
Mastering On-Camera Presence for Lawyers with Kerry Barrett
07/25/24 • 36 min
Kerry Barrett, an on-camera coach, shares insights on mastering on-camera presence for lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of balancing content and delivery, as well as the power of storytelling and credibility. Barrett discusses how lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership. She also addresses the need for lawyers to adopt a performance mindset and overcome misconceptions about on-camera presence. Barrett provides practical suggestions for lawyers to improve their on-camera skills, such as practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of energy and engagement in on-camera communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Balancing content and delivery is crucial for effective on-camera presence.
- Storytelling and credibility are powerful tools for lawyers to engage their audience.
- Lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership.
- Adopting a performance mindset and overcoming misconceptions about on-camera presence are essential for success.
- Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills include practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time.
- Energy and engagement are key factors in effective on-camera communication.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction to Kerry Barrett
04:10 - The power of storytelling and credibility
08:18 - Adopting a performance mindset
14:47 - Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills
28:31 - The importance of energy and engagement
35:46 - Conclusion
Best way to contact Kerry:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrybarrett
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Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400, Raleigh, NC 27615
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Do you want to find ways to connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with your cross-referrals? This podcast is for you:
- To keep up with issues, trends, and problems in their clients' industries
- To meet and interact with current clients, former clients, potential new clients, and referral sources
- To connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with theirs for cross-referrals
- To earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits
- To get away from the office and de-stress
Kerry Barrett, an on-camera coach, shares insights on mastering on-camera presence for lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of balancing content and delivery, as well as the power of storytelling and credibility. Barrett discusses how lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership. She also addresses the need for lawyers to adopt a performance mindset and overcome misconceptions about on-camera presence. Barrett provides practical suggestions for lawyers to improve their on-camera skills, such as practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of energy and engagement in on-camera communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Balancing content and delivery is crucial for effective on-camera presence.
- Storytelling and credibility are powerful tools for lawyers to engage their audience.
- Lawyers can leverage video content to highlight their expertise and thought leadership.
- Adopting a performance mindset and overcoming misconceptions about on-camera presence are essential for success.
- Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills include practicing in front of a camera and focusing on one skill at a time.
- Energy and engagement are key factors in effective on-camera communication.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction to Kerry Barrett
04:10 - The power of storytelling and credibility
08:18 - Adopting a performance mindset
14:47 - Practical suggestions for improving on-camera skills
28:31 - The importance of energy and engagement
35:46 - Conclusion
Best way to contact Kerry:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrybarrett
Discover More About the Podcast and Consultwebs:
Subscribe to the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify
Visit the LAWsome website.
Follow Consultwebs on social for legal marketing updates:
Learn more about Consultwebs at the links below.
Balancing Work and Life in Law
Law Firm Marketing Agency Services
Consultwebs
8601 Six Forks Rd #400, Raleigh, NC 27615
(800) 872-6590
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13646648339910389351
Do you want to find ways to connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with your cross-referrals? This podcast is for you:
- To keep up with issues, trends, and problems in their clients' industries
- To meet and interact with current clients, former clients, potential new clients, and referral sources
- To connect with other lawyers whose practice areas align with theirs for cross-referrals
- To earn continuing legal education (CLE) credits
- To get away from the office and de-stress
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The AI Advantage in Law: Tom Askeroth’s Insights on Modern Legal Practice
Exploring how AI is reshaping law practice, from case management to ethical challenges.
Tanner Jones, your host and Vice President of Business Development at Consultwebs, welcomes you to another episode of the LAWsome Podcast by Consultwebs.
In this episode, Tanner Jones interviews Tom Askeroth, a trial lawyer specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury, about the intersection of technology and law. They discuss how AI is transforming the legal landscape and the ethical considerations that come with it. Tom highlights how AI tools aid in case management, litigation, and the analysis of complex documents like scientific articles and public records. He emphasizes the need for attorneys to stay current with AI advancements to enhance their practices and remain competitive. The conversation also covers the potential risks of automation in areas such as document review and legal research, while stressing the importance of interpersonal skills and ethical considerations in using AI. Tom advocates for attorneys to develop their understanding and proficiency in AI to navigate the changing landscape effectively and ethically.
Key Takeaways:
- AI is a transformative force reshaping the legal landscape, and it is important for legal professionals to stay informed about its potential applications.
- Integrating AI into legal practices can help level the playing field for underdogs in the legal system, such as injured workers and victims.
- AI tools like ChatGPT can assist attorneys in understanding scientific and medical articles, summarizing reports, spotting inconsistencies in records, and analyzing public record information.
- Staying abreast of the latest developments in AI is crucial to fully leverage its capabilities and explore new possibilities in the legal field. Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt the legal field, particularly in areas such as document review, contract drafting, and legal research.
- Attorneys should stay updated on the latest developments in AI and understand the ethical guidelines and privacy concerns associated with using AI tools.
- AI can be a valuable tool for attorneys, streamlining processes and leveling the playing field.
- Attorneys should focus on developing interpersonal skills and client-facing practice areas, as clients will always want to have a human attorney to talk to.
- Resistance to technology and a limited understanding of its potential can hinder law firm operations, so it is crucial for attorneys to embrace and train themselves in AI.
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Law
02:34 - Tom’s Journey: Integrating AI into Legal Practice
08:48 - AI Tools for Understanding and Analyzing Legal Documents
11:54 - Exploring the Possibilities: Leveraging AI in Different Areas
21:57 - The Disruption of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field
24:05 - Areas of Law at Risk of Automation
27:49 - The Value of AI as a Tool for Attorneys
30:11 - Understanding the Ethical Guidelines and Privacy Concerns of AI
35:31 - Embracing and Training in AI for Law Firm Operations
Best way to contact Tom:
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Visit the LAWsome website.
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Learn more about Consultwebs at the links below.
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Nail the Niche: Find What Sets Your PI Firm Apart with Chris Dreyer
Is personal injury too broad of a niche?
In this episode of LAWsome, Tanner Jones and Rankings.io CEO, Chris Dreyer, drill down on how to set your personal injury law firm apart in an oversaturated market.
Learn about the art of narrowing the case types your law firm takes on without shrinking your audience size too much.
You can connect with Chris on Rankings.io or by checking out his LinkedIn profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco/
Rankings.io even Pimcon.org
September 15th-17th
$200 Discount Code: PIMCW
TLDR:
Personal Injury Law is a broad spectrum. It’s important to maintain a marketing presence for general PI, but focusing on a specific niche can also help your law firm stand out to potential clients.
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