew about the brain, and got myself on the right track. And you can too.

Give this episode a listen...


Dec 2, 2022

The holidays are a big time for depression. 

And depression affects lawyers in disproportionate numbers compared to other professions.

So in today’s podcast I’m talking about the myths and truth about depression, how to get help, and the do’s and don’ts for someone trying to help a loved one who is depressed.

I...