The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

I'm super excited that this episode is the 600th one of The Big Talk Podcast! Because of that, I have a very special show planned for you. Over the last 600 episodes, I have had the opportunity to host many amazing conversations with game-changing thought leaders and speakers. I've also recorded hundreds of solocasts for you, where I share my journey along with the insights and tools you need to take big stages. Today, you're going to hear some of my best moments over the course of The Big Talk Podcast. In this episode, we'll look back at: Some of the earliest episodes of The Big Talk, all the way back to 2016 when the show began Amazing conversations with guests like Stedman Graham, Saje Dyer & Serena Dyer Pisoni, and Danielle LaPorte My confessions as a high performer and pivotal moments in my journey Talks from powerful speakers who have become the go-to thought leaders in their industries Episodes Featured Episode 12 Dancers Do A Million Pliés (And So Should You) Episode 17 Don't Apologize, Ever Bonus Episode 224.5 Becoming an Identity Leader – Stedman Graham Episode 243 Connecting the Dots – Mari Carmen Pizarro Episode 332 Your Chance for Gratitude and Happiness Now with Niyc Pidgeon Bonus Episode 339.5 After the Verdict: Seeing the Humanity in All People with Elizabeth Wellington Episode 367 Engaging in the Hard Conversations with Nik Walker Episode 379 The Knowing and Tapping into Yours with Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni Episode 396 Confessions of a High Performer Episode 414 Leading with Service with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith Episode 442 What's Your State of Mental Readiness? Episode 460 4 Steps to Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Episode 476 Rethinking the American Dream with Monica Harris Episode 479 Business Is an Art with Ramón Estrada Episode 544 Policy, Integrity, and Boundaries Episode 553 What Dancing For Lucinda Childs Taught Me About Readiness Episode 580 A Look Inside the Pivotal Moments That Shaped My Journey Episode 583 Lessons in Leadership and Entrepreneurship More from Tricia Elevate your impact with The Speaker Salon Video Series Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I'm super excited to share a very special conversation with you as I welcome back Joe Ricci to the podcast! With a career spanning over 30 years, Joe Ricci is an amazingly talented writer, director, and performer whose work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally. As you probably know if you've been a part of my community for long, Joe is also my husband. The day this podcast drops, June 25th, is just two days before our 15th wedding anniversary. And today, we are talking about my most successful production ever, our marriage. In this episode, we'll explore: Why supporting and understanding each other's passions has been crucial to our partnership The way we make space for individual growth in our marriage The reason we prioritize open communication and what that looks like for us How we stay connected even when we're exploring independent interests More from Joe Ricci His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 36 Website: https://www.storymannyc.com/ More from Tricia Attend the upcoming Speakers Salon Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today's episode is a personal one for me. In it, I share my journey as a dancer — beginning with a simple gray dress at a competition in St. Louis and eventually making it to the grand stages of New York City to dance with legends like Mikhail Baryshnikov. Join me to discover why trusting in abundance and recognizing that, no matter where you start or how daunting the path may seem, infinite potential is waiting for you. I know this episode will inspire you to manifest your deepest desires and step into your own possibility. In this episode, we'll explore: The pivotal moment in my journey as a dancer that confirmed my potential How the universe stepped in during my critical moments of need—even if I didn't realize it at the time The importance of self-belief and trusting your potential to manifest desires and achieve great things Why the world needs you to trust yourself and your desires More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the incredible Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who you met in Episode 584. If you haven't had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so. Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has contributed to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows worldwide. Parul devotes her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua's Survival Guide. Today, you'll hear her deeply personal and powerful big talk, "Beyond the Lights." In her talk, she explores: The impact of losing her younger brother during the pandemic What the loss made her question, and what gave her comfort Learning to ride the ongoing waves of grief How she has continued her brother's legacy and how you too can find freedom after loss More from Dr. Parul Dua Makkar Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/ Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua's Survival Guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duagoodjob/ More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I'm introducing you to the incredible Dr. Leonaura Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes is on a mission to help people increase their happiness, health, and abundance. She has a diverse background that encompasses practicing medicine, delivering motivational speeches, coaching high-performing executives and professionals, facilitating corporate training programs, neurotherapy, writing books, and creating courses. She is also a graduate of The Big Talk Academy, and I'm super excited to welcome her to the podcast. I know you'll learn so much from her and this amazing conversation. In this episode, we'll explore: How she went from being a physician in the UK to working with Tony Robbins The power of her unique coaching style that combines traditional coaching with brain health and mental fitness coaching Why the BBC reached out to her after she gave her Big Talk at the BTA Virtual Showcase The launch of her new coaching app that helps ambitious, high-performing individuals design a life they love Her current favorites: Book: The Art of Happiness, Speakers: Tony Robbins and Mel Robbins, and Podcast: Huberman Lab More from Dr. Leonaura Rhodes Website: https://www.drleonaurarhodes.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonaura.rhodes.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonaurarhodes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleonaurarhodes More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I'm introducing a new concept, and this time, it's not just a new concept for you. Unlike most of the topics I cover on this podcast, this is a speaking technique that is new for me as well. Recently, I created the idea of memorizing versus memowriting, and I'm super excited to share it with you! This is a technique that will support you the next time you're asked to speak at the last minute or when an event organizer invites you to extend your talk time. In this episode, we'll explore: The call I got from one of my speakers that led me to explore this new idea of memowriting The typical memorization process I teach to the speakers I mentor What exactly memowriting is, and how it's different from memorizing your talk Why I only recommend memowriting when you get a last-minute ask from an event organizer More from Tricia Attend the upcoming Speakers Salon Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

In today's special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive, meticulously-crafted systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. One way I do this is through 1:1 live coaching and direction from me, and that's what you'll hear in today's episode. In this episode, we'll explore: Channeling during your talk instead of following a script and why I only recommend this to very select speakers Knowing who you are and speaking to the people who need to hear from you Creating curiosity by how you deliver your big talk Narrowing down your ideas and uncovering the talk you are supposed to give More from Tricia Attend the upcoming Speakers Salon Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Today, I'm bringing you a conversation with an amazing speaker and an alum of The Big Talk Academy, Dena Patton. Dena is an award-winning coach and trainer who works with world-changing business owners and leaders. She has supported over a thousand 1:1 clients who are forward-thinking, purposeful entrepreneurs and CEOs vested in their values, impact, income, and results. On global stages, Dena is known for her expertise and inspiration on the topic of mental toughness and building a positive mindset based on her book The Greatness Game. She has garnered 9 business awards and over 90 media stories including CNN, Entrepreneur magazine, First Women, NBC, and Business Journal. Outside of her business ventures, Dena devotes herself to philanthropy work. She is the co-founder of The Girls Rule Foundation, which champions empowerment and leadership programs for teen girls. In this episode, we'll explore: Why Dena had to relearn how to speak twice in her life What the "trifecta of greatness" is and the way to use yours intentionally How mindset affects your ability to overcome daily challenges Dena's work co-founding the Girls Rule Foundation, which provides empowerment and leadership programs for teen girls Dena's current favorites: Book: Dream Big, Speaker: Sekou Andrews, and Podcast: The School of Greatness More from Dena Patton Website: https://denapatton.com/ Her book, The Greatness Game Her free resources at AmazingGreatness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DenaPatton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denampatton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denamariepatton More from Tricia Attend the upcoming Speakers Salon Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Have you ever wondered how to find the right speaker mentor for you? Recently, I've noticed a lot of Facebook ads and promotions for speaker coaches. This got me super excited because it started me thinking about all the ways I can contribute to the speaker coaching community. In today's episode, I'm breaking down several different speaker coaching offers so you can understand what's available and find the perfect fit for you and your speaking goals. In this episode, we'll explore: The promises some speaking coaches make that you should be cautious of The most crucial questions to ask when choosing a coach Why focusing on audience transformation is so important How to find a coach that aligns with your goals More from Tricia Attend the upcoming Speakers Salon Showcase Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

Hey, friends, welcome back to The Big Talk podcast. I'm your host, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk Academy, award-winning director, producer, and author. This is episode 591. Today, it is my honor to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk, called "Creating A Sustainable Career In Theatre," was given by an amazing speaker and my dear friend, Antuan Magic Raimone. Antuan is an NYC-based author of "Becoming Magic," TEDx Speaker, Soldier of Love®, and 25-year veteran Actor who was most recently the first male Universal Swing for the five U.S. productions of "Hamilton" for six years. He was also the first Vacation Swing for "In the Heights" for four years. He educates and empowers others to achieve successful career development, both onstage and off. In his talk, he explores: What it means to be a swing in a theatre production The intense mental and physical preparation involved in being a Universal Swing for Hamilton His journey and the importance of adaptability, quick learning, and hard work along the way The need for knowledge and training for sustainability in the theater industry More from Antuan Magic Raimone His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 209 and Episode 383 Website: https://www.thesoldieroflove.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antuanmagicraimone More from Tricia Join my Free Transformational Masterclass for Speakers Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com