The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Speaking is more than just transmitting information to an audience. In order for the audience to receive your message and act on it, they must also trust you. Today's guest shares how she builds trust with her various audiences in the dental field, and how this enhances her communication with them.

Every speaker knows the power of storytelling, but today's guest has a different take on this age-old topic. He will show you the power of "storylistening" to learn about the audience and help them think like innovators.

Creating and preparing messages is a key part of the communication process. But what is the end result of all that effort? Today's guest offers a powerful reminder that what we are really seeking is to inspire the audience to action. She shares strategies and tips that will help you move your audience as well.

What are the most powerful ways to get your audience to take action? Today's guest shares his strategy of daring and provoking the audience to be better than they are. You'll also learn how he uses storytelling, humor, metaphor, and other means to help his audience transform their lives.

What is the value we are bringing to the audience? Today's guest reveals that it's not about information, but transformation. She shares practical tips for helping the audience experience transformation, as well as key lessons she has learned as a successful speaker.

As speakers, we want to help our audience change and live the fullest life possible. Today's guest shares how she guides her audience toward change by pointing them toward hope. You'll also be inspired to help your audience be open to how much is possible in their lives.

What does it take to be a successful speaker? Preparation? Appearance? Experience? Today's guest reveals the single most important key to giving a successful talk, and it surprisingly does not begin with the speaker.

We all have obstacles. Many times we need another person's perspective to clearly see the obstacle and how to overcome it. Today's guest shares how she helps her clients and audience identify their obstacles, take action, and stay curious.

What do jazz music and business have in common? Innovation. Today's guest shares her process for helping clients develop the skills to innovate in their field, whether it's art, business, or music. You'll be inspired to take your own speaking and work to a new level of creativity and excellence.  

Speaking is not just about a transfer of information. It's about helping an audience take action and change their lives. Today's guest reveals how she educates, inspires, and entertains her audience in order to help transform their lives.

Every speaker wants their audience to open up and be vulnerable. But you have to first set the stage. Today's guest speaks to the importance of letting your guard down and sharing your story so the audience can follow. The result is greater impact and the opportunity to help your them in a deeper way.

What is the best way to lead and influence an audience? Today's guest reminds us that the best way to impact others is to put ourselves in the background and focus on them. By supporting people in a non-judgmental way and listening to them, we can make a huge impact on their lives.

Today's guest speaks to a youth audience but she takes an unusual approach to connect with them. Instead of just giving advice, she listens intently and pays attention to what they say through art, music, and social media. You'll learn to apply this powerful strategy so you can also better connect with your audience.

Today's guest shares her story of helping and inspiring women in business. As she shares the wisdom she has learned, you'll come away knowing how to elevate and engage your own audience by listening to them and inviting them to tell a story.

One of the key aspects of becoming an effective speaker is learning about your audience. Today's guest delivers actionable steps to help uncover an audience's most important needs, as well as what to do at the end of your presentation.

There are so many things to think about as a speaker that it's easy to feel it's all about you. Today's guest will give you a powerful reminder that it's all about the audience. She will also reveal practical tips for discovering who you audience is and what they need.

What do music, workouts, and public speaking have in common? Today's guest has the answer. He shares how his unusual background and uncommon approach helps him equip his clients and audience members to get past their blocks.

Every audience is different, and an effective speaker cannot blindly approach every audience the same way. Today's guest shares her secrets for learning about her audience and crafting an experience that they will respond to.

As a speaker, you are not only asking people to listen to your ideas. You are ideally inviting them to join something much bigger than one person. Today's guest shares how he invites his audience to join a movement that has grown exponentially over the years, and how you can put these strategies into practice.

You cannot serve and connect with your audience without first knowing them. Today's guest shares practical, actionable strategies for uncovering information about your audience that will help you motivate, inspire, and encourage them.

Not every speaker is a great fit for every audience. It takes a special communicator to stay within his or her lane and realize when they are not a good fit for a particular tribe. Today's guest will help you play your position, stick with your strengths, and make an impact by serving your audience in a way that reaches them best.

Speaking is not a one-way street where information flows from you to the audience. Today's guest shows you how asking for feedback from your audience—whether it's a podcast, live, or other type of audience—helps you connect and serve them better.

The phrase "It's not about you" perhaps applies most of all to a TEDx organizer. Today's guest shares how she puts the focus on others and helps people get out of their own way … not only in life, but also in her work with TEDx.

No matter what your background, you can use skills from any field to help you plan and organize a TEDx event. This is especially true of today's guest, who brings a wealth of experience in producing and event planning. She will inspire you with her pursuit of excellence and desire to serve and empower women through her work with TEDxStLouis

All TEDx events share common elements: speakers, an audience, event organizers, and more. But each event is also an experience that is unique to its own time and place. Today's guest shares how she has taken unique aspects of her local community and integrated them into her TEDx event for greater impact.