052: My Journey to Witness Coaching

In this episode, let's take a backtrack to reflect on how I got to this whole spot of podcasting. I'm also sharing lessons we can all take away and use in witness preparation and coaching. Witness coaching may sound negative because you might think you're just coaching them on what to say. But try to look at this in a different way and turn this from a different angle. Witness coaching is really about seeing things that the other person can't see that they're doing.  Additionally, an overconfident witness can end up getting tripped up really quickly on a cross-exam. And so, we want to be able to prepare people and coach witnesses to do the best they possibly can. In this episode, you will hear: My journey as a trial lawyer in depositions My memory of having to testify in a restraining order hearing at 17 The importance of witness coaching 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: If you have questions or a particularly challenging client preparation, email Elizabeth directly for assistance: [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.