The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Speakers normally think of compensation in terms of money. Today's guest shares how he has used the opportunity to be "paid" many different ways to grow his business and impact more lives.

Your message is not for everyone. While that goes against the conventional wisdom of seeking as wide an audience as possible, you will thrive as a speaker when you get specific about your message. Today's guest shares her story of nailing down her niche and how it has impacted her speaking business.

The vast majority of speakers  only focus on the altruistic side of speaking. While an attitude of service is vital, it's also imp ortant to grow your business and be paid what you are worth. Today's guest shares practical tips to help you value yourself as a speaker so you can impact even more lives.

It's easy to think of speaking as one-way communication. But great communication begins by listening first. Today's guest gives you practical strategies for discovering what your client needs, crafting a talk that impacts the audience, and growing your speaking business.

It's vital to have enthusiasm and passion as a speaker, but your message must ultimately serve others. Today's guest shares her process of taking the TEDx stage and how she crafted a message that impacted her audience in a big way.

We often hear that speakers must determine their "why." Today's guest will challenge you to dig deeper and explore the story beneath your "why." He will also share his fascinating journey to the TEDx stage.

  You may have a lot of different ideas you want to communicate in a talk. Today's guest talks about the challenge of identifying your big idea and gives practical strategies for getting clear on your takeaway. 

Speaking from a stage can represent power, authority, and leadership. Today's guest shares a powerful reminder that love is also vital part of the speaker's equation for connecting with an audience and spreading great ideas.

One of the hallmarks of an effective TEDx talk is connecting with an audience and spreading your ideas. But if you are not careful, you can overwhelm your audience with unnecessary details related to your topic. Today's guest shares her experience as a TEDx speaker and how she broke down the ideas of a complex topic.

There are many benefits to becoming a TEDx speaker: spreading ideas, connecting with an audience, taking your skills to another level, and many others. Today's guest shares how he was impacted by an unexpected benefit: connecting with his co-speakers.

TEDx speakers not only use words to connect with an audience. They also use other art forms such as music. Today's guest shares how she uses music to build bridges between people, as well as the role music played in her recent TEDx talk.

As a speaker, how do you balance the need to rehearse your talk while also leaving room for flow? Today's guest shares his experience as a TEDx speaker and delivers valuable insights about going with the flow while also staying prepared.

The end result of speaking to an audience is to bring about change. Today's guest shares amazing insights that will help make your talk more actionable by making it relevant, simple, and inspiring.

Nothing is more important in the speaking process than knowing your audience. Today's guest reveals her process for learning about her audience through a variety of strategies—all the way from initial research up to the second you walk on stage. You'll come away with useful tips for speaking, sales, and business strategy.

What is the best way to identify your audience and get clear on whom you're speaking to? Today's guest talks about this process, which began by looking within herself and then getting feedback from others. Her process and strategies will help you get clear on your audience as well.

Today's guest reminds us that our role as speakers and communicators it not just to convey information. It's to help people grow and transform their lives. She shares how she has helped people pursue personal growth, make deeper connections, and move them to action.

What is the source of your content? Our guest today shows you how to develop an ideal audience member and let them show you the way. By listening to their problems and pain points, you will be able to create solutions for them.

What is the secret to persuading an audience? There are many ways to help change people's minds and move them to action, but today's guest points to a different way. She reveals how she persuades and inspires an audience through love, service, and discovering what the audience wants to learn.

Whose agenda should drive what you do as a speaker? Today's guest shares her process for helping her audience uncover their "soul story." Her strategy of getting personal and vulnerable with her listeners, and focusing on their pain and problems, is a strategy you can use with your audience as well.

Every great speaker knows that it's all about the audience. Today's guest reveals that a key part of connecting to the audience is simplifying the message and removing jargon and language they may not understand. She also shares why improv training has helped become a better speaker.

In order to have the biggest impact possible, we must tailor our message to the audience. Today's guest shares her process for learning about her audience, including key questions she asks about those who are listening.

What is the best way to connect with an audience? Today's guest will remind you why it's vital to learn and speak the language of the audience in order to make a connection. He also shares why he works hard to entertain and engage his audience, all to provide amazing value to those who are listening.

How does a speaker reach that sweet spot between giving the audience too much and not giving them enough? Today's guest reminds us that while our objective doesn't change, our action must change depending on the situation and the audience. She will encourage you to find the sweet spot by understanding your audience and knowing what they need … and always leave them wanting more.

As a speaker, you know that social media, newsletters, books, and other content can make a big impact on your audience. But today's guest reminds us that personally connecting with people remains a powerful way to understand your audience and impact their lives. You'll also hear her fascinating story of how standup comedy unexpectedly led to a speaking career.

When you are a preparing a talk, how do you learn about your audience? Today's guest shares several key questions she uses to help her discover her audience's needs and interests. These questions and strategies will help you become a more effective speaker as well.