Ever been in the middle of a crucial point in court—or even at home—when suddenly your voice betrays you? Instead of authority, your pitch climbs higher and higher until you sound anxious, unstable, or even cartoonish. This episode breaks down why it happens and, more importantly, how to fix it. You'll learn the three-step process to ground your body, breath, and voice so you can speak with calm authority, even when emotions are intense. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your pitch rises under stress (and the neuroscience behind it). The three steps to grounding: body, breath, and voice. How jurors unconsciously mirror your nervous system—and why that matters for credibility. Practical ways to practice grounding in low-stakes situations so it's automatic in court. How to express passion and urgency without sounding shrill or strained. Key Takeaway When your pitch climbs, jurors don't just hear anxiety—they feel it. Grounding your body, breath, and voice allows you to project calm authority and earn jurors' trust, even in high-stakes moments. Favorite moment "When your pitch keeps climbing and your voice sounds tight, jurors unconsciously register that as anxiety. If you're nervous, they feel nervous. But when you ground your voice—through posture, breath, and connection—you project calm authority. Jurors think, 'This attorney is confident. I can trust them to guide me.'" Links & Resources 🎙️ FYV #36 - How Your Breathing Shapes Jury Decision-Making https://www.fostervoicestudio.com/blog/36 $7 Mini Training SPEAK SO THEY GET IT: https://www.fostervoicestudio.com/speak Free Resource THE TOP 20 LEGAL TERMS TO AVOID: https://www.fostervoicestudio.com/top20 Want more? 👉 Get weekly tips and techniques delivered to your inbox. Subscribe to "The Foster Files" Newsletter: https://www.fostervoicestudio.com/contact 👉 Follow me online for behind-the-scenes voice tips, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you lead with your voice in and out of court: IG: https://www.instagram.com/fostervoicestudio FB: https://www.facebook.com/fostervoicestudio LI: https://www.linkedin/in/fosterthought Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fostervoicestudio/ If today's episode gave you a practical strategy, share it with a colleague. And don't forget to leave a quick review—it helps other trial attorneys find the show.

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