Attorneys - Carolyn Franklin M a - Bog

As an attorney you're an actor, stage center, the lead role in a life drama. And, now, in court, the moment you dread, you step into the spotlight - you're on! Your mouth is dry, sweaty hands - memory blanks out - your feet won't move ...stage fright hits hard. This is normal. Most people are not born performers. As an attorney your role requires you to appear calm in the spot light, stage center - but, what if you make a mistake....? How can you look good? Here's how: Learn strategies of actors who live through "stage fright" - use their method's that convince you to believe them. As an attorney your role is to act calm, trustworthy, in control - your clients must believe in you.Techniques to manage: stage fright, shaky voice, gestures, breathing, sweating, blank mind, dry throat, bathroom needs, and handle distractions are simplified. Here are suggestions what to wear in court - the best "costume" for that audience. Subtle strategies - eye contact, voice inflection to influence the court and frustrate the opposition - all exceed audience expectations.The issue of gender, male and female attorneys, needs to be addressed. The public doesn't see you as "attorneys" - they see males and females - the role is the same, but the acting - the delivery - is different.There are "tricks" only a man can use to influence the court and, at times, female attorneys have impressive leverage. Use all the advantages you can! I've been there; I've done it - as an opera singer. You think presenting a case is hard? Try hitting a high C in front of a thousand critics and know you'll die if you miss! Everything in this book - control nerves for a stellar performance - works!