The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

I'm so honored and proud to be sharing this very special episode with you today. I am incredibly grateful that I've had the opportunity and privilege to now bring you 500 episodes of The Big Talk podcast. Thank you to all the guests who have shared their powerful voices with us over the years. And big thanks and love to all of you, the listeners. It's because of you we have been able to produce 500 episodes of The Big Talk so that you can continue showing up and using your voices for good. Our podcast currently ranks in the top 1% out of 3,022,803 podcasts globally, and that is because of you. Thank you. In this episode, we'll explore: My speaker success coaches Sharyl and Angelique's top 10 episodes of The Big Talk Podcast The confidence-competence loop and how it is weaved throughout the Trust, Decide, Act process — a pillar of what I teach Interviews with incredible leaders and speakers like Stedman Graham, Danielle La Porte, and Dr. Kristen Donnelly Powerful speeches, live coaching sessions, and so much more More from Tricia Take the stage with me each week in NYC in The Speaker Salon 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 episode was inspired by a question my dear friend, mentee, and social media manager, Emma Cullen, recently asked. She said, "You often say no to things in order to free up more time for your clients, your family, your community, and your friends. But how do you say no?" I loved this question, and I am excited to share my answer with you today! Because when it comes to responding to a request, "no" is a complete sentence. And I am not only talking about when you apply to speak. In this episode, we'll explore: Why, as a visionary, speaker, and leader, you have to get really comfortable with saying no The baggage many people have with saying no Examples of how to say no to the things you're being asked to do How to show gratitude when saying no to someone More from Tricia Start your podcast with Podcasters Paradise - Use the referral code "triciabrouk" 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 for today's episode! It's another one in our series of hot seat coaching from The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass. I love these episodes so much because they give you this inside look into the kind of powerful work that happens during this masterclass! During these two days, I get the amazing opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to step onto big stages. And one small part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me. I know these questions are going to inspire you as you too work towards taking the stages you desire. In these hot seats, we'll explore: Connecting different pieces of your story to find your big idea Crafting the message your audience needs to hear in a way that draws them in How to create talks outside of your area of professional expertise Speaking on what you're passionate about in way that's available to everyone More from Tricia Take the stage with me each week in NYC in The Speaker Salon 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 so honored and excited to introduce you to Pam McKissick! Pam's colorful career includes high-profile stints at Walt Disney Studios, TV Guide Networks, and WNEW-FM Metromedia New York. A woman of great character, ironic insight, intelligence, and creativity, Pam currently coaches C-Suite executives whose career or life is at a standstill, motivating them to embrace change, unpark their power, and become more confident leaders. In this episode, we'll explore: Pam's incredible career and when she truly found her voice Moving past your fear of using your voice and owning who you are What happens when we ignore inequality & stop paying attention Changing how you speak to yourself & why it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks Pam's current favorites: Book: City of Girls, Speaker: Maya Angelou, & Podcast: Rachel Maddow More from Pam Websites: www.pammckissick.com & www.Bossmaresart.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pammckissick 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

This week, I am reading from an incredible book called Voices of History: Speeches That Changed the World by Simon Sebag Montefiore. And I'm super excited because the big talk I'm sharing in this episode is from the section of the book about decency. This talk — "The Ability of Human Beings to Remake Themselves for the Better" — was given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in December of 2012. She is one of the most amazing novelists of the 21st century, and I know her words will move you today. In this episode, we'll explore: The impact Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made through her books and her speaking Why we should all be angry about gender as the world currently defines it How to incite change when you speak My thoughts on this powerful speech about gender More from Tricia Start your podcast with Podcasters Paradise - Use the referral code "triciabrouk" 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 so excited to share one of the amazing talks given by a participant of the Speaker Salon Showcase. Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City. And it culminates with a showcase given for influencers and decision makers seeking to put speakers on their big stages. These special bonus episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the powerful talks my speakers present at this showcase. This week's episode features Vivian Garcia-Tunon and her talk, "Becoming Remarkable." In this talk, she explores: How we all are stories — either intentionally or unintentionally Claiming our truth and why this matters Creating a place of belonging for everyone The way we can become truly remarkable together More from Vivian Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 441 Website: https://www.vgtpeopleadvisory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviangarciatunon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viviangarciatunon/ More from Tricia Learn more about the Sugar Freedom 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 so excited for you to meet Jessica Buchanan! I had the honor of working with Jessica on her TEDx Pearl Street talk a few years ago, and I know you're going to be so inspired by her and her story. Jessica is a Teacher, Author, Humanitarian, Speaker, and Survivor. In 2011, she was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days, until she was rescued by order of President Obama. Her story is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. ​Jessica is a highly sought after inspirational speaker, and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, 'Change is Your Proof of Life', has been the foundation upon which she travels the world. She co-hosts the popular women's conversational podcast We Should Talk About That. She is also currently running her own publishing imprint for women who want to write their own memoirs. Her second book, Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming our Voice, was recently released on January 25th. In this episode, we'll explore: Living as a survivor and what to do on the other side of a traumatic experience The importance of practicing gratitude and controlling your mindset How to stop abandoning yourself and start using your voice Writing your story and how Jessica is helping other women do this Jessica's current favorites: Book: The Poisonwood Bible, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: We Should Talk About That More from Jessica Website: www.jessbuchanan.com Instagram: @jessicacbuchanan LinkedIn: Jessica Buchanan Podcast: We Should Talk About That Book: Impossible Odds & Deserts to Mountaintops TEDxPearlStreet Talk: Change is Your Proof of Life 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

In today's episode, I share about a kind of big talk many people, speaker or not, are asked to do at some point in their lives. And that is a wedding toast. When someone asks you to give a toast at their wedding, it can feel natural to move into a place of fear. After all, you don't want to mess up someone's big day. However, just like any talk, you have to remember that it's not about you. And when you reframe your thoughts in this way, giving that wedding toast, or any talk, becomes much easier. In this episode, we'll explore: The first thing you should think about when someone asks you to give a toast at their wedding How to alleviate your worry and concern (and the couple's) about the toast you're going to give Where to begin in writing your wedding toast and how long it should be The things you should never do during your toast More from Tricia Start your podcast with Podcasters Paradise - Use the referral code "triciabrouk" 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 492. I'm so excited for today's episode because it's a part of a series where I'm giving you an inside look at my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk. During these two days, I get the amazing opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to step onto big stages. A part of what happens during these live sessions is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me. My hope is that these questions will serve to inspire you and give you some of the insights you're seeking as you too work towards taking the stages you desire. In these hot seats, we'll explore: How to hone in on your big talk idea Knowing why your message is important: why it's important to you, and why it's important to the world Connecting with people who have viewpoints opposed to yours Choosing the perfect name for your 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

Stay Curious: The Importance of Continually Asking Questions This week, I am so excited to welcome Sonja Pemberton back to the podcast! She previously joined us in Episode 422 for a live coaching session. And I can't wait for you to learn more from her today as we talk about how to stay curious, dispel the myth of the other, and be intentionally inclusive. As a speaker and organizational inclusion strategist, Sonja has been privileged to lead, mentor, and coach all career levels and generations in leadership development, communication, and culture. She has worked with startups to Fortune 100 companies, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience. Sonja is passionate about equipping individuals, organizations, and communities with the understanding and tools for sustainable behavior change by learning to manage their most valuable human resource: their brains! The ability to create safe containers for people to experience Transformational MindShifts has been the cornerstone of her success. In this episode, we'll explore: The importance of staying curious and what staying curious allows us to do Why we naturally focus on differences and her transformational work around othering How much organizations are spending on diversity and inclusion, and what is actually working Why, if you're not intentionally including, you are unintentionally excluding Sonja's current favorites: Book: The Biology of Belief, Speaker: Oprah Winfrey, and Podcast: The Big Talk More from Sonja Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in 422 Website: https://www.sonjapemberton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjapemberton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonjapemberton/ 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