The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Adaptive Fashion Can Fulfill the Dreams of the Disabled Today's show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the phenomenal 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 Dona Edwards and her talk, Adaptive Fashion Can Fulfill the Dreams of People with Disabilities. Dona Edwards has worked in the legal field for over 20 years, most recently in-house at corporations as an Executive and Senior Counsel. She was responsible for driving the global intellectual property strategy, including protecting and monetizing innovations, developing a legal department, managing litigations, and providing general legal advice and counsel. In this compelling and thought-provoking talk, Dona Edwards shares how fashionable adaptive clothing and shoes have the unique potential to fulfill the dreams of the disabled. In this talk, she explores: Her dreams and passion for fashion, and the journey that led her there Her life-long challenges with scoliosis and the difficulties of dressing after major spinal fusion surgery The unique opportunity the fashion industry has to create a culture of inclusion, belonging, and empathy for people who are disabled Designing fashionable adaptive clothing and shoes for people with disabilities More from Dona LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaedwards/ More from Tricia Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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 facing your fears, finding your voice, and fully stepping into the influence you are meant to have. I'm so excited to have Jenn Edden joining me for this amazing conversation. Jenn is a sugar addiction expert, founder of the Sugar Freedom Method TM, and author of Woman Unleashed. Her zone of genius is teaching women how to kick cravings and manage their sugar addiction while taking control of their health and their life without deprivation, denial, or diets. She is also the founder of Unleash Your Inner Boss, a certified coach program for women who saw such amazing results after learning the Sugar Freedom Method they wanted to go out and teach other women what they learned. Jenn is definitely living out her purpose as an influential voice in the world and I can't wait for you to hear her story. In this episode, we'll explore: Jenn's backstory and how she came to terms with her addiction Owning your voice and living your purpose How a bold decision allowed her to get rid of the noise and serve more women Being an influential voice as a parent Her current favorite book: The Art of War, speaker: Gary V., and podcast: So Money: More from Jenn Website: https://jecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennedden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jecoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennedden/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennEdden More from Tricia Join The Big Talk Membership Community Order my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy 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

I'm so excited to share this special episode of The Big Talk with you as I introduce a new type of conversation for the show called "Ask Me Anything." I will be hosting these episodes once per quarter where you, my listeners, have the opportunity to ask me any questions you desire. The best way to have your questions answered is to rate and review the show on Apple and to leave your question inside of your review. My team will be collecting these questions, so that I can fully support you with my whole-hearted answers. In this episode, we'll explore: The biggest lessons I learned early on during the pandemic My 3 tips for new business owners Strong intuitions I have followed and how they have changed my life What all of my TED speakers have had in common More from Tricia Join The Big Talk Academy 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 amazing talks given by my participants in the Speaker Salon Showcase. Twice a year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City to give speakers a safe place, an incubator to work on their craft, and it has become so much more. These speakers have become the go-to in thought leadership along with becoming a community of authentic, heart-centered communicators who are having a massive impact. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the powerful talks they present at the showcase to influencers and decision makers who are seeking to put them on big stages. This week's episode features Amelia Felbinger and her talk, "You Are Enough: An Actor's Pathway to Radical Presence in a World of Emotional Noise." Amelia is a certified Speaker with The Big Talk Academy. She has also spent over a decade performing on New York stages followed by years in Leadership Coaching. Amelia has the unique ability to take an actor's skillset and translate it into an effective personal development toolbox for your real life. In this talk, she explores: Our relationship with our emotions and circumstances Living in the place of enough and in the present moment What we can learn from the training and exercises of actors Allowing ourselves to experience our uncomfortable emotions and telling the truth of how we feel without judgment More from Amelia Her other appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 351 and Episode 411 Website: https://www.ameliafelbinger.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693685564220851/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-felbinger-912781118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_be_happy_business/ More from Tricia Attend my masterclass, The Art 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

Why Taking Action is Key to Overcoming Your Fear This week, we are exploring how experiences in your life can create a desire to be of service to others. We are also talking about what overcoming fear and trusting yourself to fully step into that role of service looks like. For this discussion, I'm being joined by the amazing Coleen Taylor. Coleen is a Senior Financial Consultant with IG Wealth Management, where she manages a select group of clients' wealth and helps them to leave a legacy. For over twenty years, she and her team have run a successful practice in Terrace, British Columbia. Coleen regularly interviews and promotes women while spearheading a dynamic group called Women Need Women, a platform for women to have a voice and share their story. Stepping into the fear of public speaking has been a major stumbling block for Coleen. Over time, she has leaned into the fear and discovered the freedom and confidence on the other side. Recently she presented at IG Wealth Managements national conference on her unique approach to business, 'The Service Mindset'. In this episode, we'll explore: When she decided she needed to be of service to others in their financial journeys Her early fear of public speaking and how she worked to overcome that The moment she found her voice What it looks like to lead from your heart Coleen's current favorite book: Think and Grow Rich, speaker: Esther Hicks, and podcast: The Big Talk More from Coleen Website: https://coleentaylor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ctaylor.wealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleentaylor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQtDMC5AbCDwXU7Azsdoaw More from Tricia Become THE thought leader in your industry inside The Big Talk Academy 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 amazing talks given by my participants in the Speaker Salon Showcase. Twice a year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City to give speakers a safe place, an incubator to work on their craft, and it has become so much more. These speakers have become the go-to in thought leadership along with becoming a community of authentic, heart-centered communicators who are having a massive impact. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the powerful talks they present at the showcase to influencers and decision makers who are seeking to put them on big stages. This week's episode features Shernaz Jaehnel and her talk, "Design Your Abundant Life Despite Any Crises - How Spending Less Time Reacting and More Time Creating Leads to Abundance." Shernaz is an award-winning Attorney at Law with 15 years of experience. She is CEO & Founder of various German and American companies in the field of Law, Data Protection, Compliance and Mentoring & Coaching. She is an international Speaker and a sought- after Mentor and Coach for Leaders, Executives, & Rising Stars. Shernaz is also a mother and loves to travel the world in the most epic way. In this talk, she explores: What financial independence and well-being truly mean Her experience with money growing up and the limiting money beliefs she lived by for years Why people are reluctant to invest in the stock market and how it limits their opportunities The key to eliminating self-limiting beliefs More from Shernaz Website: https://mentorforleaders.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shernaz.ja LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shernaz-jaehnel-64858084/ More from Tricia Attend my masterclass, The Art 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

This week on the show, we are talking about the power of leading from a place of service. We're also talking about what it means to create a lasting legacy. For this conversation, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. I have the immense privilege of being a part of his powerful community of 100 coaches and can't say enough about his leadership. Marshall is the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has also been recognized as the World's #1 Executive Coach and a Top Ten Business Thinker for eight consecutive years. He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, MOJO, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There. If this is your first introduction to Marshall and his work, prepare to be amazed. In this episode, we'll explore: His amazing beginnings in leadership development and coaching What happens when you lead from a place of service The lasting legacy he is building Setting goals and being consistent Accepting the help and support you need from coaches and mentors Marshall's current favorite book: Old Path White Clouds and speaker: Thich Nhat Hanh. More from Marshall Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.Library LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvlM6xRUC_ErV_q1FgUgiA More from Tricia Become THE thought leader in your industry inside The Big Talk Academy 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

A couple of weeks ago on The Big Talk in Episode 409, I shared with you about the personal team that supports me and enables me to perform at such high levels. Today, I am sharing with you about the business team that also makes this possible for me. I am breaking down who is on my team, why they're on my team, and the importance of having them on my team. While your team may not be this extensive yet, I know this will provide incredible insight for you to reflect on your own team and see the ways you could expand to serve as many people as you desire. In this episode, we'll explore: Important qualities to look for in your team members The first role I hired for my team and how they support my role as the visionary of this company How I communicate with my team Why I love each member of my team and the importance of taking time to find the right people More from Tricia Attend my masterclass, The Art 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 amazing talks given by my participants in the Speaker Salon Showcase. Twice a year, I curate the Speaker's Salon live in New York City to give speakers a safe place, an incubator to work on their craft, and it has become so much more. These speakers have become the go-to in thought leadership along with becoming a community of authentic, heart-centered communicators who are having a massive impact. These episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the powerful talks they present at the showcase to influencers and decision makers who are seeking to put them on big stages. This week's episode features Paul Glover, and his talk, "We All Need a Fool in Our Lives." Recognized as the No B.S. Workplace Performance Coach, and a Member of the Forbes Coaching Council, Paul focuses on individual & organizational performance improvement that creates high performance work teams. His book WorkQuake is dedicated to the concept that 'the times they are a changin' rapidly. It describes how companies, Team Leaders and Team Members, at all levels, need to be aware of, and responsive, to the ongoing disruption and fluidity in the work environment. In this talk, he explores: The history and role of the fool Why we all need fools in our lives A time in his life when he wished he had a fool to point out his blindspots and self-destructive behaviors How to identify the fools in your life and open yourself up to truths they bring you More from Paul Website: https://paulglovercoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulglovercoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulglovercoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulglovercoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkQuakeBook More from Tricia Attend my masterclass, The Art 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

This week on The Big Talk, we are talking about what happens when your voice finally meets your message, and how to create the kind of fertile environment that allows this to happen. For this conversation, I'm joined by the amazing Amelia Felbinger. Amelia previously appeared on the podcast in Episode 351 with her Virtual Showcase talk, Real People Magic: Accessing the Mastery of an Actor to Own Your Story. She is now a certified Speaker with The Big Talk Academy. She has also spent over a decade performing on New York stages followed by years in Leadership Coaching. Amelia has the unique ability to take an actor's skillset and translate it into an effective personal development toolbox for your real life. Amelia and I have similar stories in that we both always had a deep desire to perform on big stages and also to move from our small childhood towns to live in New York City to follow this dream. We start our conversation navigating through this journey for her and diving into where that has led her now. In this episode, we'll explore: How she went from acting to the corporate world, and how that journey led her back to taking big stages as a speaker The moment her voice met her message The incredible platform she has created since finding her message The process of acting and how it applies to everyone Amelia's current favorite book: Untamed, speaker: Michelle Obama, and podcast: The Life Coach School. More from Amelia Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 351 Website: https://www.ameliafelbinger.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693685564220851/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-felbinger-912781118/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_be_happy_business/ More from Tricia Attend my masterclass, The Art 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