The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

A Personal Story of Transformation In this episode of The Big Talk, I am joined by the amazing Ana Del Castillo as we talk about healing from your past and connecting with your authentic voice in order to share your story of transformation in service of others. As a Rightness Expert & Certified Coach with 20+ years experience, Ana works with people who have great lives but still feel there's something wrong. By addressing their underlying source of suffering, Ana creates transformative experiences and supports her clients in owning their inherent rightness, vitality, and aliveness again. In this episode, we'll explore: Ana's challenging backstory and how it shaped who she is today Being healed from your trauma before you share your story Truth versus lie when it comes to our stories What happens when you lie to yourself and, by extension, your audience Ana's Current Stand Outs: Book: Sacred Hearts: Daily Reflections for Divine Renegades & Levels of Energy, Speakers: Simon Sinek & Brené Brown, and Podcast: Esther Perel More from Ana Website: https://www.myrightness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ana.del.castillo.23 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-del-castillo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ana_del_castillo/ YouTube: Disorderly Conducts TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ana_del_castillo_ More from Tricia 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

Why Your Voice Matters Now I recently had the privilege and honor of being the keynote speaker at Speak Up Women New York — an event designed to support women with understanding the importance and impact that Speaking Up has in their personal, professional, and philanthropic lives. So many incredible women made this event possible, and today, I want to share with you the talk I gave at the conference all about speaking and why your voice matters. In this talk, I explore: My background in dance and what happened when I got my first paycheck as a professional dancer The power of your voice and the ripple effect that happens when you use it How to be an effective communicator when you speak up and the three questions you have to ask yourself The trust involved in speaking up and being in integrity with your voice More from Tricia Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable with my Free Masterclass 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

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 Odette Henry and her talk, Change How You Think About Change. Odette is a passionate television Producer and Director. She's also a journalist and an information seeker who believes the more we know about life, the greater our opportunity to empower, impact, and inspire change. She's the first of her siblings to attend university, loves continuous learning, and encourages perpetual curiosity. As a former beauty pageant winner, she is very much aware of society's emphasis on our external qualities. Odette places emphasis on the heart and leads with love every day. In this powerful and vulnerable talk, she shares her truth and the way we can use change for the good in our lives. In this talk, she explores: The inevitability of change and how we see this in nature The seasons of change she experienced in her own life What happens when we manage difficult changes How to move past your fear of change More from Tricia Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable with my Free Masterclass Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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 have the honor of being in conversation with the incredible David Waldy. David is the "FIERCE EMPATHY" coach. As a life + business strategist, speaker, and co-founder, he's worked with thousands of entrepreneurs from across the globe. Whether it's sharing the stage with world-renowned influencers; consulting with 7, 8, and 9 figure brands; or sitting knee cap to knee cap with leaders, founders, and visionaries, he is grateful for the opportunity to serve those changing the world. Most of David's attention is focused on equipping and empowering intuitive + empathic entrepreneurs to create lasting impact by transforming their lives and relationships through the F.I.E.R.C.E. Empathy coaching framework. His goal is to help others develop stronger emotional awareness & intelligence by realigning their habits, actions, & systems to create abundance and become who they always said they would be. In this episode, we'll explore: His definition of fierce empathy What it means to be in aligned abundance and how to go about creating abundance in your life How courageous humility allows us to connect with others The power of practicing gratitude David's current favorites: Book: The Go-Giver, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: How I Built This More from David Website: https://www.davidwaldy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidwaldy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidwaldy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidcwaldy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwaldy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidwaldy More from Tricia Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable with my Free Masterclass Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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 my incredible experience seeing the new-to-Broadway show for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf. This production is beautiful and vitally important, and I encourage you, if you can get to New York to see it before it closes in August, do it! The direction, choreography, cast, and story are breathtaking. And today, I talk about some of the powerful takeaways I had — including a look at how to stop giving away your power. In this episode, we'll explore: The talented people who brought this production to life An exerpt from the book that completely blew my mind The times we've given away our stuff — our confidence, our beliefs, our voice, our power — and didn't even know we'd done it Why you have to claim who you are and what is yours More from Tricia Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable with my Free Masterclass Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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'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 Jessica Faath and her talk, Infertility and How I Moved On With the Help of a Mentor. Jessica Faath began her sales and technical marketing career at Porsche. Since then, she managed a SAP implementation project before moving into a role as a sales leader building long-term strategic partnerships within the automotive industry. Outside of work, Jessica is passionate about coaching and mentoring collegiate women. She empowers them to walk into their own leadership roles by providing tools and feedback to build their self-confidence. Jessica holds a Masters of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan. You can find Jessica in a suburb outside of Detroit with her husband, two boys, and pug dog. In this powerful talk, she shares her family's journey through and their life after infertility and her unexpected path to motherhood. In this talk, she explores: The losses she experienced when trying to start her family How she finally became a mother The many paths to becoming a parent Her beautiful relationship with her son's birth mother More from Jessica LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hermenitt-faath/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicafaathconsulting/ More from Tricia Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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 the amazing Dr. Olivia Ong. She is a graduate of The Big Talk Academy, and I'm so thrilled to be talking with her today as we explore how to stop living your life on autopilot and instead begin treating yourself with the greater self-compassion you deserve. Dr. Olivia is a physician from Melbourne, Australia. She is a medical leadership coach, speaker, and author. Her mission is to help fellow physicians lead more balanced and heart-centred lives by utilising self-compassion so that they can thrive at work and at home without the burnout. I know you will be inspired by her story and compelled to treat yourself with more kindness and compassion as a result. In this episode, we'll explore: How she became a paraplegic, the processes she went through, and her journey to finally walk again Learning to accept yourself for who you are and give yourself permission to make mistakes and grow The power of telling your story and living your purpose Olivia's current favorites: Book: Dare to Lead, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: Dare to Lead More from Dr. Olivia Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 378 Her book, The Heart-Centredness of Medicine Website: https://drolivialeeong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drolivaleeweeong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drolivialeeong/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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 want to open my heart a bit and take you inside both my meditation and manifestation practice and behind the scenes of a recent vacation I took with my amazing husband. The other morning during my silent meditation time, I sat with this thought: "I use my conscious intention to manifest my dreams." When getting up from my mat, I realized I had just experienced consciously manifesting my dreams on a long-overdue anniversary trip with Joe to Le Blanc Spa in Mexico. Today, I am sharing the details of this manifestation. And I'm also sharing how this directly relates to your speaker journey and your desire to impact more lives. In this episode, we'll explore: Why even when what you are experiencing is incredible, there is always more waiting for you Observing what is possible and asking the right questions to learn more about potential opportunities Two moments when I manifested my dreams while on my Cancun vacation with Joe and what this means for you How to use your conscious intention to manifest your dreams and attract the big stages you desire More from Tricia Consistently Share Your Big Idea with Secrets of The Big Talk Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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

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. Kanchan Anand and her talk, Reclaim Your Inner Wellness in 60 Seconds. Dr. Anand is a trained internist and nephrologist who practices in the Metro Washington area. She was awarded the Top Doctors Award five years in a row. She has also received the prestigious Most Compassionate Doctor Award. She is the Chair of the Ethics Committee at her hospital. Her passion for inner wellness for her colleagues and nurses led her to develop a relaxation technique called "My 60 Seconds", which is now used across the health system. The "My 60 Seconds" technique has also found special mention at Cornell University under their Wellness Course. In this inspiring and informative talk, she takes us through her amazing journey during COVID and shares how the Power of 60 Seconds can reduce stress. In her talk, she explores: What she learned from the pandemic The need for a quick way to reduce stress and the birth of My 60 Seconds The impact My 60 Seconds has had on stress levels and the 3 principles that this technique is based on How to adopt the power of My 60 Seconds in your life More from Dr. Anand Website: https://my60seconds.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchan-anand-md-4220b3210 More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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

In this episode, we are talking about building a life and business with integrity and intention and empowering others to do the same. Chris Prefontaine is joining me for this amazing conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to share about the path he has taken to build the company and life he has now. Chris is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Moneeka Sawyer's Real Estate Investing for Women. He's also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. His family team coaches investors on how to properly scale and automate their businesses — all without using their own cash, credit, or taking out bank loans to buy property. They also buy and sell homes in their own market every month, so they can mentor, coach, and consult with their students to do the exact same thing. In this episode, we'll explore: The events that led Chris to where he is now in his career and why he's intentionally built his company the way that he has What Chris and his family team do in their business and how they empower others How he communicates with his audience and builds authority on what he speaks on Chris's current favorites: Book: The Hard Things About Hard Things, Speaker: Any of our past presidents, and Podcast: Maxed Out More from Chris Website: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/smartrealestatecoach More from Tricia Join The Big Talk Membership Community 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