036: Testimony Prep Tool: Role-Playing

Once you've worked through mindset and organized things, the last piece of the puzzle in preparing for client deposition and trial preparation is role-playing.   As trial lawyers, we can do a better job at getting better results for the client. Most people haven't experienced being in a deposition or trial before. And so, role-playing will give them a realistic experience before they step into the room or turn on that zoom to be asked questions under the spotlight. It helps remove first-time nerves, testing what is going to happen and what the reaction is going to be.    Role-playing is definitely an important aspect that may dictate the trajectory of your case. In this episode, I'm laying out the keys to effective role-playing so that both you and the client can get the most out of it. Learn how to compact roleplay into a digestible, easy exercise for everyone involved as well as some tips or tricks to supercharge it.   In this episode, you will hear: Another person to play as the opposing counsel Using roleplay to tackle the difficult and challenging questions Sticking with the exercise Roleplaying with different lawyers on different days Doing multiple rounds and checking in with the client in-between the rounds Ways to supercharge the roleplay Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Need help crafting role play questions? Have a question about client testimony prep? Feel free to email me: [email protected]  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.