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The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk
Hosted by Tricia Brouk · EN
The art of public speaking with authentic and meaningful storytelling can change and even save a life. Learn how to get up on a big stage and share your important message through the lens of award winning director, Tricia Brouk. She shares her personal experience of being on big stages all over the world and interviews people who talk for a living and gets them to reveal their secrets on how to become a successful public speaker and have lasting legacy. Tricia has put thousands of speakers onto countless big stages. Guests of The Big Talk have included Stedman Graham, John Lee Dumas, Hap Klopp, Darieth Chisolm and Farnoosh Torabi among others.
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How to Dress Confidently On Stage and Off with Natalie Tincher
2d ago00:29:17Tap to summarizeToday's guest, Natalie Tincher, is the founder of BU Style and a certified image consultant. Since 2010, she's partnered with hundreds of clients, collaborated with corporations, and served as the global stylist for a major news network. As host of the Wear Who You Are podcast and a frequent voice in outlets like Business Insider, the Associated Press, InStyle, and Forbes, Natalie is known for her joyful, empowering approach to personal style. In this episode, we'll explore: Why style serves as your "first voice" before you even speak The way that clothing affects performance, and why removing the cognitive load of style decisions enhances high performance How to use style as a tool for confidence and authenticity Her current favorites: Book: The Mastery of Love, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: Good Hang More from Natalie Tincher Instagram: @natalie_tincher Website: https://www.bu.style/ More from Tricia Go from idea to stage-ready with me inside The Big Talk Academy Mastery Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Mastering the Skill of Difficult Conversations with Love
1w ago00:12:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share a powerful personal story about reaching out to a friend who used derogatory language on social media. Rather than ignoring it or publicly calling him out, I chose a third path — a private, loving, curiosity-driven conversation that led to a genuine shift in my friend's thinking. Join me as I break down three key lessons for communicating across the divide: Lead with curiosity, not correction — a well-placed question opens doors that criticism slams shut. Be willing to be taught even when you're the one trying to teach — being truly heard is what makes someone willing to listen. Love is not weakness — approaching hard conversations with love and grace is the most advanced communication skill a leader can possess. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to influence hearts and minds, navigate difficult conversations, and use their voice as a force for genuine connection rather than division. More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Do We Really Love Nature? With Beth Norcross (The Big Talk Academy)
2w ago00:13:44Tap to summarizeToday, I'm super excited for you to hear from Beth Norcross. You may remember Beth from Episode 737, which dropped in March. In that conversation, we talked about building resilience through nature. With extensive training and experience in both spirituality and ecology, Beth is a writer, speaker, and spiritual nature guide who invites people into deep, intimate relationships with their Earth kin. She founded the Center for Spirituality in Nature and co-wrote Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Leah Rampy. In Beth's big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?", she explores: Why, despite saying we love nature, we often treat the natural world as existing solely to serve us How to show our love for nature through intentional daily decisions The systemic changes we need to make collectively Why spending time observing nature's needs creates deeper connection and kinship More from Beth Norcross Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 737 Her big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?" Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beth.norcross.9/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-norcross-4a566832/ Her book, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Transforming Healthcare Through Advocacy with Lee Powers
2w ago00:31:31Tap to summarizeToday, I'm joined by an amazing alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, Lee Powers. You may remember Lee from Episode 741 that released in April, where I featured her big talk, "A Nurse's Awakening from a Coma: Lessons Learned from Being the Patient." Lee is a nurse, speaker, and advocate with decades of experience. After surviving a patient assault that left her on a ventilator in the ICU, she founded ICUiCare™ to humanize critical-care recovery through education and advocacy, empowering patients, families, and healthcare teams to solve complex health challenges and rebuild lives. In this episode, we'll explore: The value of pharmacogenetic testing in preventing medication complications The number of ICU survivors affected by Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), and why more people aren't talking about it How medicine often operates on a one-size-fits-all approach, and how you can become a better advocate for your healthcare Her current favorites: Book: Man's Search for Meaning and Speaker: Tricia More from Lee Powers Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 741 Website: https://leepowersrn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-powers-rn-bsn-034845337/ More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →The Magic of Live Mentorship: Elevate Your Speaking Beyond AI
3w ago00:14:51Tap to summarizeIn a world increasingly reliant on AI, in-person mentorship for speakers has never been more essential. Using my NYC intensive, The Big Talk Live, as the backdrop, I walk through what three days of hands-on stage work actually look like and why this is what you need to gain momentum in your speaker journey. In this episode, we'll explore: What AI can and can't do for you as a speaker Why growth for most speakers isn't a content problem — it's a performance problem How to develop your stage presence as a speaker Why working together in person could transform your speaking career More from Tricia Book a call with me to explore working together Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Redefining Failure with Adolfo Gomez Sanchez (The Big Talk Academy)
4w ago00:12:06Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery. Adolfo has served as a performance mentor to pro athletes and CEOs for over 30 years. Leveraging his tried-and-tested methodology, he teaches clients how to break performance down into its component parts, optimize each, and stitch them back together seamlessly. He is a Best-Selling author and High-Impact Speaker for leading organizations around the world. In his big talk, "Redefining failure as reps unleashes your full potential," he explores: When failure shifted from an occurrence to a character judgment How achievement addiction is neurochemically similar to substance abuse The crucial difference between achievement and fulfillment Why elite performers expect 20-40% of their training to be failed reps, and what we can learn from them More from Adolfo Gomez Sanchez Website: https://www.gomezsanchezofficial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ags1101/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adolfogomezsanchez/ More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Creating Radical Integrity with Mike Shereck
Jun 900:32:11Tap to summarizeToday, I'm introducing you to Mike Shereck, a thought leader and author whose upcoming book, Radical Integrity, is coming soon from The Big Talk Press. Mike Shereck is a thought leader, barrier breaker, and a guy from Berwyn who is committed to creating a world that works for everyone. Author of two books with a third on the way, he works as an executive coach and EOS Implementer with a strong commitment to the success of entrepreneurs. In this episode, we'll explore: Why taking responsibility means rejecting victimhood How understanding that your perspective differs from others is crucial for meaningful dialogue The importance of creating genuine dialogue about healthy masculine expression His current favorites: Books: The Three Laws of Performance, Mindset, Out of the Crisis, Extreme Ownership, & Berwyn Rules, Speakers: Simon Sinek & Brené Brown, and Podcast: The Shawn Ryan Show More from Mike Shereck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeshereck/ More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →How Speaking and Being an Athlete Are the Same Thing
Jun 200:11:24Tap to summarizeMost speakers prepare for their big talks, but very few actually train like athletes, and that's the gap holding them back from true mastery. In this episode, I'm sharing why approaching your speaking like an athlete is the key to extraordinary performance and how the reps you do between big moments are exactly what make you extraordinary when it counts. When you tune in, you'll discover: The crucial difference between preparing for a talk and training like an athlete Why staying in the reps through podcasts, panels, and smaller stages builds your voice as a muscle How to rehearse properly (hint: it's not in your head or reading notes—it's on your feet) The importance of protecting your instrument and organizing your assets like a pro Why conserving energy allows you to spend it extravagantly on stage More from Tricia Claim your spot for my two-day virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Navigating Life's Storms with Empathy with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor (The Big Talk Academy)
May 2900:13:03Tap to summarizeToday, I'm super excited for you to hear from Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, an engaging speaker, educator, and consultant who helps organizations transform their cultures through playful learning, storytelling, and empathy. With nearly three decades as a seasoned educator, museum specialist, founder of an award-winning preschool, and university professor, Dr. Diane inspires audiences with high-energy, interactive keynotes and workshops. She launched Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning to help educators around the world connect play, literacy, and engaged STEM/STEAM experiences for joyful learning. Her Adventures in Learning podcast amplifies the stories of diverse and creative problem solvers. In her big talk, Empathy, Wonder, Curiosity, Connection — Weaving the Colors of Joy Into a Coat to Help You Weather All Storms, she explores: How empathy connects us through shared fundamental feelings Why we don't need grand adventures to find wonder How exploring books, media, people, and experiences can serve as both mirrors to our own lives and windows into other cultures The reason practicing empathy protects us from living in fear More from Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor Website: https://www.drdianeadventures.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdianeadventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-jackson-schnoor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianeadventures/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntXM_ffikNoSqwrASAggeA More from Tricia Join me LIVE for my Free Monthly Workshop 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
Transcribe →Healing Shame and Rediscovering Possibility with Dr. Lía Roth
May 2600:34:44Tap to summarizeToday, I'm joined by an amazing friend, client, and graduate of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, Dr. Lía Roth. Dr. Roth is a psychoanalyst and keynote speaker specializing in shame, betrayal, and relational dynamics. She is the bestselling author of Get In or Get Out, But Don't Stay in the Freakn' Middle. Known for her sharp, grounded insight, she is a speaker whose presence ignites possibility. In this episode, we'll explore: What happens when we operate from shame How to offer yourself belonging, rather than waiting to receive it from others The steps to heal from shame and create new possibilities Her current favorites: Book: Endgame (Fin de partida) by Samuel Beckett and Speaker: Tricia Brouk More from Dr. Lía Roth Her big talk, given at The Triad in NYC Website: https://drliaroth.com/speakup Listen to her podcast Read her book, Get In or Get Out, But Don't Stay in the Freakn' Middle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLRoth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drliaroth Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlroth Substack: https://substack.com/@drliaroth More from Tricia Get your copy of my latest book, Being Smart is Stupid Join me LIVE for my Complimentary Monthly Workshop 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
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