InCredible Witness
Have you ever wondered why some evidence you present in court is perceived as credible and noteworthy, while other evidence is disregarded? If so, you've come to the right place. As a professional, giving evidence in the family court and undergoing cross-examination can be overwhelming due to its adversarial nature. However, imagine presenting your evidence with confidence and composure, rather than anxiety and defensiveness. What if you were fully prepared for your time in the witness box? Our host has 32 years of experience in court and is the best-selling author of 'Family Court: Giving Evidence in Family Court.'
Tune in to discover how to become an InCredible Witness!
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
What Did Your Childhood Do To You?
Join Michael as he explores the significance of our childhood experiences in shaping our personalities and lives. He emphasises the role of parents in a child's development, highlighting how their ac…
00:11:13 |
Tue 05 Sep 2023
The Problem with Bias
This episode explores the lasting impact of discriminatory experiences on individuals and communities. Michael discusses how even a single instance of unfair treatment can leave a negative emotional …
00:10:20 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Stretched
In this episode the host of the Incredible Witness Podcast reflects on the demanding nature of being a social worker, drawing a comparison to the character Reed from the Fantastic Four who could stre…
00:11:02 |
Tue 22 Aug 2023
How Do You Feel About That?
Michael addresses the challenges faced by children's social workers and the lack of time and support they have to do quality work. He highlights the pressure and workload that social workers face, of…
00:10:40 |
Tue 15 Aug 2023
Pushing Back
When encountering problems in life it is advantageous to know when getting ready to fight a situation exactly what it is you can change and what you can’t. Knowing what is a worthwhile challenge and …
00:11:03 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
Trauma
Michael explains the trauma response, the body and mind long-term reaction to distressing events, and its particular impact on young children including their vulnerability at a very early age to abus…
00:12:24 |
Tue 01 Aug 2023
Burn Your Bridges!
If you want to achieve your goals, you can create complete commitment in yourself by removing your means of retreat. Michael points out that winning is easier if it is your only option.
KEY TAKEAWA…
00:10:24 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Correct Your Mistakes
We all make mistakes, but when we fail to correct a mistake, we have just made yet another error. Michael explains to avoid a cascade of constant errors, always take responsibility for your mistakes,…
00:11:34 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
You're On Your Own
Michael recalls his first experience in the witness box and explains that when it comes to testifying in the family court you really are all on your own.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Be prepared and ready for c…
00:09:55 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
What Will People Think of Me ?
Most people are concerned with what others think of them but in this episode, Michael tackles how you should alter your mindset to honour what you think of yourself primarily and pursue the goals tha…
00:12:05 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
The Message
Many parents and guardians fail to recognise how every word, facial expression, gesture or action gives the child a message about their self-worth. Michael explains how important it is to acknowledge…
00:11:24 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
When Your Evidence Is Not Valued
It is always a possibility that in the family court, despite your best presentation, knowledge and efforts your evidence is still not valued as seriously as you would have liked or hoped. Michael exp…
00:11:38 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
The Futility of Arguing
How much point is there really in arguing? It is most often completely unnecessary especially if you have good control over your emotions and thoughts. Michael tackles the superfluous ‘red mist’ and …
00:13:10 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Control What You Say!
When emotionally out of control with frustration or anger, we have very little control over the words that come out of our mouths and consequently very little is communicated of any value. In the str…
00:10:05 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Persuading a Judge in Family Court
Michael Watson’s years of experience providing evidence in family court give him a unique perspective on how care workers, parents, and guardians should behave before a judge. In this week’s episode,…
00:12:59 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Outside Your Comfort Zone
If you have never been to the family court to give evidence or even if you have given evidence on numerous occasions it is inevitably an uncomfortable experience. Be ready for this and expect to be c…
00:10:41 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Self Doubt
Self-doubt plays a deceptively harmful role in most of our lives. At some point, most of us question the validity of our skills, strengths and knowledge to an extent that is detrimental to our jobs, …
00:11:04 |
Tue 16 May 2023
The Little Things
Michael explains how we can foster positive relationships with the clients and colleagues we work with and how, counterintuitively, small actions and considerations can be vital in keeping you valued…
00:10:35 |
Tue 09 May 2023
Emotionally Unavailable Parents
What does it mean to be a good parent? Very few identify themselves as bad parents, but no parenting is perfect so when you are assessing parental capacity it is necessary to have a clear idea of wha…
00:12:16 |
Tue 02 May 2023
The Critical Role of Childhood
How we were parented as children play a vital role in how we parent as adults. In this week’s episode, social work expert Michael Watson discusses the correlation between our lived childhoods and wha…
00:12:32 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
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