The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In today's special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. One way I do this is through 1:1 live coaching and direction from me, and that's what you'll hear in today's episode. In this episode, we'll explore: How to answer questions on the fly and stay in the moment Setting yourself up for success before speaking or serving on a panel at an event How to feel confident that your message is important enough for a big stage Bringing together multiple ideas into one big, impactful talk More from Tricia Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass 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 guest, Tammy Cohen, is the award-winning author of "Text Messages To My Sons." She is also a dynamic thought leader who speaks about messaging, leadership, and parent-child connection in the digital age. Drawing from her expertise in transforming technology from a barrier into a bridge, she helps audiences reimagine how devices can strengthen family relationships and communication. In this episode, we'll explore: Her practice of sending daily text messages of love, inspiration, and wisdom to her adult sons The power of positive messaging to combat the negativity and hate Why sending loving messages not only helps the recipients feel valued but also transforms the sender Her current favorites: Books: Stolen Focus & Many Lives, Many Masters, Speaker: Tony Robbins, Podcasts: The Big Talk, The Time Management Podcast, Mel Robbins Podcast, & Simon Sinek's Podcast More from Tammy Cohen Her book, Text Messages to My Sons Website: https://tcbrandconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-cohen-915815143/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammyjcohen/ & https://www.instagram.com/textmessagestomysons/ More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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

Sharing your important message as a speaker and thought leader is essential for the world. It's also essential for you to have a comprehensive recovery process, so that you restore your energy, process emotions, and reconnect with yourself after delivering your powerful talk. And that's exactly what we will be examining this week. In this episode, we'll explore: The physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual demands of delivering a big talk My personal experience with developing a speaker recovery process How to maintain high performance and longevity in your speaking career Practical tips on physical restoration, emotional integration, mental reflection, and spiritual reconnection to elevate your speaking prowess More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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

In this episode, I'm super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Catherine Hormats. Catherine is a retired Wall Street CEO and an award-winning Manhattan-based executive coach, organizational psychologist, and psychoanalyst. Called "the coach for changemakers," she guides leaders through transition or crisis so that they can regain a sense of confidence, clarity, and control. In her powerful big talk, "From Businessman to Baller: From Daddy's Little Girl to Woman," she explores: Her childhood dream of becoming a model or actress and what led to her choosing a more "practical" career path How her time on Wall Street led to unhealthy traits like workaholism and perfectionism Her transformation to reconnect with her authentic self and inner child How she helps others recognize and heal from similar patterns More from Catherine Hormats Website: https://www.catherinehormats.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinehormats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinehormats YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catherinehormats More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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

Today's guest, Jeffrey Sanow, brings a wealth of experience in intelligence operations, particularly in adapting civilian business tools for military and intelligence purposes. His extensive tenure at the Central Intelligence Agency gives him a deep understanding of intelligence methodologies. Additionally, as a skilled social skills instructor, he effectively communicates complex subjects – a crucial ability in intelligence work, where building relationships is paramount. In this episode, we'll explore: His international experience in the CIA and how he now shares his unique global perspective through public speaking The power of stillness and eye contact as a speaker — and why this is so important Why building professional relationships is crucial for speaking opportunities and his advice for cultivating meaningful long-term connections Current Favorites: Book: The Journeyer and Podcast: Karen Hall's The Hero Within More from Jeffrey Sanow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerey-sanow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/je.sanow.90/ More from Tricia Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass 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

Becoming an expert speaker takes work, and you need support to achieve your goals. This week on The Big Talk Podcast, I examine the Oscar-nominated film 'The King's Speech' to highlight the transformative journey of working with a speaking coach. Drawing parallels with my own experiences coaching clients, I emphasize the significance of discomfort in achieving mastery in speaking. In this episode, we explore: King George VI's struggle and his work with unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue The importance of vulnerability and confronting personal barriers Why masterful speaking is about presence, storytelling, and authentic connection Elevating your speaking skills in my upcoming two-day live virtual masterclass, The Art of the Big Talk Choosing to invest in coaching as a speaker, entrepreneur, or leader, so you can experience true transformation More from Tricia Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass 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 special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. One way I do this is through 1:1 live coaching and direction from me, and that's what you'll hear in today's episode. In this episode, we'll explore: How to reach people through credibility, relatability, and vulnerability Sharing emotionally without becoming emotional on stage Finding your big idea and knowing you are the person to talk about it Giving voice to forgotten stories and history More from Tricia Unlock your potential and grow your speaking business during The Art of The Big Talk, my LIVE Two-Day Virtual Masterclass 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 guest, Brian Galke, is known as "The Decoding Detective." Brian started his career battling social anxiety while balancing his introverted and extroverted traits. Through his work in retail, service, and IT support, he mastered interpersonal skills and discovered the game-changing technique of Decoding Facial Features. This skill transformed his career, helping him rise from IT support to Regional Vice President of Sales, managing a $40M business portfolio. Now a sought-after speaker, Brian shares stages with thought leaders like Janine Driver, Brad Lea, and Alex Hormozi, teaching others the skills behind his remarkable transformation. In this episode, we'll explore: How Brian overcame his social anxiety to become a sought-after speaker The way to stop yourself from sounding nervous on stage — even if you are Why speaking is a selfless act and how to continue evolving as a speaker His current favorites: Books: Never Split the Difference, You Say More Than You Think, & The High Five Habit, Speakers: Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, Brad Lea, Janine Driver, & Steve Sims, and Podcast: The Diary of a CEO More from Brian Galke Website: https://subtleskills.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtleskills/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@subtleskills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangalke/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@subtleskills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subtleskills More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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

This week, I'm revealing the crucial steps you need to establish a successful speaker platform. Whether you're just starting out or you've been speaking for years, having a solid platform elevates you from simply being a speaker to being a thought leader with a thriving speaking business. If you're ready to establish your credibility and attract the right opportunities, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore: The importance of defining your speaker identity Utilizing tools like a website, social media, speaker reel, and media kit The value of thought leadership and how it impacts your content creation How to leverage your existing relationships and network for speaking opportunities More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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

In today's episode, you will hear an amazing talk by speaker and thought leader Alex Pursglove. You may remember Alex from Episode 608. Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world accelerate in business and, more importantly, learn how to accept and love their most authentic selves. She is a speaker and contributor to Authority Magazine, and she has been featured on the SPEAK stage in New York as well as in Brainz Media and Swaay. Here is her big talk, "Living Fully Expressed," from The Big Talk Live. In this talk, Alex explores: What it means to be fully expressed and why this is the source of true fulfillment The natural results of living in heart-centered alignment Letting go of old identities and attachments that no longer serve you Creating a life where you are more present and have more success More from Alex Pursglove Her first appearance on the podcast in Episode 608 Website: www.alexpursglove.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpursglove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pursglove-1b97348/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpursglove More from Tricia Join our award-winning, trademarked signature program, 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