The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also giv...

This week on The Big Talk, I am sharing an incredible conversation with my dear friend Antuan Magic Raimone.  Together, we are talking about leadership, vulnerability, and a true favorite of theatre lovers around the world, Hamilton . Magic is a New York City-based TEDx speaker, performer, and advocate. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor, he is using his voice to help those who have not found th...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.    These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also giv...

Today, I am sharing my thoughts on what it means to find your perfect mentor.    I was inspired to explore this topic with you on the podcast because recently I've had a few stories come across my desk from clients about their experiences with different coaches.    And I wanted to take this opportunity to share my own journey with mentorship — from way back in dance school all the way to my career...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the inspiring talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give...

On this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we're talking about our Knowing—our inner compass, that quiet voice inside of each of us that gently nudges or pulls us in the direction we should be going. For this conversation, I am honored and super excited to be joined by the incredible Dyer sisters — Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni. Serena and Saje are both authors who were born and raised in South F...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also giv...

In this episode of The Big Talk, I'm giving you an insider's look into what it's actually like to work with me as a coach.  For this live coaching session, I am joined by Big Talk Academy graduates: Marisa Zalabak, Britta Lorenz, and Anne Borow-Lawrence. Each of these women has gone through incredible transformations inside the Academy, and I'm honored to continue guiding them in this group coachi...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give y...

On this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we're talking about what it really looks like to get out of your own way and passionately follow your calling. We're also exploring how to turn this passion into a business and a personal brand that feels in alignment with you. For this conversation, I am excited to be joined by the amazing Nikki Nash. Nikki is a Hay House author, international speaker, and...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give y...

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing with you why I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that anything is possible in your life.  In all of my guest episodes, we begin with backstory, and today, I'm sharing mine with you.  Together, we're going to journey through my past as I reveal all of my struggles and those moments when it seemed like doors closed for me. And I'm also sharing how those closing do...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give y...

This week, we're exploring courage. We're also talking about giving yourself the permission to safely speak your truth and share your story, and what this can mean for your life and the lives of others. For this episode, I am honored to be joined by the incredible Amber Lilyestrom. Amber is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author, and speaker. She has been featured by For...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give...

This week on The Big Talk, we're in Part 5 of our five-part series based around David Mamet's book True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. I have absolutely loved sharing this book with you, and I'm so excited to be wrapping up this series today. As you know if you've been tuning in, I studied David Mamet's method as an actor here in New York City and rely on it heavily in directing...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also giv...

In today's episode of The Big Talk Podcast, we're talking about so many incredible topics that truly align with our values here at The Big Talk: humility, compassion, community, being willing to grow and engage, and ultimately using language and our voices powerfully for impact.  For this conversation, I am joined by the absolutely amazing Nik Walker! Nik is an actor, cinephile, and theme park ner...

On this week's special bonus episode of the podcast, I am giving you a glimpse inside The Big Talk Academy. For this conversation, I am joined by the incredible Jazz Biancci — a speaker coach for The Big Talk and a former graduate of the program itself. Right before recording our conversation, Jazz and I had just wrapped up the Spring 2021 run of The Big Talk Academy, my 12-week signature speaker...

This episode of The Big Talk is Part 4 in our series based around David Mamet's book True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. I studied this technique as an actor in New York City and love using it when directing both actors and speakers now.  This method is really focused on being present and in the moment when you take a stage. It's not about calling into the room past emotions and...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also gi...

The Big Talk Podcast today is all about facing failure, finding confidence, and fully embracing your power in this world. For this interview, I am so excited to be joined by former Olympic-Level, USA National Champion & Hall of Fame Gymnast turned Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Writer, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, & Unapologetic Feminist, Lisa Carmen Wang. Lisa is the host of The Confident In...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers.  These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give...

In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I'm so excited to continue sharing with you from David Mamet's book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. This is the third part of this series and I know it is going to be incredibly helpful in supporting you on your speaking journey. In these episodes, I am reading sections of the book to you, and I am also analyzing what is being put fo...

Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to becoming certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also giv...