My former legal assistant and right-hand-man, Jeff Seward, was called for jury duty in a Washington State criminal case. (And -- gentle warning -- there's a short deviation to discuss jury selection in the Trump criminal trial. And a couple

Trial through the Eyes of a Juror -- Interview with Kate!

Jun 7th, 2024 57m 16s

Hey, Friends! We're back and getting down to the nitty gritty -- trials! The best firsthand juror experience most trial lawyers will get is *maybe* sitting on a venire panel before being struck. Often, trial lawyers do not have the ability

What a Difference a Year Makes. . .

May 9th, 2022 26m 50s

Hello! We're back! This episode talks about the three big lessons learned for Athenas after a year of . . . well. . . a lot:How brutal this industry can be. The new, developing medicine to treat brain injuries. How the Athena Shield quadran

BACK IN ACTION!

May 9th, 2022 54m 19s

Athena in the Well is back! We return with this Facebook Live event last year, during the Chauvin trial. Which Athena Shield quadrant does witness preparation fall? Creative Goddess. Yep. You read that correctly. The Creative Goddess qua

Harnessing the Courage to Live Your Dream Life

Jan 26th, 2021 49m 7s

Faith Kohler is a fiercely independent, multi-faceted powerhouse.Attorney, former federal agent, Fortune 500 company alum, visual artist, and documentary film maker, Faith embodies the term “renaissance woman.” With confidence, humility and gr

14 Weeks in a 110 Degree Room, Being Your Own Guru, and Other Lessons Learned by Standing on a Mat

Sep 26th, 2020 1h 1m

How can the practice of yoga help us in the practice of law? Andrea Griego, yoga studio owner and body work specialist shares her perspective. First, the confidence and the humility gained by getting really good at something really hard canno

Fat is Not a Feeling

Sep 4th, 2020 1h 4m

Fat is not a feeling. You cannot run from your fork.Embrace the suck. Hello, friends. These are just a few words to live by from our guest, Trish Fleischer, an Arizona-based fitness trainer specializing in transforming the bodies and health o

Warriors Eat Chocolate (and Other Truths About Being a Fighter)

Jul 31st, 2020 32m 25s

“Warrior” – a description that has become almost cartoon-ish. And hyper-masculine. The women warriors we see in popular entertainment often are also fetishized for their sexiness, at the cost of their intelligence and true strength. Lawyers

The (Disciplined) Creative Goddess

Jul 13th, 2020 33m 13s

Hello Friends,So, here is the truth.I have been extremely motivated since the shut down to use the gift of time that was bestowed on me – on us – on the world, to do work that was important and meaningful to me. Namely, the Athena Project. A

You Are Not Who You Think You Are: Your Real Astrological Sign and How it Can Help You

Jun 3rd, 2020 33m 15s

What's Your Sign?? I know. Cheesy. But then.....what if what you thought was your astrological sign all your life was wrong? And how could this have happened? Well, the long and the short of it is that it is the Earth's fault. The Earth's

Planning to be Spontaneous: Getting Unstuck is a Physical Exercise

May 12th, 2020 51m 6s

Eight years ago I made a fundamental shift around how I get unstuck when faced with a seemingly insurmountable challenge or circumstance in both my professional life and in my personal life. I got out of my head and turned an intellectual exer

I'm Not Feeling It: Where to Find Courage When You Need it Most

May 9th, 2020 21m 35s

What differentiates the trial lawyer who appears to effortlessly go to battle with a clear head and a sharp wit? A woman who says what she means in the moment and not two days too late when she is alone in her car? The key to finding courage

Predictions Are Hard. Especially About the Future.....

May 6th, 2020 56m 42s

For many people, a "Tarot card reading" means a woman in flowing robes, leaning over a small table in a candlelit room, foretelling impending doom (or pure unadulterated bliss, one of the two...)But that's not really what Tarot cards are about.

How Potty Mouth Can Get You Balanced

Apr 29th, 2020 52m 5s

Today's episode is a little outside the box. But, let's face it, sometimes the box is a jerk. Listen to the alternative wisdom of Deborah Garland - Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author, Yogi and Healer. Her profession is the knowledge and science o

Hello Knot-Meet Stomach: How One Expert Witness Overcame Trial Butterflies

Apr 22nd, 2020 41m 35s

Has anyone ever told you to "just be yourself?" Did you fight the impulse to find a vase and hurl it at said person? Did you think to yourself: why does it all of a sudden seem impossible to "just be myself?"I admit that I have. I admit that

Change This Thought Pattern to Master Trial Strategy

Apr 15th, 2020 8m 56s

Welcome to Woowoo Wednesday! Have you ever heard of the saying, "She is her own worst enemy?” When you think about it for a second, there is nothing more self-defeating. Because as I am sure you are aware, wherever you go, you are there. Wha

How to Follow Along with The Transformative Strategist: 3 Mindsets of Stand-Out Legal Strategy

Apr 11th, 2020 1m 50s

This is an introduction to the Podcast Episode: The Transformative Strategist: 3 Mindsets of Stand-Out Legal Strategy. In order to help you follow along, I have created a quick reference tool to the first cornerstone to evolving into an Athen

The Transformative Strategist: 3 Mindsets of Stand-Out Legal Strategy

Apr 11th, 2020 22m 42s

This episode is the cornerstone of mastering the art and science of strategy. Follow Joy Bertrand as she guides you through the theory behind her hard won success as an internationally recognized trial architect and reveals the 3 mindsets that

The 3 Commandments of Thinking on Your Feet (aka Never Be at a Loss for Words Again)

Apr 8th, 2020 4m 18s

Why is it that you can think of the perfect thing to say (and I mean perfect) when there is no one there to hear it? Your reason why is bottom-lined in our Woowoo Wednesday Soundbite. A short, concise solution to one of the most common frustr

Woo Woo Wednesday - Conquering Trial Lawyer Stress in the Pandemic with Special Guest Lexlee Overton

Apr 1st, 2020 49m 14s

Join us each and every Wednesday, when we feature forward thinkers courageous enough to embrace a little woowoo to command the courtroom. Today, we will discover 3 strategies (that you can do in less than 3 minutes) to combat the newest form o

Introduction to Athena in the Well Podcast

Mar 26th, 2020 1m 9s

Welcome to Athena in the Well. A Podcast for women trial attorneys designed to help you find your voice, take your space, and command the courtroom. Make sure to join The Athena in the Well tribe to get resources that will make you stronger a

Athena in the Well Podcast - Maiden Episode

Mar 25th, 2020 27m 35s

This podcast is designed to embolden the inner Athena of women trial lawyers through the mastery of the goddess' timeless teachings. Together we will empower your master strategist, fierce independence, creative genius, and ferocious warrior.

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