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The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Tricia Brouk
Public Speaking
Leadership
Personal Development
Mental Health
Coaching
Storytelling
Transformation
Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Personal Growth
Creativity
Authenticity
Parenting
Self-Care
Influence
Women Empowerment
Mindfulness
Fear
Conflict Resolution

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 be... more

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Today, 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 s... more

Today, 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." ... more

In 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 thi... more

In 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-test... more

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Episode: Navigating Life's Storms with Empathy with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor (The Big Talk Academy)
Dr. Lía Roth
Psychoanalyst and keynote speaker specializing in shame, betrayal, and relational dynamics
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Episode: Healing Shame and Rediscovering Possibility with Dr. Lía Roth
Jane Newman
International speaker, entrepreneur, and coach; alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery
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Episode: Reclaiming Our Humanity in a Techno-Centric World With Jane Newman (The Big Talk Academy)
Blake Mycoskie
Founder of TOMS Shoes
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Episode: We Are Enough: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health with Blake Mycoskie & Mark Fujiwara
Mark Fujiwara
Transformation architect, wealth advisor, conscious entrepreneur
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Episode: We Are Enough: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health with Blake Mycoskie & Mark Fujiwara
Lauren E. Graham
Educator, speaker, and ecosystems strategist for planetary and democratic futures
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Episode: A Tender Treatise with Lauren E. Graham (The Big Talk Academy)
Jenny Nguyen
Founder and owner of The Sports Bra, the world's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports
The Sports Bra
Episode: Persistence, Purpose, and Building Community with Jenny Nguyen
Lee Powers
Nurse, ICU survivor, international speaker
Big Talk Academy Mastery program
Episode: A Nurse's Awakening from a Coma with Lee Powers (The Big Talk Academy)
Lisa Shumate
CEO and founder of Maximum Q
Maximum Q
Episode: Creating High-Performing Teams with Lisa Shumate

Host

Tricia Brouk
Host of The Big Talk; founder of The Big Talk Academy; renowned for guiding speakers to develop authentic voice and lasting legacies on major stages.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 264 ratings
  • Love how it highlights the art of storytelling

    So many people want to become speakers today, and this podcast provides depth into the world of becoming a good storyteller. A skill that I think will only become more valuable. Thank you for the wisdom this show provides!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz zarins
    United States3 months ago
  • High Ambitions

    Being a first-time mom and relaunching my business is a lot of things - messy, fun, scary, and everything in between. If you’re like me - high ambitions and big drive, but sometimes struggling with consistency and confidence - then grab a cup of coffee (even if it’s lukewarm like mine) and tune in. Get challenged, grab your notebook, and be inspired!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria-Katarina Johannesson
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Inspiring

    Motivating and inspiring podcast for aspiring speakers and leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianne Osido
    Philippines4 months ago
  • I love how The Big Talk goes deeper than surface-level motivation.

    The conversations feel real and thoughtful, and Tricia makes it easy for guests to speak honestly about their experiences. It’s a great listen if you’re thinking about your voice and how you want to show up in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vboustaniii
    United States5 months ago
  • Great content

    Great shows with amazing thoughts and application.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve “Moby” Leitch
    United States5 months ago

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Creating High-Performing Teams with Lisa Shumate
Q: Share with our listeners who might not know what a Berkman assessment is.
The Berkman assessment outlines communication styles across colors, highlighting interests, best moments, stress triggers, and how one operates under pressure. It helps leaders understand team members and optimize collaboration and decision-making.
Creating High-Performing Teams with Lisa Shumate
Q: Share with our listeners a little bit about what that means and how you came to it.
Lisa describes stepping away from running a public media organization to found Maximum Q, inspired by the rocket science analogy of Maximum Q—reaching the point where the atmosphere is the most challenging, yet critical for continuing flight. The approach emphasizes enabling beliefs, emotional regulation, and a constructive, collaborative environment.
Creating High-Performing Teams with Lisa Shumate
Q: I'm so excited for this conversation. And I want to start by asking you to define Maximum Q. What does that mean?
Maximum Q is a leadership framework that goes beyond IQ and EQ, focusing on inner beliefs, emotional regulation, and optimistic leadership to guide teams through rapid change and generational diversity.
Finding Resilience Through Nature with Beth Norcross
Q: What do you do the day before you speak?
Go to the woods, listen to the trees, and ask what you want the audience to know.
Finding Resilience Through Nature with Beth Norcross
Q: How do you memorize?
By repetition, making connections between paragraphs, and using everyday tasks to practice.

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A pragmatic, founder-led show that centers on public speaking as a craft and a vehicle for lasting impact. Episodes mix coaching, storytelling, and real-world tactics—from building a speaker platform and landing big stages to navigating nerves, leadership, and authentic voice. Guests range from educators and healthcare professionals to entrepreneurs and authors, all sharing actionable insights for communicating with clarity, presence, and purpose on large stages. The format often blends personal storytelling with practical frameworks, enabling listeners to translate lessons into higher confidence, better speeches, and bolder career moves. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on legacy, community, and ethical storytelling, plus recurring sp... more

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2. Dr. Lía Roth
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4. Blake Mycoskie
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8. Lee Powers

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