The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

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 Susan Nicholas, MD, and her talk, "The Journey Back To You." Dr. Susan Nicholas is a physician and surgeon who,after a conscious awakening, transitioned her life and founded SusanNicholas.org: a conscious media company. Today, she is a life transformation guide, quantum energy healer, and international speaker. Her speaking platform is The Frequency of Money, where she inspires audiences to positively transform their relationship with money. Susan is a TEDx presenter on Money Consciousness: Overcoming Generational Poverty. As the founder of the Human Consciousness Consortium Publishing, Dr. Nicholas is a four-time author of "The Duality of Being", "Two Parts of Me", "The Death of Cupcake", and "Poor Max: A Story About Overcoming Generational Poverty" (2022). In this talk, she explores: The definition of motivation and the two categories of motivation Her early motivators that led to a search for happiness and fulfillment Why external validation alone is never enough The conscious journey to internal validation More from Susan Website: https://susannicholas.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.nicholas.9615 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannicholasmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious.susan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanNicholasMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNQIK0lRKDk6xyXxn0pgdQ 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, I am so excited to share with you the importance of having a personal team. I'm also going to give you an inside look at my own personal team. This team of incredible people truly enables me to be the high performer that I am. They have supported me in my health and wellness, and helped me take these things to the next level. They also have helped me take my vision for myself and my company to the next level. And today, I'm introducing you to each of them as I share why they're important to me. I'm also sharing why any size team inside your personal life needs to be acknowledged and valued. In this episode, we'll explore: Why we all need coaches or mentors in our lives The importance of being in a mastermind or community who are driven and like-minded to yourself The people who support my physical and spiritual wellness Finding the right people for you More from Tricia's Personal Team My coaches, James and Emily Williams My medical group, One Medical My chiropractor, Dr. Gregg Rubinstein of Family Chiropractic Wellness Center My massage therapist, Leanne Ottomanelli My dermatologists, LM Medical NYC My dentist, Dr. Poiman of NY Laser Dentist My spiritual advisor, Lynne Taggart My chef, Julia Chebotar My hair & makeup team, Carisa Castiglia of Eva Scrivo Salon, Casondra Rolph, & Tanya Marques My photographer, Lee Seidenberg My car service, Black Lane My florist, Matles Florist 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 Edgar Jaehnel and his talk, "Money Does Make You Happy!" Edgar is an 11-year-old student from Germany and a young Speaker. He loves Math, Lego, reading books, and traveling. He is passionate about fencing. He is also passionate about investments. At age six, he started to learn how to invest in the stock market and now shares his knowledge with others. In this talk, he explores: How he started investing and the companies he is a stockholder in His core values and how they influence his investment decisions What his mother taught him and why she is his hero His top 4 secrets for investing and generating money fast More from Edgar Website: https://mentorforleaders.com/speaking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shernaz.ja LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shernaz-jaehnel-64858084/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shernaz_ja/ 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, we are talking about leading with love in everything from cooking to speaking from a big stage. We're also talking about feeling called to share your truth and what to do with that calling. For this conversation, I'm joined by my dear friend, Angelique Santana. Angelique previously appeared on the podcast with her Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase talk, You Can Always Begin Again, in Episode 325. She is the owner and founder of Eat With Angelique, the small business launched with a singular mission in mind – to guide people toward a healthy lifestyle starting, but not ending, with the food they eat. She is also a published author, a motivational speaker, a health coach, and, of course, a chef. Angelique is truly an influential voice in this world, and I know you're going to be inspired by her journey. In this episode, we'll explore: Angelique's background as an athlete and what she learned from that Feeling called to speak up and to stop hiding behind perfectionism Knowing yourself and owning your voice The freedom that comes from finally sharing your truth Leading with love in everything from cooking to speaking Angelique's current favorite book: The Surrender Experiment, speaker: Glennon Doyle, and podcast: We Can Do Hard Things. More from Angelique Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 325 Her amazing cookbook, Food is Love Website: https://www.eatwithangelique.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatwithangelique Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatwithangelique/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquesantana/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatWithAngelque 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 Marisa Zalabak and her talk, "Stardust and the Uniqueness of Human Potential." Marisa Zalabak, international and TEDx speaker, educational psychologist, coach, and author, specializes in social-emotional and creative intelligences, organizational culture, and AI ethics. Open Channel Culture founder, her passion is supporting adaptive leadership and reimagining education, exploring the potential for human flourishing into the future with curiosity, optimism, creativity, and joy. In this talk, she explores: Humanity's largest untapped resource Why, despite our uniqueness, we still tend to focus identifying ways to be the same Where innovation and new solutions come from Embracing your own individuality and appreciating the unique abilities of others More from Marisa Website: https://openchannelculture.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.zalabak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-zalabak-4368482b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mzalabak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mzalabak 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 podcast, I'm sharing with you the tips you need to succeed in finding, applying for, and landing a TEDx talk. As a speaker, seeking any opportunity can feel overwhelming — especially a TED or TEDx stage. So today, I'm pulling back the curtain to help ease your uncertainty and prepare you for the big stages you are meant to take. In this episode, we'll explore: The 3 things event organizers are looking for in applications How to find TEDx events and the questions you need to effectively vet the organizers What you should be asking yourself in order to create an amazing TED talk Getting ready to take the stage More from Tricia Access my exclusive interview with TEDx speaker, Keiya K. Rayne 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, we are talking about the long and winding road and how to use each experience on your journey to get where you want to be. We're also diving into how you can create impact along the way. For this amazing conversation, I am joined by always-rockin' Jim Knight. As a renowned keynote speaker, author, and training and development expert, Jim teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own "rock star" status. Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo in Florida, Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality training industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades. Jim's customized programs show how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class differentiated service, and build rock star teams and leaders. Jim's new book, Leadership That Rocks: Take Your Brand's Culture to Eleven and Amp Up Results, launched in May 2021 and became an Amazon #1 Best Seller. In addition to writing, teaching, and speaking, Jim also co-hosts a weekly leadership podcast called Thoughts That Rock. In this episode, we'll explore: Jim's incredible journey from an alligator farm to music degree to teaching to hospitality to his current nirvana Having an impact wherever you are while also using each experience as a stepping stone to get where you want to be Never taking the power of your voice for granted and providing as much value to your audience as possible Revolutionizing company culture with awesome people Jim's current favorite book: You're a Badass, speaker: Mark Scharenbroich, and podcasts: Entrepreneurs on Fire and The Freenoter. More from Jim Jim's book, Leadership That Rocks Jim's podcast, Thoughts That Rock Website: https://www.knightspeaker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.knight.963 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-knight-0550823b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimknightspeaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knightspeaker More from Tricia Save your seat from my Masterclass, The Art of the Big Talk: Stepping Into The Red Circle 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 the first 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 Nick Prefontaine. Nick grew up in real estate and got started at an early age. He was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing 50 doors a day. These were people who didn't pay their mortgage. This experience helped shape Nick's real estate career. Now, Nick specializes in working with buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. In this talk, he explores: His life-changing snowboarding accident and the journey to relearn everything he had once taken for granted Waking up and doing the work every single day Being coachable with your goals Not taking yourself too seriously and remembering to laugh More from Nick: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine/ 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

This week, I'm so excited to be sharing a different kind of episode with you here on The Big Talk. Today, you'll be hearing the best of my Journey to the Stage episodes from Season 5, when I took three speakers on the journey of identifying, crafting, and delivering their big talks. We'll explore everything from brainstorming and qualifying ideas to openings and closings to actual feedback from me on their big talk delivery. I know you're going to gain so much from listening in on the journey of these speakers, and if you're interested in going even deeper into the process, you will be able to find each episode from this series linked in the show notes. In this episode, we'll explore: Why every idea is a good idea The difference between an idea and an issue How to qualify your ideas and choose one for your big talk Developing a blueprint for your talk Why the process of creating your big talk is adjustable for you More from Cheryl, Suzie, and James James's previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 87, 88, 89, 90 & 91 Cheryl's previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 92, 94, 95, 96, & 97 Suzie's previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 98, 99, 100, 101, & 102 More from Tricia Amplify your voice in 2022 with The Big Talk New Year Workbook 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, we're talking about leaving it all behind, getting out of your own way, and finding the courage to step into your voice. For this episode, I am joined by the incredible John Strelecky. John is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and adventure seeker. Following a life changing event when he was 33 years old, John was inspired to sit down and tell the story of The Cafe on the Edge of the World, his first book. Within a year of its release, word of mouth support from readers had spread the book across the globe — inspiring people on every continent. He has been honored alongside Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, and Deepak Chopra as one of the 100 most inspirational thought leaders in the field of leadership and personal development. All of this continues to humble and amaze him. As you'll hear John share in our conversation, he has learned to turn the question of "Who am I to do this?" into "Who am I NOT to do this?" When he isn't writing or speaking, John spends extensive time backpacking around the world. In this episode, we'll explore: The challenging and adventurous path that led John to where he is now Finding his voice personally and finding his voice as an author & storyteller The courage to share your story and being available for its message to flow through you Defining true success for you and coming up with your "Big Five for Life" John's current favorites — Book: Illusions, Speakers: James Veitch & Morgan Freeman, and Podcast: Smartless More from John Website: https://www.johnstrelecky.com/ His books, The Cafe on the Edge of the World and The Big Five for Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnstrelecky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstrelecky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstrelecky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnstrelecky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmJBp6eHE7ONFNYEHxCRWQ More from Tricia Amplify your voice in 2022 with The Big Talk New Year Workbook 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