S15E1: Why We Click – and Why it Matters in the Courtroom with Author Kate Murphy

Why do we instantly click with some people while feeling disconnected from others? In this episode, journalist, and bestselling author Kate Murphy joins host Amy Gunn to discuss her new book, Why We Click, and explores how biological processes influence trust, communication, and persuasion. She highlights why authentic connection is essential to effective advocacy and how skills like active listening, eye contact and emotional awareness can help lawyers connect with jurors, witnesses, and judges. Murphy also discusses the role of confidence in the courtroom, why lawyers should trust their instincts, and how genuine human connection often matters more than data alone. The conversation offers fascinating insights into why connection is one of our greatest professional – and personal – superpowers.