The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

How to Begin to Build a Brand That Is Referable Today, I am so excited to welcome Michael Roderick back to the podcast. If you've been a long time listener of the show, you may remember Michael from our first interview in Episode 177. Michael is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises, which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone, which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time tested relationship-building principles. Michael's unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a Highschool English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years. In this episode, we'll explore: What it means to be a thoughtful giver How to begin to build a brand that is referable in order to become a thought leader Why the best thought leaders are a combination of scientists, celebrities, and magicians The three main principles of referability and how to implement them Michael's current favorites: Book: Linchpin, Speaker: Adam Grant, and Podcast: 7-Figure Millennials More from Michael His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 177 Website: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/ Podcast: Access to Anyone Discover how referable you are at http://myreferabilityrater.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roderick-1161571/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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

What Makes a Great Eulogy: Giving a Eulogy That Truly Celebrates the Person You're Honoring In today's podcast, I read again from Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History by William Sapphire. And this is a very unique episode because the speeches I'm sharing are actually three eulogies. While it may seem strange that I'm reading eulogies, the reality is that it's incredibly important if you ever have to give a eulogy that you have inspiration. Because when you think about what it means to stand up and honor someone who has passed, you want to do everything possible to get that moment right. Also, when you are a speaker and thought leader, you are always acting as an influential voice, and making an impact with the words you share. In this episode, we'll explore: George Bernard Shaw's salute to his friend Albert Einstein The words India's Prime Minister Nehru shared about Gandhi The eulogy I gave at my father's funeral What to do when or if you are called to speak about a loved one's life What makes a great eulogy More from Tricia Consistently Share Your Big Idea with Secrets 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

What Pro Aging Is All About This is a bonus episode featuring a talk from The BTA Virtual Showcase. This showcase is a unique opportunity for speakers who've participated in The Big Talk Academy — my signature speaker certification program that teaches you how to communicate, speak, and lead at a world class level. This is a powerful chance for these influential speakers to perform the Big Talk they've developed and polished during our 12 weeks together in front of an audience of experts, influencers, and peers. It is also their opportunity to get constructive feedback and direction from me. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to share these talks with you on the podcast. This week's episode features Yvonne Bridges and her talk, "The Anti-Aging War Cry for Women is Passé." Yvonne is a speaker, best-selling author (You Are Relevant), holds two degrees, and a Dare to LeadTM certified facilitator. Yvonne's experience as a global leadership consultant paved the way to her speaking career addressing ageism and its impact on women. She engages her audience to expand their perspective of aging women. In her talk, she explores: How we see other people and how we see ourselves Why aging for women is often not celebrated, and why anti-aging is passé The reason she is honored to be growing older and works to help others in redefining aging What pro aging is all about and how to create your own aging war cry More from Yvonne Website: https://yvonne-bridges.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.yvonnebridges/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_yvonnebridges/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-bridges-7051036 More from Tricia Download my FREE Ebook: 7 Step Formula for Fearless Speaking 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

The Power of Leading With Love I am so excited about today's conversation as I welcome Danielle LaPorte to the podcast. I recently met Danielle at Giovanni Marsico's Archangel Changemaker event in Toronto, where she and I were both speakers. Danielle is the best-selling author of The Desire Map and White Hot Truth. She also has a new book coming out this fall called How To Be Loving. In addition to being an author, she is the creator of the Heart Centered Membership and the Heart Centered Leadership Program. Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes' top 10 for wellness. Danielle is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, and the former director of a future studies think tank in Washington D.C., where she managed a team creating global scenarios. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart and leading with love. In this episode, we'll explore: The results of greedy business and how to lead with love instead Why life is beautiful and the way to practice gentle loving in it How you can choose your thoughts and what you identify as Treating yourself with greater compassion Danielle's Current Favorites: Book: The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness, Speakers: Maya Angelou & Marianne Williamson, and Podcasts: The Life Stylist Podcast & Insights at the Edge More from Danielle Her upcoming book, How To Be Loving, and her special event, Church with D Website: https://daniellelaporte.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danielle.LaPorte.Inc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellelaporte/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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'm so excited to be deconstructing the process I use to take big stages. As a part of this journey, I'm sharing with you my recent experience speaking at Giovanni Marsico's Changemaker event in Toronto. Giovanni is the founder of Archangel and he asked me to take his stage on September 11th at their three day event. It was the first event they did live in almost two and a half years. Of course, I was an absolute yes and in this episode, I'm going to share with you my process for everything that happened after that yes, so you can get a sense of all that I do — and don't do — in order to get ready for a big talk. In this episode, we'll explore: Why I was an immediate yes to this particular speaking event The questions you need to ask in the first conversation you have with an event organizer so you know you're ready to take their stage The importance of using every available minute you are given for your talk Being a vessel sharing what you know to be true with your audience What it means to be in a continual state of readiness for the next stage you're going to take More from Tricia Consistently Share Your Big Idea with Secrets 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

What Does True Gender Equality Look Like? Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to become certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and the direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Tracy Rector and her talk, "Imagine a Matriarchal World." Tracy is an award-winning film producer, author, speaker, and survivor who uses her voice to raise awareness of domestic violence. USA Today recognized her film, No Ordinary Love. She's appeared in events in the US, Asia Pacific, and United Kingdom. Tracy served as board chair of the second largest domestic violence agency in Texas. In her talk, she explores: The idea of a matriarchal world A new way to look at inequality and what true gender equality looks like The strides we've made towards more equality and how far we have to go The opportunity leaders have to bring more people to the table More from Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.rector.15 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-rector-38187341/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracytrector/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyRector1 More from Tricia Download my FREE Ebook: 7 Step Formula for Fearless Speaking 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

Intentionally Attracting the Right People Through Inbound Lead Generation This week, I am so excited to introduce you to Tom Poland. Tom is the multiple best-selling marketing author with over 37 years' experience in sales and marketing. He has also started, managed, and sold multiple businesses including teams of over 100 and revenue of more than twenty million dollars. Tom is currently working with clients in 27 cities and 15 time zones around the world and describes himself as 'voluntarily married', living in a house on the sand, next to the blue waves at little Castaways Beach in Queensland Australia. In this episode, we'll explore: His systematic approach to creating free webinars that result in intentional, inbound lead generation Why, as a visionary thought-leader, you need an operations person to help you track your numbers and data The difference between manipulation and motivation in marketing and in your talks Clearly communicating and using your influential voice Tom's current favorites: Book: 80/20 Principle and Speaker: Dan Kennedy More from Tom The FREE Kindle version of his book, Leadsology®: The Science of Being in Demand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompoland/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polandtom/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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

How to Find Speaking Opportunities in Your Industry This week on The Big Talk, I am so excited to bring you another Ask Me Anything episode where I get an opportunity to answer questions from the amazing people in my community. I hope that you, as a listener, enjoy and learn from these questions as well. And please know that if you ever want to ask me questions about using your voice or taking big stages, I would love for you to leave a review of the show and ask your question there. My team and I read every single one of your reviews, and I love these opportunities to answer your questions about communication, limiting beliefs, mindset, what it means to be an influential voice, and speaking on the stages you desire. In this episode, we'll explore: How to find speaking opportunities and the way to land those gigs Feeling confident on stage and removing your imposter syndrome Creating a strong call to action in your talk What makes a really juicy and enticing talk, and how to give it in the right amount of time What it means to be a credible expert More from Tricia Consistently Share Your Big Idea with Secrets 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

Being a Curious Leader Can Transform Your Business to Achieve Extraordinary Results Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by my participants in The Big Talk Academy as a part of our Virtual Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of their hard work as they cross the finish line to become certified speakers. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the amazing Big Talks presented and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and the direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances. This week's episode features Dr. Debra Clary and her talk, "Curiosity - The Great Elixir To Great Leadership." Debra is a social scientist with three decades of executive experience with Fortune 100 Companies. She is an author, speaker, stand-up comedian, and an award-winning film producer. She holds a doctorate from George Washington University and is the recipient of the Ralph Stone Leadership Award for exemplary leadership. In her big talk, she explores: How asking questions and being curious can help us rediscover how valuable we are Why The Great Resignation should be called The Great Awakening The reason being a curious leader is so crucial Why we're taught to be incurious and the 3 reasons we often stay that way More from Debra Website: http://debraclary.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-debra-clary-55936994/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebraclary/ More from Tricia Download my FREE Ebook: 7 Step Formula for Fearless Speaking 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

Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry This week, I am so excited to welcome back Jason Van Orden. Jason first joined me on the podcast back in 2017 for Episode 128. Jason helps authors, academics, and speakers turn their expertise into new streams of scalable income and a business model that amplifies their work. His mission is to help visionaries with impactful ideas to connect with the people they serve best and the problems they can most uniquely solve. In this episode, we'll explore: His journey as a business owner and marketing expert The way he helps people become a thought leader in their field and get their meaningful message out in a bigger way Putting an idea out into the world even when you're not sure how it will be received and the importance of feedback loops What your audience needs from you when it comes to relevance and resonance Jason's current favorites: Book: Nonviolent Communication, Speaker: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Podcast: Stuck Not Broken More from Jason His first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 128 Free Download with the Magnetic Messaging Framework Website: https://jasonvanorden.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvanorden/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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