The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

I'm so excited for today's podcast because you are getting another inside look into the hot seat coaching that happens during my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk. I love these special bonus episodes, and I'm so glad to be sharing this one with you now! During The Art of The Big Talk, which I host twice per year, I get the incredible opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers. One small part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive some 1:1 coaching from me. During these hot seats, we'll explore: My recommendation for applying to multiple events with the same big talk Choosing a name for the framework or tool you are teaching Why you should always tell your story when it's relevant to the big talk you are sharing Playing with words in your talk and coming up with a strong title 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

This week, I'm in conversation with the incredible Chandler Bolt, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to share about leaving your legacy. Chandler is the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com. He's also an investor, an advisor, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled "Published.". Chandler hosts the 7 Figure Principles Podcast and the Self Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and Self-Publishing School, he's helped thousands of people write a book that grows their income, impact, and business. In this episode, we'll explore: How he fell in love with books and his college dropout's approach to learning Leveraged impact and how writing a book helps you leave your legacy The eight steps to writing a book and how to crystalize your ideas What it means to coachable and put in the work Chandler's current favorites: Book: Extreme Ownership, Speaker: T.D. Jakes, and Podcast: The All-In Podcast More from Chandler Get a free copy of his book, Published.: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold Website: https://self-publishingschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfPublishingSchool Watch his TEDx Youngstown talk, How To Write A Book In A Weekend: Serve Humanity By Writing A Book 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

This week, I'm breaking down the difference between a rehearsal and a run-through when you're preparing to take the stage with your big talk. At the time of recording this episode, I was preparing to speak at an event. And when I'm in the process of prepping my own big talk, I make time for both rehearsals and run-throughs. Many people don't understand the difference between these two phases in the preparation processes, and I want to clear that up today. Because not going through both of them is one of the biggest mistakes I see speakers make before they take big stages. In this episode, we'll explore: What defines a rehearsal vs. a run-through Why you have to move out of the rehearsal process into the run-through process How to create your confidence-competence loop My run-through of the talk I gave on International Women's Day 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 so excited for you to hear another talk from my Speaker's Salon Showcase! I curate this showcase every year live in New York City for influencers, event organizers, and decision makers seeking speakers for their big stages. The event is a culmination of the powerful work that happens inside the Speaker Salon — an incubator for thought leaders and game changers. Each week, these incredible speakers take the stage and work on their craft with live direction on their content, performance, and blocking. This Showcase talk, "A Gift Of Grace," is from transformational speaker Stephanie McAuliffe. Stephanie is the CEO of Reclaiming Your Self, founder of The Way of the Diamond Warrior, and author of The Impact of Silence. She guides frustrated souls stuck in their stories to step into their power, the truth of who they are, and embody the happiness that's their birthright. In her talk, she explores: Her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer How her journey with cancer actually became a gift of grace The importance of listening to your inner voice The way to heal as you gain a different perspective on yourself and the world More from Stephanie Her first appearances on The Big Talk in Episode 219 and Episode 452 Website: https://wayofthediamondwarrior.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WayoftheDiamondWarriorwithStephanieBMcAuliffe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebmcauliffe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_b_mcauliffe/ 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

This week, I'm so excited to be in conversation with the amazing ​Esther Weinberg. ​Esther is a business growth accelerator. She equips executives to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability, and cultivate sustainable virtual cultures — all while leading with dignity. As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, she moves leaders through change with proven systems to create big pivots, big impact, and big returns. A respected thought-leader with first hand experience, Esther has held executive positions at Disney and Fox. She is a graduate of New York University. She is also a member of Promax, Harvard's Institute of Coaching, and the Forbes Coaches Council. In this episode, we'll explore: Why going to work in Uganda helped her find her voice The importance of giving others a voice and why it's required for leading with dignity The value of psychological safety in a workplace and how it can be measured Esther's current favorites: Book: Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach, Speaker: Dr. Susan David, and Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things More from Esther Website: https://thereadyzone.com/ 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

This week, I'm so excited to share what it looks like to prepare for a speaking event — both as a speaker and as a producer. When I recorded this episode, I was in preparation for an event on International Women's Day. I spoke at this event in addition to producing it with CUNY, the City University of New York and the amazing Paulina Lopez, founder of The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs). I know the ideas and insights I share from my experience of preparing for this event are going to set you up for success with your next speaking event as well. Because, big or small, all events are created equal when it comes to your influential voice. In this episode, we'll explore: Why Paulina asked me to work with her on this event and what we were looking for in our speakers How I curate the order and flow of shows that I produce and why that matters What you can do before your event to help you show up fully when you speak The power of amplifying and elevating each other's voices 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

I'm so excited to share another episode in our series of hot seat coaching from my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk. During these two days, I get the incredible opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to take big stages. A part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me. These questions will inspire you as you work towards stepping onto the big stages you desire, too. In these hot seats, we'll explore: Unpacking your big idea and figuring out how to hook in your audience Why you should never apologize from the stage and what to do instead Moving past imposter syndrome and the reason your unique message matters Finding the overarching theme that runs through your talk ideas 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

This week, it is my honor to introduce you to Matt Drayton! Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton was born in Savannah, GA, in an underprivileged neighborhood. Matt joined the military to leave his environment and become financially independent. Little did he know at the time that enlisting would lead into a successful military career spanning almost three decades. Matt is a decorated combat veteran who has led and mentored hundreds of men and women. He is also a corporate speaker, consultant, and leadership expert with experience in government and commercial commerce. Matt knows what it takes to overcome adversity, to become successful, and how to lead and motivate others to maximize their potential. In this episode, we'll explore: The power of words and being of service to others when you share your story Why integrity, gratitude, and compassion are crucial for leaders The work he is doing to help Black leaders and some of the strategies he teaches The reason all feedback is good feedback His current favorites: Book: Who Moved My Cheese, Speaker: Keith Harrell & Stephen Covey, and Podcast: 30 Minute Mentors & The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast More from Matt His book, Leading While Black: Leadership Strategies and Lessons for Today's Black Professional Website: http://www.mattdrayton.com/bio.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdraytonlivellc/ More from Tricia Start writing your book with the Brilliant Book Method 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 being interviewed by my dear friend, mentee, and social media manager, Emma Cullen, as I allow her to ask me anything. We start our conversation in a very natural place for us — the topic of mentorship. I began mentoring Emma when she was 17 years old. She knew she wanted to be an actor — which she currently is — and her parents brought me in as her coach as she prepared for college auditions. When we started our mentorship, we met weekly in NYC, and the rest is history! I know you'll love the questions Emma brings to the table today. In this episode, we talk about: What it means to mentor someone and what it means to be mentored One of the mantras I live by and how it has helped me get where I am today How I became a high performer and what I do to maintain this — including using tools like a bed of nails, compression masks, an Oura ring, and drinking a gallon of water a day Why I'm okay with being unreasonable and pushy — and why you should be, too How I learned to put my ego aside to serve my audience, my community, and the world More from Tricia Start your podcast with Podcasters Paradise - Use the referral code "triciabrouk" Emma's Speakers Who Dare talk, Leading on the Lake: Building Confidence of Young Girls 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 so excited to be sharing with you a talk from my Speaker's Salon Showcase! Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon in New York City to give speakers an incubator to work on their craft. They take the stage each week and receive live direction on their content, performance, and blocking. This experience culminates in a live, fully produced showcase featuring every Salon member. This Showcase talk from Dr. Wayne Pernell is called "Deconstructing Presence – How Personal Archaeology Serves Authenticity." Dr. Pernell, known as The Exponential Success Coach, is a highly sought speaker, Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, blogger, and podcast host. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has over three decades of experience in helping accomplished leaders do the things they have put off for years — without giving up the success that got them there. Dr. Pernell is the founder and president of DynamicLeader®, Inc. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council, a two-time TEDx Speaker, and has been featured in the Television series SpeakUp. He is regularly seen on NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and The CW, as well as heard on radio and podcasts around the world. In his talk, he explores: What happens when you give up who you are in order to be the leader you think you're supposed to be The importance of authentic leadership and what it requires How to become clear on your personal values and be true to who you are His own journey to authentic leadership More from Dr. Pernell Website: https://www.waynepernell.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaynePernell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynepernell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Dr_Wayne_Pernell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClKYI5cJJybaSPhw8zC-mtA More from Tricia Streamline your speaking business with Speaker Flow 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