The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

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 explore: Why excellence and curiosity are two of our values at The Big Talk and how they relate to fear Examples of fear-driven reactions to real-life situations The importance of addressing fear, responding instead of reacting, and being kind How to tell when you are reacting from fear, and what you can do to stop it 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 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. This week, you'll hear from Angela McKinney with her talk, "How to Convert Our Fragility to Resilience using our Innate Gifts." Angela is an addiction recovery expert and motivational speaker. Her 3-Step system, The Untangle Method™, combines research in the neurobiology of trauma with a creative approach to improving lives. Angela is also the author of the book Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Change. In her talk, she explores: How to embrace vulnerability as a part of your human experience Why early intervention and self-awareness are key when addressing problems — especially those small, invisible crises we typically ignore What we can learn from nature and creativity Her 3-step framework for navigating struggles and finding resilience More from Angela McKinney Instagram: @untangleandthrive Her book, Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes 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 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 teaches courses on family office, mergers and acquisitions. Mark is on a mission to destigmatize mental health. His goal is that we will all be free to talk about mental health as openly as we discuss the common cold. In this episode, we'll explore: How Mark overcame a debilitating fear of speaking and anxiety around visibility The importance of vulnerability in overcoming mental health struggles Why embracing vulnerability is essential in building trust and authentic connections Mark's current favorites: Book: Stop Saying You're Fine, Speaker: Kobe Bryant, and Podcast: Huberman Lab More from Mark Fujiwara Website: markfujiwara.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fujiwarapm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujfocus/ More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual 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, 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 examine your own personal biases, so you can show up, connect, and communicate more deeply. In this episode, we'll explore: The play I saw with Joe and what impressed me the most about it How this play challenges audiences to view the world from a fresh perspective The profound impact of first impressions, societal norms, and cognitive shortcuts The importance of self-awareness and reflection on your own unconscious bias More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual 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 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 features Sarah Khan and her talk, "How My Life Changed When I Forgot to Be Afraid." Sarah is a truth speaker and mentor for high achieving women. She shifts how we view the status quo to rewrite stories we embrace as our own. Sarah also helps women rehabilitate beliefs around communication, leadership, and achievement – helping them heal trauma and rediscover what is possible. In her talk, she explores: Her experience growing up as a South Asian in a small Canadian mining town How fear played a significant role in her life — causing her to shrink and avoid opportunities When fear stopped being the lens through which she navigated the world The way to forget fear and rewrite your story, so you can pursue your true passions and potential More from Sarah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.rehab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.sarah.khan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahikhan/ Website: https://getcorporaterehab.com More from Tricia Hear from inspiring speakers and thought-leaders at the BTA Virtual 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

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 others transform into the best version of themselves, too. In this episode, we'll explore: The way your personal growth as a leader impacts sales and business growth The importance of taking action now and not waiting to make a change How using your voice, being vulnerable, and sharing authentically impacts others Daniel's current favorites: Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Speakers: Robin Sharma & Justin Baldoni, Podcasts: Business Made Simple & The Big Talk More from Daniel Website: https://www.bvmecoaching.com/ His podcast, The Sales Problem 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 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 Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Why our policies are important for protecting our community How to uphold policies and set boundaries with integrity, respect, and love The way to remain positive, constructive, and productive in your communication — even when someone is in conflict with you More from Tricia Join my Complimentary 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, 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 After Oprah: How I Learned to Navigate 'Mother Hurt'." Cherryl is a literary creative and narrative expert whose work has appeared in Poetry & Essence magazines, the Lincoln Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and numerous anthologies and literary journals. A native North Carolinian, she lives, loves, and works from Woodbridge, Virginia, just south of Washington, DC. In this talk, she explores: The legacy of silence that shaped her while growing up Her appearance on The Oprah Show where she openly discussed her family's tradition of silence and why she had to break it What a mother blueprint is and why it's important The power of intentional communication to mend and transform relationships More from Cherryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_hura/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherryltcooley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherryltcooley/ More from Tricia Join my Complimentary 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

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 is also the co-founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Creator Kitchen, a flexible online membership program that helps busy, ambitious, experienced creators grow creatively and improve their existing content creation practice and projects. She is frequently named as a top influencer, expert, and person-to-follow in marketing. And I'm super excited for you to hear from her today! In this episode, we'll explore: The importance of psychological safety for creativity and innovative ideas Why failure can actually be a positive thing The roles of transparency, proof, and building trust in content marketing How to be consistent in your content and what this really means Melanie's current favorites: Book: Everybody Writes, Speaker: Anne Handley, Podcast: 99% Invisible More from Melanie Her first appearance on the podcast in Episode 137 Website: https://thestoryfunnel.co/ 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

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 someone needs to hear. This will support you in sharing it. In this episode, we'll explore: Common limiting beliefs and what these beliefs actually mean How to build trust with your audience Why it's crucial to co-exist with fear and how fear can be a good thing The importance of open dialogue, curiosity, and respect even when you encounter opinions different from your own More from Tricia Join my Complimentary 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