Sari de la Motte is the host of "From Hostage to Hero" and has been dubbed the "Attorney Whisperer" because of her unique ability to help attorneys communicate their real selves. Join us weekly as Sari shares tips that will help you up your game at trial and connect with your jurors.
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Can you believe we've hit the finale of Season 6?!? And let me tell you. We are ending it with a BANG! (Not just because I had a little accident a few episodes ago. 💩🫣) We are wrapping up in June because I'm taking the entire month of July off. Now, let's dive into today's hot topic. What if the H2H Method DOESN’T work? *cue shock* 😱 I got an email…
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Ep. 257 - The Power of the H2H Method: How a $250k Offer Turned into a 6 Million Dollar Verdict
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💰 A $6 MILLION DOLLAR VERDICT FROM A $250K OFFER. 💰 In today's episode of the FHTH podcast, I interviewed Bruce, a seasoned pro with 28 YEARS of experience, and his team, to dissect how they scored a $6 MILLION ver-🍆-t using strategies straight from the H2H Method. When I asked Bruce for ONE piece of advice he'd give to trial attorneys, he said… We…
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Ep. 256 - Three Things That Will Improve Your Law Practice Immediately (Actually...It's Six Things) (SPECIAL GUEST: COACH K)
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Look, your job is tough as hell. Here's some shit to make it a bit EASIER. DELEGATE, dammit. Stop trying to do everything… Delegate like a boss. Lean on your team and focus on what you do best. WRITE SHIT DOWN, dammit. Clear processes are GOLD. When your team is knowledgeable on the process, shit gets done RIGHT and FAST. Less screw-ups, more WINS.…
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Ep. 255 - Is Your Nervous System Under Attack?
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I know your life is a battlefield. As a trial attorney, you're living in a CONSTANT fight-or-flight mode, and your nervous system is paying the price. THIS IS WHY YOU ALWAYS FEEL SO FUCKING TIRED. So, I’m here to teach you short-term and long-term strategies to reclaim your focus, and find your inner calm amidst the chaos. Listen up, take notes, an…
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Ep. 254 - The REAL Reason You Don't Take Vacation
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WHY. THE. HELL. DO. YOU. AVOID. VACATIONS?!? Here’s the deal— Vacations are not a LUXURY. They are a NECESSITY. Treat yourself because your job is fucking HARD, and for you to be at your best and continue serving your clients, you need to fill your own cup first. Not to mention— burnout SUCKS, and your prefrontal cortex needs a break, damn it! Xo, …
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Ep. 253 - The Heliotropic Effect: What it Is and How it Can Get You a Verdict
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🥁🥁🥁 Drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁 WE HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER: ROY CHANG. In this episode, he's sharing insights from an article he wrote about the Heliotropic Effect that aligns perfectly with our H2H method and philosophy. And he explains that as trial attorneys, this concept is something you simply CANNOT afford to ignore. Don’t miss out — this episode is wh…
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Contrast is the fucking star of the show today ⭐ Picture this: we're painting a badass masterpiece. Each stroke of contrast SHARPENS the narrative, adding depth and impact. Think about how you can leverage contrast to ELEVATE your narrative to motivate the jury to take ACTION. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Tune into the episode now to dive in deep…
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Ep. 251 - Is it Ok to [GASP] CRY IN COURT?
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Let's talk about a courtroom taboo: crying. IS IT -REALLY- OK TO CRY IN COURT? Spoiler alert: Mama Sari is giving you the green light. Because here's the thing: showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness — it's a sign of authenticity, passion, and unwavering dedication to your client. So, next time you feel that lump in your throat, embrace that shit…
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Ep. 250 - Holy Shit! It’s My 250th Episode!
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Holy fucking shit! IT’S MY 250TH EPISODE! 🥳 It is because of YOU that we have made it this far. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Tune in to find out the 4 beliefs hindering your potential as a trial attorney. Xo, Sari Quote: "That's what I mean, is that there's a belief that it has to be hard. You read and reread all of the documents, du…
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Ep. 249 - Wish You Had More Time? Why Having Less is a Good Thing
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Forget burning the midnight oil to catch up on "unfinished" research, case preps, and admin tasks—Parkinson's Law says your work expands to fill the time you give it. Hold on… LET ME FINISH. 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort, and despite the popular opinion of many, it is OKAY to embrace B minus work (Yep, I said it and I’m not takin…
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Ep. 248 - Do We Learn More From Success or Failure? You Might Be Surprised By the Answer
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I always hear this from attorneys in and out of H2H – "I learned more from my failures than my successes." Well, throw that bullshit out the window because this week's episode is all about debunking the myth that failure is the ultimate teacher. Tune in to find out how to break the cycle of fixating on mistakes (because let’s face it, that only lea…
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Ep. 247 - Which Method Really "Works"? Here's How to Tell
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Have you ever researched jury selection methods? Well I did. And it is slim fucking pickings. Turns out, predicting verdicts based on juror characteristics is about as reliable as a coin toss. What method really “WORKS”? Long story short.. YOU! This episode is for you if you want to learn the 7 crucial questions to ask yourself when choosing a meth…
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Ep.246 - The Problem with the Ideal Juror Profile
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It’s time to forget everything you know on the “ideal juror profile” and ditch the outdated playbook. Capeesh?! Ok, now that’s out the window… This episode is for you if you want to learn powerful ways of creating the ultimate "ideal juror profile". (Spoiler alert: it's not your typical demographic; a woman between the ages of 40-60, college gradua…
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Ep. 245 - A Verdict Already?! Top 5 Reasons Your Jury Isn't Deliberating Long Enough
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From misplaced focus, to survival-mode brains, we're dissecting the TOP FIVE reasons behind those lightning-fast ver-🍆-ts. If you want to communicate effectively with your jurors—and I know you do—then you have to get out of your head and into theirs. Join me as I delve into the H2H method: the purpose of my closing template, the psychology of deci…
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Ep. 244 - Do You Struggle with Feeling You're Not Good Enough? Here's How to Stop
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If you struggle with constantly feeling like you’re not “good enough”, this episode is for YOU, my friend. Today, we are talking about how ABSURD it really is for us humans to relentlessly keep striving to be “enough”. So, if you're ready to embrace your imperfections, laugh in the face of doubt, and rewrite the rules on what it means to be "enough…
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Ep. 243 - Curiosity: What Killed the Cat Will Save You
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Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's about to resurrect your trial game. Curiosity isn't just about asking questions; it's about forging connections that transcend courtroom formalities. Curiosity isn't about having an end goal in mind. It's about embracing the unknown. I know you’re DYING to revolutionize your approach to voir dire, so go a…
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Ep. 242 - Why You Have to Make the Jury Uncomfortable
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Are you ready to shake things up? Good, because that's exactly what we're about to do. In our latest episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty as to why you HAVE to make the jury uncomfortable in voir dire or in your opening statement (and YES, it will make YOU feel uncomfortable, too, but that’s the point.) I'll teach you how to captivate, …
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