The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Popular thinking about masculinity tells us that men are to be strong and tough. Today's guest shows how going through the Speakers Who Dare process helped him embrace his vulnerable side while also increasing his speaking platform.   Mike Shereck is a leader, coach, and author. He's also a real guy with over thirty years of experience in construction and manufacturing. He works with leaders and t...

Can people predict the future with 100% accuracy? Perhaps not, but today's guest spends a lot of time thinking about the future and how we can be better equipped for it. She also shares her experiencing in creating a better future for herself, and her listeners, through crafting a compelling talk.   Tracey Wik is an entrepreneur, writer, and talent futurist dedicated to creating workplaces that re...

Many of the talks given at Speakers Who Dare were delivered by those with stage experience. However, today's guest shares his insights and experience as a first-time speaker. Although he is new to the stage, he shares a wealth of tips that can help you improve your speaking as well.   Rachit Kansal is an engineer and researcher committed to changing our relationship with the planet. Working at a l...

Every big talk has the potential to change lives. This is especially true of today's speaker, who prepared a life-changing talk about survival and resilience. She will inspire you with her story of taking her expertise to a deeper level and helping people become more resilient beyond just surviving.   Amy C. O'Neill, MS, LPC has built a career in mental health over two-and-a-half decades, and trav...

Our sweet spot as speakers can come from surprising places. Today's guest shares her story of blending humor, public speaking, and acting in order to deal with the "heavy" topic of mental illness.   Marla Schultz is a headlining stand-up comic, speaker, and actress. She has guest-starred in numerous films and TV shows, been a regular on Sirius XM Radio, and performs in clubs, theaters, and on crui...

Almost every speaker deals with nerves or stage fright. But what if you could develop the confidence and mindset to own the stage? Today's guest shares her amazing story of learning to lean into her fear and develop greater confidence as a speaker.   Theresa is an Intuitive Coach, certified in Dragon Reiki, Angel Card reading, and channeling. She is the founder of More Time More You, which is focu...

One of the most important elements of becoming a daring speaker is to embrace who you are and become vulnerable. Today's guest shares his journey of learning to claim his story and share it with the world.

Most speakers come to the stage having rehearsed from a script. However, today's guest reveals her unique process for preparing for a talk and influencing the audience in an "invisible" way.

Where do inspiration and passion come from? Today's guest shares her story of experiencing a "close call" in traffic, and how it prompted her to investigate a passion that she brought to her big talk. Her story will encourage you to begin investigating your passion as well, perhaps in unexpected ways.

Every speaker must focus on themselves to some degree as they prepare for their big talk. But in the end, it's all about serving a greater purpose and reaching an audience. Today's guest shares his story of how Speakers Who Dare impacted his speaking and helped him focus on a greater purpose.

On this episode, Tricia answers listener questions and offers valuable speaking tips you can put into practice right away.   We'll explore:   How to create a tribe when speaking is a solitary sport. What makes a great podcast guest. How to start a podcast. How to choose podcast titles and episode titles. Other valuable tips for becoming an effective speaker.

You have honed and crafted your message, and you're ready to share it with audiences. But how do you actually get booked as a speaker? Today's guest shares loads of tips you can start putting into practice right away to start booking more speaking opportunities.

A key part of having a successful speaking business is targeting your ideal client with your message. In other words: Who needs to hear your message? Today's guest will help you think strategically and hone in on your ideal client when crafting and pitching your talks. In addition, she shares many actionable tips for developing an effective speaking business.

People make the transition to public speaking in many ways. Today's guest was a community college professor and used her teaching skills to add value to others through speaking. You'll learn a variety of lessons on the business of speaking as she shares her story.

What is the end result of your speaking? Of course, making a living is very high on the list. Yet at the end of the day, our speaking is not only about us. It's ultimately about empowering others and changing lives. Today's guest will equip you to find your unique voice boldly empower your audience to take action.

The biggest opportunity you have today is leadership. But leadership doesn't come from a position or title—it comes first from your identity. Today's guest shares a process you can use to maximize your potential and become more focused and effective leader. 

There are many different models of public speaking: consulting, training, keynotes, workshops, and others. Today's guest cuts through the clutter with a reminder to focus on the kind of speaking you do best. In addition, he offers lots of practical tips for improving your business and solving your clients' problems through speaking.

The business side of speaking is not nearly as exciting as being on stage. However, it's vital to have clear business systems in place if you are a self-employed speaker. Today's guest shares how she determines (and increases) her fees, strategies for making connections that can pay off later, and advice for dealing with taxes and other business issues.

Speaking success doesn't come automatically. You may be known in your field, but you must start at the beginning when building a speaking career. Today's guest shares her story of making the investment in herself and building her speaking career over a number of years.

One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself as a speaker is, "Who am I?" When you truly know and own your unique identity and perspective, you can powerfully impact an audience. Today's guest shares her story, as well as practical strategies, for building your speaking business out of your true and vulnerable self.

How are you compensated as a speaker? It's not just about receiving money—it's also about receiving experience, making connections, and getting referrals. Today's guest shares her journey to the stage, and why you should say "yes" to the opportunities in front of you to begin, or build, your speaking career.

Speaking is just like any other communication in business: you must be clear, compelling, and convincing. Today's guest shares practical tips for accomplishing all three C's, and why each is vital to building your business.

How do you develop the confidence to build a speaking career? Today's guest, who transitioned from a successful career on Wall Street, shares why it's vital to lean into your own story, be vulnerable, and go deeper to make a bigger impact.

What is standing between you and the speaking success you'd like to have? Today's guest helps you see that the obstacle is not "out there"—it's "in here." She shares the importance of shifting your mindset so you can grab the mic and begin making growing your audience and business.

The best way to make an impact on your audience and form a genuine connection is to be yourself. Today's guest shares the secrets to building these powerful connections and staying relevant to your audience.