The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

This episode is airing just in time for the holiday season. And whatever holiday you celebrate, this can be a complicated time of the year.    That's why I'm sharing lessons I learned from hosting a mastermind that can help you approach this time of year differently. These insights will free you from previously held expectations and set you up for success and love.    In this episode, we'll explor...

Today, I am giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year.   Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers. These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.   One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching...

In today's episode, I am in conversation with Victoria Fenton.   Victoria is a healing professional who has spent all of her adult life working within the realms of coaching, medicine, healing arts, self-awareness, and spiritual wisdom.    She is the Founder of The Aletheia Group and has a long-held reputation for achieving miraculous results with her clients. Her simple yet powerful approach plac...

Today, I am talking about my five-part structure for writing a keynote, including the four sub-steps you need to follow.    While this might not sound like the most exciting topic we've covered on The Big Talk, I can promise that you'll love this episode and come back to it frequently!   In this episode, we'll explore:   Why using a five-part structure for writing your keynote is so important The...

Today, I'm super excited to share a talk from my 2023 Speaker's Salon Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate each year in New York City.    The speakers featured in previous showcases have gone on to speak on multiple TEDx stages, in front of Congress, at the United Nations, for The Fearless Women Summit, and have been picked up by the same...

Today, I am in conversation with an amazing speaker, Jenny Lincoln.    Jenny is a full time nomad who spends her time writing, speaking, and teaching leaders and influencers how to move past their self imposed limitations.    Jenny helps people break free from past failures, fear, and doubt so they can live their full potential and the life their heart wants them to lead.   In this episode, we'll...

With Thanksgiving just a few days away here in the U.S., I was inspired to talk about gratitude and readiness with you today.   If you've read my book or been a long-time listener of the podcast, you know I am a former dancer. During my time as a dancer, I had the honor to work and tour with Lucinda Childs, a modern dance legend.   Today, I'm sharing what this experience taught me about being grat...

Today, I am giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year. Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers.   These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.   One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching...

Today, I'm talking with the amazing Becca Powers.   Becca is an award-winning Hi-Tech Fortune 500 sales executive, best-selling author, and a force to be reckoned with. Delivering empowering keynotes and workshops to organizations around the world, Becca has become a go-to expert in achieving Work-Life success and reaching your peak potential.   Becca discovered the secret sauce to success and hap...

Today's show is all about fear and how it sabotages the way you show up.   We all have experienced fear. It can creep in under many different circumstances — when you're uncertain, confused, overwhelmed, or weighed down by limiting beliefs.    Thankfully, fear can be overcome so that you can become the speaker, thought leader, and influential voice you are meant to be.   In this episode, we'll exp...

Today, I'm super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy's Fall 2022 Virtual Showcase.    This curated showcase features thought leaders, game-changing speakers, and influential voices who I've mentored in my signature speaker certification program. As a bonus, you'll get to hear my live feedback on this showcase talk, and there are sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well...

Today, I'm in conversation with the amazing Mark Fujiwara.   As a Director and Certified Portfolio Manager® at Baird, Mark has almost three decades of experience in the private wealth management industry.   He is the author of Superior Results: Maximizing the Value of Your Family Office Just Like the Super-Rich. He is also a guest instructor at the Global School of Entrepreneurship, where he teach...

Today, we're talking about unconscious bias — both in the world of theatre and our world in general.   I start by sharing a recent experience I had when my husband Joe and I went to a Broadway play that ended up being one of most beautiful and inclusive productions I've ever seen on stage.    I connect what this means for us as influential voices and thought leaders, and why it's crucial you exami...

Today, I'm super excited to share an amazing talk from last year's Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.    The game-changing speakers who go through this signature program each have a powerful story to share. And you will walk away from today's talk fully inspired.   In this episode, you will also get to hear my live feedback on the talk, and there's sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well.  ...

This week, I am in conversation with the amazing Daniel Burns.    Daniel is an ICF Certified Performance Coach, sales manager, author, and award winning speaker. He is also a co-host of The Sales Problem Podcast, which empowers leaders to grow their businesses, increase their sales, and build thriving teams.   Daniel is always striving for growth on his own journey and is passionate about helping...

Today, I am talking about the crucial topics of policy, integrity, and boundaries.    I draw from a recent experience we had at The Big Talk. And remind you of the power of setting and maintaining boundaries with respect and love.    I also share why these concepts are super important for your journey to big stages.   In this episode, we'll explore: The policies my team and I have in place for our...

Today, you're getting another glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. These game-changing speakers from my signature program each have an important message to share.   I know you will walk away fully inspired seeing how these change makers, influential voices, and thought leaders are making a difference in the world.   This week's episode features Cherryl Cooley and her talk, "Love Aft...

This week, I'm once again talking with the incredible Melanie Deziel. She first joined us on the podcast in Episode 137 , and I'm honored to have her back.    As a leading voice in content marketing, Melanie creates and teaches systems that help individuals and teams be more creative and create more efficiently. She is the author of two books, The Content Funnel Framework and Prove It.   Melanie i...

This week, I am sharing a super valuable Facebook Live I did that I know is going to be impactful for you.    This Live was all about overcoming your limiting beliefs around being an influential voice. In it, I explain what it means to be an influential voice in the world, why this matters, and three key things you need to move past your limiting beliefs.   You have an important message that someo...

Today, I'm excited to give you another glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. These amazing speakers from my signature program each have an important message to share.   I know you will walk away fully inspired seeing how these change makers, influential voices, and thought leaders are making a difference in the world.   This week's episode features Shannon Jeffrey Dobbs and his talk,...

Today, I am talking to the amazing and inspiring Fabienne Fredrickson. Fabienne is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, business coach, mentor, speaker, and Founder of Boldheart.   Fabienne is a beloved mentor to thousands of women in business. She's the founder of the Leveraged Business Program, where she teaches entrepreneurs her proven framework for creating a self-sustaining business.   She i...

My latest book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause, releases tomorrow, September 13th. And this week, we're dropping in with my co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, for a tender and beautiful conversation about it.   This is not a science-based book. It's literally a conversation between two women — Alexandra and myself. It's entertaining and intimate.   The Invitation is a book fo...

Today, I'm excited to share another powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.   I love these episodes because they give you the opportunity to hear from speakers like you who are on their journeys to taking big stages. These episodes also give you the chance to listen to the live feedback these game-changing thought leaders receive from me at the showcase.   This week's big talk, "...

Today, I am joined by the amazing Nicole Kalil.    Nicole is an in-demand speaker, coach, and host of the "This Is Woman's Work" podcast. She is also the author of the book Validation is for Parking.    Nicole's passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining "Woman's Work" is both what keeps her up at night and what gets her up in the morning. She is obsessed with sharing how women can...

I am notorious for leaving before a show is over. And today, I want to share with you why I do that.    In this episode, I give you a little bit of insight into how my brain works by sharing the top 10 reasons I will leave a show at intermission.   I'm also going to connect the dots on why the reasons that I leave a show at intermission are the same reasons you should leave situations in your busi...