The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Today, I'm super excited to take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass. During these two days, I work with hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream. One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that's what you'll be hearing in this episode. In these hot seats, we explore: Sharing your story as an artist — from big stages and in other places Refining your big idea and honing in on your unique approach to a topic Being compassionate to people even if they have different opinions or beliefs How to hook people with the title of your big talk More from Tricia Take the big stages you're meant for inside The Big Talk Academy 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 am joined by one of my amazing clients, friends, and speakers, Dr. Sonia Chopra. Sonia was first on The Big Talk back in 2018 for Episode 191. And I'm super excited to be in conversation with her again today! Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, and endodontic instructor. She is the founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina, and of E-School, an innovative online course in endodontics for general dentists. I had the privilege of supporting Sonia 1:1 as she prepared for the TEDxFarmingdale stage. And I can't wait for you to hear about everything she's been up to since our last conversation on the podcast! In this episode, we'll explore: How she overcame a massive fear of public speaking to become a sought-after thought leader and speaker Her journey to taking a TEDx stage and what it took to prepare The importance of self-awareness in leadership Her current favorites: Book: Traction, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett More from Sonia Chopra Her first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 191 Her TEDxFarmingdale talk, Modern Day Root Canals: Saving Teeth Will Save Healthcare Website: https://soniachopradds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniachopradds/ More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 my new big talk, "The Zen of Leading." This talk will eventually become the companion to my next book, which comes out in 2024. This big talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and leadership and how you can transform the kind of leader you are through the lens of Buddha's nature. In this talk, I explore: How to lead with more happiness, joy, and success The importance of practicing non-attachment and reframing your thoughts Becoming more efficient and embracing change Why you need to be conscious of your actions as a leader More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by speaker, advocate, and thought leader Wendy Christie. I was in conversation with Wendy in our last episode, so if you missed that one, I encourage you to go back and listen in. Wendy's talk, "Music and Michelangelo," highlights the power of music as she explores its ability to transcend words, heal hurt, and connect us all. In her talk, she explores: When she realized the deeper meaning of music Her personal experience with the power of music and its impact on the human soul Music's ability to access the full range of human expression The problems with the competitive nature of the education system More from Wendy Christie Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 566 and Episode 426 Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-christie-36912595/ More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 am joined by an amazing speaker, advocate, and alum of The Big Talk Academy, Wendy Christie. You may remember Wendy from Episode 426 when we featured her powerful talk, "Michelangelo's Missive," from the BTA Virtual Showcase. Wendy trained as a pianist in her early years before realizing how the power of words can transform and shape others in the way music can transform and move an audience. Currently living and working in New Zealand, Wendy has sought opportunities to speak about the power of music in education systems around the world. In this episode, we'll explore: Wendy's journey from being a pianist to finding her voice and purpose in education and advocacy Her experience inside The Big Talk Academy and the transformative impact it had on her ability to express her passions and beliefs The power of vulnerability and connection in communication How Wendy overcame self-doubt to start playing big Wendy's current favorites: Book: Margot Fonteyn's Autobiography, Speaker: Sir Ken Robinson, Podcast: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf More from Wendy Christie Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 426 Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-christie-36912595/ More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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

As someone who's from the same generation as Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford, I recently became obsessed with the Supermodels documentary. It is streaming on Apple TV right now and features these iconic women. The reason that I've become obsessed with this documentary is because I believe it provides an amazing opportunity for you to think about business, relationships, external validation, and public persona. And that's exactly what I'm breaking down for you today. In this episode, we'll explore: The importance of having creative control over your brand and story What you can learn from the strategic business decisions of '90s supermodels How to create positive ripple effects through mentorship and passing on your knowledge to younger generations The way to move past emotions and ask for compensation you desire and deserve More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages. And they often still need clarity around their big idea. One thing that happens during our two days together is 1:1 hot seat coaching, where I support them in finding that clarity. You'll hear some of these hot seats in today's episode. In the hot seats, we'll explore: How to make your big idea more specific for different types of events Understanding why your idea is important, why it's important to you, and why it's important to the world Why you need to step into vulnerability and be okay with some people not accepting you Empowering your audience through your big talk More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 am joined by an amazing speaker and thought leader, Paul Glover. You may remember Paul from our conversation in Episode 473 or from Episode 412, where we featured his powerful big talk from the Speaker Salon Showcase. If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, be sure to check them out! Paul is a Keynote Speaker, Educator, Executive Coach, Author, "Recovering" Lawyer, and Leadership Development Coach. Recognized as the No B.S. Workplace Performance Coach, his coaching program focuses on improvement at every level of an organization. Paul's book WorkQuake™ is dedicated to the concept that "the times they are a changin'" and people at all levels of organizations need to be aware of and responsive to those changes. In this episode, we'll explore: How Paul found Tricia and came to be a part of The Big Talk community The importance of vulnerability, community, and persistence on your speaker journey Paul's path to becoming a TEDxTCCD speaker and how he is now leveraging the skills and techniques he learned to take more big stages Paul's current favorites: Book: Call Sign Chaos, Speaker: Mel Robbins, and Podcasts: Mel Robbins & Tim Ferriss More from Paul Glover His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 473 and Episode 412 Websites: https://paulglovercoaching.com/ and https://paulgloverspeaks.com/ More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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

We're kicking off Season 24 of The Big Talk Podcast! And the timing is perfect as we also move into 2024. In this episode, I read from an incredible book that my dear friend and community member Carol Lempert sent me. She inscribed the book with this note: "A gift from Carol Lempert because you understand the importance of women's voices." The book, Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women, was authored by Dana Rubin. And I'm super excited to share one of the speeches she included in this collection with you today! In this episode, we'll explore: Why I chose to share the speech "Homecoming Day" by Josephine Baker Race discrimination and inequality in America The responsibility you have as an influential voice with a platform The opportunity we have with this new year More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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 talk from my 2023 Speaker's Salon Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate every year in New York City. The innovative and insightful thought leaders who take this stage each have an important message to share, and I know you'll love hearing their big talks in these special bonus episodes. This week, I am featuring speaker Brooke Siem as she shares, "This talk may cause side effects." Brooke is a writer, chef, and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS, is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass market. Brooke is also a Food Network "Chopped" Champion and founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill. In her talk, she explores: Her personal journey with mental health and when she was first prescribed antidepressants What happened when she stopped taking her antidepressants The lack of knowledge about antidepressant withdrawal in the medical community The importance of addressing the root causes of mental health struggles and why pharmaceutical interventions may not help these More from Brooke Siem Websites: https://www.brookesiem.com/ and https://www.chefbrookesiem.com/ Her book, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS Instagram: @brookesiem More from Tricia Step onto big stages with my Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk 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