The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

What is the best way to get your message heard? The answer might surprise you. Today's guest shares what she has learned as a journalist, mother, and communicator about the power of listening in order to be heard.

Your voice as a speaker is not only about you—it's also about how you can impact the world through your unique perspective and viewpoint. Today's guest shares a clear vision of how to take the focus of yourself and provide massive value to others by developing your voice.

We naturally run from fear as human beings. But if you want to make a bigger impact as a speaker and leader, you must not only face your fears—you must also give voice to them. Today's guest shares her powerful story of learning to face her fears and become more authentic. Her story will inspire and motivate you to step into your authentic voice and speak with greater clarity.

Becoming an authentic, powerful speaker is not easy. It requires you to verbalize what you want and take responsibility for using your voice in a positive way. Today's guest will empower you to flex your vocal muscle and become the architect of your own life.

There is a fine line between being authoritative and vulnerable as a speaker and leader. Today's guest shows us how the two are related. In fact, you'll learn how becoming vulnerable and genuine in your message can lead to greater opportunities—even a talk show! You'll also learn how to discover your voice, clarify your message, and get heard.

As a speaker, it is easy to try and fit yourself into what you believe others want from you. Today's guest shares her powerful story of embracing her true voice, stepping into comedy, and learning to create her own stage.    

When you step onto the stage, are you tempted to put on a persona? Do you feel pressured to be someone you are not? Do you allow fear to prevent your voice from having its true impact? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Today's guest shares her powerful story of dealing with fear and allowing her inner voice to shine through. You'll be inspired to listen to y...

What happens when you receive negative feedback from your talk? That is the situation today's guest found herself in when giving a recent talk. She'll break down what happened, what she learned from it, and how you can also become persistent and resilient as you speak and lead.   Sara Anna Powers is an online business mentor and expert copywriter. She's passionate about helping business owners lea...

Today's guest brings a unique perspective as both a trial attorney and a speaker. You'll learn the power of credibility and becoming an advocate in your leadership and communication. You'll also be inspired to become a more authentic leader who owns up to your mistakes and listens more deeply to the people you lead.   Heather Hansen has her psychology degree, has spent twenty years as an award-win...

Are you operating at your full potential as a leader and storyteller? Today's guest will challenge you to step up, embrace your potential, and choose to be powerful as a leader and speaker. As a #1 bestselling author, highly sought-after speaker, and elite high-performance executive coach, Dr. Wayne Pernell has spent the last three-and-a-half decades bringing leaders on a breakthrough journey to t...

At its core, storytelling and leadership are not about you. They are all about impacting and serving your audience, team, or followers. Today's guest will help every leader and storyteller check their ego at the door and risk the edge of their own vulnerability in order to become more effective. Patty is a keynote speaker and best-selling author who inspires audiences to lead with passion and purp...

"A great speaker is like a surgeon: they can cut you open and then sew you back up." That is one of the many amazing insights you'll hear from today's guest, who shares his powerful journey from a scarred past to taking big stages and impacting countless lives today.

As a leader and a storyteller, the temptation is to project yourself as strong and invulnerable. Today's guest reveals the power of speaking and leading from the heart. You'll learn how to inject fun and creativity into your speaking and better connect with others as a human being. Robin Gelfenbien is a NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian whose told stories alongside luminaries like Hannah...

Storytelling and leadership are all about sharing—not only our stories, but who we are at our core. Today's guest shares why this simple concept of generosity is so critical to great leadership and storytelling, and how to share more of yourself and your experiences with your audience. Antesa Jensen is an emotional intelligence and human-centric innovation expert, specializing in evoking and conju...

Storytelling is not one-way communication. Instead, it involves a great deal of listening, whether you are telling a story on a stage or with your team in the workplace. On this episode, our guest reveals why listening is such a vital part of storytelling, and how to use it as a tool to invite people into powerful stories.

Our stories and speaking begin with us, but they end with the audience. On this episode, we'll explore how to powerfully impact audiences by focusing on their needs. You'll also learn about the connection between storytelling and the right side of the brain, story archetypes, vulnerability, and much more. Bill Carmody is the founder and CEO of Trepoint, a 22-year digital marketing veteran and TEDx...

As a speaker, you have an amazing tool at your disposal. This tool can create community, inspire new ways of thinking, and help you make a powerful impact on your audience. On this season of The Big Talk, we'll look at the power of storytelling and how it is an indispensable tool for leadership. In this episode, Tricia shares her story of taking stages, and why storytelling and leadership are one...

What truly moves people to action, the head or the heart? While information and content is vital, today's guest reminds us that storytelling and connecting with people's hearts through vulnerability is the most powerful way to impact them.   Jason Harris is the president and CEO of the award-winning creative agency Mekanism and works closely with brands through a blend of soul and science to creat...

It's easy to let fear hold you back as a speaker. What if you forget your script? What if people don't like your talk? What if the unexpected happens? Today's guest shares a powerful technique for dealing with fear, as well as offering many other tips for becoming a more effective speaker.   Tonya Harris is an award-winning toxin expert, childhood cancer survivor, and mother of three. She is the f...

You can prepare for a big talk, but what happens when the unexpected happens or you go "off book"? Today's guest shares how she maintains a tension between preparation and living in the moment when speaking. You'll learn how these strategies apply to your speaking as well as your life and business.   Dr. Kristina Hallett is a board-certified clinical psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who...

How do you influence others as a speaker? Today's guest reminds us that influence goes far beyond your role as a speaker from the stage. She shares her compelling journey of blending speaking with leadership and coaching in a variety of environments.   Stephanie Simpson is an artist, educator, and coach. Drawing on her background in movement, meditation, and psychology, she guides people to achiev...

Does business have to be cutthroat? Today's guest doesn't think so. He shares why his unique approach to life and business through the power of kindness is impacting lives. You'll learn how it can impact yours as well.   Rocco is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and business attorney. He has a passion for spreading his message of the power of kindness in business, and hopes to inspire the...

When it comes to your platform, it's easy to feel like the various pieces don't connect together. Today's guest shares how she has blended her storytelling, speaking, and leadership into a unique mix, and how you can do the same as well.   Mari Carmen Pizarro is the Founder of Whole Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to developing high-performing executives and leaders. She h...

One of the hallmarks of a great speaker is the ability to share your true self from the stage. Today's guest shares her approach to authentic speaking that includes sharing a faith-based message that connects to people from a variety of backgrounds.   Alexis Fuentes is a motivational storyteller rooted in Catholic spirituality. Her work is designed to enliven and nourish that spark of faith that g...

The most effective speakers realize their message is bigger than them. Today's guest shares her journey through grief in order to become a "renegade widow" whose bold message is impacting countless lives.   Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of the best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss . Sarah became a military wi...