The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk: Recent Episodes
Tricia Brouk
Learn how to get up on a big stage and talk about something important, through the lens of award winning director, and the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, Tricia Brouk. She interviews people who talk for a living and gets them to reveal their secrets on how to become a successful public speaker. Past guests have included Lolly Daskal, Dorie Clark, Bob Burg, Mark Sanborn, Petra Kolber, Jason Van Orden and Scott McKain.
In this episode, I share something that happened on my way to vote that stopped me in my tracks — three words spoken so flatly, so matter-of-factly, that I couldn't stop thinking about them for the rest of the morning.
"I'm just here."
Those three words revealed something I think a lot of us are doing without even realizing it, and it's quietly costing us more than we know.
Tune in to discover:
- What "I'm just here" actually means, and why it's not the same as being tired, burned out, or introverted
- What it costs you every single time you drift into autopilot — in your leadership, your speaking, and your life
- Four concrete ways to come back to full presence, even when you've been going through the motions for a long time
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Today, I am joined by the amazing Linda Lorelle.
Linda is an Emmy- and Gracie Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, moderator, and host of the award-winning podcast Our Voices Matter. As Co-founder of the democracy project, Civil Dialogues, she travels the country creating a safe space for Americans to engage with each other about difficult issues affecting the country.
In this episode, Linda and I explore what it truly means to listen across the divide, and why that might be the most important skill any of us can develop right now.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- The importance of listening with curiosity rather than judgment to bridge divides
- Why creating safe spaces for difficult conversations isn't just idealistic — it's essential to democracy
- How looking at where we are now through a historical lens is both grounding and hopeful
- Linda's current favorites: Books: If I Ruled the World by Amy Dubois Barnett and How Not To Use AI by Abi Awomosu, Speaker: Maya Angelou, and Podcast: Fresh Air
More from Linda Lorelle Substack: https://lindalorelle.substack.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-lorelle
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In this episode, I share exactly what happened when Live Nation — the world's largest live entertainment company — came to my contact form, and what it revealed about what it really means to treat speaking like a business.
The speakers who will be on the biggest stages next year are building their assets right now. The ones who aren't? They're already missing the window.
Tune in to discover:
- Why having the right assets in place is the difference between a decision-maker moving on in two seconds and reaching out to book you
- How far in advance the speaking industry actually books, and why most speakers are pitching too late
- What it truly means to show up like a pro and the one question you can ask yourself right now to find out if you're ready
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Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend and thought leader, Kristin Thomas.
Kristin is the Founder and CEO of Marble Collective, an AI-powered platform that connects, amplifies, and centralizes the digital legacies of remarkable women leaders so they can inspire, be role models, and create impact at scale. Backed by 300 women leaders and 70+ investors, Marble launches publicly this fall.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- How resilience and adaptability shape entrepreneurial success
- Why listening is as powerful as speaking for influential voices
- The importance of following people, not just platforms, to create deeper connection
- Kristin's current favorites: Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Speaker: Dr. Jane Goodall, Podcasts: Venture F, The Angel Next Door, & The Big Talk
More from Kristin Thomas Website: http://marblecollective.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinthomas_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-thomas-1092a01b
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In this episode, I explore one of the most quietly destructive forces in any business relationship: doubt.
Drawing on John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable, I examine what happens when doubt takes root between people in professional relationships.
I also look at the moment when business relationships shift from relational to transactional, why defending yourself against doubt rarely works, and why naming the doubt is the most powerful thing an influential voice can do.
When you tune in, you'll discover why:
- Doubt doesn't introduce new information — it reframes existing information
- Naming doubt openly is what saves or ends a relationship
- Influential leaders don't wait for doubt to resolve itself; they bring it into the light
- It's important to distinguish between doubt that serves growth and doubt that destroys relationships (and how to do this)
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Today'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/
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In 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.
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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 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
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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."
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/
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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 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
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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-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/
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Today, 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/
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Most 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
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Today, 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
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Today, 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
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Most 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
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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Jane Newman, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery. You may remember her from Episode 716, which dropped in December, where we explored the hidden costs of AI.
Jane is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. She writes and speaks on the urgent necessity of retaining our humanity in a techno-centric world.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jane travels internationally, working with global thought leaders on reimagining AI and technology. Her message to live joyfully offers a necessary panacea to lives driven by efficiency and productivity.
In her thought-provoking big talk, "Re-humanising: Reclaiming our Humanity in a Techno-centric World," she explores:
- Why technology has become an insidious colonizing force and how the system discriminates against those who don't fit digital molds
- The reason burnout and tech overwhelm aren't personal failings
- The importance of real human connection and community in reclaiming our humanity
- How we can push back against tech companies and demand human-first design
More from Jane Newman Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 716
Website: https://www.jane-newman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-newman-writer-and-speaker/
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Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, gave away over 100 million pairs of shoes and built a $700 million company — yet the pain of "not enough" nearly cost him his life. Through his healing journey, he discovered the truth that saved him: he had always been enough. Today, Blake is dedicating his life to ENOUGH, a cultural intervention reminding us all of what's always been true: we are enough.
Mark Fujiwara is a Modern Samurai, transformation architect, and conscious wealth advisor. Drawing on the Japanese art of kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — Mark helps leaders turn their "cracks" into sites of strength by uncovering their ikigai, their highest purpose.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The fact that suffering doesn't discriminate, and vulnerability can be the antidote to your isolation
- Why the shame-isolation cycle is what puts lives at risk, and how finding even one person to talk to about your mental health can begin to break that cycle
- When turning your mess into your message heals you, too
- How to be your own advocate with medication for your mental health
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Mental Health & Crisis Resources If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are never alone.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (US)
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
- International Association for Suicide Prevention — https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ for global crisis center listings
- NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741741
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder — https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
This episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you are personally affected, please know that help is available, and you deserve support.
More from Blake Mycoskie Websites: https://blakemycoskie.com/ and https://weareenough.co/
Instagram: @weareenough and @blakemycoskie
More from Mark Fujiwara Website: markfujiwara.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fujiwarapm/
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What if "dreaming big" was actually limiting you and keeping you from what you really desire?
In this episode, I'm challenging the conventional wisdom behind dreams and wishes, and showing you how to become a limitless creator instead.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- Why you should replace your big dreams with crystal-clear desires
- My personal story of returning to Mexico to be there during the sea turtle nesting season
- What I learned from my desire for this powerful experience
- How to become a limitless creator and swap your dreams and wishes for white-hot desires
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This week, you'll hear a big talk from an alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.
Lauren E. Graham is an educator, speaker, and ecosystems strategist for planetary and democratic futures. She has dedicated her career to working at the intersection of climate, social impact, and creative media for public engagement.
In her poetic and profound talk, Lauren invites us to meet chaos with moral imagination and tenderness—and build a world worth living in.
During her big talk, "A Tender Treatise: Lessons from Moral Collapse and the Quiet Rebuilding of What Comes Next," she explores:
- Why a multi-systems collapse (political, ecological, economic, social) is both inevitable and an opportunity
- How we can use tenderness as a radical tool for rebuilding
- The importance of strategic stillness for reclaiming our moral center
- Four practical steps we can take to create the kind of world we want to live in
More from Lauren E Graham Watch her big talk on YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legraham/
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Today, I'm joined by Jenny Nguyen, Founder and Owner of The Sports Bra, the world's first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women's sports.
Jenny's background as an Executive Chef equipped her with the leadership skills to build a successful hospitality business. The idea for The Sports Bra was born of her personal frustration at not being able to reliably find a place to watch major women's games.
Fueled by a community-backed Kickstarter, she opened The Sports Bra in April 2022. It became an instant global phenomenon, proving the existence of a massive, underserved market. In its first eight months alone, the bar generated nearly $1 million in revenue.
Jenny's vision transcends sports, focusing on equity by sourcing from women-owned businesses and creating an inclusive space. Her leadership and the bar's success have drawn extensive media coverage from outlets including The TODAY Show, ESPN, The New York Times, and Vogue.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The benefits of community-funded success over traditional funding
- Why persistence and taking the next step matter more than having all the answers
- The massive underserved market for women's sports
- How to use your business as a platform for social justice
More from Jenny Nguyen Instagram: @thesportsbrapdx & @jennyfromthebra
Website: https://thesportsbrafranchise.com/ & www.thesportsbraofficial.com/
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This week, I'm sharing what it's really like working with speaker agents and bureaus. Too many speakers think getting signed with an agent means they can sit back and wait for bookings to roll in, but that's not how it actually works.
If you've been thinking that getting signed is the finish line, or wondering why your agent isn't booking you, this episode will save you frustration and money.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What speaker agents actually do (and who they really work for)
- The 7 essential questions to ask before signing with any agent or bureau
- What to realistically expect when working with representation, and when you might not need an agent at all
- Red flags to watch out for in agent relationships
- How commission structures really work and impact your income
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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Lee Powers, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery.
Lee Powers is a registered nurse, ICU and workplace violence survivor, and an international speaker. She's dedicated her life to transforming personal trauma into purpose.
Her journey began while completing her Nurse Practitioner training when a patient assault left her critically injured. She was put on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma, yet she was fully aware of everything that was happening. That life-altering experience completely reshaped her life, career, and mission.
In her big talk, "A Nurse's Awakening from a Coma: Lessons Learned from Being the Patient," she explores:
- The alarming rates of workplace violence that healthcare workers face compared to other industries
- Raising awareness about Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), a little-known condition that affects over 50% of ICU survivors
- Why the way we treat unresponsive patients matters deeply
- How she transformed her devastating experience into a mission to improve patient care and reduce medical trauma
More from Lee Powers Website: https://leepowersrn.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-powers-rn-bsn-034845337/
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Today's guest, Lisa Shumate, is the CEO and Founder of Maximum Q. She has built her consultancy on the foundational principle that authentic leadership is essential to driving change and innovation.
Lisa's media career spans notable leadership roles, including over 13 years as Associate Vice President and General Manager at Houston Public Media. She brings extensive experience from the television industry, with management roles at TEGNA and ABC/Disney.
She served on the PBS Board of Directors, where she provided strategic guidance for one of America's most trusted media institutions. And she most recently served as Chair of American Public Television's Board of Directors.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The importance of managing your emotions as a leader
- The #1 factor for high-performing teams
- Using team charters to create ownership and empowerment
- How to create better working conditions and reduce reactive management
- Her current favorites: Book: How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job, Speaker: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Podcast: The Diary of a CEO by Stephen Bartlett
More from Lisa Shumate Watch her big talk at SPEAK: Impact, "The Optimist Option."
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-trapani-shumate-b1a62045/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxqleader/
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In this episode, I explore how the season of spring mirrors the cycles of growth, emergence, and transformation that every leader and speaker experiences.
If you've been feeling stuck, waiting for the right moment to launch your big idea, or hesitant to step into your voice, this is for you.
When you tune in, you'll discover:
- Why spring is the perfect metaphor for personal and professional growth
- The importance of honoring "winter" seasons of rest, reflection, and preparation
- The necessity of breaking through comfort zones and limiting beliefs to achieve growth, and how to recognize and trust the timing of your own breakthroughs
- How to embrace visibility and allow your growth to become public
- Practical guidance for identifying your current season and taking aligned action
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This week, you'll hear a big talk from an alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.
In her powerful and deeply personal talk, Trish Egan unpacks the silent wounds of childhood trauma, betrayal, and the cost of self-abandonment.
With unflinching honesty, she shares how reclaiming her voice helped her break generational patterns—and finally come home to herself.
During her talk, "The Journey Back to Me," she explores:
- How childhood trauma creates survival patterns that follow us into adulthood
- The courage required to break cycles and leave what's familiar
- Why healing requires prioritizing yourself despite others' judgment
- The way to show the next generation what authentic love looks like
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Today, I'm joined by the amazing Beth Norcross. 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.
Beth is also a recent graduate of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, where she gave her eye-opening big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?" I invite and encourage you to watch it on The Big Talk YouTube channel. You'll find the link in the show notes.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The importance of reclaiming your innate connection to nature
- How trees teach us to honor both light and darkness, and why these are both essential
- What matters most when navigating uncertainty and change
- Why our disconnection from nature causes grief, and how to rekindle this relationship
- Beth's current favorites: Book: Gilead, Speaker: Joanna Macy, and Podcast: Hidden Brain
More from Beth Norcross 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
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I'm often asked: "How do you manage multiple businesses, creative projects, and areas of influence without losing yourself?"
In this episode, I share my journey as a multifaceted creator—owning three companies, producing a feature film, and leading a lifestyle brand—while maintaining my sense of self and purpose.
Tune in to discover:
- Why being multifaceted is a strength, not a weakness, and how to give yourself permission to be complex in a world that craves simplicity
- How to identify the "through line" that connects your passions
- Strategies for managing your energy and attention across projects
- The importance of integration practices, rituals for transitioning between facets, and building a support system that embraces your full self
- Turning your multifaceted nature into your competitive advantage
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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Danielle Monogue, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery.
Danielle is the co-founder of Post House Legacy, a podcast dedicated to reshaping how we prepare for the unexpected. With more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience, she brings clarity and compassion to end-of-life conversations, helping families and leaders reduce stress while building lasting legacies.
During her big talk, "How Being Prepared for the Unexpected Is the Greatest Leadership Skill," she explores:
- Why real leadership means preparing for when you're not there
- The importance of communicating about the hard things and having the uncomfortable conversations
- The reason creating systems for the unexpected (wills, passwords, insurance, business continuity) isn't morbid; it's leadership in action
- How legacy is about presence, not just accomplishments
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I am back with Part 2 of my incredible conversation with renowned dialect and vocal coach Denise Woods.
Today's episode focuses on the actual techniques and approaches Denise uses with her actors, CEOs, and leaders.
If you missed it, Part 1 of our conversation is in Episode 731 from March 3rd.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- What happens when you get out of your own way and let the story shine
- How using your imagination to see images rather than just saying words results in more effective speaking
- The way Denise helps clients find their own authentic connection to feelings rather than manufacturing what they think emotions should be
- The power of stillness and breathing in unlocking your authentic voice
- Why great communication isn't just about speaking your truth, but also about listening to and receiving other people's truths
More from Denise Woods Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 731
Website: https://www.speakitclearly.com/
Her book, The Power of Voice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakitclearly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-woods-b1239518
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In an era overwhelmed by AI-generated content and social media noise, consistency has never been more critical.
In this solo episode, I share my personal journey and decades of experience as a dancer, director, speaker, and leader, revealing how showing up authentically and consistently is the key to building trust, credibility, and lasting influence.
Tune in to discover:
- Why consistency, not volume, sets influential voices apart
- The pitfalls of chasing trends and spreading yourself too thin
- Six specific steps to maximize your influence through consistency—from defining your non-negotiables to measuring impact, not activity
- How to start building consistency, even if you're just beginning
- Why authentic presence can't be replicated by AI or social media algorithms
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In this episode, I'm super excited for you to hear from Gracia Sotomayor. You may remember Gracia from her appearance on the podcast last November in Episode 707, where we talked about pursuing your dreams, no matter how unconventional.
Born in Lima, Peru, Gracia discovered artistic cycling through a magazine photo and was captivated by the concentration and control required. With no resources available in Spanish, she taught herself and eventually moved to Germany to master the sport. She has competed in the UCI Cycling World Championships and became the first person to translate the official rulebook into Spanish.
As an ambassador for artistic cycling, Gracia has promoted the sport across Latin America and been featured in international media. Through her speaking, she shares how embracing inner power, taking unconventional paths, and helping others can lead to personal transformation and lasting impact.
In her inspiring talk, "My Bike, Love, and Empowerment," she explores:
- Building self-trust through challenging yourself
- Making fear a companion rather than a barrier, and aligning your actions with your dreams
- How personal transformation can ripple outward to create societal impact
- Why breaking free from limiting beliefs is ongoing work
More from Gracia Sotomayor Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 707
Her talk on The Big Talk Academy Stage in NYC
Website: https://www.graciasotomayor.com/
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Today's guest, Denise Woods, has been the 'voice behind the voice' for Hollywood's most celebrated performers for over twenty years. As a dialect and vocal coach, she has contributed to Oscar- and Tony-winning performances.
Beyond Hollywood, Denise has been the secret weapon for Fortune 500 executives, broadcast journalists, and elite athletes transitioning to broadcasting careers. Her client list reads like a who's who of entertainment—from Jessica Chastain to Queen Latifah, from Anthony Mackie to Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Denise is also committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to tell their stories by dismantling fear, shame, and trauma. As a graduate and the first African-American female faculty member of Juilliard's Drama Division, she's breaking barriers while helping others find their power. Her book, The Power of Voice, captures this transformative approach to finding and using your authentic voice.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why embracing your authentic light is essential to mastery
- The reason true expertise means embracing "I don't know"
- How non-conformity fuels artistic excellence, and why Denise thrives as a co-creator and collaborator
- The spiritual and intentional approach to preparation that allows authentic voices to emerge
- Her current favorites: Book: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, Speaker: Michelle Obama, Podcast: Trevor Noah's What Now?
More from Denise Woods Website: https://www.speakitclearly.com/
Her book, The Power of Voice
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-woods-b1239518
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In this episode, I'm sharing how my journey as a professional dancer, performing with companies like Lucinda Childs alongside Baryshnikov and on stages from Lincoln Center to the Paris Opera, shaped my approach to leadership and influence.
I examine how the skills and lessons from any area of expertise—whether dance, athletics, science, or business—can be translated into powerful leadership qualities.
Together, we'll explore:
- The importance of resilience and collaboration in both dance and leadership
- Embracing impermanence and moving forward after achievements
- How to identify and translate your own expertise into leadership principles
- The value of sharing personal stories to become a memorable, influential voice
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In this episode, you'll hear a powerful big talk from certified speaker Ivana Ivanek. You may remember Ivana from her appearance on the podcast last July in Episode 683, where we talked about redefining success.
Ivana is a keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and host of the Online Business By Design Podcast. She specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that drive profit and impact so they can create the success and the life they desire.
In her talk, "Modern Social Silencing Isn't Just a Women's Issue," she explores:
- How modern social silencing impacts all genders through workplace dynamics, family expectations, and societal pressures
- The hidden costs of staying silent, and what is required to break that silence
- The importance of creating 'voice-positive' environments and how leaders can actively cultivate them
- Why speaking up isn't something to earn or wait for permission to do
More from Ivana Ivanek Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 683
Website: https://ivanaivanek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanaivanek_/
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This is a very special episode for me as I introduce you to a dear friend and member of my team, Emma Price.
Emma is an educator, speaker, and advocate whose work explores motherhood, disability, infertility, and resilience. With over twelve years in elementary education, she began her career as a classroom teacher and later became a private tutor specializing in literacy and executive functioning, helping students build confidence and independence.
Emma now serves as my amazing Executive Assistant here at The Big Talk and makes it possible for me to support leaders globally in sharing their voices on major stages.
She has spoken internationally on disability, access to education, resilience, and the power of desire, bringing a grounded, deeply human perspective to conversations about life transitions and rebuilding identity after adversity.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why resilience is relative to each person's experience
- Emma's experience of speaking from healing, not wounds, and how this can impact your speaker journey
- How we successfully navigate working together while maintaining our friendship
- The reason your desire signals what's possible for you, and why overcoming limiting beliefs is ongoing work
- Emma's current favorites: Book: All the Light We Cannot See, Speaker: Emily Oster, and Podcasts: Good Hang & Landlines
More from Emma Price Her SPEAK talk, Wishful Thinking
Get in touch with Emma at emma.price@triciabrouk.com
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Today marks a powerful milestone for the podcast, Episode 727. This number holds deep meaning for me and offers profound lessons for all of us as leaders and influential voices.
For years, the number 27 has been my spiritual touchstone, appearing everywhere from my birth date to my wedding anniversary, from my book launch to daily messages from my late fur babies, Lola and Bella. It's how I know I'm aligned with my purpose.
Join me as I decode the number 727 as a blueprint for leadership and transformation.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why 727 is more than a number—it's a roadmap for influential leadership
- How King George and George Harrison embodied the transformative power of "the two"
- Why mastery requires embracing discomfort daily, not waiting for the perfect moment
- Questions to help you identify your own "two" and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be
Key Takeaway: Leadership and influence aren't about the big moments. They're about showing up for the uncomfortable work in between. That's where your power lives, where your influence grows, and where your voice becomes unstoppable.
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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Dr. John Librett, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery. You may remember John from his previous appearance on the podcast in Episode 659, where we discussed trusting the process.
John is a certified speaker, author, and thought leader in preventive medicine and cancer survivorship. With over 25 years of experience, including chairing a White House Interagency Council, he inspires audiences worldwide to rethink health and wellness through his engaging presentations and practical, actionable insights.
In his big talk, "Cancer Cannot Live in Rooms Full of Light," he explores:
- Why the 2,000-year-old prescription of light, exercise, music, massage, and moderate diet shouldn't be considered "alternative" medicine, but instead, fundamental aspects of cancer care
- How to reframe the cancer narrative and stop using warfare language like "fighting," "battling," and "war on cancer"
- The reason cancer diagnoses in people under 49 will increase by more than 100% in the next five years
- How, as a cancer patient and medical student, he advocated for a treatment plan that became a national standard of care
- What comprehensive cancer care should look like and how we can create it
More from Dr. John Librett His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 659
John's profile on The Big Talk Speakers Directory
Website: https://www.survivorhealthcare.com/about-shc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/survivor-architect/
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Today's guests are The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin
Hinson. They are corporate trainers and authors with social science PhDs.
They leverage their expertise to help their clients build cultures that no one wants to quit. They are also the authors of the best-selling book "The Culture of Burnout."
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Technology's impact on attention and relationships, and how the technology you grew up with fundamentally shapes how you see and interact with the world
- Why culture requires intentional design rather than hoping for accidental improvement
- The importance of making small changes and developing media literacy to make more conscious choices about technology use
- Their current favorites: Book: Persuasion & The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, Speaker: Susan Cain, and Podcast: British Scandal & How Did This Get Made?
More from Dr. Kristen Donnelly & Dr. Erin Hinson Kristen's previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 150, Episode 335, and Episode 339
Website: http://www.abbey-research.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbey-research
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What if everything you've been told about creating influence is wrong?
This week on the podcast, I deconstruct the recent New York Times Style magazine article about Generation X, which reveals how a generation dismissed as 'slackers' actually created the blueprint for authentic influence and how their legacy can inspire anyone seeking to use their voice for real impact.
In this episode, I explore:
- Why Gen X's reputation as "slackers" is a myth, and how their discernment and authenticity shaped culture
- Lessons from iconic Gen X art and films (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and more)
- How Gen X's refusal to perform for approval is a model for today's influential voices
- Why authenticity, not polish, creates lasting transformation for speakers
- The connection between Gen X wisdom and my book "Being Smart is Stupid"—why performing intelligence undermines real leadership
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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Yin (Sandy) Shum, an amazing speaker, thought leader, and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery.
Sandy was an exceptional team player, fostering teamwork and success among colleagues while she worked in a Fortune 500 company. Then, after 16 years in corporate life, a crisis led to profound change.
Embracing morning rituals and divine guidance, she left her corporate job and founded 'The Awakening Journey'. Now, she is dedicated to illuminating paths and helping others awaken their spiritual rebirth and find their true calling.
In her talk, "The Morning Shift: Transforming Turmoil into Purposeful Living," she explores:
- The difference between routines & rituals, and how morning rituals can transform crisis into purpose
- The things that make up Sandy's morning rituals (aka her "Morning Shift")
- Why transformation requires commitment over comfort
- The inherent power we all have to transform, renew, and be reborn into our true purpose
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Today, I'm joined by the amazing Dr. Roberta Garceau. Roberta is a Dentist, Certified Yoga and Āyurveda Instructor, Professional Speaker, Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and best-selling author of "Bliss, Not Burnout."
Blending these passions into Elemental-Wellness, her trademarked brand of Holistic Medicine, she helps others improve their health, function, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why holistic dentistry goes beyond teeth and how Dr. Garceau treats the whole person in her work
- The importance of self-care for healthcare providers and the small daily wellness practices they can implement to create a big impact
- The trademarked approach she uses at Element Wellness, which blends Western medicine with Ayurvedic wisdom, sleep science, yoga, and breathing techniques
- Her current favorites: Books: Codependent No More & The Four Agreements, Speakers: Dr. David Galler & Dr. Uche Odiatu, Podcast: Mel Robbins
More from Dr. Roberta Garceau Her previous appearance on the podcast in Episode 627
Her book, Bliss, Not Burnout
Website: https://drrobertagarceau.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-garceau/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myyogajoy/
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In this episode, we dive deep into a skill that's become essential for every speaker: mastering the art of speaking on camera. Whether you're delivering a virtual keynote, leading an online interview, or building your speaking business, the camera is now a non-negotiable part of your toolkit.
When you tune in, you'll learn:
- Why virtual speaking is fundamentally different from live stage presentations—and why treating them the same is a mistake
- The critical importance of your technical setup and how to create a genuine presence and connection through the lens
- The power of storytelling in virtual settings, and ways to make your stories more intimate, specific, and visually engaging
- Strategies for managing your energy, preparation, and recovery when performing virtually
- How mastering virtual speaking can expand your reach, increase your impact, and open up new business opportunities
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In this episode, I'm super excited for you to hear from Kristina DiPalo. You may remember Kristina from Episode 555, Episode 578, and Episode 713. She is an amazing speaker, client, and member of The Big Talk community.
Through her work and talks, Kristina awakens people and organizations stuck between the future they imagined and the one they are living. Leveraging the concept of icons and iconoclasts, she uses her experience as a strategic leader to help clients break worn-out definitions and navigate toward a future of growth and possibility.
In her talk, "The New Iconoclasts," she explores:
- How icons can shape us, but can also limit us
- How life's necessary compromises can disconnect us from our true selves
- Why menopause represents a powerful watershed moment
- The reason we must become the new iconoclasts ourselves—flooding the zone with images of vibrant, whole women at every age
- How women are expected to be everything but "not too much"—and why embracing our wholeness is revolutionary
More from Kristina DiPalo Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555, Episode 578, and Episode 713
Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinadipalo/
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Today's guest, Robbie Samuels, is an award-winning author of four books that have collectively received over 900 Amazon reviews and reached #1 Best Seller in 30 categories.
As a book launch strategist, he coaches entrepreneurs to build launch teams that generate referrals, grow their pipeline, and get 50+ Amazon reviews. He also designs and emcees virtual book launch parties that lead prospects to an offer.
He founded the Biz Book Pub Hub, a community with dozens of experts ready to help entrepreneurs navigate writing, editing, publishing, and marketing their business books. He hosts the Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast and free virtual networking events for writers, authors, and speakers.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why authors don't need to chase vanity metrics like Amazon #1 Bestseller status
- Understanding the difference between your publication date and your launch date
- The reason verified reviews matter, and how to calculate the right launch team size to get them
- How to use your book to build relationships that lead to speaking engagements, coaching clients, and collaborations
- Robbie's current favorites: Book: The Tipping Point, Speaker: Dorie Clark, and Podcast: Biz Book Pub Hub
More from Robbie Samuels Robbie's free gift for our listeners: booklaunchbrainstorm.com
Website: https://robbiesamuels.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robbiesamuels
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels
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Are you ready to close out your year with gratitude, wisdom, and a plan for sustainable success in 2026?
Whether you're a speaker, leader, or someone striving to make an impact, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity.
This week, we're exploring:
- The importance of pausing to reflect before setting new goals—and why moving with intention beats moving from exhaustion
- How to honor your wins and extract wisdom from your biggest challenges
- Letting go of disappointments, outdated beliefs, and what no longer serves you
- Planning from wisdom instead of ego and building your support system
- Identifying where you're ready to stop playing small and step into your full potential
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In this 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 equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that's what you'll hear in today's episode.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Working out your core message and mining for the idea that you uniquely have to share
- How to use your voice in a way that helps others rather than shames them
- Crafting a companion talk for your book and why it shouldn't sound exactly like your book
- Identifying the audience that needs to hear your talk, and seeing how it might be broader than you think
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Today, I'm joined by Jane Newman, an international speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. Jane writes and speaks on the urgent necessity of retaining our humanity in a techno-centric world.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, she travels internationally, working with global thought leaders on reimagining AI and technology. Her message to live joyfully offers a necessary panacea to lives driven by efficiency and productivity.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The massive hidden impact AI is having on the climate
- What happens when technology fails us and there's no human to help
- Why Gen Z is struggling to envision an optimistic future
- Simple ways to reduce AI usage and create a rehumanized future
- Jane's current favorites: Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: What a Stranger Told Me
More from Jane Newman Website: https://www.jane-newman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-newman-writer-and-speaker/
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In this deeply personal episode, I share the transformative experience I had in Mexico, where I had the privilege of witnessing the incredible journey of sea turtles.
I relate this amazing experience to the concept of the "upper limit problem"—the invisible ceiling that holds us back when things are going well, as described by Gay Hendricks in "The Big Leap." I also share practical steps for recognizing and overcoming your self-sabotage patterns.
Join me as we explore:
- What the upper limit problem is and how it shows up in our lives
- How self-sabotage can occur just as we're experiencing more love, success, or joy
- The powerful lessons learned from sea turtles about patience, discernment, and expanding capacity
- The importance of honoring your process and staying in integrity with yourself
- Practical steps to recognize and move beyond your own upper limit
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This week, you'll hear a big talk from Maria DeLorenzis Reyes at the Speaker Salon Showcase.
Maria is an executive leadership coach who specializes in challenging conventional norms and fostering cultures of belonging and high performance. As CEO and Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, she has transformed over 1,600 companies across 8 sectors, delivered over 5,800 presentations and trained 200,000+ people. Her extensive knowledge and speaking skills make her a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker.
Maria is the creator and host of the "Finding the Upside" podcast and TV series. She is a Certified Personal Empowerment Coach (PECC), Master Level Certified NLP Coach, Master Practitioner of Hypnosis and TimeLine Therapy (TLT).
In her inspiring talk, "Choosing To Be a Rebel Leader," she explores:
- Why most leadership promotions are fundamentally flawed
- The reason that 52% of people leave companies and the systems that need to change if we, as leaders, want them to stay
- How creating safe, supportive environments based on shared team identity doesn't just improve culture—it actually increases productivity and profitability
- The power we all have to lead and create belonging by ensuring others feel seen, heard, and valued—regardless of position or title
More from Maria DeLorenzis Reyes Website: mariadr.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaDeLorenzisReyes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadelorenzisreyes/
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Today, I'm once again joined by an amazing speaker, client, and member of The Big Talk community, Kristina DiPalo.
Kristina awakens people and organizations stuck between the future they imagined and the one they are living. Leveraging the concept of icons and iconoclasts, she uses her experience as a strategic leader to help clients break worn-out definitions and navigate toward a future of growth and possibility.
In our conversation, Kristina shares her journey through a watershed moment—when her roles as wife, daughter, and professional were all shifting—and how reconnecting with the icons of her youth (Debbie Harry, Shirley Chisholm, Billie Jean King, and Millicent Fenwick) helped her realize she'd drifted from who she truly was.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- How to identify your watershed moment—when what you are is out of alignment with who you are—and why the tension you feel is actually a powerful signal for change
- The difference between the roles you play (mom, professional, partner) and who you truly are at your core
- Why becoming an iconoclast doesn't mean dramatic life changes, but rather breaking small daily compromises that have steered you away from your authentic self
- How to use courage and faith to consciously redefine yourself when you realize you're living someone else's definition of who you should be
- Current Favorites: Books: The Last Temptation of Christ & Love in the Time of Cholera, Speaker: Spalding Gray, and Podcasts: The Iconic Podcast & The Bulwark Podcast
More from Kristina DiPalo Her first appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555 and Episode 578
Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/
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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most important questions for leaders, speakers, and anyone seeking growth: "Is this still the truth?"
You'll discover why the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we're capable of are often outdated—and how to spot them. You'll also learn practical steps to identify and rewrite the narratives that hold you back!
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The difference between characteristics and character
- How to challenge limiting beliefs by replacing judgment with curiosity and collecting real evidence about yourself
- The three main categories where we get stuck: assumptions, imagined futures, and beliefs about ourselves
- The power of acting from your truth instead of your lies, and how this shift can impact not just you, but everyone around you
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In this 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 equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that's what you'll hear in today's episode.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why being nervous is actually a good thing
- Identifying what you're really good at, so you can turn it into your big talk idea
- How to make your audience feel valued and seen
- Breaking down why your idea is important, why it's important to you, and why it's important to the world (because, yes, these can be different and they all matter)
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Today's guest, Lulu Essey, is an Award-winning Executive Creative Director and certified Life Coach who transforms lives through her revolutionary approach of self-love as a success infrastructure.
As the host of The Lulu Essey Podcast, she helps people worldwide move from seeking to breakthroughs using proven frameworks, showing us that sustainable transformation happens from the inside out.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Self-love as a success infrastructure and how to use Lulu's LOVE Framework in your daily practice
- Why you don't have to believe every thought you think
- Using self-compassion to transform crisis into a breakthrough
- Her current favorites: Book: The Prophet, Speakers: Elizabeth Gilbert and Brené Brown, Podcast: This Cultural Life
More from Lulu Essey Her free guide that includes her LOVE Framework
Website: https://www.luluessey.com
Podcast: https://www.luluessey.com/podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucille-marie-essey/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulu.essey
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This week, I'm deconstructing the Netflix film 'Sunday Best,' which explores the legacy of Ed Sullivan—a legendary TV host and cultural trailblazer who used his massive platform to advance racial equality during one of America's most challenging eras.
Discover how Sullivan used his platform during one of America's most challenging eras to champion racial equality, featuring groundbreaking performances by artists like Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- The responsibility that comes with having a platform or a voice
- How Ed Sullivan's decisions advanced social justice and broke barriers
- The importance of embracing discomfort to create real change
- Why your authentic, courageous voice matters more than ever
Plus, hear a personal story from the community about stepping up to lead, and get inspired to share your own message—even if it feels uncomfortable.
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This week, you'll hear a big talk from Davon Williams at the Speaker Salon Showcase.
Davon is a two-time Anthem Award winner, an international performer, NYCLU Artist Ambassador, and a TED Talk alum.
He authored the Black Theatre Matters Bill—the landmark legislation that passed at the Actors' Equity Association's First National Convention. His work has been covered in Deadline, Forbes, CBS, Playbill, The Daily Beast, BroadwayWorld, 60 Minutes, and numerous other platforms and publications.
In his powerful talk, "Embracing Disruption: A Call to Fortune 500 CEOs," he explores:
- The dangers of clinging to tradition and resisting change
- Why solving present problems drives fiscal growth
- How protest signals engagement rather than opposition
- The ripple effect of leadership choices on the world
More from Davon Williams Website: https://www.davonwilliams.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayWilling#
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCby_daXzNXlBjWcUWXLGo7g
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Today, I'm joined by Gracia Sotomayor, an inspiring speaker, author, artistic cyclist, and graduate of The Big Talk Academy.
Born in Lima, Peru, Gracia discovered artistic cycling through a magazine photo and was captivated by the concentration and control required. With no resources available in Spanish, she taught herself and eventually moved to Germany to master the sport. She has competed in the UCI Cycling World Championships and became the first person to translate the official rulebook into Spanish.
As an ambassador for artistic cycling, Gracia has promoted the sport across Latin America and been featured in international media. Through her speaking, she shares how embracing inner power, taking unconventional paths, and helping others can lead to personal transformation and lasting impact.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why allowing yourself to feel your emotions fully builds self-trust
- The importance of sharing your story and how it opens doors for others
- Building genuine connections through being authentically yourself
- How to trust that you're capable of doing something rather than playing the underdog or diminishing yourself
- Her current favorites: Book: What's Your Dream, Speaker: Coach Stormy, and Podcast: A Bit of Optimism
More from Gracia Sotomayor Her talk on The Big Talk Academy Stage in NYC
Website: https://www.graciasotomayor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graciasotomayor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracia-sotomayor-v/
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This week on The Big Talk Podcast, I'm deconstructing a powerful interview between Katie Couric and Laverne Cox that demonstrates what it means to be a truly influential voice when addressing difficult topics. This conversation is a masterclass in handling sensitive subjects with grace, authenticity, and purpose.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why having a platform means having a responsibility to address challenging topics, not just easy ones
- The difference between performative vulnerability and vulnerability in service of something larger
- How to prepare for and navigate difficult conversations with respect, dignity, and educational intent
- The reason brave voices matter more than safe voices, and how addressing controversial topics can strengthen rather than hurt your speaking career
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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 equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that's what you'll hear in today's episode.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- How to use storytelling to get people to lean in and take action
- Feeling confident in your keynote and understanding who needs it
- Streamlining and shortening your title talk so it is clear and powerful
- Finding your specific message and landing on your big idea
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Today's guest, Riley Tejcek, is an Active Duty Marine Corps Captain. When she's not commanding troops, she competes as a pilot for Team USA Bobsled, with the goal of becoming the first female Marine in the Olympics.
In addition to being the author of the new children's book If You Can Dream It, Be It!, Riley was named Ms. Military 2024 and is a game show winner.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- How grit, determination, and being allowed to fail build great leaders
- Building trust through being predictable, consistent, and genuinely yourself
- The important distinction between being kind and being nice, and why this matters when leading other people
- The reason representation shapes what's possible and how this led to Riley writing her children's book
- Her current favorites: Book: The Bible, Speaker: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Podcast: Crime Junkie
More from Riley Tejcek Her book, If You Can Dream It, Be It!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-tejcek-b264902b9/
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This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we're exploring the inseparable relationship between leadership and speaking – and how combining inner wisdom with powerful communication creates truly transformational influence.
With my new book "Being Smart is Stupid" launching next week, this episode examines how it works together with "The Influential Voice" to provide a complete framework for influential leadership.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why great leadership requires both wisdom and communication skills – and how my two books address each side of this equation
- The difference between speaking from ego versus "Buddha nature" and why authentic service creates lasting influence
- A real transformation story of a speaker who integrated these principles to dramatically increase his impact
- How to continue developing both your inner wisdom and outer voice through The Big Talk Academy
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This week, you'll hear a big talk from Stephanie Trager given at the Speaker Salon Showcase that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.
Stephanie is a speaker, futurist, and transformational coach who bridges ancient intelligence with modern wisdom to activate human potential. A former practicing attorney, she weaves multidimensional expertise and perception, supporting evolutionary change in individuals and organizations.
In her powerful talk, "What Ancient Trees Can Teach Us About Our Future Human Potential," she explores:
- Why we need to expand our perception beyond conventional reality, and the reason ancient wisdom still holds keys to modern solutions
- Her perspective on alternative approaches to natural resource use based on indigenous teachings
- How breakdowns can become breakthroughs when we're open to guidance
- Remembering our multidimensional capacities and stepping out of old programs and identities
More from Stephanie Trager Website: http://www.stephanietrager.com/
Podcast: http://catalysttalks.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephanietragercatalysttalks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanietrager/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanietrager/
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If you've ever wondered how the most successful leaders create exceptional experiences that actually drive results, this episode is for you. Because this week I'm once again joined by the amazing Neen James, a speaker and leadership strategist who has worked with everyone from the Four Seasons to the FBI!
With boundless energy, quick wit, and actionable insights, Neen serves as a confidante to C-suite leaders to help them elevate experiences and achieve greater focus, communication, and influence.
She's been named one of the Top 30 Leadership Speakers by Global Gurus multiple years running and recently joined the board of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Australia, she's currently living her best life in Tampa, Florida.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why true luxury is a mindset, not a price point, and the four luxury mindsets people have
- How leaders can transform ordinary interactions into extraordinary ones by creating "champagne moments"
- The reason word choices like "investment" vs "fee" can elevate your professional communication
- Creating true advocates for your business
More from Neen James Her first appearance on the podcast in Episode 28
Her book, Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business
Website: https://neenjames.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/neenjames
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/neenjames/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AussieNeen
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We’re celebrating 700 episodes of The Big Talk Podcast! This milestone episode is a powerful reminder that your voice has the potential to create meaningful change in the world.
From the 700 conversations, stories, and insights shared on this show, one truth emerges: your voice is your most powerful tool for leadership and influence.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why most people operate at a fraction of their vocal potential - and what's holding them back
- Real stories of breakthrough moments when doctors, CEOs, and entrepreneurs learned to communicate their brilliance effectively
- The difference between speaking from ego vs. Buddha nature - and why authenticity trumps perfection every time
- Your unique responsibility to use your voice in whatever context you find yourself
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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 equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that’s what you’ll hear in this episode.
During this coaching, we explore:
- Determining who your audience is and where you can best serve people
- Doing the work that truly lights you up and following your passion
- Painting a picture for your audience that allows them to connect with what you’re saying
- Being fully memorized so that you are also free to play when you speak
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Today's guest, Sharyl West Loeung, is a TEDx speaker, award-winning author, event producer, and consultant. She equips leaders to navigate complexity with courage and connection.
By reimagining belonging, Sharyl facilitates transformational experiences that help audiences and organizations embrace new possibilities. She is married with two children and a menagerie of animals.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How her early experiences of not fitting in became the foundation for creating authentic connections with others
- The question that shaped her life's mission, and how she discovered her answer through service to others
- What it really means to move beyond "thoughts and prayers" and why small acts of courage can plant seeds for democracy's future
- The unconventional techniques (including juggling) that help her deliver powerful talks, and how she recovers when everything goes blank on stage
- Her current favorites: Book: My Name Is Asher Lev, Speakers: Reverend Naomi Washington and Stacey Abrams, Podcast: Bendy Bodies
More from Sharyl West Loeung Her previous appearances on the podcast in Episode 422, Episode 447, and Episode 477
Website: www.sharylwl.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharylwl/
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Join me as we explore the most practical leadership tool you could possibly develop - accessing your Buddha nature.
This isn't about religion or meditation cushions; it's about tapping into the wisest, most authentic part of yourself to become an unstoppable leader.
What is Buddha nature? It's the part of you that already knows what to do in difficult situations, can stay present during chaos, and genuinely cares about others' wellbeing.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The difference between ego nature vs. Buddha nature
- Nine practical steps to access your Buddha nature
- Why meditation alone won't make you a wise leader, and what actually creates transformation
- How Buddha nature leadership transforms every area of your life
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Dr. Helena Rosengren.
With an ability to understand and translate complex scientific findings, Dr. Helena Rosengren brings a unique and dynamic perspective to the realm of holistic wellbeing.
Her raw, real, and inspiring presentations blend scientific knowledge with practical insights, empowering participants to take action to improve their own wellbeing.
In her eye-opening big talk, “Take Back Your Power,” she explores:
- Why 40 years of increased melanoma detection hasn't saved more lives
- The hidden cost of early detection and routine screening by doctors
- When self-examination may be the best option for you
- How to make empowered decisions about your skin health rather than living in fear
More from Dr. Helena Rosengren Website: https://drhelenarosengren.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticwellbeingwithdrhelena/
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Today’s amazing guest, Carol Brenner applies the Bard’s timeless wisdom to today’s personal and business challenges. The plays are a roadmap for the soul’s journey home, and they demonstrate how to successfully navigate workplace change, conflict and to lead effectively. Her talks entertain, educate and empower while inspiring deep thinking and transformation.
Trained and experienced in Montessori, public and university education with a master’s in teaching Shakespeare, Carol’s expertise covers a broad spectrum. She created a curriculum for all ages teaching 12 key superpowers found in the Shakespeare plays, helping students develop creativity, confidence, mastery and moral strength as well as better language skills. Her teaching palette also includes university courses in business and writing while her work in corporate includes content strategy and onsite training.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The spiritual awakening that transformed her purpose in life and revealed Shakespeare's plays as a "code for living with honor"
- How she uses character analysis from Shakespeare’s plays to teach modern leadership, team building, and conflict resolution
- The importance of intellectual curiosity and doing your own research rather than accepting information at face value
- Using your influential voice to build a legacy and carry on the legacy of others
- Her current favorites: Book: Angels in My Hair, Speakers: Nick Vujicic and Jack Canfield, and Podcasts: Mel Robbins and Pam Gregory
More from Carol Brenner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShakespeareGuru/
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What if I told you that being smart gets you in the room, but wisdom keeps you there?
Drawing from my experiences with high-achieving leaders across various fields—from cancer surgeons to CEOs to mayoral candidates—I share how wisdom trumps being smart in creating lasting impacts.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- Why being smart can make you successful, but wisdom makes you significant
- The key differences between being smart and being wise
- What it means to lead from your Buddha nature (and why it's not about religion)
- Five practical steps to cultivate wisdom-based leadership
- How the most effective speakers step onto the stage to serve their audience, not to show how brilliant they are
Plus, learn about my new book, "Being Smart is Stupid: Why Embracing Your Buddha Nature is the Secret to Great Leadership," and how to access a private Q&A with me.
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In this 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. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to keep your audience engaged and focused during an hour-long talk
- What happens at an event when there are too many speakers, and how to help your audience move past speaker fatigue
- Being humble while also sharing extraordinary facts and accomplishments
- Opening your talk with a powerful story that will immediately pull in your audience
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his week's guest, CB Bowman-Ottomanelli, is a renowned leadership expert, author, and CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. She was named among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Leadership, and her transformative impact on organizational leadership is widely recognized.
CB hosts the Courage to Leap & Lead Podcast. Her books include Courage to Leap & Lead: A Roadmap for Redefining Failure Into Success and Courage to Leap & Market: An Author's Roadmap to Self-Marketing Your Book.
From facing racial discrimination in corporate America to becoming a voice for change, CB shares her powerful journey of turning adversity into influence.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How racial discrimination led to her finding her voice and what compelled her to speak up
- The power of micro courage and how to take small, daily steps toward your goals
- Why courage isn't about being fearless—it's about stepping out and trusting others will be there for you
- The personal cost of fighting systemic issues and the importance of caring for yourself
- Her current favorites: Books: The Courage to Leap & Lead and Blue Ocean Strategy, Speaker: Barack Obama, and Podcast: Leap & Lead Podcast
More from CB Bowman-Ottomanelli Website: https://courage-consulting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbbowman/
Substack: https://couragetoleapandlead.substack.com/t/courageous-leadership
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What if I told you that even legendary actresses, women who've been honored by the Queen, won Oscars, and are considered living legends, still talk about fear as a constant companion?
In 2018, a documentary called "Nothing Like a Dame," featuring Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright, revealed something profound: even the most accomplished performers in the world still grapple with fear, insecurity, and limiting beliefs.
Today, I'm sharing what this film and these legendary women have to teach us about transforming fear into power and claiming the stages you're meant for.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why fear doesn't disappear when you become successful, and why that's actually a good thing
- How these women's experiences relate to public speaking and leadership
- The difference between those who let fear stop them and those who transform fear into fuel
- Why there's no mold for what a speaker should be and how you can use your voice powerfully, not despite your imperfections, but because of your humanity
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Nikki Nardizzi.
Nikki is the author of BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength. She is also a seasoned life and mindset coach.
From being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 12 to becoming legally blind, losing both parents, and receiving a kidney/pancreas transplant, Nikki knows firsthand the profound impact mindset has on our lives. Her personal transformation is the driving force behind her coaching, where she guides her clients in making conscious choices that will lead to success.
In her big talk, “Choosing Life By Design,” she explores:
- Reframing the things that happen to you in your life as things that happen “for” you
- How to reconnect with the confident, capable person you were before life's challenges knocked you down
- Creating your personal "recipe" for transformation using gratitude, meditation, and other practices
- Accepting support and assistance when you can't do it all yourself
More from Nikki Nardizzi Her book, BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength
Website: https://www.nikkinardizzi.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.gilbert.nardizzi/
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Today’s guest is Stacy Kehren Idema. Rooted in feminine and emotional intelligence, and shaped by personal experiences, Stacy empowers women to embrace radical responsibility, lead authentically, and redefine wealth beyond money.
Stacy combined her family business background with corporate expertise to create Equati, a Family Office technology that aligns values, investments, and data for smarter decisions.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her generational business background and how that led her to focus on bridging generational divides in family offices
- How she teaches women to consciously rewrite their wealth stories
- The way she helps people create more balanced and effective business relationships and decision-making
- Her current favorites: Book: Never Split the Difference, Speaker: Sara Blakely, and Podcasts: Billion Dollar Backstory and Masculine & Feminine Dynamics
More from Stacy Kehren Idema LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacykehrenidema/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/equati/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacykehrenidema/
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This week, we’re exploring the significant role mentorship plays in achieving career breakthroughs, leadership excellence, and becoming an influential voice.
I share personal stories from my career in dance and film, and introduce you to the mentors who have guided me to where I am today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The reason even elite performers never go it alone and what it truly means to have a mentor
- Why mentorship is crucial for identifying blind spots and pushing beyond self-imposed limitations
- How to choose the right mentor in an era of declining trust
- Where you can find a mentor to help you not only in crafting and delivering talks, but also in building a sustainable speaking business
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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. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to create a keynote talk that is the perfect companion to your book
- Getting your audience to see themselves in what your speaking about and take action
- Knowing when or if you should use humor in your talk
- Believing you’re good enough to book big stages as a new speaker
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Today's guest, Micki Weiner, is a sustainability practitioner and founder of Petal + Ash, a circular lingerie brand. Their mission is to empower women through comfortable lingerie, made from materials safe for the most intimate parts of their body.
Micki brings expertise in circularity, materials impact, and creative problem-solving to the intersection of fashion and climate.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How she connected her past expertise as a professional dancer to her current mission
- Becoming the go-to expert and establishing yourself as an authority in your field
- Why authentic vulnerability builds trust with audiences and potential investors
- The way your personal mission can translate to a professional platform
- Her current favorites: Books: The Night Circus and People of the Book, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: Green Behavior
More from Micki Weiner Instagram: @petalandash
Substack: The Sustainable Undress
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickiweiner
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This week, I’m concluding our trilogy of episodes focused on the principles from my upcoming book, Being Smart Is Stupid.
What if everything you've been taught about strong leadership is wrong? Join me in understanding why, despite conventional wisdom, showing compassion and loving kindness are essential strengths in leadership and public speaking.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Everything we think we know about power and influence, and why most of it is wrong
- Four concrete steps to integrate compassion into your leadership and speaking
- The neuroscience behind compassionate interactions and how they literally change people's brains
- The transformative potential of leading with an open heart without being a pushover
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Belinda DiGiambattista.
As a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Belinda uses her expertise and motivational speaking skills to move audiences to make purposeful choices. Her real-life examples show leaders how to be impactful with their influence, achieve a shared vision, and deliver client value beyond expectations.
From corporate cubicles to serving 5 million healthy meals to school children through her company Butter Beans, Belinda discovered the power of choosing your own success metrics.
In her amazing big talk, “Choose Your Metrics: Lead With Impact,” she explores:
- What effective leadership measurement begins with, and why it's not what most leaders think
- The impact of culture on employee retention, efficiency, and whether your team shows up consistently
- Defining what success looks like for you personally, instead of relying on annual performance evaluations
- The multiplier effect: Leaders' influence on others and their ultimate impact on the world
More from Belinda DiGiambattista Website: https://chooseyourmetric.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindadigiambattista/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindadigi/
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In today’s episode, I am excited to introduce you to Ivana Ivanek.
Ivana is a keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and host of the Online Business By Design Podcast. She specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that drive profit and impact so they can create the success and the life they desire.
From immigrant family expectations to building her dream life by the ocean, Ivana's journey proves that success doesn't have to look like what we've been taught.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to redefine success on your terms and pursue your dreams without conforming to others' definitions
- Why her first business failure became her training ground for eventual success
- The impact of living authentically and building wealth unapologetically — even in flip flops
- Her current favorites: Book: You are a Badass, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
More from Ivana Ivanek Website: https://ivanaivanek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanaivanek_/
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In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m examining the concept of Buddha Nature as a key to effective leadership and impactful speaking.
As I share insights from my upcoming book, Being Smart is Stupid: Why Embracing the Wisdom of Your Buddha Nature is the Secret to Great Leadership, I reveal the importance of accessing your inner wisdom, compassion, and clarity. I also share real-life examples and practical steps to cultivate these qualities.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The four summer practices to access your Buddha nature: curious presence, embodying gratitude, letting go of control, and serving with joy
- Why summer is the perfect training ground for wise leadership practices
- How to transform from "smart" leadership to wise leadership that heals and inspires
- The difference between speaking from ego versus speaking from authentic wisdom
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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. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Narrowing down your ideas to one provocative topic for your big talk
- Viewing new experiences not as a chance to fail or something to be afraid of, but as an experiment that can lead to growth and learning
- Acknowledging your desire to speak on big stages, write a book, or whatever you are being called to do
- Uncovering what about your idea is most deeply resonating with you
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Today’s amazing guest hardly needs an introduction.
As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity.
For three decades, he has not only studied the science of achievement, but he’s mastered it by interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders and collaborating with them in the boardroom, translating theory into bottom-line results for his clients.
As a premier Keynote Speaker and leading authority on achievement for audiences as large as 80,000, Les energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to speak authentically to serve your audience, and the profound responsibility speakers have when they take the stage
- His powerful concept of "eyesight vs. mindsight" and how self-awareness allows you to see possibilities that others cannot
- Why asking for help is not a weakness and the power of community in achieving greatness
- The importance of finding your why — your magnificent obsession that you'd do for nothing, but you do so well that people will pay you for it
More from Les Brown Website: https://lesbrown.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelesbrown
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesbrownspeaks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelesbrown
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCal1McMCjg8OBCr5fAI8ECA
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This week, I'm exploring the profound connection between authentic leadership and finding your voice as a speaker - the first episode in a three-part series that challenges everything we've been taught about what makes an effective leader.
I share the story of a brilliant CEO who, despite having an amazing intellect and an incredible track record, felt disconnected from her team and audiences when she spoke.
I also reveal insights from my upcoming book, Being Smart is Stupid: Why Embracing the Wisdom of Your Buddha Nature is the Secret to Great Leadership.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why being smart and being wise are two completely different things - and how this shows up when leaders step onto any stage
- The missing piece that separates leaders who can run organizations from those who can truly inspire and move people to action
- How speaking from your "Buddha nature" - your wisest self - transforms both your message and your leadership presence
- Four concrete steps you can implement today to align your leadership with your authentic voice as a speaker
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by my amazing friend and client Nick Prefontaine. You may remember him from previous podcast episodes.
Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker by Yahoo Finance. He is also the Founder and CEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system, Nick leads his clients through their trauma to where their limitless potential lies.
In his powerful big talk, “My Introduction to Stillness Was a Coma,” he explores:
- The epidemic of constant busyness that exists in our society today
- The traumatic brain injury he experienced during a snowboarding accident that put him in a coma
- What he learned from true stillness and why a stillness practice doesn't need to be complicated
- How to build a reservoir of resilience and energy to draw upon during difficult times
More from Nick Prefontaine His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 404, Episode 449, and Episode 614
Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with an amazing speaker and graduate of The Big Talk Academy, Lilly Wong.
Lilly guides conscious leaders to overcome emptiness, disconnection, and burnout by living their Core Purpose with clarity and intention. After a life-changing awakening, she broke free from the conventional path and embarked on a transformative inner journey that reawakened her unique voice and purpose.
Today, Lilly empowers audiences to explore the beauty of nature, creativity, and community. She celebrates what she calls the Art of Bee-ing, where personal fulfillment and humanity's collective evolution go hand in hand.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why true fulfillment comes from aligning your body, emotions, and thoughts
- The importance of discovering who you truly are and why it’s the opposite of selfish
- The power of questioning cultural myths and inherited beliefs
- Her current favorites: Books: The Power of Now & Anna, the Grandmother of Jesus, Speaker: Nassim Haramein, and Podcast: Jim Kwik
More from Lilly Wong LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lilly-wong-art
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This week, I am diving into the often overlooked but essential practice of testing a talk in small, intimate settings before presenting it on larger stages.
I share what happened when I recently spoke at the 'Of Course Mastermind' event in San Francisco, where I premiered my new big talk, "Being Smart is Stupid: Why Embracing the Wisdom of Your Buddha Nature is the Secret to Great Leadership." I also reveal what you can learn from my experience.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to build confidence through immediate feedback and iterative refinement
- Why creating relationship momentum can elevate the impact of public speaking
- Practical steps for developing and testing talks that work for both new and seasoned speakers
- The reason real-world feedback is indispensable for creating transformative messages that resonate deeply with audiences
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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. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to give your audience a high-quality experience when speaking virtually
- Awakening to what is possible for you and your life
- The importance of memorization and how to do it
- Developing the topic for your big talk
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I'm super excited to introduce you to our amazing guest for this week, Chad E. Foster.
Chad is a blind Harvard Business School alum and Fortune 500 leader who revolutionized CRM tech for the visually impaired, achieving billion-dollar successes.
As a resilience expert, he empowers others to overcome setbacks and thrive with determination and innovation, proving that limitations can spark extraordinary achievements.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to become more resilient using Chad’s “anatomy of resilience” framework
- Why happiness is a decision and perspective rather than a set of circumstances
- Finding meaning in adversity and taking ownership of outcomes in your life
- Creating sustainable success through small victories
- His current favorites: Book: Never Split the Difference and Speaker: Alison Levine
More from Chad Foster His free gift to our listeners at https://chadefoster.com/bigtalk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindChadEFoster/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Bd5-Oh_JPChsdvyAX9FUQ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadfoster/
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This week on the podcast, I’m diving into the 2023 film 'Perfect Days' directed by Vim Vendors.
I discuss how the film's themes of consistency, mindfulness, and appreciation for small moments can lead to the meaningful and influential life you desire as a speaker and thought leader.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of daily rituals and presence
- What these concepts have to do with leadership and speaking
- Focusing on depth over breadth in your actions and interactions
- How to foster authentic influence and profound personal contentment
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Jenny Lincoln.
Jenny is a story-weaving sorceress and wise nomadic sage. With over 30 years of experience in the Corporate trenches, Jenny balances authority with gentleness, serving truth with love & grace. Her talks are lightning bolts to your heart & soul, igniting you into action!
In her powerful big talk, “Leading Through The Lens of Love: Reprogramming for Growth and Potency,” she explores:
- Her transformation from a harsh, conflict-driven executive to a heart-centered leader
- Her shift from defense mode to growth mode
- Why leading through "the lens of love" allows people to experience you differently
- The truth about embracing heart-centered leadership, and the impact you can create because of it
More from Jenny Lincoln Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 554 and Episode 621
Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory
Website: https://jennylincoln.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.lincoln.56/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lincoln-speaker-coach/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyglincoln/
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Today, I am joined by Jeannette Linfoot, a high-performing corporate CEO turned entrepreneur with a diverse business portfolio, ranging from board advisor, business mentor, property investor, and host of the Brave Bold Brilliant podcast.
Prior to becoming a portfolio investor and business owner, Jeannette spent 25 years in the travel industry. Today, she is focused on helping corporate clients, business owners, and senior executives take their business and career to the next level using the Brave Bold Brilliant framework.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why leaders need to put themselves in others’ shoes and give the people working for them autonomy if they want to build brilliant teams
- The importance of surrounding yourself with experts who are more knowledgeable than you
- How to overcome fear, even in the face of adversity, and become the leader you are meant to be
- Her current favorites: Book: Shantaram, Speaker: Tony Robbins & Mel Robbins, and Podcast: Desert Island Discs & The Mid•Point
More from Jeannette Linfoot Website: https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/
Her podcast, Brave Bold Brillant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraveBoldBrilliant1/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot
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One of the most often overlooked, yet crucial, aspects of building a sustainable speaking career is your money mindset.
This week, I’m diving into why this is and how you can master your money mindset to create the kind of success you desire as a speaker and thought leader.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Overcoming discomfort around charging what you're worth, especially for women
- How to transform your relationship with money and moving from a scarcity mindset to abundant thinking
- Practical tips on valuing your expertise, creating clear pricing structures, and having confident money conversations
- The way I’ve created a healthy money mindset and the impact it’s had on my success
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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Today's guest, Dr. John Librett, is a certified speaker, author, and thought leader in preventive medicine and cancer survivorship.
With over 25 years of experience, including chairing a White House Interagency Council, he inspires audiences worldwide to rethink health and wellness through his engaging presentations and practical, actionable insights.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His journey from a behind-the-scenes introvert who influenced policy to a public speaker — and how he has trusted the process
- The way John is shifting global perspectives on cancer by making his message more accessible to broader audiences
- How he remains optimistic about creating change despite concerns about the current political climate
- His current favorites: Book: Einstein's Dreams, Speaker: Brian Cox, and Podcasts: The Big Talk, The Hidden Brain, and Science Vs
More from John Librett His profile on The Big Talk Speakers Directory
Website: https://www.survivorhealthcare.com/about-shc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/survivor-architect/
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This week, I’m revealing the essential skills every leader, speaker, and entrepreneur must master: letting go when things go wrong and standing firm to make things right.
I share my personal experiences with this — including a botched photo shoot, recording with incorrect scripts, and a failed product launch — to illustrate how to navigate setbacks with grace.
Together, we’ll also explore:
- The importance of adaptability, clear communication, and self-awareness
- Why resilience is essential for effective leadership
- How to focus on solutions rather than problems
- Fostering a culture of growth and excellence within your team
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In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Hertha Lund gave at The Big Talk Live. You may remember Hertha from Episode 647.
Hertha is an author, speaker, and the founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana. She's also an Equine Gestalt Coach and litigation attorney.
In her talk, Hertha explores:
- Her near-death experience and the profound spiritual awakening it led to
- How horses played a crucial role in her healing journey
- The way she is now helping others heal from past trauma
- Why true transformation requires slowing down, being present, and having the courage to feel your pain
More from Hertha Lund Her first appearance on the podcast in Episode 647
Websites: https://www.herthalouiselund.com/ and https://4horsesforwholeness.com/
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with a truly influential voice — actress and playwright Sarah Bierstock.
Sarah is a renowned playwright, performer, and film producer. Her most recent project, the musical short film "All the World is a Stage," directed by Telly Award winner Desiree Abeyta, will premiere through Broadwayworld.com on International Women's Day.
This film features Broadway favorites Kristy Cates, Christiane Noll, Patrick Page, and many others as they come together to explore the societal expectations placed on women.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her journey to becoming a prolific playwright and filmmaker
- The plays she has written and her latest project, a short film called "All the World is a Stage”
- How her film uses the metaphor of a cabaret performance to explore themes of authenticity, social expectations, and self-acceptance
- The importance of speaking honestly and the challenges of balancing multiple roles
More from Sarah Bierstock Website: https://sarahbierstock.com/
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This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we are diving into the importance of having coaches and mentors to accelerate your success.
Tune in to hear my personal stories about how mentorship has shaped my career and the impact it can have on yours, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why top female athletes always rely on multiple coaches
- Finding the right mentor for you and your goals
- How mentorship provides clarity, strategy, accountability, and belief
- The importance of a support system to elevate your career
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In this episode, you’ll hear from Lucie the Light with her talk, “Having Purpose will give life the meaning you’re looking for.”
You may remember Lucie from our conversation in Episode 605. Lucie is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their valuable contributions.
In her talk, Lucie explores:
- Why so many people suffer from a fundamental disconnection with their true selves
- How she reconnected with her inner self and found deeper meaning
- The path to becoming more self-aware and discovering your true purpose
- The impact it would have on the world if everyone lived with purpose
More from Lucie the Light Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 605
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Today’s guest, Sam Bennett, is the author of Get It Done, Start Right Where You Are, and most recently, The 15 Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done.
In addition to being a best-selling author, Sam is a speaker, actor, creativity and productivity specialist, and the founder of therealsambennett.com, a company committed to helping overwhelmed creatives and frustrated overachievers get unstuck. Sam is also a popular course instructor on LinkedIn Learning and has over a million class participants worldwide.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her 15-minute method and why it is so impactful
- Why traits often labeled as "too much" (too sensitive, too dramatic, etc.) can become professional assets
- How to honor your inner guidance while maintaining professional framing
- The importance of morning routines
- Her current favorites: Book: The Big Hurt, Speaker: Byron Katie, and Podcast: Smartless
More from Sam Bennett Get her new book, The 15-Minute Method
Her free gift, The Procrastination Domination Starter Kit
Website: https://therealsambennett.com/
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In this week’s episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m honoring George Harrison's birthday by exploring the legendary artist's profound example of leadership and the power of using your voice.
Known as the Quiet Beatle, George Harrison exemplified how a reserved presence can still be profoundly influential.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Harrison's contributions to the Beatles and his solo career that followed
- His intentional use of his voice and his deep spiritual connection
- The valuable lessons Harrison's life offers for leaders today
- Leading with authenticity, clarity, and conviction to create a lasting legacy
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Today, I’m super excited to share an amazing talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Katie Cosgrove with her talk, “Finding Purpose and Legacy Through Contemplating the End of Life.”
Katie is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, grief coach, and death doula. As the founder of Grief Is Good, Cosgrove makes it her mission to help people approach transition and grief in a beautiful and meaningful way through speaking, writing, and coaching.
In her talk, she explores:
- The impact of experiencing a significant number of losses early in life
- How she found her purpose in life and the steps you can take to find yours, too
- The importance of confronting death and mortality rather than avoiding it
- Why living purposefully doesn't necessarily require dramatic life changes
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinacosgrove/
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Today’s guest, Micah Johnson’s life began in a Y2K cult in the woods of northern Florida. From there, he grew to sell over a billion dollars in real estate throughout Florida and the US.
He has used his tough life lessons as guides and opportunities to intentionally create the life he wants. Micah finds his passion inspiring others to free themselves from the things they didn’t ask for so they can live their fullest potential life.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His journey to let go of the deep-seated anger that once consumed him
- How he is helping men redefine modern masculinity
- The generational shift in business leadership from fear-based, domination-focused approaches toward more people-centered, empathetic strategies
- His current favorites: Book: The Odyssey, Speakers: Jesus, Simon Sinek, & Jeff Hoffman, Podcast: Revisionist History
More from Micah Johnson Website: https://www.thecollectiveflow.com
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In this episode of the Big Talk Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my transformative experience at 40 Years of Zen, a neurofeedback program created by Dave Asprey.
I dive into what happened during this intensive week-long retreat and what you can learn from my journey as I reflect on:
- The importance of overcoming fear and making space for personal growth
- Ways to expand your creativity and leadership potential
- How you can incorporate daily contemplative practices into your life
- The significance of self-care, truth, clarity, and courage in leadership
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In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Anne Nicholls gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
Anne, a retired teacher and lecturer, is the mother of five and lives in London. Working with numerous communities in Kenya, she provides menstrual and sexual health education together with reusable pads to close the gender gap and eliminate the shame and stigma of menstruation. Currently, her focus is on including boys in these crucial conversations.
In her talk, she explores:
- The effects of period poverty on many young Kenyan girls
- The cultural stigma and taboos around menstruation that persist globally
- Why including boys in conversations about menstruation is crucial for creating lasting social change
- The ways period poverty extends beyond access to products
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with my amazing client and dear friend, Hertha Lund.
Hertha is an author, speaker, Equine Gestalt Coach, litigation attorney, and founder of Four Horses for Wholeness retreat center in Montana.
After a career in journalism covering Congress and the Supreme Court, she founded Lund Law in 1995, specializing in property and water rights. Then, following a near-death experience, she expanded her work to include horse-facilitated coaching, offering sessions both remotely and at her cattle ranch retreat center.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her transformation from an overachieving lawyer to a speaker and healer who teaches others how to live in alignment
- How leaders can be both powerful and heart-centered
- The way personal trauma can be transformed into a platform for helping others
- Current Favorites: Books: Climb the Highest Mountain and Into the Magic Shop, Speakers: Mark Prophet & Maya Angelou, Podcasts: The Big Talk and Mel Robbins
More from Hertha Lund Her book, Alchemy of Resilience: My Rugged Path to Wholeness
Websites: https://www.herthalouiselund.com/ and https://4horsesforwholeness.com/
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I have something super special to share with you this week!
We asked our listeners for feedback on their favorite episodes of The Big Talk Podcast, and so many people in our community shared how much they loved my conversation with Brooke Siem in Episode 575. And now, you have the opportunity to hear it again today!
I know it will inspire you as you prepare for big stages and give you confidence in sharing your message for impact.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
- Brooke’s "Yes Quest," a project where she committed to saying yes to every yes-or-no question for 50 days
- The experience of sharing her story on big stages
- The importance of trusting the process when preparing to give your talk
- Brooke’s current favorites: Book: Cat's Cradle, Speaker: Kurt Vonnegut, and Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole and Tim Ferriss
More from Brooke Siem Websites: https://www.brookesiem.com/ and https://www.chefbrookesiem.com/
Her book, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS
Instagram: @brookesiem
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In today’s episode, you will hear the inspiring talk that speaker and thought leader Teri Secrest gave at The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
Teri is a certified Wellness Coach whose passion is teaching people how to enjoy their best life at every age. As a passionate food lover, best-selling author, and international speaker on wellness, Teri delivers her hard-earned knowledge with humor and grace, showing people that change is possible.
In her big talk, she explores:
- Why age doesn't have to limit your activities or dreams
- Three daily habits you can implement for better health
- How mental attitude affects your overall health and happiness
- The importance of maintaining relationships with friends and loved ones
More from Teri Secrest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeriSecrest/ & https://www.facebook.com/TeriSecrestInternational/
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This week, I'm super excited to be talking with two influential voices, Linda Mitchell and Shelly Mattes.
Today’s first guest, Linda Mitchell, is the creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat brand. She is also a leading women's health expert, best-selling author, and award-winning fitness competitor who overcame domestic violence. As a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a podcast host, she empowers women through health and fitness.
Our other guest, Shelly Mattes, is a healthcare entrepreneur who owns Outpatient Imaging Centers. A cancer survivor turned award-winning fitness competitor, she draws from her diverse experiences as a former modeling agency owner and sports coach.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why Linda’s (age 62) and Shelly’s (age 58) appearance on the cover of Strong magazine shows that age should never be a barrier to achieving your goals
- The success that is possible when women support each other
- The power of visualization and the importance of an abundance mindset
- Shelly’s current favorites: Book: Brave Thinking, Speaker: Mary Morrissey, and Podcasts: Sisterhood of Sweat and Mel Robbins
- Linda’s current favorites: Book: The Let Them Theory, Speaker: Joel Osteen, and Podcast: Impact Theory
More from Linda Mitchell Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 581
Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521952742
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-m-mitchell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZrTEytiEgS_YLxpQkWhvg
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In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I dive into the origins of Inauguration Day in the U.S. and explore its relevance today. I explore how this cornerstone of American democracy connects to inclusion, immigration, women's rights, and human rights.
As always, I create a safe space for all voices while providing resources for anyone feeling unheard or unseen during this time.
In this episode, we explore:
- The evolution of Inauguration Day from 1789 to now
- Why America's identity as a nation of immigrants requires inclusive policies
- Current challenges in women's rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and immigration
- The reason democracy requires collective participation and advocacy for policies that unite rather than divide
More Resources National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Dial 988 in the U.S.
Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860
Reproductive Health and Wellness - Planned Parenthood
National Immigration Law Center and RAICES Texas
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In this special bonus episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I share a conversation I had with Dr. Andrew Benedict back in Episode 482.
I am re-releasing this powerful episode today because Dr. Benedict is a climate change expert. And in light of the devastation that's happening right now in California, I believe this conversation can be a balm to the pain and helplessness we are experiencing.
I hope this episode will give you information and hope and can soothe the uncertainty and devastation we are all feeling.
In this conversation, we explore:
- Dr. Benedek’s powerful backstory and his beginnings of facing challenges head on
- The impact he is making in the world through his work on climate change
- Where we can look for hope that our efforts to create change will work
- How we can all make a difference in our world
More from Dr. Andrew Benedek Website: https://www.anaergia.com/
Our interview in Brainz, The Climate Crisis And How Human Creativity Is The Solution
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Today, I’m super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Gill McKay with her talk, “The Silver Lining of Lying: Finding Truth in the Shadow of Drinking.”
Gill McKay is a Sobriety Guide and Educator coaching successful professionals to become alcohol-free. She also works with organizations to help stop the stigma around drinking and sobriety. With a neuroscience background, Gill is a mental health first-aider, TEDx speaker, and the best-selling author of “STUCK: Brain Smart Insights for Coaches.”
In her talk, she explores:
- Why the relationship between alcohol addiction and lying is cyclical
- What happens when lying becomes an automatic behavior that conflicts with personal values
- The turning point in her relationship with alcohol and what recovery required
- Her advice for others who’ve found themselves in this same cycle of addiction
More from Gill McKay Website: https://www.gillmckay.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillmckay/
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Today, I welcome Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart, a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, to discuss her powerful journey from trauma to advocacy. After serving 25 years in law enforcement and battling PTSD, Cynthia found her voice as a speaker championing mental health awareness for first responders.
Her story reminds us that caring takes courage and that supporting those who protect our communities requires understanding the human experience behind the badge.
In our conversation, we’ll explore:
- Why her motivation to protect others started in childhood
- The challenge of constantly switching between traumatic work experiences and normal family life as a first responder
- The importance of self-care as a foundation for being able to help others
- Her current favorites: Book: Braiding Sweetgrass, Speaker: Dr. Caroline Leaf, and Podcast: Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
More from Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 636
Website: www.afirstrespondervoice.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiahamiltonurquhart/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahamiltonurquhart
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In this special New Year's Eve episode, I share my detailed process for setting powerful intentions and designing a successful year ahead.
I break down the exact methods I use during my three-week December reflection period and why you should use them, too.
Whether you're a speaker, thought leader, or someone looking to level up in 2025, I hope you’ll join me in designing an intentional, impactful year ahead!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of taking time in December to slow down, get still, and reflect
- How to design a daily schedule with specific habits and non-negotiables that align with your big goals
- Why I choose a guiding word for the year and what my word is for 2025
- Focusing on who you need to be to achieve your goals rather than just what you need to do to get there
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Today, I’m super excited to share an amazing talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Karin Lanz with her talk, “The Circular Economy – And My Unwavering Belief in the Perfection of Nature.”
Karin Lanz pioneers the circular economy with her beauty brand, No Excuses LANUR, the first label worldwide to promote exclusively Cradle to Cradle Certified® gold-certified products. As an entrepreneur, she passionately champions innovative practices, forging a path toward a better world for future generations.
In this talk, she explores:
- Why our current linear economy harms both human health and the environment
- How nature operates as a perfect circular system based on diversity
- The way a circular economy borrows from and gives back to nature
- The importance of embracing individual uniqueness while recognizing we're part of nature's larger system
More from Karin Lanz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinlanz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karinlanz/
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This week, I'm super excited to talk with a truly influential voice and my amazing client, Farrah Domaoan.
Farrah Domaoan is an author and speaker who helps mothers overcome trauma and break generational cycles. Her upcoming book, Reimagined Motherhood: Untriggered, is written for anyone ready to heal from their past and step into a more empowered, confident future.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when she finally confronted her childhood trauma and how it inspired her to write her book Reimagined Motherhood: Untriggered
- Why healing doesn't mean forgetting your past
- How to pair an abundance mindset with action
- Her current favorites: Book: Think & Grow Rich, Speakers: Oprah, Les Brown, and Tony Robbins, and Podcast: Let It Be Easy
More from Farrah Domaoan Her upcoming book, Reimagined Motherhood: Untriggered
Website: https://www.farrahfaye.com/
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In today's episode, I take you back to my experience at the 2005 Venice Film Festival, where I learned valuable lessons about the difference between fame and success.
As the choreographer of "Romance and Cigarettes," I found myself navigating the red carpet alongside A-listers like Susan Sarandon and James Gandolfini, discovering creative ways to establish my presence without relying on fame.
My story reveals how authenticity and strategic thinking can help you succeed in any environment – even one as glamorous as an international film festival.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The difference between fame and success, and if you can have one without the other
- How, as a choreographer, I found creative ways to stand out and establish myself alongside famous actors
- Why strategic preparation is important when you want to be successful
- The way to focus on genuine success and service rather than fame for fame's sake
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Today, I’m super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart with her talk, “Changing Your World with the Courage to Care.”
Cynthia is a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who believes everyone matters.
She is an author, speaker, and founder of A First Responder Voice. She is a recipient of the 2019 Universal Women's Network, Unsung Hero Award, and the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal.
In her big talk, she’ll explore:
- Why true courage isn't just about bold actions
- What happens when caregivers fall into the trap of caring for everyone except themselves
- The definition of real strength and what it can look like
- How small gestures of care - whether for ourselves or others - can have profound impacts
More from Cynthia Hamilton Urquhart Website: www.afirstrespondervoice.ca
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Today’s guest, Dr. Debra Clary, is a narrative scientist who brings over three decades of executive expertise from Fortune 500 Companies to her role as the founder and CEO of Elevascent.
As an accomplished international speaker, author, and award-winning producer, she captivates audiences with her diverse talents. Notably, she showcased her theatrical skills in the sold-out off-Broadway solo performance of "A Curious Woman" in 2023.
Debra holds a doctorate in Leader Development, Change Management & Organizational Design from George Washington University. She is also a certified speaker and graduate of The Big Talk Academy.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of women understanding and owning their value — especially in male-dominated fields
- How she maintains mental clarity and self-confidence
- Her upcoming book, The Curiosity Curve: Life Isn't Linear, Accelerate the Curve, which releases in March 2025
- Why curiosity is a learnable skill rather than just an innate trait
- Her current favorites: Book: Horse and Podcast: David Bear
More from Dr. Debra Clary Website: https://debraclary.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebraclary/
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I have something super special to share with you this week!
We asked our listeners for feedback on their favorite episodes of The Big Talk Podcast, and so many people in our community shared how much they loved my conversation with Kristina DiPalo in Episode 578. And now, you have the opportunity to hear it again today!
I know it will inspire you to fully step into your role as a speaker and thought leader – moving past fears of what others in your life may say.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How her curiosity about life's big questions from a young age shaped her desire to find her voice and share her ideas with others
- The courage she showed by stepping into her role as a speaker, knowing it would upset some of the people in her life
- Her process for developing, memorizing, and delivering her signature talk
- Why being part of a supportive speaker community was key for her
More from Kristina DiPalo Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555
Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/
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Today, I’m super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Virtual Showcase.
This curated showcase features thought leaders, game-changing speakers, and influential voices who I’ve mentored in my signature speaker certification program. As a bonus, you’ll get to hear my live feedback on this showcase talk, and there are sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well.
This week, you’ll hear from Naomi Vladeck with her talk, “How to Brave Creativity and Turn Fear Into Excitement.”
Naomi Vladeck is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. She is a certified transformational coach with a Masters in Performance Studies from NYU. She is a lifelong non-profit professional dedicated to championing independent artists.
In her talk, she explores:
- Navigating significant life changes and the power of embracing uncertainty
- What happens when you challenge old beliefs and identities during times of crisis
- The importance of sharing personal stories and experiences
- How to approach change as an opportunity rather than something to be feared or controlled
More from Naomi Vladeck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativitymatterscoaching/
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In this episode, I am talking with the amazing Tamsen Webster.
Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs, a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and has spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events in the world.
She was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022 and is the author of two books, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible and Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change.
Tamsen was one of my first guests on The Big Talk, way back in Episode 21. I will never forget her graciousness and clarity. She added so much value and vulnerability for our community, and I am super excited to welcome her back today!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when she overcame a 17-year struggle with a panic disorder
- How her new book Say What They Can't Unhear addresses gaps in advice about creating lasting transformational change
- Why she believes transformational change doesn't have to be a struggle and the way you can achieve it
- Her current favorites: Book: The Notebooks of Lazarus Long, Speaker: Sally Hogshead, and Podcast: Taboo Science
More from Tamsen Webster Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 21
Her free gift to our listeners, The Compact Case
Her new book, Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change
Website: https://tamsenwebster.com/
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This week, I’m reading from Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women — an amazing book that my dear friend and community member Carol Lempert sent me.
Dana Rubin authored this book, and you heard me read from it before back in Episode 562 when I read the speech “Homecoming Day” by Josephine Baker.
Today, I’m sharing a trailblazing big talk Madeline Davis gave at the 1972 Democratic National Convention.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when Davis, the first openly gay woman to speak at a national political convention, declared, "I am a woman and a lesbian" from the stage
- Powerful moments from her talk
- The historical context of the speech and other important social movements happening at the time
- The impact Davis had both from the stage and beyond it
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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, meticulously crafted 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:
- The different versions of talks and how to choose the one that’s right for you
- The structure of a keynote talk and what you need to include
- How to make your talk appealing to event organizers
- Knowing which part of your story to share in your talk
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In this episode, I am talking with my amazing friend and colleague, Jennifer Wilkov.
Jennifer is a multi #1 international best-selling author, keynote speaker, and founder of Speak Up Women, the top Google resource for women's self-expression and empowerment. With a passion for communication, she inspires women to remain fabulous, regardless of circumstances, and supports writers in becoming bestsellers.
Jennifer's expertise spans book development, entertainment consulting, and entrepreneurship, making her an influential voice in multiple industries. Her mission is to move humankind forward by elevating women's self-esteem and empowering them to speak up for the lives they want to live.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her journey to find her voice and the importance of speaking up
- What led her to create Speak Up Women, a global platform encouraging women to use their voices
- Her approach to speaking up and why you don't need a stage to make a difference
- Her current favorites: Book: Daring Greatly, Speaker: Jack Canfield, and Podcasts: The Ecommerce Alley, Launch Your Box, and Subscription Box Basics
More from Jennifer Wilkov Websites: https://speakupwomen.com/ and https://jenniferswilkov.com/
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This week on the podcast, I challenge the notion of busyness and share my personal approach to productivity. As an award-winning director, author, producer, mentor, and speaker, I've learned that true efficiency comes from prioritization and organization, not from having an overflowing calendar.
Whether you're a speaker, thought leader, or anyone looking to make the most of your 24 hours, this episode will offer practical insights to help you reframe your approach to time management and achieve more while feeling less "busy."
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- My daily routine and how I manage everything from household chores to creative work and from professional responsibilities to personal time
- Why I structure my day into categories and what this could look like for you
- The reason routines and consistent scheduling are crucial for freeing up your mental bandwidth
- The way to maximize your productivity without sacrificing your wellbeing
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk given by Dr. Roberta Garceau at The Big Talk Live.
Roberta is a speaker and dentist with a passion for creating possibilities and enhancing lives, one smile at a time. She owns the Great New Smile dental practice in Windsor, Connecticut. When she’s not at the office or taking a big stage, she prefers to be in nature. She also teaches yoga, enjoys reading nonfiction, and works jigsaw puzzles to unwind.
In her big talk, “Snoring is No Joke,” she explores:
- Why snoring goes far beyond an annoying sleep habit
- The potential dangers of snoring for us and those we love
- Simple adjustments you can make to correct your snoring
- How making these adjustments can enhance every aspect of your life
More from Dr. Roberta Garceau Website: https://www.greatnewsmile.com/
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In this episode, I am talking with the amazing Rebecca Whitman.
Known as The Magnetic Abundance Mentor, Rebecca transforms the women she works with from burned out to balanced, beautiful, and abundant.
She supports those seeking to leave toxic relationships and magnetize their soulmate at any stage of life. Her 6 Figure Side Hustle program helps women to exit from unfulfilling jobs to a profitable purpose.
Rebecca is the bestselling author of three books on business mindset and an award-winning Host of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Podcast. In 2022, she was named the Top Life Coach of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How she transitioned from an aspiring actress to a successful entrepreneur
- Her seven pillars of abundance and how they help women achieve balance and success
- Why authenticity and self-love are crucial for attracting positive relationships and abundance
- Her recommendation for creating more personal freedom and impactful communication
- Her current favorites: Book: The Four Agreements, Speaker: Michael Beckwith, and Podcasts: The Skinny Confidential, Smartless, and The Ed Mylett Show
More from Rebecca Whitman Her Life-Changing Journal Prompts
Website: https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/
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Today, we're diving into a crucial topic for speakers, thought leaders, and influential voices: how conflict can create intimacy.
Being an influential voice doesn't mean you'll never hurt, upset, or disappoint someone. It's not a matter of if, but when.
In this episode, I'll share insights on how to handle these situations — both when you're on the receiving end of being hurt and when you're the one who's caused the upset.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why you shouldn’t take hurtful words and actions from others personally
- How to respond with love and compassion, even to criticism or negativity
- Your responsibility as an influential voice when you upset someone
- The power of cultivating relationships with people who are willing to work through conflicts
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Josephine Rose Roberts.
Josephine is a Broadway actress and gardener. Inspired by the belief that gardens possess deeper significance than mere aesthetics, Josephine specializes in designing gardens based on flower symbolism and folklore.
Josephine guides her clients on a transformative journey through education and empowerment to dream up, execute, and maintain their own enchanted sanctuaries. She encourages them to find solace, inspiration, healing, and maybe a little mystery while tending to their gardens.
In her talk, “From Broadway to the Garden,” she explores:
- Her journey from being a professional actor to finding her true calling as a gardener
- How to discover the power of enchantment in your life
- Finding a deeper connection to nature
- Transforming your perspective and reigniting your sense of wonder
More from Josephine Rose Roberts Website: https://josephineroseroberts.com/
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In this episode, I am talking with a dear friend and a long-time member of The Big Talk team, Katrina Scarlett.
Katrina is the founder and driving force behind Scarlett & Co., a company that specializes in enhancing the client experience so authors and coaches can improve client retention and satisfaction while creating lasting legacies of raving, loyal fans.
Drawing on her extensive background in luxury hospitality and many years of providing tech & integration support for influential entrepreneurs, Katrina possesses a unique perspective on digital business that places clients at the heart of the equation.
Passionate about infusing online businesses with a human touch, Katrina’s mission centers on elevating the importance of the client’s journey in an increasingly automated and impersonal digital landscape.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of mentorship for professional growth
- How a client-centric focus in your business builds trust and improves retention
- Leveraging technology to enhance personalization and communication
- Why prioritizing client experience can reduce refunds and increase profitability
More from Katrina Scarlett Website: https://scarlettandco.ca/
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I have something super special to share with you this week!
We asked our listeners for feedback on their favorite episodes of The Big Talk Podcast, and overwhelming people responded that they loved my conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. I spoke with her in Episode 577 about Whole Brain Living, and today, you have the opportunity to hear our conversation again!
Dr. Jill’s work is so powerful, and I truly believe that by understanding and applying it, we can raise the collective consciousness and the vibration of humanity in the universe for love.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when Dr. Jill’s TED Talk was the first one to ever go viral
- The four characters that correspond to specific parts of your brain
- How understanding and utilizing all four of these characters can lead to a balanced, conscious, and harmonious life
- Why embracing Whole Brain Living could bring about a significant positive shift in human consciousness and societal norms
More from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Website: https://www.drjilltaylor.com/
Her books, Whole Brain Living and My Stroke of Insight
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk given by Jenny Lincoln at The Big Talk Live. You may remember Jenny from Episode 554 of the podcast.
Jenny is a story-weaving sorceress and wise nomadic sage. With over 30 years of experience in the Corporate trenches, Jenny balances authority with gentleness, serving truth with love & grace.
Her talks are lightning bolts to your heart & soul, igniting you into action! Jenny is the visionary behind the HUMan NAVigation Practice, your inner GPS for all things leadership.
In her big talk, she explores:
- Her personal journey finding a way out of deep depression
- The differences in her life now versus her life before depression
- How her experience with depression reshaped her as a person
- The way to create authentic, lasting transformation in your life, too
More from Jenny Lincoln Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 554
Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory
Website: https://jennylincoln.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lincoln-speaker-coach/
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In this episode, I am talking with an amazing influential voice, Jacqueline Coe.
Jacqueline is a Speaker, Author, Learning and Behaviour Specialist, Parenting Expert, and the Founder of Intelligent Parenting®. With over 15 years of research in human behavior, psychology, and philosophy, she has developed a new parenting model designed to empower parents and reduce chaos for families.
As a respected Parenting Coach and Mentor, Jacqueline is dedicated to helping parents confidently guide their children through life's challenges. Her mission is to transform parenting from an uncertain journey into a conscious, prepared path of success for both parents and children.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her childhood and her experience becoming a parent herself
- The life event that led to her developing deeper empathy for others' struggles
- Why she focuses on supporting parents in becoming their best selves
- The importance of using your voice and experiences to help others
- Her current favorites: Books: If It Hurts, It Isn’t Love, Power vs. Force, The Untethered Soul, and A New Earth, Speaker: Dr. Lee Martini, and Podcast: Steven Barlett’s The Diary of a CEO
More from Jacqueline Coe Listen to her podcast, Parenting From A Place Of Love Not Fear
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecoe1/
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Today, I’m revealing some of the marketing strategies we share with our authors inside of The Big Talk Press, our boutique publishing house. Because, yes, if you didn’t already know it, The Big Talk also publishes books.
I'm super excited about this episode because your voice matters, and so does your book.
As an influential voice and thought leader, you can expand the impact of your speaking and be further cemented as a thought leader in your industry by having a book. And I want to support you on that journey.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of setting clear goals for your book launch and what some of those goals should be
- How to create a timeline for your launch that ensures an enjoyable, stress-free process
- The reason you should recruit ambassadors for your book and what you should ask them to do
- Leveraging your book for additional income streams like consulting, coaching, speaking, and workshops
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Gayle Damiano, who you heard from in Episode 333. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that episode yet, I highly encourage you to do so.
Gayle is a transformation coach and certified speaker. She is also a graduate of The Big Talk Academy.
Gayle uses her gifts as a coach, intuitive, and energy healer to support her clients with keen insight and wisdom, assisting them in accessing their highest potential in both their personal and professional lives.
In her talk “Choose to believe,” she explores:
- Her journey to overcoming alcohol addiction and embracing a life of sobriety
- Why believing in yourself is vital
- How to let go of your limiting beliefs
- The way to step into a life filled with purpose and love
More from Gayle Damiano Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 333
Website: https://www.gayledamiano.com/
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Today, I am talking with an amazing alum of The Big Talk Academy, Meena Srinivasan.
Meena is a celebrated speaker, accomplished author, and visionary edupreneur. With over 20 years of dedicated service, she consistently champions the fusion of Mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning, and Belonging.
As the founding Executive Director of Transformative Educational Leadership, Meena pioneered a groundbreaking Fellowship for educational leaders. This unique program places an emphasis on nurturing personal development as a catalyst for driving systemic transformation.
In 2022, she was featured as one of Mindful Magazine's Ten Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement. And with over 2 million views, her recent TEDx on Tenderness is one of the most popular TEDx talks of 2024.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- When she began using her voice for impact and how she started to identify as a speaker
- The importance of combining tenderness with power in leadership, and why the two are not mutually exclusive
- How to navigate today's political landscape with wisdom, non-violence, and compassion
- Her current favorites: Book: The Awakened Brain, Speaker: Thich Nhat Hanh, and Podcast: The Way Out Is In
More from Meena Srinivasan Website: www.meenasrinivasan.com
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On today’s show, I am talking with Carol Enneking. Carol is one of my amazing clients, a graduate of The Big Talk Academy, and her book, The Rebalancing Act, came out today from The Big Talk Press!
In addition to being an author, Carol is a Houston-based consultant and speaker who helps businesses achieve excellence through talent, learning, and a culture of belonging.
She is a highly accomplished senior human resources executive with expertise in talent management, staff coaching and mentoring, enterprise learning, leadership development, and performance management. Carol provides a unique, holistic perspective to tackling complex business challenges.
I’m super excited for you to meet her today and for you to learn from this truly influential voice!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Carol’s lifelong passion for performing and being in front of people and how it shaped her career path
- The importance of building relationships and showing genuine care for people when you’re in a leadership role
- Her upcoming book, The Rebalancing Act, that features interviews with over 70 women about finding balance in work and life
- Her current favorites: Book: Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Speakers: Brené Brown & Simon Sinek, and Podcast: Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho
More from Carol Enneking Website: https://carolenneking.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroltenneking/
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk given by Dr. Annika Sörensen at The Big Talk Live.
Annika is a speaker, author, doctor, and stress management coach from Sweden. As a doctor who has practiced for over 30 years, she has witnessed the harmful effects of stress in herself and her patients firsthand. Now, she helps leaders around the world manage their stress levels so they can lead happier, healthier lives.
In her talk, she explores:
- Why it’s natural to crave quick fixes to stress and overwhelm
- The shortcomings of quick fixes to stress
- How to tap into the tools you already have to deal with your problems
- Simple actions you can take to radically change your life
More from Annika Sörensen Website: https://askdrannika.com/
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In this episode, I am talking with an inspiring speaker and one of my amazing 1:1 clients, Nick Prefontaine. You may remember him from Episodes 409 and 449.
Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker of 2022 in Yahoo Finance. He is also the Founder and CEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system, Nick leads his clients through their trauma to where their limitless potential lies. He’s been featured in Brainz Media, Swaay, and Authority Magazine.
Today, I’m in conversation with Nick about his story and how he has become such a masterful speaker.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How he recovered from a severe snowboarding accident and the importance of support, trust, energy, and persistence (S.T.E.P.) in overcoming challenges
- His recent Speaker Salon talk where he incorporated strategic moments of silence
- How he prepares for speaking events and the value of memorization
- His current favorites: Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Speaker: Adam Carroll, and Podcast: Joel Osteen Radio
More from Nick Prefontaine His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 404 and Episode 449
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Website: https://nickprefontaine.com/
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Today, I’m revealing what it means to be an influential voice without taking center stage. Join me as I share powerful stories and practical tips on making a lasting impact through small acts of kindness, volunteering, and community engagement.
You’ll discover how to leave your mark on the world, inspire others, and create positive change in your everyday life.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why being an influential voice doesn't require giving a big talk or being on stage
- The first thing you must do for in order for your voice to be influential
- Examples of influential voices in my life
- Powerful ways to be an influential voice, enact change, and leave a legacy
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share “Let Your Dream Lead,” a powerful big talk from Missy Shopshire that was given at my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase.
As a top-performing sales professional in a multi-billion-dollar company, Missy learned the power of building strong teams and creating a shared vision of success. Now, she helps individuals and teams align with purpose and unlock their potential.
Through coaching and speaking, Missy inspires leaders to embrace their circumstances, pursue their dreams, and become Forces at Work.
In her talk, she explores:
- The power that dreams have to shape our lives and change the world
- What happens when you achieve success without fulfillment
- Why imagination is crucial for envisioning and pursuing your dreams
- How to embrace big visions and dreams as a leader
More from Missy Shopshire Website: https://www.missyshopshire.com/
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In this episode, I am talking with an amazing speaker and graduate of The Big Talk Academy, Charles Solis.
Charles is the Co-founder and Director of the REACH Family Institute, a non-profit organization that transforms children’s lives by empowering parents to “parent with the
brain in mind.”
An internationally recognized expert on holistic brain development, Charles has guided
thousands of parents of every social class worldwide. Pope John Paul II recognized his work with impoverished families in Venezuela as an example of the Gospel of Life.
As a speaker, Charles has presented to audiences throughout Europe, Venezuela, and the United States. A devoted family man, he speaks four languages and loves hiking, skiing, fly fishing, traveling, and cooking.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why he pivoted from pre-med to working with children with developmental difficulties
- How he became a leading influential voice in his field and the opportunities this created – including speaking at the Vatican twice
- The vital speaking skills he honed inside The Big Talk Academy
- His current favorites: Book: Man's Search for Meaning, Speaker: Kristin Smedley, and Podcast: A Bit of Optimism
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Today on the podcast, you’re going to learn how to overcome imposter syndrome so you can unlock your true potential and expand your impact.
Many people in and outside of my amazing community are affected by limiting beliefs and the feeling that their success comes from luck—not their years of experience, expertise, brilliance, knowledge, or hard work.
Don’t allow imposter syndrome to rob you and the world of what’s possible because of your influential voice. This episode will support you in preventing that from happening.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What exactly imposter syndrome is, and who commonly suffers from it
- The root causes of imposter syndrome
- How to identify the specific beliefs behind your imposter syndrome
- The way to get out of your head and into action - including a phrase that will help you quickly dismiss imposter thoughts
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk given by Anne Borow-Lawrence at The Big Talk Live. Anne is a graduate of The Big Talk Academy and previously appeared on the podcast in Episodes 377 and 384.
In addition to being an award-winning speaker, Anne is a coach and the founder of EnVision, CCS. She started her career as an art and dance therapist and brought her commitment to empowering people to her work in Human Resources.
Having led over 200 transformational seminars and touched thousands of lives, Anne passes on the magic and power of creativity using her Kaleidoscope Method. Her mission is to shift people’s perspective on aging as she helps them access the artist within.
In her big talk, she explores:
- The quest for eternal youth and society’s obsession with reversing the aging process
- The importance of staying connected to your spirit, joy, love, and passions
- Where we can find the true "fountain of youth”
- The proven benefits of art and creative pursuits
More from Anne Borow-Lawrence Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 377 and Episode 384
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In this episode, I am talking with an amazing speaker and coach, Alex Pursglove.
Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in daily life. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world with accelerating in business and, more importantly, learning 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. She lives in Austin with her beloved husband, Adam, and their daughter, Stella Love.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The health scare that led Alex to reevaluate her life priorities, sparking a journey of personal growth and spiritual evolution
- How trusting her intuition allowed her to be fully present with her father in his final moments
- What it means to live with ecstasy and pursue your purpose
- Why developing radical self-trust is crucial for manifesting your true desires and living a fully expressed life
- Her current favorites: Book: Conversations with God and Speaker: Kyle Cease
More from Alex Pursglove Her eBook, Radical Trust: A Woman's Guide to Manifesting True Desires, Joy, and Passion
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This week, I take you on a personal journey of self-discovery and reflection. Inspired by an unexpected find in a book about the Brooklyn Academy of Music, I share a powerful story about recognizing your true worth and the lasting impact of your actions.
I explore the importance of being present, practicing gratitude, and acknowledging our unique contributions to the world.
This episode offers valuable insights and practical steps for anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness and appreciate their own value.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The surprising text message I received from a dear friend recently
- The importance of knowing your worth and being present in the moment
- Five key steps for acknowledging and appreciating your worth
- How our present actions can have long-lasting impacts
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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, meticulously-crafted 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:
- Why you can simultaneously love speaking and be terrified of what it requires
- How to articulate the vast knowledge and insights you have
- Discovering what you should really be talking about
- Speaking on a topic that is deeply personal to you
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In this episode, I am talking with Lucie the Light, an amazing speaker and thought leader. She is also a highly valued member of The Big Talk community!
Lucie the Light is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their valuable contributions.
After more than 30 years in the Financial industry, Lucie decided to learn more about her calling, and she took the leap to follow her true purpose.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The "aha" moment that led Lucie to discover that helping women embody their self-worth and believe in their valuable contributions was her purpose
- How she transitioned from a 30+ year career in the financial industry to become a transformational coach
- Overcoming fears of visibility and rejection to use her voice to inspire and guide other women
- Her current favorites: Book: The Soul of Money, Speaker: Lynne Twist, Podcast: Impact the World
More from Lucie the Light Her free gift, The Happy Money eBook
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No matter how many times you speak for impact from a stage, there is always something new to discover.
Today, I'm deconstructing my most recent speaking opportunity where I learned a few new things. I’m super excited to share these insights with you because I know they will serve you as you take the big stages you are meant for, too.
I’m also talking about an enlightening interaction with an audience member that you won’t want to miss!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Planning your travel logistics before a speaking engagement to minimize stress and arrive well-rested
- How to prepare for the specific venue where you are speaking
- Thoughtfully introducing a speaker in order to set them up for success
- Creating a safe space for audience members to share their stories while still maintaining control of the stage
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Linda Mitchell, who you met in Episode 581. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so.
Linda is a leading women’s health expert, best-selling author, award-winning fitness competitor, owner of The Sisterhood of Sweat fitness studio, and host of the podcast Sisterhood of Sweat.
She has spoken at Podfest, Women’s Future Conference, and Comeback Champion and has appeared on ABC, NBC, Bold TV, and Fox.
Today, you’ll learn about her journey of resilience and self-discovery in her powerful big talk, “Before I Lifted One Finger.”
In her talk, she explores:
- Why she struggled with feelings of inadequacy despite significant achievements
- Her deep need for strength and resilience and where she found it
- The crucial turning point on her healing journey
- Every person’s inherent value, regardless of their past or other circumstances
More from Linda Mitchell Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 581
Her speaker profile in The Big Talk Speakers Directory
Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/
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In this episode, I am talking with Julie McManus, an amazing speaker and a highly valued member of The Big Talk community!
Julie is a globally recognized speaker and trainer who inspires individuals to reach their fullest potential. She has worked on five different continents and is grateful for the life she's built with her spouse and furry companions. Julie is an empath and a serial fixer.
As a graduate of The Big Talk Academy, Julie was featured on the BTA Virtual Showcase. Recently, she took a SPEAK stage in New York and is truly one of the most generous, thoughtful, and kind leaders I’ve ever worked with.
I can’t wait for you to hear from her today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Suffering from imposter syndrome despite your accomplishments
- How Julie became a more vulnerable leader and boss
- The way she was able to craft a powerful talk about self-love that had a big impact
- Her focus on listening to her team and taking responsibility when wrong
- Julie’s current favorites: Book: Half the Sky, Speaker: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Podcast: Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
More from Julie McManus Website: https://www.julieannmcmanus.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemcmanusohio/
Her talk on the SPEAK stage, The Beauty of Borrowed Love
Her BTA Virtual Showcase talk, The Selflessness of Self-love and Why It Matters
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In this episode, I read from Anna Russell's amazing book, Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire.
This book was a gift from my team member and dear friend Jennifer DeWitt. It is full of powerful words given by truly influential women with important messages to share.
Today’s episode contains three talks from the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, acclaimed novelist Toni Morrison, and Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
In these talks, we’ll explore:
- The importance of overcoming negative stereotypes
- The power and consequences of language
- Why women's rights are human rights
- Using our voices to unite humanity and fight for equality
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I’m super excited that this episode is the 600th one of The Big Talk Podcast! Because of that, I have a very special show planned for you.
Over the last 600 episodes, I have had the opportunity to host many amazing conversations with game-changing thought leaders and speakers. I’ve also recorded hundreds of solocasts for you, where I share my journey along with the insights and tools you need to take big stages.
Today, you’re going to hear some of my best moments over the course of The Big Talk Podcast.
In this episode, we’ll look back at:
- Some of the earliest episodes of The Big Talk, all the way back to 2016 when the show began
- Amazing conversations with guests like Stedman Graham, Saje Dyer & Serena Dyer Pisoni, and Danielle LaPorte
- My confessions as a high performer and pivotal moments in my journey
- Talks from powerful speakers who have become the go-to thought leaders in their industries
Episodes Featured Episode 12 Dancers Do A Million Pliés (And So Should You)
Episode 17 Don’t Apologize, Ever
Bonus Episode 224.5 Becoming an Identity Leader – Stedman Graham
Episode 243 Connecting the Dots – Mari Carmen Pizarro
Episode 332 Your Chance for Gratitude and Happiness Now with Niyc Pidgeon
Bonus Episode 339.5 After the Verdict: Seeing the Humanity in All People with Elizabeth Wellington
Episode 367 Engaging in the Hard Conversations with Nik Walker
Episode 379 The Knowing and Tapping into Yours with Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni
Episode 396 Confessions of a High Performer
Episode 414 Leading with Service with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
Episode 442 What’s Your State of Mental Readiness?
Episode 460 4 Steps to Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Episode 476 Rethinking the American Dream with Monica Harris
Episode 479 Business Is an Art with Ramón Estrada
Episode 544 Policy, Integrity, and Boundaries
Episode 553 What Dancing For Lucinda Childs Taught Me About Readiness
Episode 580 A Look Inside the Pivotal Moments That Shaped My Journey
Episode 583 Lessons in Leadership and Entrepreneurship
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Today’s episode is a personal one for me. In it, I share my journey as a dancer — beginning with a simple gray dress at a competition in St. Louis and eventually making it to the grand stages of New York City to dance with legends like Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Join me to discover why trusting in abundance and recognizing that, no matter where you start or how daunting the path may seem, infinite potential is waiting for you.
I know this episode will inspire you to manifest your deepest desires and step into your own possibility.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The pivotal moment in my journey as a dancer that confirmed my potential
- How the universe stepped in during my critical moments of need—even if I didn’t realize it at the time
- The importance of self-belief and trusting your potential to manifest desires and achieve great things
- Why the world needs you to trust yourself and your desires
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the incredible Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who you met in Episode 584. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so.
Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has contributed to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows worldwide.
Parul devotes her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide.
Today, you’ll hear her deeply personal and powerful big talk, “Beyond the Lights.”
In her talk, she explores:
- The impact of losing her younger brother during the pandemic
- What the loss made her question, and what gave her comfort
- Learning to ride the ongoing waves of grief
- How she has continued her brother’s legacy and how you too can find freedom after loss
More from Dr. Parul Dua Makkar Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/
Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide
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Today, I’m super excited to share a very special conversation with you as I welcome back Joe Ricci to the podcast!
With a career spanning over 30 years, Joe Ricci is an amazingly talented writer, director, and performer whose work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally.
As you probably know if you’ve been a part of my community for long, Joe is also my husband. The day this podcast drops, June 25th, is just two days before our 15th wedding anniversary. And today, we are talking about my most successful production ever, our marriage.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why supporting and understanding each other's passions has been crucial to our partnership
- The way we make space for individual growth in our marriage
- The reason we prioritize open communication and what that looks like for us
- How we stay connected even when we’re exploring independent interests
More from Joe Ricci His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 36
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Today, I’m introducing a new concept, and this time, it’s not just a new concept for you. Unlike most of the topics I cover on this podcast, this is a speaking technique that is new for me as well.
Recently, I created the idea of memorizing versus memowriting, and I’m super excited to share it with you! This is a technique that will support you the next time you’re asked to speak at the last minute or when an event organizer invites you to extend your talk time.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The call I got from one of my speakers that led me to explore this new idea of memowriting
- The typical memorization process I teach to the speakers I mentor
- What exactly memowriting is, and how it’s different from memorizing your talk
- Why I only recommend memowriting when you get a last-minute ask from an event organizer
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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, meticulously-crafted 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:
- Channeling during your talk instead of following a script and why I only recommend this to very select speakers
- Knowing who you are and speaking to the people who need to hear from you
- Creating curiosity by how you deliver your big talk
- Narrowing down your ideas and uncovering the talk you are supposed to give
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Today, I’m bringing you a conversation with an amazing speaker and an alum of The Big Talk Academy, Dena Patton.
Dena is an award-winning coach and trainer who works with world-changing business owners and leaders. She has supported over a thousand 1:1 clients who are forward-thinking, purposeful entrepreneurs and CEOs vested in their values, impact, income, and results.
On global stages, Dena is known for her expertise and inspiration on the topic of mental toughness and building a positive mindset based on her book The Greatness Game. She has garnered 9 business awards and over 90 media stories including CNN, Entrepreneur magazine, First Women, NBC, and Business Journal.
Outside of her business ventures, Dena devotes herself to philanthropy work. She is the co-founder of The Girls Rule Foundation, which champions empowerment and leadership programs for teen girls.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why Dena had to relearn how to speak twice in her life
- What the "trifecta of greatness" is and the way to use yours intentionally
- How mindset affects your ability to overcome daily challenges
- Dena’s work co-founding the Girls Rule Foundation, which provides empowerment and leadership programs for teen girls
- Dena’s current favorites: Book: Dream Big, Speaker: Sekou Andrews, and Podcast: The School of Greatness
More from Dena Patton Website: https://denapatton.com/
Her book, The Greatness Game
Her free resources at AmazingGreatness.com
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Have you ever wondered how to find the right speaker mentor for you?
Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of Facebook ads and promotions for speaker coaches. This got me super excited because it started me thinking about all the ways I can contribute to the speaker coaching community.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down several different speaker coaching offers so you can understand what’s available and find the perfect fit for you and your speaking goals.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The promises some speaking coaches make that you should be cautious of
- The most crucial questions to ask when choosing a coach
- Why focusing on audience transformation is so important
- How to find a coach that aligns with your goals
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Hey, friends, welcome back to The Big Talk podcast. I’m your host, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk Academy, award-winning director, producer, and author. This is episode 591.
Today, it is my honor to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk, called “Creating A Sustainable Career In Theatre,” was given by an amazing speaker and my dear friend, Antuan Magic Raimone.
Antuan is an NYC-based author of “Becoming Magic,” TEDx Speaker, Soldier of Love®, and 25-year veteran Actor who was most recently the first male Universal Swing for the five U.S. productions of “Hamilton” for six years. He was also the first Vacation Swing for “In the Heights” for four years. He educates and empowers others to achieve successful career development, both onstage and off.
In his talk, he explores:
- What it means to be a swing in a theatre production
- The intense mental and physical preparation involved in being a Universal Swing for Hamilton
- His journey and the importance of adaptability, quick learning, and hard work along the way
- The need for knowledge and training for sustainability in the theater industry
More from Antuan Magic Raimone His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 209 and Episode 383
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Today, I’m in conversation with the amazing Debbie Allen!
Debbie is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of eight books, and the world’s #1 authority on expert positioning. She has been featured in four motivational movies and dozens of publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Personal Branding, Sales & Marketing Excellence, Forbes, The Washington Post, and USA Today.
Debbie has four decades of “in the trenches” entrepreneurial wisdom and business-building experience that she now shares with business owners, speakers, coaches, consultants, and experts across many industries.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How Debbie became one of the highest-paid female speakers in the world
- The importance of finding your authentic voice and using it to create a deep connection with the audience
- Why speakers, especially women, need to overcome the fear of self-promotion
- The value of investing in mentors and continuously learning, even when you've achieved success
- Debbie’s current favorites: Books: The E-Myth and Maximum Influence: The 12 Universal Laws of Power Persuasion, Speakers: Barbara De Angeles, Jeffrey Gitomer, Joe Girard, and Zig Ziglar, Podcast: Sell or Die
More from Debbie Allen Website: https://expertmarketpositioning.com/
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In this episode, I’m super excited to answer more questions from The Big Talk community.
We have a private, complimentary Facebook group for speakers who have gone through our programs. A couple of months ago, I asked those in it, “What questions do you have for me that you’d like me to address on the podcast?”
I’ve already recorded a couple of episodes where I answer one, and today, I’m answering several more for you! I hope these answers inspire you and help you on your speaking journey.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Evolving your talk from a collection of sentences to an impactful, honest story
- The advocacy inherent in the speakers that work with The Big Talk and how to embody your voice to serve others
- My personal journey from a dancer to a leader
- How the challenges I’ve faced have shaped my ability to support and uplift others
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Today, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.
The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages for impact. During our two days together, I support them in taking steps toward those stages, including helping them clarify their big ideas.
One way I do this is through 1:1 hot seat coaching, where they can ask me their questions directly. You’ll hear some of these hot seats in today’s episode.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Condensing your experience and knowledge into a big idea
- Identifying the problem that your audience is having and finding what is unique about your idea
- Pitching and what to expect from video script submissions
- Sharing your story to help others on the same journey
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This week, I am in conversation with two amazing women, Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones.
Holiday Mathis writes the syndicated daily horoscope column for hundreds of newspapers worldwide, including The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She is also a multi-platinum songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, and many others. Holiday is the author of several books, including “Rock Your Stars, the Astrological Guide to Getting it All” and the novella “How to Fail Epically in Hollywood“.
Friday Jones is a tattoo virtuoso who has left an indelible mark on the world of ink. With a canvas as diverse as the stars she admires, Friday’s artistry has graced the skin of Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Brit, and Olivier Award winners, as well as supermodels and heads of state.
Friday currently works in the heart of New York City, where she is leaving an indomitable mark on the world of tattoos with her unparalleled expertise and artistic vision.
Trailblazers in their respective fields, Holiday and Friday, have united their unique talents to found Flash of Intuition, where tattoos go beyond mere aesthetics. These women and their creative collaboration are truly amazing, and I can’t wait for you to meet them today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The unexpected journeys that led Holiday and Friday to become renowned in their respective fields
- How each of these women have stepped into their roles as influential voices
- Their creative collaboration on Flash of Intuition, which combines astrology, symbolic tattoo designs, and personalized meditations
- The intimacy, healing, and self-expression involved in their work
More from Friday Jones and Holiday Mathis Websites: https://flashofintuition.shop/ & https://holidaymathis.com/
Instagram: @friday_jones & @holidaymathis
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People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They’re always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I’m not busy. Busyness is a waste of time.
What I am is highly organized and productive. I’m also a highly creative and artistic person. I’ve spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I’m all of these things.
So, while some people believe you can’t be both creative and productive, today, I’m sharing how you can! I’m also revealing my processes as an artist and a producer.
In this episode, I explore:
- Why you don’t have to choose between being organized and being imaginative
- The definition of being in a flow state
- The way to stay receptive to creativity and produce meaningful art
- The specific process I use as a producer and why each stage is crucial
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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph.D.
Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression.
As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kristen is unable to remember a time in her young life when fear and suicidal ideation were not continuously present. However, she found the courage to face her painful past and is thriving.
Kristen is an empathic and passionate leader who is driven to fulfill her mission of transforming pain into power by providing data-driven and evidence-based content that redefines and amplifies the conversation surrounding the horror of sexual trauma and its destructive effects on mental health.
I’m so honored to feature her deeply powerful and personal talk, “Still, I Rise.”
In this talk, she explores:
- The deep impact of shame and why it hijacks our brains
- The reason trauma can create shame and cycles of depression
- Her personal experience with trauma and human trafficking and its aftermath
- The transformative power of self-compassion
More from Kristen Szabla, PhD Website: https://transformingpainintopower.info/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-l-szabla-phd-1867b5210/
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In this episode, I am joined by Speaker’s Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker’s Salon, and I can’t wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that’s coming in Episode 597.
Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contributor to several Dental Journals and has been featured on podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows across the globe. She is also co-author of the book Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide.
Parul's life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral cancer. Following his death, Parul devoted her time to educating doctors and patients about risk factors, prevention, and early detection and treatment of oral cancer.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The grief of losing her brother and the process of turning his blog posts into a book
- Why she chose to share her story of grief with others
- Her experience of sharing her story at the Speaker’s Salon Showcase
- How she knows there is still goodness in the world, even amongst grief
- Her current favorites: Books: anything by Dan Brown, Speaker: Minal Sampat, and Podcast: Crime Junkie
More from Dr. Parul Dua Makkar Website: https://parulduamakkar.com/
Her book, Life Interrupted: Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duagoodjob/
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In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week’s question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership.
This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you're not an entrepreneur, I know it will support you with what it means to be a leader in your community, at home, and at work.
In this episode, I explore:
- Why I’ve always rejected the "starving artist" mentality
- My first entrepreneurial venture, Brouk Moves, and what happened to that business
- How to cultivate team culture as a business owner
- The reason your team needs to be invested in your mission for your business to grow
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In this special bonus episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass!
During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Sharing your message inside and outside of the corporate environment
- Why nerves are part of speaking and how you can coexist with your fear
- How to be engaging when you speak
- What to wear when you take a big stage
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This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year’s Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can’t wait for you to hear her talk that’s coming soon in Episode 603.
Linda is a leading women’s health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sisterhood of Sweat (SOS) brand.
Surviving domestic violence, Linda has made it her mission to empower other women by helping them take responsibility for their health so they can be in the best shape physically and emotionally.
As an award-winning fitness competitor, model, speaker, and podcast host, Linda has spoken on numerous stages in addition to appearing on ABC, NBC, Bold TV, and Fox. Linda has also been featured in Insider, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and on the cover of BodyScape Magazine.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and why she felt called to share her story
- Her powerful experience inside the Speaker Salon incubator
- The importance of using your voice and how your story can empower others
- Linda’s current favorites: Books: Atomic Habits and The Courage to be Disliked, Speaker: Joel Osteen, and Podcast: Earn Your Happy with Lori Harder
More from Linda Mitchell Website: https://sisterhoodofsweat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063521952742
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-m-mitchell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofsweat/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsZrTEytiEgS_YLxpQkWhvg
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This episode came from a question I recently posted in our private Facebook group for speakers of The Big Talk, asking them what they would like me to share in upcoming solo podcasts. I received so many thoughtful questions that I’m excited to cover in the coming weeks!
This particular request was from Jenny Lincoln, who is a community member, an alum of The Big Talk Academy, a former participant in The Big Talk Live, and a super amazing 1:1 client.
She asked me to talk about the greatest moments in my life and career and how I embodied them further. She also asked about my toughest challenges and how I learned from them. So today, I’m talking about both!
In this episode, I explore:
- The five most pivotal moments in my journey, including what it was like moving to New York City at 20 to pursue dance
- The reason my greatest moments and toughest challenges, both personally and professionally, are all linked
- How I embodied success and said ‘yes’ to opportunities
- Why I practice radical self-forgiveness and the way you can do the same
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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by a powerful and captivating speaker, AnnMarie Flynn, Ph.D.
Dr. AnnMarie Flynn spent 25 years as a leader in engineering higher education, where she honed her skills as a DEI professional. She also split her time as a business partner in three award-winning restaurants in NYC. Her focus and passion is expanding inclusive cultures in corporate America.
I’m so honored to feature her amazing talk, “Inclusion is not what you think.”
In her big talk, she explores:
- Her experience as a university professor building a culture of happiness and inclusivity
- The distinct differences between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and why these differences matter
- Why inclusion can exist without diversity, but diversity cannot exist without inclusion
- Actionable strategies to cultivate a truly inclusive atmosphere and what will happen as a result
More from AnnMarie Flynn, PhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmarie-flynn-phd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_dei
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This week, I am joined by an incredible speaker and friend, Kristina DiPalo. Kristina took the stage at my Speaker’s Salon Showcase last year, and it was such an honor mentoring her on her journey. You can go back and listen to her big talk from the Showcase in Episode 555.
Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strategic communicator, and leadership brand professional. Leveraging her skills in narrative and dynamic storytelling, she brings her clients insights and tools to reframe their thinking around what is possible, how to achieve it, and how to articulate their truth in compelling ways.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How her curiosity about life's big questions from a young age shaped her desire to find her voice and share her ideas with others
- The courage she showed by stepping into her role as a speaker, knowing it would upset some of the people in her life
- Her process for developing, memorizing, and delivering her signature talk
- Why being part of a supportive speaker community was key for her
- Kristina’s current favorites: Books: The Last Temptation of Christ and Love in the Time of Cholera, Speaker: Spalding Gray, and Podcast: On with Kara Swisher
More from Kristina DiPalo Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555
Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/
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For today’s conversation, I am joined by the amazing and brilliant Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor!
Dr. Jill is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain, causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list.
Dr. Jill is a dynamic teacher and speaker who loves educating people about the beauty of the human brain. She focuses on how we can activate the power of our neuroplasticity to not only recover from neurological trauma but also to live a more flexible, resilient, and satisfying life.
In 2008, her TED Talk went viral. That same year, she was chosen as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and was the premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey’s “Soul Series” webcast. Her new book, Whole Brain Living – the Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life, is a #1 release on Amazon in categories ranging from Neuroscience to Nervous System Diseases and Stroke.
Dr. Jill also happens to be my personal Diva on Whole Brain Living! And I’m super excited to bring you our conversation today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when her TED Talk was the first one to ever go viral
- The four characters that correspond to specific parts of your brain
- How understanding and utilizing all four of these characters can lead to a balanced, conscious, and harmonious life
- Why embracing Whole Brain Living could bring about a significant positive shift in human consciousness and societal norms
More from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Website: https://www.drjilltaylor.com/
Her books, Whole Brain Living and My Stroke of Insight
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjillboltetaylor
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Today, I’m super excited to once again take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass.
During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In these hot seats, we explore:
- How to visualize and attract what you desire
- The importance of being specific in what you are talking about
- Changing your life and sharing your powerful message at any age
- Unpacking your story and connecting it to your big idea
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This week, I am joined by the incredible Brooke Siem. I had the honor of mentoring and supporting Brooke when she took my stage at the Speaker’s Salon Showcase. And it was a privilege to witness the powerful and deeply personal big talk she shared. You can go back and listen to it in Episode 561.
In addition to being a transformational speaker, Brooke is a chef, advocate, and writer whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS, is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass market.
Brooke is a Food Network "Chopped" Champion, founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill, and creator of the F*ckit Bucket™. I’m super excited for you to hear from her today!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Brooke’s "Yes Quest," a project where she committed to saying yes to every yes-or-no question for 50 days
- The experience of sharing her story on big stages
- The importance of trusting the process when preparing to give your talk
- Brooke’s current favorites: Book: Cat's Cradle, Speaker: Kurt Vonnegut, and Podcast: The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole and Tim Ferriss
More from Brooke Siem Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 561
Websites: https://www.brookesiem.com/ and https://www.chefbrookesiem.com/
Her book, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS
Instagram: @brookesiem
Substack: @brookesiem
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In this episode, I’m talking about the amazing TV show Ted Lasso and discussing the profound themes of impermanence and belief that resonate throughout the series.
As an avid fan who's watched the entire series twice, I'm super excited to share my thoughts on the intentional storytelling of this show. I explore Ted’s coaching philosophy of being a goldfish, the enduring power of belief, and how embracing impermanence can be a transformative force in your life.
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen this series yet, I suggest watching it before you tune in!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How the TV series Ted Lasso relates to the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence
- The significance of Ted’s coaching philosophy and his "be a goldfish" mentality
- Why believing in yourself leads to success and the ability to be, do, or have anything you desire
- What you can learn from the character arcs of Ted, Rebecca, Roy, and Keeley
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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by an amazing speaker, chef, author, and my dear friend, Angelique Santana.
In addition to being an extraordinary speaker, Angelique is a speaking coach inside my signature program, The Big Talk Academy, where she provides incredible support and mentorship to our speakers.
I’m so honored to feature her deeply personal talk, “The Paralyzing Power of Perfection.” In it, she explores the detrimental impact of pursuing perfection and the importance of self-discovery as you embrace love, trust, and honesty.
In her talk, she explores:
- Why she became a perfectionist at a young age
- How loss contributed to her need to be perfect all of the time
- Her journey of self-discovery and the realization that progress is more fulfilling than perfection
- The way to find true freedom in your life and how to release unnecessary rules and restrictions you’ve placed on yourself
More from Angelique Santana Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 407 and Episode 325
Her amazing cookbook, Food is Love
Website: https://www.eatwithangelique.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatwithangelique
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquesantana/
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This week, I am super excited to be in conversation with the amazing Tanya Dalton. I had the honor of working with Tanya on her Oxford Talk, and I know you’re going to love hearing from her today.
Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, top female motivational speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She helps executives and entrepreneurs step into purposeful leadership.
Tanya’s books have been translated into 8 languages around the world. Her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, was named a Top 10 Business Book of the Year by Fortune Magazine. Her podcast, The Intentional Advantage, has received millions of downloads from listeners around the world.
Tanya is considered a thought leader in purposeful productivity and leadership by some of the world’s leading publications, including Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, and Real Simple. She is also the founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. — a multi-million dollar company providing tools that help people do less while achieving maximum success.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why speaking is the perfect intersection of her two passions — entertainment and education
- The importance of getting to know your audience and how to serve your audience from the stage
- How she approaches speaking as a business and why you should, too
- Her current favorites: Book: The Midnight Library, Speaker: Mel Robbins, and Podcast: Becoming Wealthy
More from Tanya Dalton Website: tanyadalton.com
Her Free Gift: The 5 Minute Miracle
Her books, The Joy of Missing Out and On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning & Success
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I am super excited to introduce you to today’s guest, who is a true powerhouse and influential voice!
Dr. Jen Welter is a successful entrepreneur, author, in-demand keynote speaker, and NFL football coach. As the first female coach in NFL history, she serves as an amazing role model and an inspiring reminder that barriers are meant to be broken.
With a career studded with a number of firsts, Dr. Welter made history when she coached the Arizona Cardinals’ inside linebackers for their 2015 training camp. She was also the first woman to play running back in a men’s professional football season with the Texas Revolution.
Her book, “Play Big,” reveals the grit and determination that it took to be a trailblazer in one of the country’s toughest boys’ clubs. Today, she continues to trailblaze with her Grrridiron Girls football camps — the largest and longest-running football camps for girls. She also recently partnered with Barbie for their 2023 Women In Sports collection.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The early opposition she faced as a girl wanting to play football and how she persisted in pursuing her passion
- Breaking stereotypes and shifting cultural perceptions about what women can achieve
- The importance of being present and consistent as a leader
- Her partnership with Barbie and her work with the Grrridiron Girls
More from Dr. Jen Welter Her book, Play Big: Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL
Website: https://www.jenwelter.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welter47/
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X: https://twitter.com/jwelter47
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Today, I’m super excited to take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass.
During these two days, I work with hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me, and that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In these hot seats, we explore:
- Sharing your story as an artist — from big stages and in other places
- Refining your big idea and honing in on your unique approach to a topic
- Being compassionate to people even if they have different opinions or beliefs
- How to hook people with the title of your big talk
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In this episode, I am joined by one of my amazing clients, friends, and speakers, Dr. Sonia Chopra. Sonia was first on The Big Talk back in 2018 for Episode 191. And I’m super excited to be in conversation with her again today!
Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, and endodontic instructor. She is the founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina, and of E-School, an innovative online course in endodontics for general dentists.
I had the privilege of supporting Sonia 1:1 as she prepared for the TEDxFarmingdale stage. And I can’t wait for you to hear about everything she’s been up to since our last conversation on the podcast!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How she overcame a massive fear of public speaking to become a sought-after thought leader and speaker
- Her journey to taking a TEDx stage and what it took to prepare
- The importance of self-awareness in leadership
- Her current favorites: Book: Traction, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
More from Sonia Chopra Her first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 191
Her TEDxFarmingdale talk, Modern Day Root Canals: Saving Teeth Will Save Healthcare
Website: https://soniachopradds.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniachopradds/
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In this episode, I’m super excited to share my new big talk, “The Zen of Leading.” This talk will eventually become the companion to my next book, which comes out in 2024.
This big talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and leadership and how you can transform the kind of leader you are through the lens of Buddha's nature.
In this talk, I explore:
- How to lead with more happiness, joy, and success
- The importance of practicing non-attachment and reframing your thoughts
- Becoming more efficient and embracing change
- Why you need to be conscious of your actions as a leader
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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by speaker, advocate, and thought leader Wendy Christie.
I was in conversation with Wendy in our last episode, so if you missed that one, I encourage you to go back and listen in.
Wendy’s talk, “Music and Michelangelo,” highlights the power of music as she explores its ability to transcend words, heal hurt, and connect us all.
In her talk, she explores:
- When she realized the deeper meaning of music
- Her personal experience with the power of music and its impact on the human soul
- Music's ability to access the full range of human expression
- The problems with the competitive nature of the education system
More from Wendy Christie Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 566 and Episode 426
Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-christie-36912595/
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Today, I am joined by an amazing speaker, advocate, and alum of The Big Talk Academy, Wendy Christie. You may remember Wendy from Episode 426 when we featured her powerful talk, “Michelangelo's Missive,” from the BTA Virtual Showcase.
Wendy trained as a pianist in her early years before realizing how the power of words can transform and shape others in the way music can transform and move an audience.
Currently living and working in New Zealand, Wendy has sought opportunities to speak about the power of music in education systems around the world.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Wendy’s journey from being a pianist to finding her voice and purpose in education and advocacy
- Her experience inside The Big Talk Academy and the transformative impact it had on her ability to express her passions and beliefs
- The power of vulnerability and connection in communication
- How Wendy overcame self-doubt to start playing big
- Wendy’s current favorites: Book: Margot Fonteyn’s Autobiography, Speaker: Sir Ken Robinson, Podcast: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf
More from Wendy Christie Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 426
Her profile in The Big Talk Speaker Directory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-christie-36912595/
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As someone who’s from the same generation as Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cindy Crawford, I recently became obsessed with the Supermodels documentary. It is streaming on Apple TV right now and features these iconic women.
The reason that I've become obsessed with this documentary is because I believe it provides an amazing opportunity for you to think about business, relationships, external validation, and public persona. And that’s exactly what I’m breaking down for you today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of having creative control over your brand and story
- What you can learn from the strategic business decisions of ’90s supermodels
- How to create positive ripple effects through mentorship and passing on your knowledge to younger generations
- The way to move past emotions and ask for compensation you desire and deserve
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Today, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.
The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages. And they often still need clarity around their big idea.
One thing that happens during our two days together is 1:1 hot seat coaching, where I support them in finding that clarity. You’ll hear some of these hot seats in today’s episode.
In the hot seats, we’ll explore:
- How to make your big idea more specific for different types of events
- Understanding why your idea is important, why it’s important to you, and why it’s important to the world
- Why you need to step into vulnerability and be okay with some people not accepting you
- Empowering your audience through your big talk
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Today, I am joined by an amazing speaker and thought leader, Paul Glover.
You may remember Paul from our conversation in Episode 473 or from Episode 412, where we featured his powerful big talk from the Speaker Salon Showcase. If you haven’t listened to those episodes yet, be sure to check them out!
Paul is a Keynote Speaker, Educator, Executive Coach, Author, “Recovering” Lawyer, and Leadership Development Coach.
Recognized as the No B.S. Workplace Performance Coach, his coaching program focuses on improvement at every level of an organization. Paul’s book WorkQuake™ is dedicated to the concept that “the times they are a changin’” and people at all levels of organizations need to be aware of and responsive to those changes.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How Paul found Tricia and came to be a part of The Big Talk community
- The importance of vulnerability, community, and persistence on your speaker journey
- Paul’s path to becoming a TEDxTCCD speaker and how he is now leveraging the skills and techniques he learned to take more big stages
- Paul’s current favorites: Book: Call Sign Chaos, Speaker: Mel Robbins, and Podcasts: Mel Robbins & Tim Ferriss
More from Paul Glover His previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 473 and Episode 412
Websites: https://paulglovercoaching.com/ and https://paulgloverspeaks.com/
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We’re kicking off Season 24 of The Big Talk Podcast! And the timing is perfect as we also move into 2024.
In this episode, I read from an incredible book that my dear friend and community member Carol Lempert sent me. She inscribed the book with this note: “A gift from Carol Lempert because you understand the importance of women's voices.”
The book, Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women, was authored by Dana Rubin. And I’m super excited to share one of the speeches she included in this collection with you today!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why I chose to share the speech “Homecoming Day” by Josephine Baker
- Race discrimination and inequality in America
- The responsibility you have as an influential voice with a platform
- The opportunity we have with this new year
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Today, I’m super excited to share a talk from my 2023 Speaker’s Salon Showcase.
This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate every year in New York City. The innovative and insightful thought leaders who take this stage each have an important message to share, and I know you’ll love hearing their big talks in these special bonus episodes.
This week, I am featuring speaker Brooke Siem as she shares, “This talk may cause side effects.”
Brooke is a writer, chef, and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more.
Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS, is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass market. Brooke is also a Food Network "Chopped" Champion and founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill.
In her talk, she explores:
- Her personal journey with mental health and when she was first prescribed antidepressants
- What happened when she stopped taking her antidepressants
- The lack of knowledge about antidepressant withdrawal in the medical community
- The importance of addressing the root causes of mental health struggles and why pharmaceutical interventions may not help these
More from Brooke Siem Websites: https://www.brookesiem.com/ and https://www.chefbrookesiem.com/
Her book, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS
Instagram: @brookesiem
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Today, I am joined by the amazing and talented Miriam Schulman.
Miriam has been a professional artist for over 20 years and lives her creative life with gratitude in New York's backyard.
After witnessing the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Miriam abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on her art full-time. Rejecting the starving artist myth, her watercolor and mixed media paintings have been seen on NBC, published in magazines and books, and collected worldwide.
In addition to creating art, Miriam teaches other artists through her online courses, hosts The Inspiration Place podcast, and is the author of the book Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of art during times of crisis and why sharing your art is a service
- Mindset and the need for artists to believe in themselves, their art, and their buyers
- How artists can increase confidence when marketing themselves and believe in their worth
- Why you need to take persistent and inspired action
- Miriam’s current favorites: Book: Harry Potter, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: Wiser Than Me
More from Miriam Schulman Her book, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity
Her podcast, The Inspiration Place
Website: https://www.schulmanart.com/
Instagram: @schulmanart
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This episode is airing just in time for the holiday season. And whatever holiday you celebrate, this can be a complicated time of the year.
That’s why I’m sharing lessons I learned from hosting a mastermind that can help you approach this time of year differently. These insights will free you from previously held expectations and set you up for success and love.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What it means to do something with pure intentions and the impact this can have on your holiday season
- The power of gathering without expectations
- How I set the stage for deep sharing and clarity at my mastermind
- The importance of listening generously
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Today, I am giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year.
Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers. These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me. And that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- How sharing your story can be a catalyst for someone else
- Exercises for finding clarity around your big idea
- Understanding the context of your idea and why it’s important for others
- When you need to go big with your idea
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In today’s episode, I am in conversation with Victoria Fenton.
Victoria is a healing professional who has spent all of her adult life working within the realms of coaching, medicine, healing arts, self-awareness, and spiritual wisdom.
She is the Founder of The Aletheia Group and has a long-held reputation for achieving miraculous results with her clients. Her simple yet powerful approach places the heart at the center of healing and personal transformation.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How Victoria began her journey with mysticism, energy medicine, holistic healing, and human design
- The importance of using your voice in your wellness journey
- Why embracing who you are is essential for your well-being
- Victoria’s current favorites: Book: The Gene Keys, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcasts: The Tim Ferriss Show, SmartLess, and Just Jack and Will
More from Victoria Fenton Website: https://thealetheiagroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VictoriaLFenton
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Today, I am talking about my five-part structure for writing a keynote, including the four sub-steps you need to follow.
While this might not sound like the most exciting topic we’ve covered on The Big Talk, I can promise that you’ll love this episode and come back to it frequently!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why using a five-part structure for writing your keynote is so important
- The reason you should be brief when introducing yourself and outlining what you’ll be talking about
- The power of storytelling for connecting with your audience
- The link between great storytelling and great leadership
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Today, I’m super excited to share a talk from my 2023 Speaker’s Salon Showcase. This showcase is the culmination of a 6-week live intensive speaking program I curate each year in New York City.
The speakers featured in previous showcases have gone on to speak on multiple TEDx stages, in front of Congress, at the United Nations, for The Fearless Women Summit, and have been picked up by the same speaker bureaus who represent talents such as Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty, and Barbara Corcoran.
They are game-changing thought leaders, and I know you’ll love hearing their big talks in these special bonus episodes.
This week, I am featuring speaker Kristina DiPalo as she shares her talk, “I Am Not Done.”
Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strategic communicator, and leadership brand professional.
Leveraging her skills in narrative and dynamic storytelling, Kristina brings her clients insights and tools to reframe their thinking around what is possible, how to achieve it, and how to articulate their truth in compelling ways.
In her talk, she explores:
- The heartbreaking story of her father's struggle with retirement and the belief that his productive years were over
- Why you should find clarity in your passions
- The power of redefining your purpose
- How to forge your path in a world that too often dictates worth based on age
More from Kristina DiPalo Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinadipalo/
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Today, I am in conversation with an amazing speaker, Jenny Lincoln.
Jenny is a full time nomad who spends her time writing, speaking, and teaching leaders and influencers how to move past their self imposed limitations.
Jenny helps people break free from past failures, fear, and doubt so they can live their full potential and the life their heart wants them to lead.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her journey from a corporate accountant to a nomad and speaker
- Why living as a nomad gives her a unique perspective on people and behavior
- The importance of experiencing fear and your emotions, so you can live and speak authentically
- Jenny’s current favorites: Book: The Untethered Soul and Speaker: Maya Angelou
More from Jenny Lincoln Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenny.lincoln.56/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-lincoln-634b8313/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKu9AqCBrafnNMDmcCPyUQ
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With Thanksgiving just a few days away here in the U.S., I was inspired to talk about gratitude and readiness with you today.
If you’ve read my book or been a long-time listener of the podcast, you know I am a former dancer. During my time as a dancer, I had the honor to work and tour with Lucinda Childs, a modern dance legend.
Today, I’m sharing what this experience taught me about being grateful and the importance of remaining in a state of readiness.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why I view all of the speakers I direct through the lens of a performer
- The unique opportunity I was given as a part of the Lucinda Childs Dance Company
- How I stayed in a state of readiness and gratitude despite a challenging circumstance
- Why gratitude and readiness help you overcome limiting beliefs and fear
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Today, I am giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk — the virtual masterclass I host twice each year. Over the two days of this masterclass, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers.
These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me. And that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- How to turn what inspires you into an idea for your big talk
- Moving through your limiting beliefs and overcoming fears
- The importance of staying open and creative while mining for your idea
- The power of speaking from possibilities instead of problems
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Today, I’m talking with the amazing Becca Powers.
Becca is an award-winning Hi-Tech Fortune 500 sales executive, best-selling author, and a force to be reckoned with. Delivering empowering keynotes and workshops to organizations around the world, Becca has become a go-to expert in achieving Work-Life success and reaching your peak potential.
Becca discovered the secret sauce to success and happiness. Now, she's on a mission to show high achievers, dream chasers, and organizations how to create a life and career they absolutely love.
She has certifications in shadow beliefs and trauma awareness, and she's even a certified Kundalini yoga teacher. Becca is the queen of blending holistic modalities into her programs, bringing a whole new level of badassery to the table.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of setting boundaries and saying no
- Embracing all parts of your identity simultaneously
- Why prioritizing yourself leads to deeper, more fulfilling relationships
- How passion and pursuing activities that set your soul on fire play a crucial role in achieving success
- Becca’s current favorites: Book: Many Lives, Many Masters and Speaker: Tony Robbins
More from Becca Powers Website: https://www.beccapowers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beccapowers1313
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccapowers1313/
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Today’s show is all about fear and how it sabotages the way you show up.
We all have experienced fear. It can creep in under many different circumstances — when you’re uncertain, confused, overwhelmed, or weighed down by limiting beliefs.
Thankfully, fear can be overcome so that you can become the speaker, thought leader, and influential voice you are meant to be.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why excellence and curiosity are two of our values at The Big Talk and how they relate to fear
- Examples of fear-driven reactions to real-life situations
- The importance of addressing fear, responding instead of reacting, and being kind
- How to tell when you are reacting from fear, and what you can do to stop it
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Today, I’m super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy’s Fall 2022 Virtual Showcase.
This curated showcase features thought leaders, game-changing speakers, and influential voices who I’ve mentored in my signature speaker certification program. As a bonus, you’ll get to hear my live feedback on this showcase talk, and there are sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well.
This week, you’ll hear from Angela McKinney with her talk, “How to Convert Our Fragility to Resilience using our Innate Gifts.”
Angela is an addiction recovery expert and motivational speaker. Her 3-Step system, The Untangle Method™, combines research in the neurobiology of trauma with a creative approach to improving lives. Angela is also the author of the book Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Change.
In her talk, she explores:
- How to embrace vulnerability as a part of your human experience
- Why early intervention and self-awareness are key when addressing problems — especially those small, invisible crises we typically ignore
- What we can learn from nature and creativity
- Her 3-step framework for navigating struggles and finding resilience
More from Angela McKinney Instagram: @untangleandthrive
Her book, Untangle: How to Create Big Possibilities Through Small Changes
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Today, I’m in conversation with the amazing Mark Fujiwara.
As a Director and Certified Portfolio Manager® at Baird, Mark has almost three decades of experience in the private wealth management industry.
He is the author of Superior Results: Maximizing the Value of Your Family Office Just Like the Super-Rich. He is also a guest instructor at the Global School of Entrepreneurship, where he teaches courses on family office, mergers and acquisitions.
Mark is on a mission to destigmatize mental health. His goal is that we will all be free to talk about mental health as openly as we discuss the common cold.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How Mark overcame a debilitating fear of speaking and anxiety around visibility
- The importance of vulnerability in overcoming mental health struggles
- Why embracing vulnerability is essential in building trust and authentic connections
- Mark’s current favorites: Book: Stop Saying You're Fine, Speaker: Kobe Bryant, and Podcast: Huberman Lab
More from Mark Fujiwara Website: markfujiwara.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fujiwarapm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujfocus/
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Today, we’re talking about unconscious bias — both in the world of theatre and our world in general.
I start by sharing a recent experience I had when my husband Joe and I went to a Broadway play that ended up being one of most beautiful and inclusive productions I’ve ever seen on stage.
I connect what this means for us as influential voices and thought leaders, and why it’s crucial you examine your own personal biases, so you can show up, connect, and communicate more deeply.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The play I saw with Joe and what impressed me the most about it
- How this play challenges audiences to view the world from a fresh perspective
- The profound impact of first impressions, societal norms, and cognitive shortcuts
- The importance of self-awareness and reflection on your own unconscious bias
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Today, I’m super excited to share an amazing talk from last year’s Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.
The game-changing speakers who go through this signature program each have a powerful story to share. And you will walk away from today’s talk fully inspired.
In this episode, you will also get to hear my live feedback on the talk, and there’s sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well.
This week features Sarah Khan and her talk, “How My Life Changed When I Forgot to Be Afraid.”
Sarah is a truth speaker and mentor for high achieving women. She shifts how we view the status quo to rewrite stories we embrace as our own. Sarah also helps women rehabilitate beliefs around communication, leadership, and achievement – helping them heal trauma and rediscover what is possible.
In her talk, she explores:
- Her experience growing up as a South Asian in a small Canadian mining town
- How fear played a significant role in her life — causing her to shrink and avoid opportunities
- When fear stopped being the lens through which she navigated the world
- The way to forget fear and rewrite your story, so you can pursue your true passions and potential
More from Sarah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.rehab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.sarah.khan
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahikhan/
Website: https://getcorporaterehab.com
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This week, I am in conversation with the amazing Daniel Burns.
Daniel is an ICF Certified Performance Coach, sales manager, author, and award winning speaker. He is also a co-host of The Sales Problem Podcast, which empowers leaders to grow their businesses, increase their sales, and build thriving teams.
Daniel is always striving for growth on his own journey and is passionate about helping others transform into the best version of themselves, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The way your personal growth as a leader impacts sales and business growth
- The importance of taking action now and not waiting to make a change
- How using your voice, being vulnerable, and sharing authentically impacts others
- Daniel’s current favorites: Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Speakers: Robin Sharma & Justin Baldoni, Podcasts: Business Made Simple & The Big Talk
More from Daniel Website: https://www.bvmecoaching.com/
His podcast, The Sales Problem
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Today, I am talking about the crucial topics of policy, integrity, and boundaries.
I draw from a recent experience we had at The Big Talk. And remind you of the power of setting and maintaining boundaries with respect and love.
I also share why these concepts are super important for your journey to big stages.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The policies my team and I have in place for our Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk
- Why our policies are important for protecting our community
- How to uphold policies and set boundaries with integrity, respect, and love
- The way to remain positive, constructive, and productive in your communication — even when someone is in conflict with you
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Today, you’re getting another glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. These game-changing speakers from my signature program each have an important message to share.
I know you will walk away fully inspired seeing how these change makers, influential voices, and thought leaders are making a difference in the world.
This week’s episode features Cherryl Cooley and her talk, “Love After Oprah: How I Learned to Navigate ‘Mother Hurt’.”
Cherryl is a literary creative and narrative expert whose work has appeared in Poetry & Essence magazines, the Lincoln Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and numerous anthologies and literary journals. A native North Carolinian, she lives, loves, and works from Woodbridge, Virginia, just south of Washington, DC.
In this talk, she explores:
- The legacy of silence that shaped her while growing up
- Her appearance on The Oprah Show where she openly discussed her family's tradition of silence and why she had to break it
- What a mother blueprint is and why it’s important
- The power of intentional communication to mend and transform relationships
More from Cherryl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_hura/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherryltcooley/
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This week, I’m once again talking with the incredible Melanie Deziel. She first joined us on the podcast in Episode 137, and I’m honored to have her back.
As a leading voice in content marketing, Melanie creates and teaches systems that help individuals and teams be more creative and create more efficiently. She is the author of two books, The Content Funnel Framework and Prove It.
Melanie is also the co-founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Creator Kitchen, a flexible online membership program that helps busy, ambitious, experienced creators grow creatively and improve their existing content creation practice and projects.
She is frequently named as a top influencer, expert, and person-to-follow in marketing. And I’m super excited for you to hear from her today!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of psychological safety for creativity and innovative ideas
- Why failure can actually be a positive thing
- The roles of transparency, proof, and building trust in content marketing
- How to be consistent in your content and what this really means
- Melanie’s current favorites: Book: Everybody Writes, Speaker: Anne Handley, Podcast: 99% Invisible
More from Melanie Her first appearance on the podcast in Episode 137
Website: https://thestoryfunnel.co/
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This week, I am sharing a super valuable Facebook Live I did that I know is going to be impactful for you.
This Live was all about overcoming your limiting beliefs around being an influential voice. In it, I explain what it means to be an influential voice in the world, why this matters, and three key things you need to move past your limiting beliefs.
You have an important message that someone needs to hear. This will support you in sharing it.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Common limiting beliefs and what these beliefs actually mean
- How to build trust with your audience
- Why it’s crucial to co-exist with fear and how fear can be a good thing
- The importance of open dialogue, curiosity, and respect even when you encounter opinions different from your own
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Today, I’m excited to give you another glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. These amazing speakers from my signature program each have an important message to share.
I know you will walk away fully inspired seeing how these change makers, influential voices, and thought leaders are making a difference in the world.
This week’s episode features Shannon Jeffrey Dobbs and his talk, “Why Supermarkets Are Killing America.”
Shannon has gone from Army veteran to small business owner, to nonprofit founder, to public speaker focused on sharing food security strategies with the world. Shannon leverages his experiences to paint a clear and compelling picture of how each of us can overcome environmental and personal health challenges.
In this talk, he explores:
- Why many low-income and rural communities have been left without easy access to healthy food options
- How a significant amount of the food produced in the U.S. ends up as waste despite huge shortages at food banks
- The shortcomings of supermarkets and the need to rethink our food system
- The importance of accessible and affordable healthy food for everyone
More from Shannon His book, Low-Hanging Fruit: Market-Based Strategies for a More Resilient Community Food System
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/on-common-ground-2b9b27226/
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Today, I am talking to the amazing and inspiring Fabienne Fredrickson. Fabienne is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, business coach, mentor, speaker, and Founder of Boldheart.
Fabienne is a beloved mentor to thousands of women in business. She's the founder of the Leveraged Business Program, where she teaches entrepreneurs her proven framework for creating a self-sustaining business.
She is also the author of The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6-Figures to 7-Figures and Get Your Life Back. Her book is a definitive roadmap, showing women how to increase their income and impact, and how to do it with heart.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of finding your voice and the unique power of women in business
- Why making a positive impact, embodying authenticity, and empowering yourself and others are essential aspects of successful entrepreneurship
- How to cultivate a supportive community as an entrepreneur and why this is crucial
- Her current favorites: Book: The Alchemist, Speaker: Oprah, and Podcast: The Goal Digger Podcast with Jenna Kutcher
More from Fabienne Website: https://boldheart.com/
The Boldheart Business Documentary on YouTube
A free copy of her book, The Leveraged Business Book
Her TEDxNewBedford Talk
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My latest book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause, releases tomorrow, September 13th. And this week, we’re dropping in with my co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, for a tender and beautiful conversation about it.
This is not a science-based book. It’s literally a conversation between two women — Alexandra and myself. It’s entertaining and intimate.
The Invitation is a book for you. To support you. To make you laugh. To make you feel connected, safe, and empowered.
In this conversation, we’ll explore:
- Why I chose to write this book and what it was like for me to co-author it with Alexandra
- The importance of opening up a dialogue about menopause and its impact
- Fostering an understanding of the diverse experiences women go through during this phase of life
- The reason men can also benefit from reading this book
More from Alexandra Our new book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations about Menopause
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Today, I’m excited to share another powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.
I love these episodes because they give you the opportunity to hear from speakers like you who are on their journeys to taking big stages. These episodes also give you the chance to listen to the live feedback these game-changing thought leaders receive from me at the showcase.
This week’s big talk, “How to Use Maslow’s Hierarchy to Move Beyond the Limitations of Our Childhood Dreams,” comes from Stephanie McAuliffe.
Stephanie speaks, writes, and teaches on the human condition and the impact of our internalized energetic patterns. She specializes in personal transformation and multi-dimensional energy work. Founder of The Way of the Diamond Warrior, she’s an avid cyclist, nature enthusiast, and lover of art and live music.
In her talk, she explores:
- What kept her from dreaming during her childhood
- How she achieved self-actualization through external accomplishments
- Why external achievements are intoxicating but, ultimately, lead to disillusionment
- The way she began trusting herself to dream again and how you can do the same
More from Stephanie Website: https://wayofthediamondwarrior.com
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Today, I am joined by the amazing Nicole Kalil.
Nicole is an in-demand speaker, coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” podcast. She is also the author of the book Validation is for Parking.
Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” is both what keeps her up at night and what gets her up in the morning. She is obsessed with sharing how women can build their confidence. And she’s continually giving them actionable tools to do it.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of understanding and embracing your authentic self
- Why confidence is a choice and how it can be built
- How we can begin eliminating gender expectations when it comes to confidence
- Standing up for yourself, having difficult conversations, and handling challenging situations
- Nicole’s current favorites: Book: A Man Called Ove, Speaker: Katty Kay, and Podcast: FRIED the Burnout Podcast
More from Nicole Website: https://nicolekalil.com/
Her book, Validation is for Parking
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I am notorious for leaving before a show is over. And today, I want to share with you why I do that.
In this episode, I give you a little bit of insight into how my brain works by sharing the top 10 reasons I will leave a show at intermission.
I’m also going to connect the dots on why the reasons that I leave a show at intermission are the same reasons you should leave situations in your business.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The lens through which I view every show I go to see
- The reasons I sometimes leave shows before they are over
- Red flags that signal it’s time for you to leave a situation or relationship in your business
- Why making a decision in your business just to be nice is unfair to you, your team, and the person you are trying to be nice to
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Today, I’m excited to give you another glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.
These amazing speakers from my signature program each have an important message, and it is my privilege to share them with you.
I know you will walk away fully inspired seeing how these change makers, influential voices, and thought leaders are making a difference in the world.
This week’s episode features Smriti Bhanti and her talk, “Loving ourselves is the first step to loving our environment.”
Smriti is a dynamic, charismatic leader and motivational speaker who was raised in India and resides in the UK. She is an ardent reader and nature lover. She embodies
personal development and has raised her own consciousness and inspired others to do the
same.
In her talk, she explores:
- Struggling with self-worth, overwhelm, and feeling disconnected
- How she started practicing self-love and self-respect
- The way her transformation impacted her interactions with others and her environment
- Why choosing a more loving level of consciousness will lead to positive changes for current and future generations
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In today’s episode, I am talking to the amazing Ellen Yin. Ellen is a speaker, course creator, and the founder of Cubicle to CEO.
Her own Cubicle to CEO journey began when she quit her corporate marketing job without a backup plan. To date, she’s mentored over 10,000 students through her online programs.
You can catch her every week on the Cubicle to CEO podcast, where she shares the stories of women-owned and women-led businesses.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- When Ellen’s love for storytelling began and the pivotal moment that led her to pursue entrepreneurship
- Why it’s so vital to tell the stories of women in business
- Normalizing conversations around money and success
- Ellen’s current favorites: Books: The Genius Zone & Born to Shine, Speaker: Taylor Swift, and Podcast: The Crazy Ones
More from Ellen The Cubicle to CEO Podcast
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Today, I talk about something that many leaders find challenging — asking for help.
As highly driven people, we get so comfortable doing everything ourselves. And all too often, we feel like asking for help will be experienced as a weakness. However, I'm here to say that asking for help is actually a strength and something that can increase your productivity, your influence, and your impact.
As leaders, we need to be keenly aware of how we show up in all circumstances of our lives, and this includes the seasons when we need more support.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Showing up authentically and consistently
- The profound grief I’ve been experiencing recently
- How to ask for help — especially when you’re used to handling things on your own
- Why asking for help makes you a great leader
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Today, I’m excited to share another amazing talk from The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase.
These speakers inside this program work incredibly hard crafting, memorizing, and performing these talks, and it is my privilege to share them with you on the podcast.
In addition to sharing today’s talk, I am also excited to announce that right now you have a chance to take the same journey as these game-changing thought leaders inside The Big Talk Academy!
This is my signature speaker certification program that provides you with the guidance, mentorship, feedback, and community you need to step onto the big stages you’re meant for. And the window for enrollment is currently open!
If you’re ready to take your place as the go-to thought leader in your industry, I invite you to join us beginning August 14th. Learn more about The Big Talk Academy HERE.
This week’s Virtual Showcase talk, “Reporting Rape is a Divine Gift. Here’s why…” is from Alejandra L Valenzuela.
Alejandra is a captivating motivational speaker, life coach, and modern-day mystic who inspires audiences to look at life through a deeper lens. She is intimately attuned to the rhythms of the earth, moon, and stars and teaches others how to rebuild these sacred relationships to find connection and purpose.
In her talk, she explores:
- Why she initially didn't report being raped and the impact it had on her life
- The shift she experienced that led her to report when she was assaulted again
- How reporting can be an empowering step in the healing journey
- The need for compassion, empathy, and speaking out against violence
More from Alejandra Her Youtube Channel
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Today, I am so excited to be talking with the amazing Heather McGowen.
As a future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, thought leader, and author, Heather is one of the leading voices on the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
She’s transforming mindsets around the globe with her message about how the next phase of work will focus on continuous learning. Her groundbreaking approach has made employees more fulfilled, leaders more empathetic, and businesses more effective at reaching their goals.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Heather’s diverse background in design, business, and education
- The changing workforce and how leadership styles should adapt accordingly
- The power of empathy for effective leadership and unlocking human potential
- Shifts leaders should make to create an environment of empathy and empowerment
- Heather’s current favorites: Book: The Legacy of Luna, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: Club Random with Bill Maher
More from Heather Heather’s latest book, The Empathy Advantage
Website: https://heathermcgowan.com/
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A couple weeks ago in Episode 526, I took you behind the scenes of my virtual Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk. And today is the second part of your inside look into this two-day live event.
This Masterclass is a massive value for an investment of only $47. And this week, I’m giving you a small taste of what you will learn when you join me live for these 12 incredible hours.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why your big idea matters and how to find the bravery to share it
- What makes a great speaker
- The way to talk about your big idea with others
- One of the best ways to eliminate bad speaking habits
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Today, I’m excited to take you behind the curtain of The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. While there are many amazing moments for the thought leaders inside this speaker certification program, the virtual showcase is truly special.
This showcase is a chance for these game changers and innovators to share their big ideas in front of an audience of experts, influencers, and peers. It is also their opportunity to get live constructive feedback and direction from me.
This week’s episode features Lisa Wade and her Big Talk, “From Crazy to Courageous: Reimagining Spiritual Awakening, Especially Among Men in the Heartland.”
As an international speaker, bestselling author, and Dirt Road Divinity podcast host, Lisa guides others toward joy, connection, and service through intuitive leadership.
In her talk, she explores:
- Being spiritually reborn and when she experienced a spiritual awakening in her life
- The way our culture turns us into emotional zombies — especially for men
- Why it’s crucial to honor your inner wisdom and follow your heart
- How we can birth a freer, healthier, more conscious world
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Website: https://www.goldenenergyleadership.com/
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Today, I am so excited to be talking with Elise Darma.
As an Instagram expert and educator, Elise bridges the gap between the pre-Internet world, the corporate world, and today’s digital marketing world.
Elise teaches people how to show up on social in a way that’s bearable, profitable, and intentional. Her students have collectively earned over $2,000,000 in revenue for free, directly from Instagram.
I know you’re going to learn so much from our conversation!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Elise’s journey from Toronto to Barcelona and what living in Spain has taught her
- How she became a Instagram educator and the turning point in her business
- The way to get intentional on your values and what you’re willing to share (and not share) on social media
- Elise’s current favorites: Books: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team & Endurance and Speaker: Michael Stelzner
More from Elise Website: https://elisedarma.com/
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Today, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look into what happens during my virtual Masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
During the two days of this Masterclass, I spend 12 hours live with speakers like you. Yes, that’s six hours each day! And, in this time, I teach you how to land on your big idea, talk about this idea in a creative way, and pitch this idea to event organizers. You even get 1:1 hotseat coaching from me.
There’s so much that happens during The Art of The Big Talk. And this episode will be the first of two parts giving you all of the details!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The reason I host this time-intensive, value-packed Masterclass for an investment of only $47
- How your limiting beliefs are affecting more people than just you
- Why I know your story — no matter what it is — will change lives
- The stories of speakers who have gone through this Masterclass and are now taking global stages
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Today, I’m excited to give you a glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. While there are many wonderful experiences for the speakers inside this program, the virtual showcase is always a powerful one.
This showcase is a chance for these thought leaders to share their big ideas in front of an audience of experts, influencers, and peers. It is also their opportunity to get live constructive feedback and direction from me.
These speakers work incredibly hard crafting, memorizing, and performing these talks, and it is my privilege to share them with you on the podcast.
This week’s episode features Wayne Basinger and his talk, “Being a Little Bit Deaf Is Not a Disability; It’s a Superpower.”
Wayne is a 21-year teaching veteran who loves his students and is passionate about his philosophy and art history classes. He has presented at numerous educational conferences. Wayne just published his first book, Just Give Up: 13 Toxic Mindsets to Give Up Instead of Your Teaching Career.
In his talk, he explores:
- His journey as a teacher who experienced hearing loss
- The stress and burnout created by COVID and how it affected teachers
- What to do when your internal critic takes over and self doubt creeps in
- Why being deaf is a superpower, not a disability, and how you can become a little bit deaf, too
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Today, I’m so excited to be in conversation with the divine Dimple Thakrar.
Dimple is the go-to alignment coach for global brands, corporations, and CEOs.
As a speaker, best-selling author, and Tony Robbins Platinum Partner, she has studied relationships with the best in the world and brings a depth of knowledge.
Dimple has been featured as a guest expert on the BBC, The Times, The Huffington Post, and Good Housekeeping. She also earned the Global Women's Club Award.
Dimple’s coaching programs provide the pleasures that money can’t buy: clarity, confidence, legacy planning, happiness, and true connection.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happens when you are available and in receivership
- Fully embodying who you are and giving yourself permission to be your authentic self
- How to become wildly abundant and successful
- Dimple’s current favorites: Book: The Roadmap to Purpose, Speaker: Oprah, and Mentors: Jay Shetty, Melanie Ann Layer & Dr. Andrea Morningstar
More from Dimple Website: https://dimpleglobal.com/
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Today is the fourth of July! Here in the U.S., that means we’re celebrating our independence with fireworks, hot dogs, and hamburgers. If you're in New York City, you’re probably headed to the Jersey Shore.
However, in this episode, I want to go a bit deeper on what this holiday really means and why this is an important day to talk about our freedom of speech.
If you’ve tuned in before, you know I love to deconstruct things in service of you and your bigger thinking. And this conversation is the perfect example! Remember, this is the big talk, not the small talk.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why the First Amendment protects speech that people like and speech that people don't
- How to speak in a way that is driven by love and respect — even when you disagree with someone
- Whether or not lies and false statements are protected by freedom of speech
- The importance of being a discerning listener, reader, and audience member
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Today, I am giving you another inside look at The Art of The Big Talk. I host this two-day virtual masterclass twice each year. Through it, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers.
These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me. And that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Crystallizing your big idea and taking the first steps to share it
- Revisiting a talk you’ve already given and building on it
- How to determine if your talk is appropriate for the stage you want to take
- Discovering your audience and your desired outcome
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Today, I am so excited to introduce you to the amazing Marcos Mendosa.
Marcos is a 4X award-winning speaker, lyricist, poet, manifestor, and artist at heart.
He specializes in helping coaches build world-class programs and remarkable offers.
Marcos has traveled the world serving countless clients from the comfort of his phone. Now, his vision of creating a school for coaches has become a reality.
Through his app, "Coachable," Marcos is on a mission to make premium coaching standardized in our society. He’s also committed to doing his part to help coaches build businesses that are extensions of their souls.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Beginning new relationships and interactions with intention
- Suffering in silence and Marcos’s experience with this
- Doing the work to take stages and become the speaker you are meant to be
- Speaking with integrity and vulnerability
- Marcos’s current favorites: Book: The Mountain is You and Podcast: Under the Influence
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Email: gratitude@profitandworth.com
Website: https://coachable.mykajabi.com/pocket-coaching
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In this very special episode, I’m sharing a chapter from my book, The Influential Voice.
As you probably know, I wrote this book in 2020 during a week I’d originally planned to be in Mexico celebrating my anniversary with my husband, Joe.
Three years later, I’ve shared the powerful message of this book with people all over the world. I’ve also had the privilege of recording an audiobook that allows you to hear directly from me how you can say what you mean for lasting legacy.
Today, you’re getting inside access to Chapter 4 — which is all about fear, how to move through it, and why using your voice really isn’t about you.
In this chapter, we’ll explore:
- Why fear isn’t a bad thing and how you can coexist with it
- How being in action creates confidence
- The way to stop comparing yourself others — and why you must do this
- The importance of knowing who your talk is really for
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Today, I am sharing one of the amazing talks given live at my Speaker Salon Showcase — an event I curate annually in New York City.
This talk, “From the Felt to the Flesh: Lessons from Italy’s Legendary Christmas Witch,” was given by Dina Gregory.
By day, Dina teaches trauma-informed language instruction to children. By night, she is a writer, speaker, puppeteer, and host of the Le Befana’s Table podcast.
Whether in the classroom, under a table, or on a stage, Dina combines down to earth truth telling with humor and imagination. She inspires people of all ages to reclaim the sacred adventure of life.
As an Italian American, Dina has fond memories of sitting around the kitchen table sharing stories and singing songs. She felt called not only to preserve a legend from her cultural heritage but to bring forth a new story. This story shows the world that, in spite of our differences, life is sweeter together.
In her talk, she explores:
- How a one-toothed puppet of Italy’s Christmas witch changed her life
- What to do when world events make you feel powerless
- Why every single one of us has a vital role to play
- The impact storytelling has on our lives
More from Dina Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Ep. 422
Her podcast, LeBefana’s Table
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Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to real life superhero, Giovanni Marsico!
Gio is a two-time Emmy® Award-Winning Producer and business mentor. He’s also the CEO & founder of Archangel — a community of superhero leaders and game changers.
Together, his community is making the world a better place through mission-driven entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Every year, Gio hosts the Archangel Summit, a large-scale fundraiser for entrepreneurs. The proceeds from this event support numerous charities and offer micro-loans, investments, and grants to entrepreneurs creating positive impact.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to retrain your thoughts, so you can begin dreaming of a better world
- His feature film Dreamers and why it was so important for him to make
- The value of community and the way to find your personal superpowers
- Gio’s current favorites: Books: Think & Grow Rich, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and How to Win Friends & Influence People, Speakers: Seth Godin & Simon Sinek, and Podcast: Better with Dr. Stephanie
More from Giovanni His feature film, Dreamer
Website: https://archangel.cc/
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Twice a year, I have the privilege of coaching thought leaders inside The Big Talk Academy. As a part of this program, participants can apply to take the stage at the Virtual Showcase.
During this curated event, speakers perform their Big Talk for decision makers and influencers. They also receive live direction from me.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear my feedback to speakers who recently applied for the Virtual Showcase. I hope these insights will support you on your journey to big stages, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The ideas and titles that stood out to me in the Virtual Showcase applications
- Details and personal touches that event curators appreciate when reviewing submissions
- Why lighting, sound, and background are important in your videos
- How one application gave me chills because it was so powerful
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Today, I am giving you an inside look at The Art of The Big Talk. I host this two-day virtual masterclass twice each year. Through it, I have the honor of supporting hundreds of aspiring speakers.
These speakers dream of stepping onto big stages, and together, we work towards making that dream a reality.
One thing that happens during this masterclass is 1:1 hot seat coaching with me. And that’s what you’ll be hearing in this episode.
During these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Bringing your many satellite ideas into a single big idea
- Drawing from pivotal events in your life to create your talk
- Why nobody knows more about you than you
- How to pitch your talk to decision makers
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Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to the amazing Waleed Khalid.
Waleed is the CEO and founder of Oxford Talks — a media technology company based in the U.K.. Oxford Talks is centered on the belief that people with passion can change the world. Waleed and his team empower these people by building a community around their ideas worth doing.
In 2022, Waleed and Oxford Talks embarked on their most audacious journey so far, which will span 35 countries and 50 cities. Through Brave New World, they plan to identify 2500 ideas that have the power to shape the times we are living in. Along the way, their mission is to raise £1M for charities and set a new standard for running a modern business.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- A childhood experience that set him on the path he is on today
- The work he is doing with Oxford Talks and their mission
- What an NFT is and how it is related to Oxford talks and its speakers
- His current favorites: Book: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Speaker: Dan Kiernan, Podcast: The Diary of a CEO
More from Waleed Website: https://www.oxfordtalks.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbkox/
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I'm super excited about today's episode because I’m talking about an event I spoke at a couple of months ago called Speak Up Women New York.
My dear friend and colleague Jennifer Wilcox is the CEO and founder of Speak Up Women. She is deeply passionate about supporting women in speaking up and works diligently to teach them how to speak up, why to speak up, and when to speak up.
At this event, I had the privilege of moderating a panel called “The Recipe for Speaking Up.” And today, I share with you my personal recipe for speaking up.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The reason learning how to speak up helps you create the life you desire
- My list of ingredients for speaking up
- How to begin speaking up and the exact language you can use in different situations
- The way you can help empower others to speak up, too
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This episode features one of the amazing talks given by a participant in my Speaker Salon Showcase.
Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City to give speakers a safe place to work on their craft. These leaders have become the go-to experts in their industries and are making a huge impact in the world.
Today, I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes to witness one of the big talks presented at the showcase in front of influencers and decision makers.
This talk, “My Struggle With Academic Validation,” was given by Maekyla Massey.
Maekyla is a high school student from Long Island who is dedicated to public service and the improvement of her community. She is the co-chair of the WNET/PBS Group's Youth Collective, a THIRTEEN initiative to amplify the voices of Gen-Z in the building of an ethical world. Maekyla devotes her time to helping youth participate in their communities. She has received the Youth Leadership Recognition award, and her accomplishments have been recognized by the New York State Senate.
In this talk, she explores:
- Her drug of choice — academic validation — and the highs she experienced from it
- Why the brightest students often have the darkest lives
- What happened when she finally realized that she wasn't just a number
- How more young people can discover their purpose beyond academic success
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This week, I’m so excited to be in conversation with the inspiring Vasavi Kumar.
Vasavi holds dual master’s degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She’s the Former Co-Host of Studio 512, a lifestyle and entertainment morning show in Austin, TX. She was featured in The Wall Street Journal, FOX, VH1, and was a regular on NBC’s Kansas City Live as the “Keepin’ It Real Guru.”
Vasavi pushed past the barriers of her youth and built her six-figure business as a Coach and Licensed Therapist. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life.
Through her Say It Out Loud podcast, workshops, keynote talks, group programs, social media, and weekly email newsletters, Vasavi has taught thousands of entrepreneurs, creatives, and artists from all walks of life how to move through any situation—by saying it out loud.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What a childhood trip to India with her parents taught her about suffering at a very young age
- Normalizing conversations around mental health and how she approached her bipolar disorder with curiosity and compassion
- The way she connects the dots between mental health, entrepreneurship, and creativity
- Her new book, Say It Out Loud, and how it can help you learn to love yourself
- Her current favorites: Book: Conversations with God, Speaker: Lisa Nichols, and Podcast: The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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Website: https://www.vasavikumar.com/
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This week, I talk about the sensitive topics of death and grief, and how they have led me to be intentional with the way I show up. I live my life as though every day is the last day I have.
I want to warn you that if this type of conversation is activating or unnerving for you, this may not be the right episode for you to tune in for. I urge you to do what best supports you and your journey.
In this episode, I also share about my recent photoshoot, and if you choose to drop in, you'll be able to hear how I connect the dots from this experience to why I live my life the way that I do.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why I always want the people in my life to know how I feel about them
- The losses I have experienced and how they’ve led me to create intentional connection
- My intentions with my recent photoshoot and what happened as a result
- How you can start being intentional in your own life, too
More from Tricia My incredible photoshoot team: Tanya Tauthong-Kass - my stylist, Casondra Rolph - my hair artist, Tanya Marques - my makeup artist, and Lee Seidenberg - my photographer
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I’m so excited for today’s podcast because you are getting another inside look into the hot seat coaching that happens during my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk. I love these special bonus episodes, and I’m so glad to be sharing this one with you now!
During The Art of The Big Talk, which I host twice per year, I get the incredible opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers. One small part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive some 1:1 coaching from me.
During these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- My recommendation for applying to multiple events with the same big talk
- Choosing a name for the framework or tool you are teaching
- Why you should always tell your story when it’s relevant to the big talk you are sharing
- Playing with words in your talk and coming up with a strong title
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This week, I’m in conversation with the incredible Chandler Bolt, and I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to share about leaving your legacy.
Chandler is the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com. He’s also an investor, an advisor, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”.
Chandler hosts the 7 Figure Principles Podcast and the Self Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and Self-Publishing School, he’s helped thousands of people write a book that grows their income, impact, and business.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How he fell in love with books and his college dropout’s approach to learning
- Leveraged impact and how writing a book helps you leave your legacy
- The eight steps to writing a book and how to crystalize your ideas
- What it means to coachable and put in the work
- Chandler’s current favorites: Book: Extreme Ownership, Speaker: T.D. Jakes, and Podcast: The All-In Podcast
More from Chandler Get a free copy of his book, Published.: The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold
Website: https://self-publishingschool.com/
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This week, I’m breaking down the difference between a rehearsal and a run-through when you’re preparing to take the stage with your big talk.
At the time of recording this episode, I was preparing to speak at an event. And when I’m in the process of prepping my own big talk, I make time for both rehearsals and run-throughs.
Many people don’t understand the difference between these two phases in the preparation processes, and I want to clear that up today. Because not going through both of them is one of the biggest mistakes I see speakers make before they take big stages.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What defines a rehearsal vs. a run-through
- Why you have to move out of the rehearsal process into the run-through process
- How to create your confidence-competence loop
- My run-through of the talk I gave on International Women's Day
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Today, I’m so excited for you to hear another talk from my Speaker’s Salon Showcase!
I curate this showcase every year live in New York City for influencers, event organizers, and decision makers seeking speakers for their big stages.
The event is a culmination of the powerful work that happens inside the Speaker Salon — an incubator for thought leaders and game changers. Each week, these incredible speakers take the stage and work on their craft with live direction on their content, performance, and blocking.
This Showcase talk, “A Gift Of Grace,” is from transformational speaker Stephanie McAuliffe.
Stephanie is the CEO of Reclaiming Your Self, founder of The Way of the Diamond Warrior, and author of The Impact of Silence. She guides frustrated souls stuck in their stories to step into their power, the truth of who they are, and embody the happiness that's their birthright.
In her talk, she explores:
- Her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer
- How her journey with cancer actually became a gift of grace
- The importance of listening to your inner voice
- The way to heal as you gain a different perspective on yourself and the world
More from Stephanie Her first appearances on The Big Talk in Episode 219 and Episode 452
Website: https://wayofthediamondwarrior.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniebmcauliffe/
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This week, I’m so excited to be in conversation with the amazing Esther Weinberg.
Esther is a business growth accelerator. She equips executives to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability, and cultivate sustainable virtual cultures — all while leading with dignity. As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, she moves leaders through change with proven systems to create big pivots, big impact, and big returns.
A respected thought-leader with first hand experience, Esther has held executive positions at Disney and Fox. She is a graduate of New York University. She is also a member of Promax, Harvard’s Institute of Coaching, and the Forbes Coaches Council.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why going to work in Uganda helped her find her voice
- The importance of giving others a voice and why it’s required for leading with dignity
- The value of psychological safety in a workplace and how it can be measured
- Esther’s current favorites: Book: Wolf Pack by Abby Wambach, Speaker: Dr. Susan David, and Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things
More from Esther Website: https://thereadyzone.com/
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This week, I’m so excited to share what it looks like to prepare for a speaking event — both as a speaker and as a producer.
When I recorded this episode, I was in preparation for an event on International Women's Day. I spoke at this event in addition to producing it with CUNY, the City University of New York and the amazing Paulina Lopez, founder of The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs).
I know the ideas and insights I share from my experience of preparing for this event are going to set you up for success with your next speaking event as well. Because, big or small, all events are created equal when it comes to your influential voice.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why Paulina asked me to work with her on this event and what we were looking for in our speakers
- How I curate the order and flow of shows that I produce and why that matters
- What you can do before your event to help you show up fully when you speak
- The power of amplifying and elevating each other's voices
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I’m so excited to share another episode in our series of hot seat coaching from my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
During these two days, I get the incredible opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to take big stages. A part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me.
These questions will inspire you as you work towards stepping onto the big stages you desire, too.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Unpacking your big idea and figuring out how to hook in your audience
- Why you should never apologize from the stage and what to do instead
- Moving past imposter syndrome and the reason your unique message matters
- Finding the overarching theme that runs through your talk ideas
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This week, it is my honor to introduce you to Matt Drayton!
Sergeant Major Matthew R. Drayton was born in Savannah, GA, in an underprivileged neighborhood. Matt joined the military to leave his environment and become financially independent. Little did he know at the time that enlisting would lead into a successful military career spanning almost three decades.
Matt is a decorated combat veteran who has led and mentored hundreds of men and women. He is also a corporate speaker, consultant, and leadership expert with experience in government and commercial commerce.
Matt knows what it takes to overcome adversity, to become successful, and how to lead and motivate others to maximize their potential.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The power of words and being of service to others when you share your story
- Why integrity, gratitude, and compassion are crucial for leaders
- The work he is doing to help Black leaders and some of the strategies he teaches
- The reason all feedback is good feedback
- His current favorites: Book: Who Moved My Cheese, Speaker: Keith Harrell & Stephen Covey, and Podcast: 30 Minute Mentors & The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
More from Matt His book, Leading While Black: Leadership Strategies and Lessons for Today’s Black Professional
Website: http://www.mattdrayton.com/bio.html
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This week, I am being interviewed by my dear friend, mentee, and social media manager, Emma Cullen, as I allow her to ask me anything.
We start our conversation in a very natural place for us — the topic of mentorship. I began mentoring Emma when she was 17 years old. She knew she wanted to be an actor — which she currently is — and her parents brought me in as her coach as she prepared for college auditions.
When we started our mentorship, we met weekly in NYC, and the rest is history! I know you’ll love the questions Emma brings to the table today.
In this episode, we talk about:
- What it means to mentor someone and what it means to be mentored
- One of the mantras I live by and how it has helped me get where I am today
- How I became a high performer and what I do to maintain this — including using tools like a bed of nails, compression masks, an Oura ring, and drinking a gallon of water a day
- Why I’m okay with being unreasonable and pushy — and why you should be, too
- How I learned to put my ego aside to serve my audience, my community, and the world
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Today, I’m so excited to be sharing with you a talk from my Speaker’s Salon Showcase!
Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon in New York City to give speakers an incubator to work on their craft. They take the stage each week and receive live direction on their content, performance, and blocking. This experience culminates in a live, fully produced showcase featuring every Salon member.
This Showcase talk from Dr. Wayne Purnell is called “Deconstructing Presence – How Personal Archaeology Serves Authenticity.”
Dr. Pernell, known as The Exponential Success Coach, is a highly sought speaker, Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, blogger, and podcast host. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has over three decades of experience in helping accomplished leaders do the things they have put off for years — without giving up the success that got them there.
Dr. Pernell is the founder and president of DynamicLeader®, Inc. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council, a two-time TEDx Speaker, and has been featured in the Television series SpeakUp. He is regularly seen on NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, and The CW, as well as heard on radio and podcasts around the world.
In his talk, he explores:
- What happens when you give up who you are in order to be the leader you think you’re supposed to be
- The importance of authentic leadership and what it requires
- How to become clear on your personal values and be true to who you are
- His own journey to authentic leadership
More from Dr. Pernell Website: https://www.waynepernell.com/
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I’m so honored and proud to be sharing this very special episode with you today. I am incredibly grateful that I’ve had the opportunity and privilege to now bring you 500 episodes of The Big Talk podcast.
Thank you to all the guests who have shared their powerful voices with us over the years. And big thanks and love to all of you, the listeners. It’s because of you we have been able to produce 500 episodes of The Big Talk so that you can continue showing up and using your voices for good.
Our podcast currently ranks in the top 1% out of 3,022,803 podcasts globally, and that is because of you. Thank you.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- My speaker success coaches Sharyl and Angelique’s top 10 episodes of The Big Talk Podcast
- The confidence-competence loop and how it is weaved throughout the Trust, Decide, Act process — a pillar of what I teach
- Interviews with incredible leaders and speakers like Stedman Graham, Danielle La Porte, and Dr. Kristen Donnelly
- Powerful speeches, live coaching sessions, and so much more
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This episode was inspired by a question my dear friend, mentee, and social media manager, Emma Cullen, recently asked. She said, “You often say no to things in order to free up more time for your clients, your family, your community, and your friends. But how do you say no?”
I loved this question, and I am excited to share my answer with you today! Because when it comes to responding to a request, “no” is a complete sentence. And I am not only talking about when you apply to speak.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why, as a visionary, speaker, and leader, you have to get really comfortable with saying no
- The baggage many people have with saying no
- Examples of how to say no to the things you’re being asked to do
- How to show gratitude when saying no to someone
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I’m so excited for today’s episode! It’s another one in our series of hot seat coaching from The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass. I love these episodes so much because they give you this inside look into the kind of powerful work that happens during this masterclass!
During these two days, I get the amazing opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to step onto big stages. And one small part of what happens during our time together is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me.
I know these questions are going to inspire you as you too work towards taking the stages you desire.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Connecting different pieces of your story to find your big idea
- Crafting the message your audience needs to hear in a way that draws them in
- How to create talks outside of your area of professional expertise
- Speaking on what you’re passionate about in way that’s available to everyone
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This week, I am so honored and excited to introduce you to Pam McKissick!
Pam’s colorful career includes high-profile stints at Walt Disney Studios, TV Guide Networks, and WNEW-FM Metromedia New York.
A woman of great character, ironic insight, intelligence, and creativity, Pam currently coaches C-Suite executives whose career or life is at a standstill, motivating them to embrace change, unpark their power, and become more confident leaders.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Pam’s incredible career and when she truly found her voice
- Moving past your fear of using your voice and owning who you are
- What happens when we ignore inequality & stop paying attention
- Changing how you speak to yourself & why it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks
- Pam’s current favorites: Book: City of Girls, Speaker: Maya Angelou, & Podcast: Rachel Maddow
More from Pam Websites: www.pammckissick.com & www.Bossmaresart.com
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This week, I am reading from an incredible book called Voices of History: Speeches That Changed the World by Simon Sebag Montefiore. And I'm super excited because the big talk I’m sharing in this episode is from the section of the book about decency.
This talk — “The Ability of Human Beings to Remake Themselves for the Better” — was given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in December of 2012. She is one of the most amazing novelists of the 21st century, and I know her words will move you today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The impact Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made through her books and her speaking
- Why we should all be angry about gender as the world currently defines it
- How to incite change when you speak
- My thoughts on this powerful speech about gender
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This week, I am so excited to share one of the amazing talks given by a participant of the Speaker Salon Showcase.
Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon live in New York City. And it culminates with a showcase given for influencers and decision makers seeking to put speakers on their big stages.
These special bonus episodes give you a peek behind the scenes to witness the powerful talks my speakers present at this showcase.
This week’s episode features Vivian Garcia-Tunon and her talk, “Becoming Remarkable.”
In this talk, she explores:
- How we all are stories — either intentionally or unintentionally
- Claiming our truth and why this matters
- Creating a place of belonging for everyone
- The way we can become truly remarkable together
More from Vivian Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 441
Website: https://www.vgtpeopleadvisory.com/
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This week, I am so excited for you to meet Jessica Buchanan! I had the honor of working with Jessica on her TEDx Pearl Street talk a few years ago, and I know you’re going to be so inspired by her and her story.
Jessica is a Teacher, Author, Humanitarian, Speaker, and Survivor. In 2011, she was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days, until she was rescued by order of President Obama. Her story is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six.
Jessica is a highly sought after inspirational speaker, and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life’, has been the foundation upon which she travels the world.
She co-hosts the popular women’s conversational podcast We Should Talk About That. She is also currently running her own publishing imprint for women who want to write their own memoirs. Her second book, Deserts to Mountaintops: Our Collective Journey to (re)Claiming our Voice, was recently released on January 25th.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Living as a survivor and what to do on the other side of a traumatic experience
- The importance of practicing gratitude and controlling your mindset
- How to stop abandoning yourself and start using your voice
- Writing your story and how Jessica is helping other women do this
- Jessica’s current favorites: Book: The Poisonwood Bible, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: We Should Talk About That
More from Jessica Website: www.jessbuchanan.com
Instagram: @jessicacbuchanan
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Podcast: We Should Talk About That
Book: Impossible Odds & Deserts to Mountaintops
TEDxPearlStreet Talk: Change is Your Proof of Life
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In today’s episode, I share about a kind of big talk many people, speaker or not, are asked to do at some point in their lives. And that is a wedding toast.
When someone asks you to give a toast at their wedding, it can feel natural to move into a place of fear. After all, you don’t want to mess up someone’s big day. However, just like any talk, you have to remember that it's not about you.
And when you reframe your thoughts in this way, giving that wedding toast, or any talk, becomes much easier.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The first thing you should think about when someone asks you to give a toast at their wedding
- How to alleviate your worry and concern (and the couple’s) about the toast you’re going to give
- Where to begin in writing your wedding toast and how long it should be
- The things you should never do during your toast
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Hey, friends, welcome back to The Big Talk podcast. I’m your host, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk Academy, award-winning director, producer, and author. This is episode 492.
I’m so excited for today’s episode because it’s a part of a series where I’m giving you an inside look at my live virtual masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
During these two days, I get the amazing opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to step onto big stages. A part of what happens during these live sessions is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me.
My hope is that these questions will serve to inspire you and give you some of the insights you’re seeking as you too work towards taking the stages you desire.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- How to hone in on your big talk idea
- Knowing why your message is important: why it’s important to you, and why it’s important to the world
- Connecting with people who have viewpoints opposed to yours
- Choosing the perfect name for your talk
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Stay Curious: The Importance of Continually Asking Questions This week, I am so excited to welcome Sonja Pemberton back to the podcast! She previously joined us in Episode 422 for a live coaching session. And I can’t wait for you to learn more from her today as we talk about how to stay curious, dispel the myth of the other, and be intentionally inclusive.
As a speaker and organizational inclusion strategist, Sonja has been privileged to lead, mentor, and coach all career levels and generations in leadership development, communication, and culture. She has worked with startups to Fortune 100 companies, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Sonja is passionate about equipping individuals, organizations, and communities with the understanding and tools for sustainable behavior change by learning to manage their most valuable human resource: their brains! The ability to create safe containers for people to experience Transformational MindShifts has been the cornerstone of her success.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The importance of staying curious and what staying curious allows us to do
- Why we naturally focus on differences and her transformational work around othering
- How much organizations are spending on diversity and inclusion, and what is actually working
- Why, if you’re not intentionally including, you are unintentionally excluding
- Sonja’s current favorites: Book: The Biology of Belief, Speaker: Oprah Winfrey, and Podcast: The Big Talk
More from Sonja Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in 422
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Today, I’m pulling back the curtain a bit to share with you how I support my one on one clients.
I only take on a handful of one on one clients every single year because I want to give these amazing thought leaders and influential voices my full attention, so that we can work together to go deep and really think outside of the box when it comes to who they are as speakers.
While they all go through the same process during our year together, we are able to use this framework to create exactly what they need to get the results that they desire.
I love these opportunities for really intimate mentorship, direction, coaching, and support. And I’m so excited to share it with you today!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The 3 things I do with all of my 1:1 speaker clients before we even get on our first call
- How I help my clients move past fears and limiting beliefs
- Creating goals around big stages, media, and visibility — and how I personally support my clients with these goals
- The importance of the confidence-competence loop we create inside of our 1:1 container
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Today, I’m so excited to be sharing with you another talk from my latest Speaker’s Salon Showcase!
Each year, I curate the Speaker Salon in New York City to give speakers an incubator to work on their craft. They take the stage each week and receive live direction on their content, performance, and blocking. This experience culminates in a live, fully produced showcase featuring every Salon member.
These speakers have gone on to become the go-to thought leaders in their fields. They also have become a part of a community of authentic, heart-centered communicators who are having a massive impact.
This Showcase talk, “From Shattered Dreams to Posttraumatic Growth,” is from the incredible Dr. Shenell Evans. She previously appeared on The Big Talk in Episode 380.
Dr. Shenell is a New York City based Licensed Psychologist and Posttraumatic Growth Oracle. She helps clients, often Black and Brown professionals, master the capacities necessary to build resilience and experience posttraumatic growth after trauma. She provides sacred space and evidence-based technologies for their continued evolution.
In her talk, she explores:
- Her personal story as an ambitious, young Black wife and mother moving from the Deep South to New York City
- Turning pain into a catalyst for growth
- Honoring your needs and being compassionately curious with your emotions
- How posttraumatic growth works alongside fighting for change
More from Dr. Shenell Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 380
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Today, I’m so excited for you to meet Mitch Gray!
Mitch is the founder of Mitch Gray Media. After spending over two decades leading teams as a business owner, manager, pastor, non-profit founder, and community organizer, Mitch developed a strong passion for leaders and employees alike.
He believes that people are the lifeblood of an organization. And the greater investment you make in your people, the greater return you will see.
This vision is what has shaped Mitch’s mission for leading a shift in the marketplace as well as how people approach their careers. This is also what drives Mitch Gray Media forward each day.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when he got fired from his dream job and what he learned
- His love for humanity and his passion for empowering others
- The fine line between empowerment and manipulation
- Using your voice to empower humanity
- Mitch’s current favorites: Book: Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise and Podcasts: The Odd Couple, The Rich Eisen Show, and The Dan Patrick Show
More from Mitch His book, How to Hire and Keep Great People
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I’m so excited for today’s episode because I am talking about an important part of any thought leader’s journey. And that is how to navigate a rejection.
Every speaker eventually has the experience of not being chosen to take a stage. This is normal. And the art of responding to this rejection can be learned.
Recently, I addressed this with the members of The Big Talk Academy. The news of who would be taking the stage for our Virtual Showcase was met with a range of responses. And today’s conversation is a part of the coaching call where we discussed these responses.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why no one can take your voice from you
- What goes into a producing a show and why certain speakers are chosen
- The reason you don’t get feedback from your applications
- How to respond to organizers and event producers when you are not chosen for a stage and why this matters
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I’m so excited for today’s episode because it’s a part of a series that gives you an inside look at the hot seat coaching that happens during our masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
During this Virtual 2-Day Live Masterclass, I get the opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to make their dreams of stepping onto big stages come true. A part of what happens during these two days is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me.
My hope is that these questions will serve to inspire you and give you some of the insights you’re seeking as you too work towards taking the stages you desire. I also hope they will inspire you to join me at our next Masterclass on February 1st and 2nd! You can learn more and save your seat here.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Creating a compelling title for your talk
- Incorporating your powerful story into your talk in a way that serves others
- Sharing your experience through a new lens
- Using active language that is unique to you
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In this episode, I’m so excited to be sharing my conversation with the incredible Lisa Johnson.
Lisa is a multi-seven-figure Global Business Strategist, an anti-bullying ambassador, and host of the number one business podcast, Making Money Online.
After a tough childhood spent in social housing, Lisa had successful careers in law, banking, and the entertainment industry. Her background in overcoming obstacles has helped mold her into a bold, straight-talking coach, who is never afraid to be an authentic and outspoken truth teller.
Lisa is a huge believer that everyone can become a success no matter their background!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Breaking through generational debt and poverty
- Why obstacles and failures in your life are actually good things
- What it really means to be a thought leader and create a ripple effect with your values
- Lisa’s current favorites: Book: The E Myth, Speakers: Simon Sinek & Dani Wallace, and Podcast: Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place
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I'm so excited about today's episode because we are closing out 2022 talking about one of my favorite things — goal setting!
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on your past 12 months, acknowledge all you are grateful for, and set your intentions for the upcoming year. Today, I’m sharing with you what this looks like for me and how I set goals for my life and my business each year.
It’s my hope that pulling back the curtain on this process will help to support you as you prepare for 2023 and as you work towards reaching all of your goals and dreams.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why my business has a theme every year and what The Big Talk’s theme will be for 2023
- Where I go to plan out my year and how it helps me achieve the clarity I need
- The way to choose your word (or words) for the year and why this matters
- How to design your day to day life to achieve your goals
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I’m so excited because this week I’m sharing with you one of the talks from my 2022 Speaker’s Salon Showcase!
Each 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.
This Showcase talk is from the amazing Amelia Randolph Campbell — who you may remember from her previous appearances in Episode 455 & Episode 417.
Amelia, CEO and Founder of ARC, Inc., is a certified Speaker with The Big Talk Academy, TEDx URI Speaker, and a Yahoo Finance pick for the ‘Top 10 Motivational Speakers to watch in 2022.’ She spent over a decade performing as a stage and screen Actor followed by years in Leadership and Sales Coaching. Now, she’s taken her two unique careers to create a platform that elevates the personal development experience for leaders, positive disruptors, influencers, and communicators.
In her talk, she explores:
- The power we have to guide our own experience of the world
- Why, when we focus on everything being wrong in our life, everything feels wrong
- How to begin questioning your story
- Finding new answers to your problems when you retune your attention
More from Amelia Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 455 & Episode 417
Website: https://www.ameliafelbinger.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-randolph-campbell-912781118/
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This week, I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Andrew Benedek!
Dr. Benedek began his career as a professor at McMaster University in Canada before leaving academia to tackle water pollution. He did this by founding Zenon, which became the global leader in technology for recycling water.
After Zenon was acquired by GE in 2006, Dr. Benedek worked briefly at the Scripps Institute of Technology in San Diego, California, where he became interested in finding solutions to climate change. To further his newfound mission, he founded Anaergia in 2007. Anaergia has since become a world leader in recovery solutions for a cleaner, greener planet.
I previously had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Benedek for an article in Brainz Magazine, and I know you are going to learn so much from him today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Dr. Benedek’s powerful backstory and his beginnings of facing challenges head on
- The impact he is making in the world through his work on climate change
- Where we can look for hope that our efforts to create change will work
- How we can all make a difference in our world
More from Dr. Benedek Website: https://www.anaergia.com/
Our interview in Brainz, The Climate Crisis And How Human Creativity Is The Solution
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In the past, I’ve shared what it means to be on a panel and the benefits of doing this as a thought leader and speaker.
Being a panelist is a great way to get your toes wet! You don't have to memorize anything. You don't have to come prepared. You just come and allow the moderator to take care of you.
And today, I want to talk about what it means to be a moderator and how this can also be an important part of your journey as a speaker.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- My experience moderating a panel at the Chelsea film festival here in NYC
- The importance of getting to know your speakers before you moderate a panel
- An easy way to make your speakers feel safe and connected to you
- How to steer the conversation while also elevating the panelists
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Dispelling Myths with Your Talk I’m so excited for today’s episode because it’s a part of a new series that gives you an inside look at the hot seat coaching that happens during our masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
During this Virtual 2-Day Live Masterclass, I get the opportunity to work with hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to make their dreams of stepping onto big stages come true. A part of what happens during these two days is the chance to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me.
I shared the first episode a couple of weeks ago and have loved hearing your responses to it! My hope is that these questions will serve to inspire you and give you some of the insights you’re seeking as you too work towards taking the stages you desire.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Dispelling myths with your talk
- Working through the precise words you use in your talk title
- Turning the personal story you know you need to share into a signature talk
- Giving birth to something bigger than yourself
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Being Good in Business Is an Art In today’s episode, I am so excited to be talking about business as an art form with the incredible Ramón Estrada.
Ramón is an international Scaleup Strategist and coach with clients in 14 countries. He was born in Mexico City and lives in Barcelona. He has launched seven startups, one of them awarded on innovation and growth.
Ramón believes a company's growth comes from the entrepreneur's deep inner work.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The gap that business coaching and speaking filled for Ramón
- Why he believes business is an art and approaches it that way
- The importance of developing self awareness and pausing to check in with yourself
- The difference between a business’s result and its byproduct
- Ramón’s current favorites: Book: Big Magic, Speaker: Oprah Winfrey, and Podcast: Oprah & Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth
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Website: http://businessis.art/
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Recently, I decided to co-author a book about menopause. Although I wrote The Influential Voice myself, I chose to co-author this new book because I wanted to bring in a colleague and friend of mine, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, who I deeply respect.
I don't have children, and I don’t have a medical license. However, Dr. Stockwell has both. And I wanted to have both of these points of view when it came to talking about menopause.
The reason I decided to talk about this today is because we intentionally decided to write this book together in a single weekend. A few months ago, I had no idea that this was possible. And I’m hoping by sharing this experience that you’ll also feel inspired to reexamine what you believe is possible, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The reason I felt strongly about writing a book about menopause and who it is for
- Why Dr. Stockwell and I decided to write a book in a weekend
- What that weekend looked like for us and how we prepared for it
- Why anything is possible when you make the decision to do what you desire
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Meet the Speaker Success Coaches of The Big Talk Academy I’m so excited for today’s bonus episode because you are going to get an inside look at what happens behind the scenes of The Big Talk Academy. For today’s show, I am handing over the mic to my incredible speaker success coaches, Angelique Santana and Sharyl West Loeung.
Both of these amazing coaches currently work with the speakers inside The Big Talk Academy. They are also graduates of the program and have personally experienced the kind of transformation it provides.
In this episode, we explore:
- Sharyl and Angelique’s progression from members of The Big Talk Academy to becoming speaker success coaches
- Moving through limiting beliefs and investing in yourself
- Why community is so important and what it’s like to be a part of The Big Talk Academy community
- Sharyl’s current favorites: Book: My Name Is Asher Lev, Speaker: Eboo Patel, and Podcast: The Confessional
- Angelique’s current favorites: Book: The Surrender Experiment, Speaker: Glennon Doyle, and Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things
More from Angelique Website: https://www.eatwithangelique.com/
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More from Sharyl Belief & Belonging Festival: https://www.facebook.com/BeliefBelongingFestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharyl_wl/
The Big Talk Academy Speaker Directory: https://www.btaspeakers.com/
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How to Start Rethinking the American Dream In today’s episode, I am so excited to introduce you to Monica Harris - an inspiring activist, author, and attorney.
Monica graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She was a business affairs executive in the entertainment industry, and enjoyed the money and perks that many think accompany “success.” Then, 12 years ago, she had an epiphany.
She realized she was making more money each year, yet struggling to maintain her lifestyle. In 2011, she and her partner moved their family to Montana to pursue a more sustainable life.
She still practices law, but when she looks up from her desk, she sees Douglas firs, white-tailed deer, and the occasional moose. It took her nearly forty years to unplug, but she’s hoping that, together, we can do it a lot faster.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Monica’s realization that she was chasing an American dream that no longer existed and the massive changes she made as a result
- Letting go of illusions and what you think your life should look like
- How to start rethinking the American dream and redefining what it means for you
- The way Monica is using her voice and living her life now
- Monica’s current favorites: Book: The Celestine Prophecy, Speaker: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Podcast: Hidden Brain
More from Monica Her book, The Illusion of Division
Website: https://www.letsgetunplugged.com/
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What Do You Do With an Idea — Even When Others Doubt You If you are tuning in from the United States, this episode is airing the week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has a lot of backstory to it. And it's also an opportunity for us to come together, give thanks, and celebrate our lives, our families, and our friends.
In order to keep things short and sweet this week, so that you can get to making your delicious meals and gathering with the people important to you, I am going to read from a book that is also short and sweet. It’s extremely, incredibly potent, too.
The book is called What Do You Do With An Idea? written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom.
This story explores:
- What happens when we come up with a new idea
- The fear of what others will think of our idea
- What to do with an idea that seems too big, too odd, or too difficult
- The transformation that occurs when we believe in our ideas and take care of them
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Lessons from our Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching I’m so excited for today’s special bonus episode because it’s the first in a new series where you’ll get an inside look at the hot seat coaching that happens during our masterclass, The Art of The Big Talk.
I host this Virtual 2-Day Live Masterclass twice per year. And during these two amazing days, I am joined by hundreds of aspiring speakers who desire to step onto big stages.
A part of what happens during our time together is the opportunity to receive 1:1 hot seat coaching from me. My hope is that this coaching will serve to inspire you and give you some of the insights you’re seeking as you also work towards taking the stages you desire.
In these hot seats, we’ll explore:
- Answering the question “What’s important to you?” to find your big talk idea
- The way to make your talk idea more appealing to producers and event organizers
- How to be vulnerable when mining for ideas and the importance of allowing yourself space to get it wrong at first and keep going
- Finding your idea when you have many passions
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Modern Leader? Today, I am so excited to welcome Paul Glover back to the podcast. You may remember him from Episode 412, when he shared his powerful and transformative talk at the Speaker Salon Showcase.
As a Member of the Forbes Coaching Council, Paul focuses on individual & organizational performance improvement. He is recognized as the No B.S. Workplace Performance Coach and helps to create high performance work teams and to coach modern leaders.
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 need to be aware of and respond to the ongoing disruption and fluidity in the work environment.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How spending five years in prison changed his life
- His unique approach to coaching and who he won’t coach
- The two things the modern leader has got to be able to say
- What it means to create a legacy
- Paul’s current favorites: Book: Imaginable and Speaker: Tom Peters
More from Paul His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 412
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A Speech on Women in Politics to Ignite the Feminist Fire Within You I'm super excited about today's episode because I'm going to be reading again from this incredible book by William Sapphire called Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History. Today, I am going to share a speech by the first female member of parliament, Lady Astor, where she discusses women in politics.
In the book, Sapphire starts this section with a quote that says, “We realize that no one sex can govern alone. I can conceive of nothing worse than a man governed world except a one woman governed world.”
So, we're talking about equality here and about the importance of hearing all voices. And that’s really important to keep in mind as you listen and as you think about how we can move forward in the world today.
In this speech on women in politics, we’ll explore:
- What it means to become a symbol
- Why being the first to do something is both picturesque and lonely
- The reason having a one-sided government doesn’t work
- How we all effect politics and the way we can all contribute to creating a better world for the next generation
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Mastering the Art of Business Today, I’m sharing another bonus episode that gives you a glimpse into The Big Talk Academy Virtual Showcase. While there are many powerful takeaways and experiences that the speakers inside this program receive, the virtual showcase is always a huge highlight among them.
This showcase, which happens at the end of our 12 weeks together, is an amazing chance for these speakers and thought leaders to share their big ideas in front of an audience of experts, influencers, and peers. It is also their opportunity to get live constructive feedback and direction from me.
These speakers work incredibly hard crafting, memorizing, and performing these talks, and it is my privilege to share them with you on the podcast.
This week’s episode features Ramón Estrada and his talk, “Business is an Art; Entrepreneurs are Artists.”
Ramón is a speaker and an international Founder CEO Coach with clients in 14 countries. He believes a company's growth outcomes from the entrepreneur's deep inner work. He has launched seven startups, one of them awarded on innovation and growth. Ramón was born in Mexico City and lives in Barcelona with his wife and two kids.
In his talk, he explores:
- Why work-life balance is a myth
- The problem with our current model for doing business
- What it would look like to begin viewing business as an art
- The three major changes that could come from the art of business paradigm
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How to Begin to Build a Brand That Is Referable Today, I am so excited to welcome Michael Roderick back to the podcast. If you’ve been a long time listener of the show, you may remember Michael from our first interview in Episode 177.
Michael is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises, which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. He is also the host of the podcast Access to Anyone, which shows how you can get to know anyone you want in business and in life using time tested relationship-building principles.
Michael's unique methodology comes from his own experience of going from being a Highschool English teacher to a Broadway Producer in under two years.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What it means to be a thoughtful giver
- How to begin to build a brand that is referable in order to become a thought leader
- Why the best thought leaders are a combination of scientists, celebrities, and magicians
- The three main principles of referability and how to implement them
- Michael’s current favorites: Book: Linchpin, Speaker: Adam Grant, and Podcast: 7-Figure Millennials
More from Michael His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 177
Website: http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/
Podcast: Access to Anyone
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What Makes a Great Eulogy: Giving a Eulogy That Truly Celebrates the Person You’re Honoring In today’s podcast, I read again from Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History by William Sapphire. And this is a very unique episode because the speeches I’m sharing are actually three eulogies.
While it may seem strange that I'm reading eulogies, the reality is that it's incredibly important if you ever have to give a eulogy that you have inspiration. Because when you think about what it means to stand up and honor someone who has passed, you want to do everything possible to get that moment right.
Also, when you are a speaker and thought leader, you are always acting as an influential voice, and making an impact with the words you share.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- George Bernard Shaw’s salute to his friend Albert Einstein
- The words India's Prime Minister Nehru shared about Gandhi
- The eulogy I gave at my father's funeral
- What to do when or if you are called to speak about a loved one’s life
- What makes a great eulogy
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What Pro Aging Is All About This is a bonus episode featuring a talk from The BTA Virtual Showcase. This showcase is a unique opportunity for speakers who’ve participated in The Big Talk Academy — my signature speaker certification program that teaches you how to communicate, speak, and lead at a world class level.
This is a powerful chance for these influential speakers to perform the Big Talk they’ve developed and polished during our 12 weeks together in front of an audience of experts, influencers, and peers. It is also their opportunity to get constructive feedback and direction from me.
It is an honor and a privilege to be able to share these talks with you on the podcast.
This week’s episode features Yvonne Bridges and her talk, “The Anti-Aging War Cry for Women is Passé.”
Yvonne is a speaker, best-selling author (You Are Relevant), holds two degrees, and a Dare to LeadTM certified facilitator. Yvonne’s experience as a global leadership consultant paved the way to her speaking career addressing ageism and its impact on women. She engages her audience to expand their perspective of aging women.
In her talk, she explores:
- How we see other people and how we see ourselves
- Why aging for women is often not celebrated, and why anti-aging is passé
- The reason she is honored to be growing older and works to help others in redefining aging
- What pro aging is all about and how to create your own aging war cry
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The Power of Leading With Love I am so excited about today’s conversation as I welcome Danielle LaPorte to the podcast. I recently met Danielle at Giovanni Marsico’s Archangel Changemaker event in Toronto, where she and I were both speakers.
Danielle is the best-selling author of The Desire Map and White Hot Truth. She also has a new book coming out this fall called How To Be Loving.
In addition to being an author, she is the creator of the Heart Centered Membership and the Heart Centered Leadership Program. Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes’ top 10 for wellness.
Danielle is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, and the former director of a future studies think tank in Washington D.C., where she managed a team creating global scenarios. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart and leading with love.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The results of greedy business and how to lead with love instead
- Why life is beautiful and the way to practice gentle loving in it
- How you can choose your thoughts and what you identify as
- Treating yourself with greater compassion
- Danielle’s Current Favorites: Book: The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness, Speakers: Maya Angelou & Marianne Williamson, and Podcasts: The Life Stylist Podcast & Insights at the Edge
More from Danielle Her upcoming book, How To Be Loving, and her special event, Church with D
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In today’s episode, I’m so excited to be deconstructing the process I use to take big stages. As a part of this journey, I’m sharing with you my recent experience speaking at Giovanni Marsico’s Changemaker event in Toronto.
Giovanni is the founder of Archangel and he asked me to take his stage on September 11th at their three day event. It was the first event they did live in almost two and a half years.
Of course, I was an absolute yes and in this episode, I'm going to share with you my process for everything that happened after that yes, so you can get a sense of all that I do — and don't do — in order to get ready for a big talk.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why I was an immediate yes to this particular speaking event
- The questions you need to ask in the first conversation you have with an event organizer so you know you’re ready to take their stage
- The importance of using every available minute you are given for your talk
- Being a vessel sharing what you know to be true with your audience
- What it means to be in a continual state of readiness for the next stage you’re going to take
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What Does True Gender Equality Look Like? Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Tracy Rector and her talk, “Imagine a Matriarchal World.”
Tracy is an award-winning film producer, author, speaker, and survivor who uses her voice to raise awareness of domestic violence. USA Today recognized her film, No Ordinary Love. She’s appeared in events in the US, Asia Pacific, and United Kingdom. Tracy served as board chair of the second largest domestic violence agency in Texas.
In her talk, she explores:
- The idea of a matriarchal world
- A new way to look at inequality and what true gender equality looks like
- The strides we’ve made towards more equality and how far we have to go
- The opportunity leaders have to bring more people to the table
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Intentionally Attracting the Right People Through Inbound Lead Generation This week, I am so excited to introduce you to Tom Poland.
Tom is the multiple best-selling marketing author with over 37 years’ experience in sales and marketing. He has also started, managed, and sold multiple businesses including teams of over 100 and revenue of more than twenty million dollars.
Tom is currently working with clients in 27 cities and 15 time zones around the world and describes himself as ‘voluntarily married’, living in a house on the sand, next to the blue waves at little Castaways Beach in Queensland Australia.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His systematic approach to creating free webinars that result in intentional, inbound lead generation
- Why, as a visionary thought-leader, you need an operations person to help you track your numbers and data
- The difference between manipulation and motivation in marketing and in your talks
- Clearly communicating and using your influential voice
- Tom’s current favorites: Book: 80/20 Principle and Speaker: Dan Kennedy
More from Tom The FREE Kindle version of his book, Leadsology®: The Science of Being in Demand
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How to Find Speaking Opportunities in Your Industry This week on The Big Talk, I am so excited to bring you another Ask Me Anything episode where I get an opportunity to answer questions from the amazing people in my community.
I hope that you, as a listener, enjoy and learn from these questions as well. And please know that if you ever want to ask me questions about using your voice or taking big stages, I would love for you to leave a review of the show and ask your question there.
My team and I read every single one of your reviews, and I love these opportunities to answer your questions about communication, limiting beliefs, mindset, what it means to be an influential voice, and speaking on the stages you desire.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to find speaking opportunities and the way to land those gigs
- Feeling confident on stage and removing your imposter syndrome
- Creating a strong call to action in your talk
- What makes a really juicy and enticing talk, and how to give it in the right amount of time
- What it means to be a credible expert
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Being a Curious Leader Can Transform Your Business to Achieve Extraordinary Results Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Dr. Debra Clary and her talk, “Curiosity - The Great Elixir To Great Leadership.”
Debra is a social scientist with three decades of executive experience with Fortune 100 Companies. She is an author, speaker, stand-up comedian, and an award-winning film producer. She holds a doctorate from George Washington University and is the recipient of the Ralph Stone Leadership Award for exemplary leadership.
In her big talk, she explores:
- How asking questions and being curious can help us rediscover how valuable we are
- Why The Great Resignation should be called The Great Awakening
- The reason being a curious leader is so crucial
- Why we’re taught to be incurious and the 3 reasons we often stay that way
More from Debra Website: http://debraclary.com/
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Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry This week, I am so excited to welcome back Jason Van Orden. Jason first joined me on the podcast back in 2017 for Episode 128.
Jason helps authors, academics, and speakers turn their expertise into new streams of scalable income and a business model that amplifies their work. His mission is to help visionaries with impactful ideas to connect with the people they serve best and the problems they can most uniquely solve.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His journey as a business owner and marketing expert
- The way he helps people become a thought leader in their field and get their meaningful message out in a bigger way
- Putting an idea out into the world even when you’re not sure how it will be received and the importance of feedback loops
- What your audience needs from you when it comes to relevance and resonance
- Jason’s current favorites: Book: Nonviolent Communication, Speaker: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Podcast: Stuck Not Broken
More from Jason His first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 128
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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs That Hold You Back This is a really special episode for me because overcoming limiting beliefs is something I love to talk about with my speakers and my community.
This week, I share with you a situation that recently happened to me where I had to come face-to-face with possible limiting beliefs before my in-person Speaker Salon Showcase in New York City.
During this conversation, I give insight into my experience and break down the four steps you can take the next time you’re in a situation where you need to overcome the limiting beliefs that could hold you back.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What happened when I tested positive for COVID right before the Speaker Salon Showcase — an in-person event I host each year at the Triad Theater in NYC
- The potential limiting beliefs I had to overcome during this experience
- Four steps to adopt when you have limiting beliefs
- How I incorporated these steps into my process
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Why are Parents Choosing to Homeschool Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Rochelle Giordano and her talk, “Homeschooling Beyond the Pandemic.”
Rochelle has homeschooled her children from Kindergarten through High School graduation. She has spoken at Cal State Fullerton, women’s groups, CHEA's Keys to Homeschooling, and is a Master of Ceremonies. An entrepreneur at heart, Rochelle runs an online piano studio and teaches classes to homeschoolers.
In her talk, she explores:
- Common associations and assumptions about homeschooling
- What the pandemic brought to light about our education system
- The true meaning and history of homeschooling
- Why are parents choosing to homeschool
- Why homeschooling your child is here to stay AND why that’s a good thing
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Grow Your Confidence, Assertiveness, and Self-Esteem In today’s episode, I am so excited to introduce you to the inspiring and amazing Amanda Walker.
Amanda is a Master Coach in Life and Business. She is the creator of the Best Damn Coach Podcast and Program. She has been featured in Forbes, Today Online, Catalyst Athletics. Her signature approach involves helping women create sustainable habits and develop a true love for themselves.
Her featured “B.D.C. Method” helps coaches increase coaching mastery and build the skill of growing a thriving business.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How one “yes” changed her life and helped her to find her voice
- Why growing up as an athlete and dancer prepared her for being a coach, leader, and business owner now
- Ways to grow your confidence in yourself and take responsibility for your own journey
- How to stop playing small and move past fear to use your voice in service of others
- Amanda’s current favorites: Book: The Big Leap, Speaker: Her Grandmother, Podcasts: Amy Porterfield & Abraham Hicks
More from Amanda Website: https://amanda-walker.com/
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Women’s Rights Speeches are Still Powerful Today This week, I’m sharing a book I was recently gifted from a friend called Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History, selected and introduced by William Safire.
This incredible collection has all kinds of talks ranging from patriotic speeches to tributes to debates to commencement addresses and everything in between!
And this episode will be the first in a series where I share with you some of these groundbreaking talks, starting with three powerful women’s rights speeches — rights we are still fighting for in 2022.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- A speech given by suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton given in 1868 at the Women’s Suffrage Convention in Washington
- A speech given by evangelist Sojourner Truth in 1843 in New York City
- A speech given by women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony given in 1872 after she attempted to vote in the presidential election
- Why these women’s rights speeches are still so important and resonate today
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Women’s Rights Speeches are Still Powerful Today This week, I’m sharing a book I was recently gifted from a friend called Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History, selected and introduced by William Safire.
This incredible collection has all kinds of talks ranging from patriotic speeches to tributes to debates to commencement addresses and everything in between!
And this episode will be the first in a series where I share with you some of these groundbreaking talks, starting with three powerful women’s rights speeches — rights we are still fighting for in 2022.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- A speech given by suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton given in 1868 at the Women’s Suffrage Convention in Washington
- A speech given by evangelist Sojourner Truth in 1843 in New York City
- A speech given by women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony given in 1872 after she attempted to vote in the presidential election
- Why these women’s rights speeches are still so important and resonate today
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How Do You Reimagine Everything You Know? Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Dr. Julie Krull and her talk, “Re-Imagine Everything!”
Julie serves as a midwife for the evolution of consciousness, whole systems transformation, and a whole worldview. Working with evolutionary change-agents, she’s a best-selling, Nautilus Award-winning author, international speaker, creative catalyst, popular host of The Dr. Julie Show: All Things Connected, and Founder of Good of the Whole.
In her big talk, she explores:
- Why, as humans, we believe what we believe and how these beliefs create our reality
- What happens when our beliefs aren’t based in truth
- Why the science of unity is real, not just ideal
- How to reimagine everything
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How Do You Reimagine Everything You Know? Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Dr. Julie Krull and her talk, “Re-Imagine Everything!”
Julie serves as a midwife for the evolution of consciousness, whole systems transformation, and a whole worldview. Working with evolutionary change-agents, she’s a best-selling, Nautilus Award-winning author, international speaker, creative catalyst, popular host of The Dr. Julie Show: All Things Connected, and Founder of Good of the Whole.
In her big talk, she explores:
- Why, as humans, we believe what we believe and how these beliefs create our reality
- What happens when our beliefs aren’t based in truth
- Why the science of unity is real, not just ideal
- How to reimagine everything
More from Dr. Julie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.JulieKrull
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Releasing Limiting Beliefs that Hold You Back For this conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Amelia Randolph Campbell, who I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with for over a year now. In that time, she has exploded into this unbelievable speaker, thought-leader, CEO, and founder. And I know you’re going to love hearing from her today.
You may remember Amelia from her previous appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 417 from my Speaker Salon Showcase.
Amelia, CEO and Founder of ARC, Inc., is a certified Speaker with The Big Talk Academy, TEDx URI Speaker, and a Yahoo Finance pick for the ‘Top 10 Motivational Speakers to watch in 2022.’ She spent over a decade performing as a stage and screen Actor, based in New York, followed by years in Leadership and Sales Coaching, and has taken her two unique careers to create a platform that elevates the personal development experience for leaders, positive disruptors, influencers, and communicators.
Her book, currently in development, and subsequent courses empower people with her groundbreaking methodology to interrupt and completely reimagine behavioral habits, releasing limits on life.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Amelia’s journey and how she got to where she is today — including her pivotal time inside The Big Talk Academy
- Why she continues to find and evolve her voice
- How using the tools of an actor can help you in releasing limiting beliefs in your real life
- Amelia’s current favorites: Book: Untamed, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcasts: The Life Coach School and Heavily Meditated
More from Amelia Her previous appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 417
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How to Leave a Legacy That Lasts I’m so excited for this special episode of The Big Talk, because today, I am going to be trying out a new talk for you.
This is a big talk I’ve been working on, and I share it with you so that I can rehearse it, deliver it, and give voice to it. And you have a backstage pass to hearing it for the first time!
In this talk, I explore:
- The impact you are capable of having and how to leave a legacy that lasts
- What leaving a legacy truly means, and why it’s unique & cannot be destroyed
- Why you have to acknowledge and own your point of view
- The art of being in process
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The Surprising Solution to Imposter Syndrome in Self Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Maria Rygge and her talk, “Seeing the Brilliance in Others Can Cure Impostor Syndrome in Self.”
Maria is an international speaker and marketing & personal development coach from Norway, currently living in Vietnam. Over the last decade, Maria and her business & life partner have inspired and helped more than 100,000 coaches and entrepreneurs from 30+ countries to make a difference and go for their dreams.
In her talk, she explores:
- Why we as humans compare ourselves to others — and why we need to stop
- What it really means when someone else is better at something than you
- Where impostor syndrome often creeps in
- The surprising solution to imposter syndrome
More from Maria Website: https://awesm.com/
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Learning to Trust Yourself Matters More Than You Think In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Stephanie McAuliffe as we talk about healing from your stories, learning to trust yourself, and the impact of silence.
You may remember Stephanie from her first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 219: Be Confident In Your Own Story.
Stephanie is the CEO of Reclaiming Your Self, founder of The Way of the Diamond Warrior, and author of The Impact of Silence. She guides frustrated souls stuck in their stories to step into their power, the truth of who they are, and embody the happiness that's their birthright.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The events in Stephanie’s life that led to her to a place of searching for more
- How to begin trusting yourself, releasing judgment, and healing from your stories
- Stepping more deeply into your voice and sharing it with the people who need to hear it
- The impact silence had on us during the pandemic and beyond
- Stephanie’s current favorites: Book: Big Magic, Speaker: Gary V., and Podcast: Rich Roll
More from Stephanie Her first appearance on The Big Talk in Episode 219
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The Importance of Managing Your Mindset At the time of recording this episode, I was a week past having my Instagram account hacked and just 7 hours past having my Facebook ads account hacked.
I’m not a tech expert, so I won’t rehash all of the details of reclaiming these accounts — although, that was accomplished with the help of my amazing team and my husband, Joe.
However, in today’s show, I share with you how I managed my mindset during this stressful and violating time.
Because if you work and play at an elevated level, you will eventually encounter problems like this, and I want you to know how to go about managing your mindset, so that you can move through them with grace, confidence, and strength.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The first thing I did when my accounts were hacked
- What no one can take away from you
- The fact that you are never alone when faced with challenges and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help
- Why managing your mindset is so crucial
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How to Show Up for Yourself and for Others Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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.
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This week’s episode features Janine Charron and her talk, “Life’s Currency Is Showing Up.”
Janine is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is an inspirational speaker and writer. Creator of the T.I.G.E.R. method, breast cancer survivor, founder of iNSiDE Out STUDiO Barre, NCAA Division 1 Ice hockey player and previously played in the NWHL. Mother of three. Lover of all things tiger related and chocolate.
In her talk, she explores:
- What happened when she tried to live a life that society prescribed
- Learning how to surrender, rest, and reflect
- How to show up for yourself and others authentically
- The way to stop seeking external validation and start trusting yourself
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Developing Your Limitless Potential In this episode, I am joined by the inspiring Nick Prefontaine as we talk about what it looks like to listen to your desires — even in unthinkable circumstances — and to live your limitless potential.
You may remember him from his first appearance on The Big Talk in episode 404 as a part of my Speaker Salon Showcase.
Nick is a speaker, Founder, and CEO of Common Good. He's also an Amazon Best Selling author of The New Rules of Real Estate. He also is co-host of “Not Just a Transaction” Podcast. “Not Just a Transaction” is the podcast that explores the many creative options available for buying or selling a home. Nick and their family team have helped hundreds of people buy and sell even when they thought it wasn’t possible.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His backstory and the snowboarding accident that changed the course of his life
- Taking the time to get quiet and listen to your knowing
- How to create hope and live your limitless potential
- The S.T.E.P. system you need to build momentum toward success
- Nick’s current favorites: Books: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Born to Run, & Frequency, Speaker: Adam Carroll, and Podcast: The Big Talk
More from Nick His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 404
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Managing Your Energy More Effectively In this episode, we examine protecting and managing your energy.
I work with speakers, thought leaders, and influencers who have big and oftentimes super heavy ideas. And while mentoring them, I have to be mindful of protecting and clearing my energy. I also have to put into place the self-care I need in order to not go down a doomsday rabbit hole each time we meet.
Because what these speakers are sharing with me is big. What they’re talking about and the ideas they’re putting out into the world are intense.
And, as you are examining and preparing to share your big ideas, you have to be mindful of managing your energy, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- A project I’ve been working on that has involved interviewing hundreds of mothers and daughters, and how I learned to protect my energy during this project
- Some of the big, urgent ideas my clients are sharing
- How I manage my intentions and reset my energy when working with each of my speakers
- The tangible practices you can use now for managing your energy
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Finding Your Way Back to Your True Self Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Sharyl West Loeung and her talk, “Finding Our Way Home.”
Sharyl is a speaker, writer, preacher, and educator who spends her days working with college students and faith leaders to help them consider what it means to belong in a diverse world. She was recently awarded a Faith in Vaccines grant from the Interfaith Youth Core to assemble and equip a student team focused on increasing vaccine receptivity in faith-based communities.
She is also the co-founder of Kardia House Consulting, which offers consulting, training, and curriculum on reframing conversations to heal our divisive, polarized society so we can see positive social change.
In her talk, she explores:
- The complexity of finding a place to belong amid a global pandemic (and even before it)
- The problem with traditional gatherings that become obligations
- How to stop being a passive participant in your own life
- Finding your way back to your true self
More from Sharyl Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 422
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Tips to Increase Your Impact and Your Income In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Aurora Winter as we talk about doubling down on your message to change your income, your influence, and your impact.
Aurora is a bestselling author, TV-producer, media coach, ghostwriter, and successful serial entrepreneur. She uses her film-making expertise and neuroscience to help people communicate and get results — whether it’s raising 7 figures for a startup, negotiating for a raise, or enrolling a new client.
A sought-after speaker and expert, Aurora is frequently featured in the media, including ABC TV, CBS TV, KTLA TV, Success magazine, Elle magazine, and Oprah Radio. Her latest book Turn Words Into Wealth: Blueprint to Launch Your Business, Brand, and Book is available now.
If you have ever wanted to write a book, become an in-demand speaker, or communicate more effectively, you will definitely want to tune in.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The 20 minute talk that changed her life and what happens when you speak from a place of service
- How you can convey your message to help others as you also increase your impact and your income
- Why leaders and entrepreneurs need to write a book and how to get started using the Spoken Author Method
- When anticipatory grief leads to positive action
- Aurora’s current favorites: Book: The Art of Impossible, Speaker: Mel Robbins, and Podcast: The Creative Penn
More from Aurora Website: http://www.aurorawinter.com/
Her Books, Thought Leader Launch & Turn Words Into Wealth
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Ask Me Anything: The Power of Questions in Learning This week on The Big Talk, I am so excited to share my quarterly Ask Me Anything episode!
Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what we offer here at The Big Talk and what your options are to work with us as a speaker.
So today, I’m thrilled to be able to share more about what we do, who we serve, and what our programs look like in this company. Also, we’ll dive into how to know which option is the best one for you!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What’s it like to work with me 1:1 as a speaker and why this VIP container is a year long
- Everything that happens inside The Big Talk Academy and what it means to be a certified speaker
- How you can speak live on a stage in New York City in front of producers, influencers, and decision makers
- Going to the next level inside our community
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Women Who Lead is a Sisterhood of Women Who Influence Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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.
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This week’s episode features Dalisia Coppersmith and her talk, Why We Resist Women Who Lead.
Dalisia is an internationally experienced speaker, executive coach, and founder of the Reviving Athena movement—her personal mission to “restore the women who can change our world.” She specializes in dissolving unconscious resistance to women’s leadership and elevating those whose vision can build vibrant, inclusive societies.
In this powerful talk, she explores:
- The crisis of fractured wisdom between men and women
- Why we’ve been conditioned to resist the leadership of assertive, visionary women and her experience with this
- How we talk about high-achieving men versus high-achieving women
- The ways we dissolve our resistance to female leadership
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Ways to Advocate for Change
This week on The Big Talk, I am joined by the amazing Hope Mohr. Hope and I have known each other for years and even toured the world together as dancers.
Today, she is joining me on the show as we talk about art, social change, privilege, advocacy, and so much more.
As a working artist and a licensed California attorney, Hope works at the intersection of art and social change as a Fellow with the Sustainable Economies Law Center. She has woven art and activism for decades as a choreographer, curator, and writer.
She founded Hope Mohr Dance to create and support embodied art and social change. And its core program, The Bridge Project, is a non-profit that creates and supports equity-driven live art that builds community and centers artists as agents of change.
As a lawyer, Hope supports nonprofits and cultural workers to navigate the law and develop value-aligned structures and agreements. As an activist, she has worked for women’s rights and environmental justice through such organizations as AmeriCorps, Earthjustice, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to articulate your personal story into political action
- The power of voices joining together in community
- Using your privilege to advocate for change
- How to have the hard conversations
- Hope’s current favorites: Book: The Waves by Virginia Wolf, Speaker: Barack Obama, and Podcast: Finding Our Way
More from Hope Website: https://www.movementlaw.net/
Hope’s Book, Shifting Cultural Power: Case Studies and Questions in Performance
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Mental Readiness Means Getting Ready This week on The Big Talk, we are talking about your state of mental readiness.
A state of mental readiness can be defined in many ways, and what I mean by this is: Are you clear on who you need to be right now for what’s about to come from the universe? Are you ready to say ‘yes’ when that call comes?
Because it’s coming, and you have to ask yourself if you’ll be prepared when it does.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What I learned from the jobs I had in college and my first job in New York
- My first company and who I had to become to be ready to make it happen
- What happens if you say yes when you’re not ready
- The three things you need to do and be to constantly be in a state of readiness as a speaker
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Tips on How to Be Remarkable Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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.
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This week’s episode features Vivian Garcia-Tunon and her talk, Making Myself Remarkable.
As a first generation Cuban-American, Vivian has seen and experienced both sides of the diversity conversation from a young age. She believes the most critical element to Diversity and Inclusion (Belonging) is starting with honest conversations that create awareness to biases, behaviors, and actions that are not inclusive.
Today, Vivian focuses her time and energy working towards solutions that start at the heart of the issue and driving sustainable change for individuals and organizations.
In this inspiring talk, she explores:
- The tragic loss she experienced as a child and how it changed her
- What happened when she reached her lowest point
- Living out your purpose
- How to be remarkable and recognizing how the events of your life help you get there
More from Vivian Website: https://www.vgtpeopleadvisory.com/
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A Personal Story of Transformation In this episode of The Big Talk, I am joined by the amazing Ana Del Castillo as we talk about healing from your past and connecting with your authentic voice in order to share your story of transformation in service of others.
As a Rightness Expert & Certified Coach with 20+ years experience, Ana works with people who have great lives but still feel there’s something wrong.
By addressing their underlying source of suffering, Ana creates transformative experiences and supports her clients in owning their inherent rightness, vitality, and aliveness again.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Ana’s challenging backstory and how it shaped who she is today
- Being healed from your trauma before you share your story
- Truth versus lie when it comes to our stories
- What happens when you lie to yourself and, by extension, your audience
- Ana’s Current Stand Outs: Book: Sacred Hearts: Daily Reflections for Divine Renegades & Levels of Energy, Speakers: Simon Sinek & Brené Brown, and Podcast: Esther Perel
More from Ana Website: https://www.myrightness.com/
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Why Your Voice Matters Now I recently had the privilege and honor of being the keynote speaker at Speak Up Women New York — an event designed to support women with understanding the importance and impact that Speaking Up has in their personal, professional, and philanthropic lives.
So many incredible women made this event possible, and today, I want to share with you the talk I gave at the conference all about speaking and why your voice matters.
In this talk, I explore:
- My background in dance and what happened when I got my first paycheck as a professional dancer
- The power of your voice and the ripple effect that happens when you use it
- How to be an effective communicator when you speak up and the three questions you have to ask yourself
- The trust involved in speaking up and being in integrity with your voice
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Odette Henry and her talk, Change How You Think About Change.
Odette is a passionate television Producer and Director. She’s also a journalist and an information seeker who believes the more we know about life, the greater our opportunity to empower, impact, and inspire change.
She’s the first of her siblings to attend university, loves continuous learning, and encourages perpetual curiosity. As a former beauty pageant winner, she is very much
aware of society's emphasis on our external qualities. Odette places emphasis on the
heart and leads with love every day.
In this powerful and vulnerable talk, she shares her truth and the way we can use change for the good in our lives.
In this talk, she explores:
- The inevitability of change and how we see this in nature
- The seasons of change she experienced in her own life
- What happens when we manage difficult changes
- How to move past your fear of change
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This week, I have the honor of being in conversation with the incredible David Waldy.
David is the "FIERCE EMPATHY" coach. As a life + business strategist, speaker, and co-founder, he’s worked with thousands of entrepreneurs from across the globe. Whether it’s sharing the stage with world-renowned influencers; consulting with 7, 8, and 9 figure brands; or sitting knee cap to knee cap with leaders, founders, and visionaries, he is grateful for the opportunity to serve those changing the world.
Most of David’s attention is focused on equipping and empowering intuitive + empathic entrepreneurs to create lasting impact by transforming their lives and relationships through the F.I.E.R.C.E. Empathy coaching framework. His goal is to help others develop stronger emotional awareness & intelligence by realigning their habits, actions, & systems to create abundance and become who they always said they would be.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His definition of fierce empathy
- What it means to be in aligned abundance and how to go about creating abundance in your life
- How courageous humility allows us to connect with others
- The power of practicing gratitude
- David’s current favorites: Book: The Go-Giver, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: How I Built This
More from David Website: https://www.davidwaldy.com/
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This week, I’m so excited to share my incredible experience seeing the new-to-Broadway show for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf. This production is beautiful and vitally important, and I encourage you, if you can get to New York to see it before it closes in August, do it! The direction, choreography, cast, and story are breathtaking. And today, I talk about some of the powerful takeaways I had — including a look at how to stop giving away your power.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The talented people who brought this production to life
- An exerpt from the book that completely blew my mind
- The times we’ve given away our stuff — our confidence, our beliefs, our voice, our power — and didn’t even know we’d done it
- Why you have to claim who you are and what is yours
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Jessica Faath and her talk, Infertility and How I Moved On With the Help of a Mentor.
Jessica Faath began her sales and technical marketing career at Porsche. Since then, she managed a SAP implementation project before moving into a role as a sales leader building long-term strategic partnerships within the automotive industry.
Outside of work, Jessica is passionate about coaching and mentoring collegiate women. She empowers them to walk into their own leadership roles by providing tools and feedback to build their self-confidence.
Jessica holds a Masters of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan. You can find Jessica in a suburb outside of Detroit with her husband, two boys, and pug dog.
In this powerful talk, she shares her family's journey through and their life after infertility and her unexpected path to motherhood.
In this talk, she explores:
- The losses she experienced when trying to start her family
- How she finally became a mother
- The many paths to becoming a parent
- Her beautiful relationship with her son’s birth mother
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In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Olivia Ong. She is a graduate of The Big Talk Academy, and I’m so thrilled to be talking with her today as we explore how to stop living your life on autopilot and instead begin treating yourself with the greater self-compassion you deserve. Dr. Olivia is a physician from Melbourne, Australia. She is a medical leadership coach, speaker, and author. Her mission is to help fellow physicians lead more balanced and heart-centred lives by utilising self-compassion so that they can thrive at work and at home without the burnout.
I know you will be inspired by her story and compelled to treat yourself with more kindness and compassion as a result.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How she became a paraplegic, the processes she went through, and her journey to finally walk again
- Learning to accept yourself for who you are and give yourself permission to make mistakes and grow
- The power of telling your story and living your purpose
- Olivia’s current favorites: Book: Dare to Lead, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: Dare to Lead
More from Dr. Olivia Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 378
Her book, The Heart-Centredness of Medicine
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In this episode, I want to open the kimono a bit and take you inside both my meditation and manifestation practice and behind the scenes of a recent vacation I took with my amazing husband.
The other morning during my silent meditation time, I sat with this thought: “I use my conscious intention to manifest my dreams.”
When getting up from my mat, I realized I had just experienced consciously manifesting my dreams on a long-overdue anniversary trip with Joe to Le Blanc Spa in Mexico.
Today, I am sharing the details of this manifestation. And I’m also sharing how this directly relates to your speaker journey and your desire to impact more lives.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why even when what you are experiencing is incredible, there is always more waiting for you
- Observing what is possible and asking the right questions to learn more about potential opportunities
- Two moments when I manifested my dreams while on my Cancun vacation with Joe and what this means for you
- How to use your conscious intention to manifest your dreams and attract the big stages you desire
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Dr. Kanchan Anand and her talk, Reclaim Your Inner Wellness in 60 Seconds.
Dr. Anand is a trained internist and nephrologist who practices in the Metro Washington area. She was awarded the Top Doctors Award five years in a row. She has also received the prestigious Most Compassionate Doctor Award. She is the Chair of the Ethics Committee at her hospital.
Her passion for inner wellness for her colleagues and nurses led her to develop a relaxation technique called “My 60 Seconds”, which is now used across the health system. The “My 60 Seconds” technique has also found special mention at Cornell University under their Wellness Course.
In this inspiring and informative talk, she takes us through her amazing journey during COVID and shares how the Power of 60 Seconds can reduce stress.
In her talk, she explores:
- What she learned from the pandemic
- The need for a quick way to reduce stress and the birth of My 60 Seconds
- The impact My 60 Seconds has had on stress levels and the 3 principles that this technique is based on
- How to adopt the power of My 60 Seconds in your life
More from Dr. Anand Website: https://my60seconds.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchan-anand-md-4220b3210
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In this episode, we are talking about building a life and business with integrity and intention and empowering others to do the same. Chris Prefontaine is joining me for this amazing conversation, and I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to share about the path he has taken to build the company and life he has now.
Chris is a 3-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing, and Moneeka Sawyer’s Real Estate Investing for Women. He’s also the Founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast.
His family team coaches investors on how to properly scale and automate their businesses — all without using their own cash, credit, or taking out bank loans to buy property. They also buy and sell homes in their own market every month, so they can mentor, coach, and consult with their students to do the exact same thing.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The events that led Chris to where he is now in his career and why he’s intentionally built his company the way that he has
- What Chris and his family team do in their business and how they empower others
- How he communicates with his audience and builds authority on what he speaks on
- Chris’s current favorites: Book: The Hard Things About Hard Things, Speaker: Any of our past presidents, and Podcast: Maxed Out
More from Chris Website: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/
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This episode was inspired by an opportunity I had a few months ago to speak at the Breakout Book Workshop with publicist Dana Kaye. Dana helps authors navigate the challenging world of publicity, and she asked me to come and talk with her amazing authors about speaking.
Of course, I said yes! And today, I’m giving you access to all of the insight I had to share with these experts in their industries, so you can use it on your speaking journey as well.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The characteristics of top speakers
- The differences between speaking onstage versus Zoom
- How in-person appearances convey your brand — with things such as style, tone, and topics
- What speakers never should do from stage and what they always should do from stage
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Andrea Sanchez and her talk, How I Realized I Was Good Enough To Change the World.
Andrea Sanchez is a leadership and communications enthusiast. Having intense passion for daring people to think differently, she hosts #DareToBe chats on Twitter and leads a monthly WORTHY: Rally for Hope & Kindness. Andrea is a top writer on inspiration and leadership on Medium and believes everyone’s voice has purpose.
In this potent talk about her own near-death experience, Andrea shares with us all about our purpose on Earth.
In her talk, she explores:
- The thoughts that were going through her head when she faced possible death and her reaction afterward
- The question we all ask ourselves during challenging times and what those times teach us
- The people-pleasing epidemic and how it affects us
- How to become the person you are supposed to be
More from Andrea Website: https://www.sparkstory.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acsanchez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/asanchez16
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This week, we’re talking about what it means to be vulnerable and how choosing vulnerability allows you to not only be yourself, but allows you to also elevate and uplift those around you.
For this conversation, I’m joined by the incredible and inspiring Mark Sephton.
Mark is a personal mentor to entrepreneurs. His mission to help others has seen him break into global markets while working with startups and millionaire entrepreneurs worldwide. Mark’s love for entrepreneurship has been expressed through serving as TV host of the show “One More Round.”
When not on the big screen, Mark is a regular contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and Brainz Magazine and a speaker for corporate events, entrepreneurship summits, and major conferences worldwide. His personal and professional development expertise has positioned him as an expert in the industry, resulting in transformational experiences for audiences, clients, and businesses alike.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How past pain and experiences shaped Mark into the empathetic leader he is now
- His mission to elevate and uplift, and why being vulnerable is a crucial part of that
- Authentically showing up and leading from the heart instead of your ego
- His amazing GPS system that allows him to highlight blind spots, efficiencies, and deficiencies
- Mark’s current favorites — Book: The Crossing, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: T.D. Jakes and Tim Ferriss
More from Mark His new book, Mark of a Man
Website: https://marksephton.com/
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I recorded this episode during Week 1 of the The Big Talk Academy Spring 2022 cohort. And during our first group call, in addition to welcoming one another and stating our intentions for the program, we also took a moment to acknowledge everything happening in Ukraine. We shared a moment of silence and energetically sent our love to the people there. I also shared my thoughts on the incredible leadership of President Zelenskyy and the power of his influential voice during this time of great sadness and despair.
I pointed out that each member of The Big Talk Academy can also be an influential voice in the world, too. And today, I want to extend that same message to you.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The responsibility and urgency of sharing your truth and using your voice
- The time I spent in Russia in 1991 as a dancer and what I learned from that experience
- Why effective communication is more important now than ever
- The need for trust from your audience
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 Wendy Christie and her talk, Michelangelo's Missive.
Wendy trained as a pianist in her early years, before realizing how the power of words can transform and shape others in the way music can transform and move an audience. Currently living and working at one of New Zealand’s finest locations among the plains and alpine regions of the south island, Wendy has sought opportunities to speak about the power of music in education systems often founded on economic interests, in New Zealand and around the world.
In her moving talk, Wendy shares how the power of music education is often too easily overlooked for its ability to empower the inner lives of children.
In this talk, she explores:
- The experience of her first big piano performance
- How music impacts the lives of children
- The failings of the current education system
- The impact you can make by using your voice
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In this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we’re talking about how to take control of your own life to heal from past traumas and step into being the person you truly want to be. We’re also uncovering why this deeply personal work is necessary if you want to fully use your voice and lead others with impact. This week, I am so excited to be joined by Dr. Jay LaGuardia for this amazing conversation. Dr. Jay is a Podcast host, wellness expert, Amazon Bestselling Author, coach, Entrepreneur, blogger, and accelerator of dreams. He has been a lifelong learner in the fields of physical fitness, nutrition, wellness, neurology, neuroscience, brain function, and the habits of success.
In a career spanning over 25 years, he was able to mentor countless individuals on both business and personal development. Dr. Jay is a highly sought-after speaker, having lectured throughout the United States and internationally. His topics are wide-ranging but often focus on maximizing human potential. His simple yet powerful teaching approach has been known to inspire his audiences.
We start our conversation with Dr. Jay sharing about the tumultuous childhood that left him with a lot of anger and resentment. This anger followed him destructively into adulthood and led to a lot of volatility in his life and relationships. Thankfully, he had a wake-up call that led him to the world of personal development and personal growth. And as he so perfectly put it, his mess eventually became his message. Now, Dr. Jay inspires millions of people around the world to experience the same kind of growth and to take control of their mindset and lives, so they can fulfill their destinies, too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The difference between his early volatile voice and his voice now
- Speaking and leading from a place of empathy and mindfulness
- Why the people in your life will show up as a reflection of who you are and how you are showing up
- The 8 habits you need to change your mindset and ultimately change your destiny
- Dr. Jay’s current favorites — Book: Think and Grow Rich, Speaker: Simon Sinek, and Podcast: Entrepreneurs on Fire and The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
More from Dr. Jay His book, Change Your Mind Change Your Destiny
Website: https://www.drjlaguardia.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/OolaCoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjaylaguardia/
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This week on the podcast, I’m deconstructing the why behind what I do for success in my business and my life. Everything I do has intention behind it, and today we’re diving into the what, the why, and the how behind the decisions I make and the habits I’ve created for myself.
I am hoping by sharing my intentions with you that it will help you bring more intention and attention to your families, communities, lives, and businesses as well.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why I get up so early in the morning every day (for even more insight into my mornings listen to Ep. 322)
- How I start each week and why I do this
- The reasons behind choices in my business — including my brand colors, my logo, and even my email signature
- How I transition from the end of my work day into my time with Joe in the evenings
- The intentions behind my clothing choices
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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 Jill Strickland Brown and her talk, Stories that thread us together.
Jill is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Frox, making her way in the fashion industry for more than 30 years, including working as a seven-figure sales rep and owning successful luxury boutiques. She organizes events to connect with and empower women. She is the author of Behind the Button and a featured contributor in the book Success Reimagined.
In her powerful talk, Jill shares how, when you allow yourself to be vulnerable and share your story, you realize that you are not alone. We are all interwoven, and we are all connected.
In this talk, she explores:
- How our challenges make us stronger
- The transformative power of feeling seen
- What happens when you tell your story and when you ask for help
- Helping others see the beauty in themselves and their stories
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In this episode of The Big Talk, I’m giving you an insider’s look into what it’s like to work with me as a coach.
For this live coaching session, I am joined by members of The Big Talk Community: Sharyl West Loeung, Sonja Pemberton, and Dina Gregory.
Each of these women is an integral part of our community of game-changing speakers, and I’m honored to continue guiding them in this group coaching call.
As you’ll hear in our conversation, each of these speakers came to the table needing different types of support, and we cover it all and more! I invite you to grab a pen and paper as you listen and take notes as though this coaching advice is meant just for you.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to uplevel your visibility and own your voice as a speaker
- Developing markets for the work you’re doing
- Showing up boldly on social media and making your desires to take big stages obvious
- Choosing speaking opportunities that are aligned with your goals
- Building trust in yourself and moving through limiting beliefs
More from Dina: https://iamdinagregory.com/
More from Sonja: https://youtu.be/egCIvkSeQok
More from Sharyl: https://kardiahouse.com/
Additional Resource: Trust by Iyanla Vanzant
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In this episode, I’m taking you inside my private community for one of our trainings.
In The Big Talk Membership Community, the community members and I meet once a quarter so that I can lead a training or share something that’s on my heart to open up a discussion or dialogue inside of the container of our membership.
In this episode, you will hear what we talked about recently when I was studying an episode of The Way Out Is In podcast about the three doors to liberation.
In this conversation, I talk about how privileged I was to hear the late Thich Nhat Hanh speak and about the power of his voice. At the time of this community discussion, he was living in the Plum Village in France and has since passed. I will forever be in gratitude for his teachings and all he offered the world.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to know if you are doing enough and why I always come back to love
- The late Thich Nhat Hanh and The Way Out Is In podcast — which I highly recommend
- The philosophy of the three doors of liberation and insight into what the three doors mean to me
- The legacy that you are building and being fully present now
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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/
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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/
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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
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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, “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/
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This week, we are exploring how experiences in your life can create a desire to be of service to others. We’re also talking about what it looks like to overcome fear and trust yourself to fully step into that role of service. 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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleentaylor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQtDMC5AbCDwXU7Azsdoaw
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulglovercoaching/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkQuakeBook
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquesantana/
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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/
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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
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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This week’s edition of The Big Talk podcast is an incredibly special one for me as we celebrate our 400th episode.
On today’s show, I am reflecting back on the amazing year we’ve had here at The Big Talk even in the midst of a global pandemic and massive shutdowns.
I’ve had the honor of interviewing people like Stedman Graham, Tony Award Winning Cady Huffman, Dr. Judy Ho, Marshall Goldsmith, Farnoosh Torabi, Wayne Dyer’s daughters Saje & Serena, my TEDx speakers, Speakers Who Dare, and so many other powerful, influential voices!
I also promised this year to go deeper with you all and open up the kimono as I revealed more of myself. After all, if I'm going to ask my speakers to be vulnerable, I need to be vulnerable as well.
It’s been quite a journey, and I can’t wait to talk about it all with you this week!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The significance of the number 400
- How The Big Talk podcast began and how it has evolved
- Reflections from my year and what they mean for you
- The magic in the process and revisiting your limiting beliefs
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Today, we’re talking about empathy, privilege, systems, and the courage it takes to use your voice when you have something truly important to say. For this crucial conversation, I’m once again being joined by an incredible speaker and my dear friend Dr. Kristen Donnelly.
Kristen is passionate about stories and how they shape us. She’s been researching, learning, and telling them for over twenty years as she’s traveled the world. Kristen holds a
masters degree in international social work and one in cross-cultural religious anthropology. She also has a PhD in sociology from Queen’s University Belfast.
Throughout all of those programs, she learned three key things about humanity: it’s the same everywhere; different people are different; and everyone is more complicated than we give them credit for. Professionally, she’s one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research and COO of Abbey Companies. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by video game consoles and piles of books.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Her unique family experience growing up and how it played into who she is now
- The systems that are deeply embedded in our society and our world
- Approaching things from a place of authenticity, humility, and curiosity
- How your voice continues to evolve, learning to take constructive criticism, and being gentle with your former self
- Kristen’s current favorites — Book: A Time to Kill, Speakers: Rob Bell & Brené Brown, and Podcast: Sinisterhood
More from Kristen Her first appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 150 and Episode 335.
Website: https://www.abbey-research.com/
YouTube: Abbey Research
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Today, I’m sharing a very special episode with you. This week we’re looking back and listening in on a virtual book signing I did with the amazing Mari Carmen Pizarro about my book, The Influential Voice.
Mari Carmen is the Founder of Whole Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to developing High Performing Executives and Leaders. She has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources Leadership and High Performance Science and is an expert at integrating emotional intelligence, influence, and inspirational leadership.
A seasoned Keynote and TEDx speaker, Mari Carmen captivates audiences all over the world, bridging the multicultural and diversity gaps with her content.
It was truly an honor to spend an evening with her, and with many of you, discussing The Influential Voice, and I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation again now.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why it is crucial to say what you mean and the practice of choosing your words carefully
- One of Mari’s favorite sections of my book and one of mine
- How Mari is acting as an influential voice in the world and where she believes this influence begins
- What it means to be an influencer and the responsibility that comes with that
- Becoming conscious of your power and influence
More from Mari Website: https://maricarmenpizarro.com/
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This week, we’re talking about finding your purpose and embracing that purpose to heal and to transform the lives of others.
For this amazing conversation, I’m joined by the equally amazing Alejandra Deluca.
As a speaker, thought leader, Pranic Healing senior instructor, meditation guide, healer, and student of shamanic studies and Native American cultures, Alejandra sees the interconnectedness of the Universe in all she does. She believes that finding and living your purpose in life is the secret to true happiness. She also believes that once you have found this purpose, it is your obligation to share this vibration with others, raising all up to a state of well-being and peace.
Even as a young child, Alejandra always knew she wanted to help and serve other people. She also was heavily influenced by the healing and meditation teachings of her grandmother, a spiritual teacher of high degree.
She has since found her purpose and has defined her mission:
"To share the knowledge, wisdom, and gifts that have been bestowed upon me with the world - one soul at a time. To help you find peace, love, and joy in your heart, and go from good to greater, holding space for you to craft your heart, and yourself so that you can live a more fulfilling life."
Alejandra has transformed so many lives using the power of her own voice, and I know this conversation will inspire you to use your voice and your purpose in transformative ways as well.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The many, varied experiences that led her to where she is today
- The deep need to find your purpose and your path in life
- Her powerful combination of tapping into her intuitive voice and using her external voice for transformation
- The importance of following your own intuitive voice and how to hear it
- Alejandra’s current favorites — Books: The Fifth Mountain, Who Moved My Cheese, and The Power of Now, Speaker: Tony Robbins, and Podcast: Luke Storey
More from Alejandra Website: https://www.malibumeditations.com/
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This week, I’m opening the kimono a bit and revealing my true confessions as a high performer.
I recorded this episode in the midst of two extremely busy months in my life and business. During this time, I was inspired to share with you how I navigated and managed all of the many things that were on my plate.
I hope these confessions motivate you and give you the tools you need to accomplish anything you desire, even — and especially — when life gets super busy.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How I got clear on everything I needed to make happen and how I intentionally made the space for it
- Making those small adjustments when you become overextended because life is inevitably going to happen
- My secrets to maintaining your health, your high level performance, and your high level of service even when you’re calendar is full to the brim
- The power in changing your mindset and adding more boundaries
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This week on The Big Talk podcast, we’re talking all about the power of using your story to create visibility and to amplify your voice.
For this episode, I’m joined by the amazing and always fashionable, Jane Tabachnick.
Jane is an award-winning digital public relations and marketing strategist and mentor. She is a former fashion designer. And she is also the founder of Simply Good Press, a book publishing firm. She brings 15 years of experience working with changemakers to help them create greater visibility and buzz which helps them easily attract and close more of their ideal customers.
We start our conversation diving into Jane’s backstory as a self-proclaimed recovering fashion designer. She loved the world of fashion design. And she also realized that a part of her role as the designer and business owner was to pitch the story of her designs and run PR for her design house. The clothes told their own visual story, and the media wanted a story told to them with words that they could share with their audience.
Eventually, Jane discovered that she loved storytelling more than fashion. And since leaving the fashion business, she has begun helping other entrepreneurs and brands tell their stories more successfully.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The power of using your voice for publicity in your business — because yes, being a speaker is also a business
- Why your mindset matters when it comes to be featured in the media
- Crafting your story pitch to stand out and researching the places you want to be featured
- How and when to follow up with a pitch
- Jane’s current favorites — Book: Rebecca, Speaker: Brené Brown, and Podcast: How I Built This
More from Jane Website: https://janetabachnick.com/
Take Her Free Visibility Assessment: https://janetabachnick.com/assessment/
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This week, I’m turning the tables again and being interviewed by one of my incredible Big Talk Academy coaches, Jazz Biancci.
Today, she and I are going even further behind the scenes of Episode 350: Truth versus Lie.
If you remember, this was the episode where I talked about the concept of truth versus lie that I first learned from the amazing David Neagle. And I genuinely believe that this idea is something we can all benefit from — whether you’re speaking from a big stage or not.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Practicing relentless forgiveness of yourself and others
- The very first lies we believed about ourselves
- Why truth is something we expect, and also something we’re afraid of
- Why owning your truth has the power to unlock and open doors to a whole new way of being in the world
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Last year, I turned 50 years old and I shared with my community the 50 biggest lessons I had learned in those first 50 years of my life.
Today, I’m sharing those lessons with you as well. I’m also sharing how these powerful truths are going to help you take the big stages that you desire.
Many of these lessons are seemingly small. However, just like with our pliés and bicep curls, they add up in a big way and will absolutely help you become more authentic and captivating onstage and off.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What being a great public speaker really comes down to
- Why you have to stop wasting your time on things you’re not clear about and on what other people think
- The importance of intention over perfection
- Learning from and listening to other people who have a different perspective than you
- Why you should never cry on stage
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In this episode, I am once again being interviewed by Jazz Biancci, one of the amazing coaches who works with me inside The Big Talk Academy.
Together, she and I are going even further behind the scenes of my solocast episodes, and this week we’re talking all about Episode 322: My Morning Routine.
This episode gave you a glimpse inside my finely-tuned morning routine. This is a ritual I have perfected for myself, and I know that it serves me well as I prepare to show up fully for myself, my family, my work, and our community each day.
These bonus episodes with Jazz allow you the opportunity to understand my thought process with even more clarity as you apply these ideas to your own journey and use your voice for impact.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why Tricia truly loves early mornings so much
- Creating a consistent routine that works best for you and listening to your body
- Taking the time you have in your day seriously and the confidence that comes from being in constant training
- Preventing burnout and maintaining productivity
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On this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we’re talking about not only being an influential voice, we’re also talking about what it’s like to produce and manage other influential voices. And we’re getting into what it looks like to make space for others to truly be seen and heard.
For this conversation, I’m joined by the incredible and accomplished Doug Deluca.
Doug is a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Co-Executive Producer, a passionate Italian, an artist, musician, speaker, philanthropist, and online entertainment wiz with 7 Emmy nominations.
Prior to his amazing career, Doug grew up just outside of New York City in Union, NJ, where he got his public speaking and leadership start in state student council — proving that you are never too young to be an influential voice.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The power and importance of listening to your inner voice and knowing your voice
- Managing and producing other influential voices
- Using humor and authenticity to help share your message
- His exciting new project that will be launching soon
- Doug’s current favorites — Books: Outwitting the Devil, The Ride of a Lifetime, & The Essene Gospel of Peace, and Speaker: Tony Robbins
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This episode of our podcast features a new format for The Big Talk. This week, I’m being interviewed by Jazz Biancci, one of my incredible coaches who works with me inside The Big Talk Academy.
Together, she and I are going even further behind the scenes of my solocast episodes, starting with Episode 373: Why I know anything is possible.
If you were able to tune in that week, you’ll remember this episode went deep into my backstory and how the experiences in my life have all led to my unshakable knowing that anything is possible — for me and, more importantly, for you as well.
These new bonus episodes with Jazz are going to allow you the opportunity to understand my thought process with even more clarity as you apply these ideas to your own journey and use your voice for impact.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Shifting your mindset around the problems in your life to view them as new opportunities
- The deep happiness, joy, and courage that comes from community
- What happens when you are willing to fall on your face and get back up again
- Consciously designing the life that you desire and making yourself a priority
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I start this episode off with an incredible quote I recently heard from Ram Dass that was included in the book Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch.
Dass said, “I’m neither optimistic nor pessimistic. I don’t find that an interesting place to hang out. I optimize what I do for all possibilities. What happens is what happens.”
Optimizing what you’re doing for all possibilities is such a powerful concept and one I want to get into with you today. And we’re going to do this by examining the three words that I live by: trust, decide, and act.
When you put these three words into practice, you are going to see results, and you’re going to see them quickly. You’ll be able to move the needle in your speaking, your business, and your life.
I want you to walk away from this episode really considering these three words and how you can begin to implement them today.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- How to trust yourself and give yourself permission to make mistakes
- The competence-confidence loop you need to create
- What happens when you make a decision based on trust
- Investing in yourself
- Staying in action and forward momentum
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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 becoming 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 Rachelle Lefevre and her talk, Transforming Pain into Purpose.
Rachelle has been a successful film and television actor for over twenty years. Born in
Montreal and fluent in French, she currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, their two children, and two rescue dogs. As an adoptive mother, Rachelle is a proud supporter of Adopttogether.org.
In her extraordinary and engaging Big Talk, Rachelle shares her story of trauma in a way that gives us permission to share ours. And together, we all have an opportunity to heal.
In this talk, she explores:
- Her traumatic childhood and her experience trying to heal from it over the last 20+ years
- The deep need to find a purpose, not just an explanation, for everything she went through
- An experience of opening up in a new way and how it helped her finally find the meaning she was looking for
- How she moved from surviving her pain to transforming it, and what this can mean for you too
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This week on the podcast, we’re talking about foundational experiences and how they can shape us into the speakers and people we eventually become. We’re also discussing healing and the urgent need to use your voice to make an impact in the world.
For this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Andrew Bennett for the second time! I’m so honored to have him back on The Big Talk and get into an even deeper conversation with him today.
Andrew is a speaker, consultant, coach, magician, and 2x TEDx presenter specializing in leadership, organizational culture, and personal development. He is on a mission to revitalize the human spirit and has worked with over 120 organizations, including Google, Microsoft, and Habitat for Humanity.
His first TEDx talk, “The Magic of Words,” has been viewed over a half-million times.
Before taking those big stages though, Andrew had a lot of high-highs and low-lows in his life that involved several losses beginning at very young age — including losing his mom and 7-year-old sister before he was even 3 years old. And those losses really laid the foundation for what became important to him and what he still speaks to others about today.
Andrew now talks on topics such as the purpose of life, and how to deal with suffering in your own journey. He also uses the power of magic — which he began performing at age 7 — to speak to his audiences.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- His relationship with his grandfather and how that shaped him into the man he is today
- How Andrew found his voice and the urgency he feels to use it
- The power and responsibility in telling your story and why you must heal from your trauma first
- The importance of vulnerability in leadership
- Investing in your business as a speaker
- Andrew’s current favorites — Book: Your Erroneous Zones and Speakers: Wayne Dyer, Dan Pink, and Amy Morin
More from Andrew
His first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 269
Website: https://andrewbennett.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bennett-250377/
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming 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 Dr. Sonja Pemberton and her talk, Dispelling the Myth of the Other.
Sonja is a speaker and coach who empowers individuals to uncover their innate gifts and share them with the world! She believes you were born with a fingerprint that no one else has because you were meant to leave an imprint on the world that no one else can.
In her exceptional and important Big Talk, Sonja shares her personal story alongside the research in order to teach us that othering can be eliminated and how we can do it together.
In this talk, she explores:
- How quickly we form assumptions about the new people we meet
- The definition of othering
- Her experience living as the other and her commitment to creating a global movement of people committed to dispelling the myth and limiting beliefs of the other
- Why we know transformative change is possible
More from Sonja
Website: https://www.sonjapemberton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjapemberton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonjapemberton
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Today on The Big Talk, we’re talking about meditation and manifestation. I share with you a retreat I took over the summer centered around these two crucial practices and how you too can implement them in your life and be in full receivership of what is meant for you.
In June, I decided I needed to get out of New York City and take a trip to be near the ocean. Because when I am close to the ocean, I’m always reminded that it is not about me and that the possibilities are so much bigger than I can even imagine.
Normally, I wait to go away in December for my business so that I can create for the upcoming year at The Big Talk. However, I realized that this year I had been creating so much and for so long that I needed to pause sooner to make space for not having anything going out and instead allow for everything to come in.
So, I booked this getaway and gave myself full permission to be open to receiving as I centered my days around manifestation and meditation.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- The luxury I desired for this trip and how this helped me be in complete receivership
- What will come to you when you give yourself permission to be open and in a state of receiving
- Respectfully putting yourself first and being clear on your desires
- The way you can create the life of your dreams and step fully into your power as an effective communicator
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My interview with Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni in Episode 379
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 Anne Borow-Lawrence, M.Ed., and her talk, Discover YOUR Fountain of Youth.
Anne is an award-winning international speaker, coach, and founder of EnVision, CCS. Having led over 200 transformational seminars and touched thousands of lives, she is passing on the
magic and power of Creativity using her Kaleidoscope Method, a new perspective on the process we all share – aging.
In her wonderful and powerful Big Talk, Anne shares her personal story to remind us that we can do, be, and have anything we want, at any age in life.
In this talk, she explores:
- Our historical and current obsession with the fountain of youth
- The importance of honoring our unique creative impulses and what happens when we stifle them
- Choosing the way you move through and progress your life
- A new relationship to aging and a different way to view the fountain of youth
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-borow-lawrence-3b18b933/
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This week on The Big Talk, I am sharing an incredible conversation with my dear friend Antuan Magic Raimone.
Together, we are talking about leadership, vulnerability, and a true favorite of theatre lovers around the world, Hamilton.
Magic is a New York City-based TEDx speaker, performer, and advocate. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor, he is using his voice to help those who have not found their own. He is a member of the Office of Victim Services Advisory Council and has given keynotes at the University of Virginia and the SPECTRUM Conference in Albany, NY, as well as the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).
With more than 20 years of professional performance experience, he is currently with the Pulitzer Prize and 11x Tony Award-winning Hamilton as a Universal Swing, covering the six male ensemble members for the five U.S. companies. Additional credits include the 4x Tony Award-winning In the Heights (Broadway, Off-Broadway, and First National Tour—Graffiti Pete U/S, Associate D/C, and Vacation Swing) and six years with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Ensemble). Becoming Magic is Antuan’s debut as an author.
We start with Magic’s backstory and how seeking therapy for the childhood sexual abuse he experienced actually brought him to becoming a speaker. He truly wanted to help the center that helped him, and without any financial means to do so, he volunteered to speak — to use his voice to assist others in getting help, too.
And the power of Magic’s influential voice has only grown since then!
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Magic’s first invitation to a TEDx stage and what he felt in that moment
- How he landed his role in Hamilton, what it was like when the pandemic left theatres dark, and what’s its like now to be back in rehearsals
- Designing and curating the life that you desire and making space for what is meant for you
- What it’s like to work in a space that’s intentional and purposefully offering support for you as whole, vulnerable people
- How you can learn to love yourself and become magic in your own life
- Magic’s current favorites — Book: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, Speakers: Brené Brown and Dax Shepard, and Podcasts: Armchair Expert and The Laverne Cox Show
More from Magic
His book, Becoming Magic: A Path of Personal Reconstruction
His TEDx Lincoln Square Talk, Soldier of Love: My Survivor Journey
Website: www.thesoldieroflove.us (When you sign up for the newsletter, you will receive FREE access to the first chapter of Magic’s book.)
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming 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 Dr. Yuri Nakasato and his talk, A Singing Prescription to Cure the Soul.
Dr. Yuri, a Harvard graduate, is an award winner of the prestigious leadership Bush Fellow. Besides taking care of patients, he is the author of a book in Rheumatology, a change and management expert, a certified Gestalt coach, a COVID frontline worker, and a crooner as featured on TV.
In his incredible and moving Big Talk, Dr. Yuri shares his truth of being on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis and how he made a decision to fight.
In this talk, he explores:
- Our natural fight or flight responses and how these translated into our early reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic
- How to make frightening situations feel less stressful
- Finding and spreading hope through music
- The many benefits of singing
More from Dr. Yuri
YouTube Channel: The Singing Doctor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuri-nakasato-621448122/
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Today, I am sharing my thoughts on what it means to find your perfect mentor.
I was inspired to explore this topic with you on the podcast because recently I’ve had a few stories come across my desk from clients about their experiences with different coaches.
And I wanted to take this opportunity to share my own journey with mentorship — from way back in dance school all the way to my career now working with speakers who are taking big stages.
I’m sharing all of this with you in hopes of supporting you as you too make decisions about what kind of mentors and coaches you decide to be in partnership with. Because these relationships truly are partnerships and are very intimate in nature as you work towards a common goal together.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- My backstory and several of my mentoring experiences
- How to use your own experiences to shape the kind of mentor or coach you choose to become
- Why you have to know what is best for you when working with a coach or mentor, and the importance of standing up for yourself
- What an irresponsible mentor relationship looks like and what a great mentorship looks like, and why it’s so important to know the difference
- Things you can think about and look for when seeking your own mentor or coach
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the inspiring 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 becoming 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 Dr. Shenell Evans and her talk, From Pain to Power: How to Move from Chronically Ill to Intentionally Well.
Dr. Shenell is a New York City based Licensed Psychologist and Resilience Coach. She helps her clients, often Black and Brown professionals, master the capacities necessary to build their resilience and to experience positive by-products after trauma. It's easy for any of us.
In her heartwarming and powerful Big Talk, Dr. Shenell shares her story of moving beyond chronic illness and into a life of ease and grace.
In this talk, she explores:
- Our innate childhood capacity to dream
- Her story of moving from the deep south to NYC and what this experience looked like while being chronically ill
- Learning to treat herself with compassion as she deliberately dove into her thoughts, emotions, and pain
- How to recover from shattered dreams and experience true joy again
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Website: https://drshenell.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshenell/
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On this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we’re talking about our Knowing—our inner compass, that quiet voice inside of each of us that gently nudges or pulls us in the direction we should be going.
For this conversation, I am honored and super excited to be joined by the incredible Dyer sisters — Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni.
Serena and Saje are both authors who were born and raised in South Florida and are the daughters of the late Dr. Wayne Dyer.
Serena attended The University of Miami, where she graduated with both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in religious studies and international relations. After taking time off to travel the world with her father and visit numerous Holy and religious sites, Serena wrote her first book, Don’t Die With Your Music Still In You, which has appeared on several bestseller lists.
Saje now lives in New York, where she graduated from NYU with a Master's degree in psychology. Saje also often traveled with her dad to speak to his audiences, and she appeared on his PBS special. She is the author of a children’s book titled Goodbye Bumps! that tells the true story of how she was able to heal herself as a child through the power of the mind.
Together, these sisters have co-authored and published their most recent book, The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul. This book is Saje and Serena’s voyage from loss to understanding; how they learned, forgot, and rediscovered their Knowing; and how we all can discover ours as well.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- What it was like to lose their dad and how it led to them deciding to write a book together
- How they define your Knowing and how they came to find their own Knowings amid their grief and suffering
- The power of your thoughts, gratitude, and releasing with love
- How to move into a space of receiving, surrendering, and being present in the moment
- Creating a legacy and modeling that for your children
- Serena’s current favorites — Book: Shibumi, Speaker: her dad, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Podcast: The Big Talk
- Saje’s current favorites — Book: Harry Potter and The Untethered Soul, Speaker: her dad, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Podcast: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Podcast
More from Saje & Serena
Their book, The Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soul
Website: https://www.sajedyer.com/ & http://serenadyer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saje.dyer/ & https://www.instagram.com/serenadyerpisoni/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saje.dyer & https://www.facebook.com/serena.dyer1
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 Dr. Olivia Ong and her talk, Self-Worth Through the Eyes of Self Compassion.
Dr. Olivia is a physician from Melbourne, Australia. She is a medical leadership coach, speaker, and author. Her mission is to help fellow physicians lead more balanced and heart-centered lives by utilizing self compassion so that they can thrive at work and at home without the burnout.
In her powerful and eye-opening Big Talk, Olivia reminds us how to return to self-compassion and why it’s so important.
In this talk, she explores:
- Her own journey of being a burned-out perfectionist and the life changing event she experienced
- Why so many of us, especially doctors, struggle with self-worth and asking for help
- The three key components of self compassion and self-worth
- What self compassion gives us and a tangible way to start practicing it now
More from Dr. Olivia
Website: https://drolivialeeong.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drolivaleeweeong
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drolivialeeong/
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In this episode of The Big Talk, I’m giving you an insider’s look into what it’s actually like to work with me as a coach.
For this live coaching session, I am joined by Big Talk Academy graduates: Marisa Zalabak, Britta Lorenz, and Anne Borow-Lawrence.
Each of these women has gone through incredible transformations inside the Academy, and I’m honored to continue guiding them in this group coaching call.
As you’ll hear in our conversation, each of these speakers came to the table needing different types of support, and we cover it all and more!
I invite you to grab a pen and paper as you listen and take notes as though this coaching advice is meant just for you.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Branding yourself as a speaker and coming back to your mission
- Some of my best tips for finding opportunities to pitch your talk beyond TedX
- What to do with the content you edit out of your talks
- How to overcome self-limiting beliefs
- Crafting your talk’s call to action and making your speech seem natural
- Leveraging videos of your talks and negotiating your compensation
More from Marisa: https://triciabrouk.com/marisa-zalabak/
More from Britta: https://youtu.be/RGkn7gCxnyo
More from Anne: https://youtu.be/jPUcCdc04Pk
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Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing 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 becoming 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 Connie Jakab and her talk, The Circle of Being Seen and How it Impacts Mental Health.
Connie is the Director of Community for the global movement Flourishing Life and is also the Senior Manager of Wellness Innovate. She is the author of Bring Them Closer and two other books. Connie is passionate about rebelling against status quo living and encouraging others to branch out. She is also the Founder of the National Hope Movement combatting mental health in Canada.
Connie is a sought out speaker for her raw honesty and humor. She’s also been known to breakdance at times. She has owned two dance companies teaching the power of connection through breakdance as well as produced six theatre shows on social justice issues such as poverty, women’s vulnerabilities, bullying, and addiction/mental illness using dance, media, and spoken word. Connie drives her passion outward into the arms of those wanting something more radical and meaningful in life. She lives with her husband and two boys in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
In her creative and moving Big Talk, Connie uses dance and choreography to share the powerful story of connection and why we need it now more than ever.
On this episode of The Big Talk podcast, we’re talking about what it really looks like to get out of your own way and passionately follow your calling. We’re also exploring how to turn this passion into a business and a personal brand that feels in alignment with you.
For this conversation, I am excited to be joined by the amazing Nikki Nash.
Nikki is a Hay House author, international speaker, and marketing mentor for women entrepreneurs. As host of the Market Your Genius podcast and founder of the Genius Profit Lab, she equips entrepreneurs and authors with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their experiences.
Known for empowering people to quit making excuses and start going after their dreams, Nikki uses her extensive business and personal development background to help women create a business and a life they’re MADLY in love with.
We start our conversation talking about the pivots Nikki made early on in her career path, her continual quest for a job that would fulfill her, and when she finally realized that the positions she’d been pursuing couldn’t be the source of her fulfillment because they didn’t align with her true purpose.
She shares how she learned — and is still learning — to get out of her own way as she passionately follows her dreams and inspires others to do the same.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing 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 becoming 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 Michelle Arpin Begina and her talk, Talking About Money Is Easy Once You Know How.
Michelle is an Author, a Speaker, a nationally recognized Financial Advisor, and an activist. She’s been called the Erin Brockovich of financial literacy and is on a mission to redefine how we think about and teach our children about money.
In her thought-provoking and moving Big Talk, Michelle teaches us about money and the power it can have over us by sharing a vulnerable and impactful personal story.
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing with you why I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that anything is possible in your life.
In all of my guest episodes, we begin with backstory, and today, I’m sharing mine with you.
Together, we’re going to journey through my past as I reveal all of my struggles and those moments when it seemed like doors closed for me. And I’m also sharing how those closing doors were actually signs that anything was possible.
This episode of The Big Talk is a very special and personal one for me. It is also the perfect companion to my book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy.
If this week’s episode resonates with you, I encourage you to grab your own copy. You have a powerful story to tell and a chance to shake this world for the better, and I’m so honored to be able to help you on that journey.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing 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 becoming 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 Shernaz Jaehnel and her talk, Design Your Abundant Life Despite Any Crises.
Shernaz is an award-winning Attorney in Germany, CEO & Founder, Speaker, and Mentor for Leaders. She has worked for well-known U.S. and European companies, and she and her legal team have been awarded as "European Best Legal Team for Commercial Law”. Shernaz is also a mother and loves to travel the world.
In her exceptional and inspirational Big Talk, Shernaz teaches us that we can have anything we want in life, we just have to make the decision and take the action.
This week, we’re exploring courage. We’re also talking about giving yourself the permission to safely speak your truth and share your story, and what this can mean for your life and the lives of others. For this episode, I am honored to be joined by the incredible Amber Lilyestrom.
Amber is a transformational branding strategist and business coach, author, and speaker. She has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast, which has over 100,000 monthly downloads. She is also the creator of the Ignite Your Soul Summit, an annual live event in Portsmouth, NH.
Amber's mission is to empower women to position themselves as sought-after experts and thought leaders through the creation of an online brand presence. Her transformational mindset work sets her apart in an industry focused on a strategy-first, inner work later approach.
We start our conversation by looking back on Amber’s childhood and her formative experience of finding the courage to use her voice at a very young age. At only five years old, Amber was the victim of sexual abuse, and with the support and advocacy of her parents, she was able to appear before a grand jury and use her voice to stand up for herself.
Amber knows that this transformative experience of finding the courage to speak her truth allowed her to find herself much sooner than most people. Now as an adult, she still is able to rely on this courage and ability to use her own voice through the struggles life presents.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming 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 Emily Zuzelski and her talk, The Secrets of Children Can Inspire Adults to Dream Again.
Emily is making her dreams come true despite the challenges tossed her way. She always expects more of herself than is required. She has taught group fitness in NYC for 12 years and has a BFA from the Boston Conservatory of Music.
In her moving and charming Big Talk, Emily reminds us why sharing your powerful story with honesty and vulnerability can make us all feel less alone and more inspired to pursue our dreams.
This week on The Big Talk, we’re in Part 5 of our five-part series based around David Mamet’s book True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. I have absolutely loved sharing this book with you, and I’m so excited to be wrapping up this series today.
As you know if you’ve been tuning in, I studied David Mamet’s method as an actor here in New York City and rely on it heavily in directing my actors and speakers now.
I love this book and this technique because the author is direct, unapologetic, and extremely specific in how and why this method works and is the best option for those taking a stage.
Today’s chapter is on the rehearsal process. I truly believe rehearsal and memorization are the way to go as a public speaker, and this week you’re definitely going to see why.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Britta Lorenz and her talk, Close the Gap Between Technology and Humans to Build Strong Connections.
Britta is a businesswoman serving as an executive leader and business consultant for nearly two decades. She is passionate about bringing humans together. Britta also leads the DACH chapter of Women in Sales Enablement and is the creator of the C2LEA2R framework for leadership, mentor, advisor, and executive coach.
In her brilliant and powerful Big Talk, Britta shares insight into technology and human connection and how recognizing analog and digital behaviors can actually save lives.
In today’s episode of The Big Talk Podcast, we’re talking about so many incredible topics that truly align with our values here at The Big Talk: humility, compassion, community, being willing to grow and engage, and ultimately using language and our voices powerfully for impact.
For this conversation, I am joined by the absolutely amazing Nik Walker!
Nik is an actor, cinephile, and theme park nerd. Currently leading the Broadway cast of Ain’t Too Proud (after 3 years as Aaron Burr in the Broadway and touring companies of Hamilton), he’s also a playwright, cohost of the activism talk show The Chaos Twins on BroadwayWorld, and his movie podcast, Little Justice, is streaming with the Broadway Podcast Network. In his free time between all of this, Nik is a professor at NYU.
Originally from Boston, Nik is now a fellow New Yorker with a very successful performing career on Broadway. And although much of his childhood was defined by navigating being Black in a very racially divisive city, he loves that where he grew up gave him incredible access to the arts from a young age.
Nik also credits much of the performer and person he is today to his mother, his hero, who was a single mom from Little Rock, AR. She was also the first Black woman to co-anchor a newscast in Boston and later became a minister. He knows that growing up watching her use her voice so impactfully helped to empower him to use his voice in the world as well.
On this week’s special bonus episode of the podcast, I am giving you a glimpse inside The Big Talk Academy. For this conversation, I am joined by the incredible Jazz Biancci — a speaker coach for The Big Talk and a former graduate of the program itself.
Right before recording our conversation, Jazz and I had just wrapped up the Spring 2021 run of The Big Talk Academy, my 12-week signature speaker training and certification program that culminates in our virtual showcase. This particular cohort of speakers was so phenomenal, and I hope you’ll take the time to listen to their talks in the upcoming bonus episodes of the podcast.
The reason why I wanted to do this particular episode is that every single time we go through this 12-week program and certification process, we are all profoundly changed. We are all transformed. The speakers experience a transformation, and Jazz and I do as well. We also further deepen our community — which, as you probably already know, is one of our values here at The Big Talk.
And today, I want you to be a part of this transformation and community as well. So get ready as we give you the inside scoop of what happens in The Big Talk Academy.
This episode of The Big Talk is Part 4 in our series based around David Mamet’s book True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. I studied this technique as an actor in New York City and love using it when directing both actors and speakers now.
This method is really focused on being present and in the moment when you take a stage. It’s not about calling into the room past emotions and experiences. It relies on you understanding the words you are saying and then allowing those words to do their job.
The chapter we’re diving into today is called “Auditions,” and I chose this section of the book because I think it highlights some fantastic ways for you to start thinking differently about your TED auditions and your TEDx applications — a process most of my speakers walk at some point in their careers.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Shuhada Alauddin and her talk, Dialogue and Intuition.
Shuhada is a Business Energy Coach and founder of MYRYL [pronounced my-real]. She coaches entrepreneurs to transform their business aura through the release of mental and emotional blockages so that they can expand their business and increase revenue.
She’s also an international speaker who has spoken at the Muslim Lifestyle Expo in Manchester, United Kingdom and at the Tokyo Modest Fashion Week in Tokyo, Japan, amongst others. Shuhada has been featured in numerous media outlets including Thrive Global, Huff Post, British Muslim TV, Halal Media Japan, Cosmopolitan Malaysia, and Marie Claire. She is available to speak on topics related to career change, entrepreneurship and business energy.
In her captivating and insightful Big Talk, Shuhada shares how the entrepreneur's journey requires more internal dialogue and intuition. She incorporates true innovation and creativity during a time when we are all speaking virtually.
The Big Talk Podcast today is all about facing failure, finding confidence, and fully embracing your power in this world. For this interview, I am so excited to be joined by former Olympic-Level, USA National Champion & Hall of Fame Gymnast turned Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, Writer, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, & Unapologetic Feminist, Lisa Carmen Wang.
Lisa is the host of The Confident Investor Podcast and Enoughness Podcast. Her last company, SheWorx, was acquired in 2019. Lisa was honored as Forbes 30 under 30, Red Bull Hero of The Year, & Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women.
As an elite gymnast from a young age, Lisa learned early what it was like to fall down in front of a big audience. And more importantly, she learned how to always get back up and keep going. This perseverance has continued to drive her forward now as an entrepreneur, an investor, a writer, a speaker, and a human.
At the age of 19, Lisa was slated for the 2008 Olympic gymnastics team — her lifelong dream at that point — when she missed the cut by a mere 0.25 of a point, which is the equivalent of one pinky toe’s difference.
However, she was able to take this public failure and reframe the experience as an opportunity and a blessing because it taught her how to break herself down and, more importantly, how to pick herself back up and turn into something stronger.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Lynelle Suan and her talk, Everyone Can Be a Millionaire.
Lynelle is an 18-year-old homeschooler who left traditional school after 10th grade to work on mastering her mind through personal development and self-education. She's a young lady on a journey towards mastery in all areas of life, and her mission is to inspire people to be strong enough to live the life that they’ve always imagined
In her commanding and passionate Big Talk, Lynelle shares how and why we can all be millionaires, and the importance of embracing our own worth. She also shows us that is possible to be an incredible speaker at any age.
In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m so excited to continue sharing with you from David Mamet’s book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor. This is the third part of this series and I know it is going to be incredibly helpful in supporting you on your speaking journey.
In these episodes, I am reading sections of the book to you, and I am also analyzing what is being put forth as we break down its application to prepare you for the big stages you are meant for.
I love David Mamet’s style and use it when directing all of my actors and speakers. The reason I love his method so much is how he puts into practice objective and action. Let’s get started!
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Rosemond Sarpong Owens and her talk, Remembering We Are Kin Should Be an Antidote for Dismantling Racism — Lessons I Learned From Being a Grandma to Ducklings.
Rosemond Sarpong Owens loves the Lord, loves people, loves life, and loves to laugh. She is a storyteller with an infectious enthusiasm for life. She attended Wesley Girls' High School in Cape Coast, Ghana, the University of Ghana, and the University of Minnesota.
Across the globe, she has developed a rainbow coalition - an amazing tribe with people from all walks of life and works day and night - to fight for a more just and equitable society.
She is a gifted speaker, an author, and a humorist who sees a silver lining in every cloud. She calls herself a Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) because she believes that God created her to encourage herself and others through life.
In her powerful and creative Big Talk, Rosie shares the effects of systemic racism and the way we can effectively dismantle it if we work together.
Today’s podcast is all about finding your voice, claiming your mindset, and becoming a powerful presence in the world to make an impact. For this interview, I am joined by #1 Best-Selling Author, Highly Sought Speaker, and Elite High-Performance Executive Coach, Dr. Wayne Pernell.
Wayne has spent the last three and a half decades bringing leaders on a breakthrough journey to their next level of having more and being more. He is known as “The Leaders’ Leader” for good reason.
As a child, Wayne felt like the opposite of a powerful force in the world. He was scrawny and had asthma. However, the man I am talking to today couldn’t be any more different from the young boy painted in this picture.
After years of exploration and growth in fields ranging from hypnotherapy to martial arts to psychology to business, Wayne has found his voice in a big way and is now on a mission to empower others to do the same.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features David Chametzky and his talk, Using Your Brain to Slay the Monsters.
David is a Speaker, Author and agent of change who enjoys many things - including being a mentor, who has worked internationally and has become an NYS Certified Peer Recovery Advocate while using various techniques to assist those in finding the right resources for them. David has enjoyed a successful career in both the corporate and private world for the past 25 plus years.
David enjoys sharing his knowledge with those who are passionate about personal and professional development including business leaders, educators, students, athletes, and law enforcement personnel. He facilitates resiliency and growth opportunities for those who are intent on finding their own P.A.T.H. (Personal Attitudes Toward Happiness) in life or looking to Rise As A Phoenix.
In his engaging and energetic Big Talk, David shows us powerful ways to move forward towards slaying our monsters and finding our best self - just as he has done for many others on his journey.
This week on The Big Talk Podcast, we are getting into part of two of my performance-based series covering David Mamet’s book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor.
I constantly refer to this book both when coaching my speakers and directing my actors. Because the idea of being able to perform from a place of truth and intention — and not being something that you are manufacturing — is how you truly connect with your audience.
If you have a copy of David Mamet’s book, I’d love for you to follow along with me in the passages we cover. However, whether you have this book in hand or not, I promise you’re going to gain so many valuable insights from what we are talking about that they will be impactful as you apply them in your speaking.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Tamika Felder and her talk, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.
Passionate about empowerment, Tamika spreads her unique message of survival and resilience with people around the globe. An award-winning television producer, Tamika is recognized as a leading voice in the rapidly growing patient engagement field, having built award-winning patient ambassador programs and powerful awareness campaigns that united patients and industry.
The author of "Seriously, What Are You Waiting For? 13 Actions To Ignite Your Life & Achieve The Ultimate Comeback," Tamika empowers everyday people to bounce back by equipping them with tools to find perspective after tragedy and loss.
In her commanding and uplifting Big Talk, Tamika shares how we can all learn that fear is a natural part of life. She inspires us to fight back against it with elegance and grace through her story and her wisdom.
Today’s episode discusses freedom, the kind of freedom that you can only find when you’re able to share your voice and your story with the world. For this conversation, I am joined by financial advisor and the CEO and founder of Michelle AB, Michelle Arpin Begina.
What differentiates Michelle from other financial advisors is that she has spent the last two-plus decades studying the non-financial aspects of life satisfaction, financial therapy (it’s a thing) and decision advising. She sees real value in being a gateway, not a gatekeeper, to helping others achieve personal financial freedom.
As I’m sure you’ve noticed in this year’s episodes of The Big Talk, we’ve been digging into the importance of understanding backstories — for actors when developing a character, and also for speakers, authors and entrepreneurs. And Michelle’s backstory is a powerful one to uncover.
Michelle grew up in a family that had a tumultuous relationship with money. Her parents cycled through making and spending huge amounts of it, and this greatly impacted their relationships with each other and with their daughter.
As a result, Michelle developed a deep curiosity about money and its hold over people from a young age. This quest for making sense of her family’s relationship with money ultimately led her to resolve to live differently and to help others as they too try to grapple with money and finding financial freedom.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Bryn Drescher and her talk, Stages Are Elevated For a Reason.
Bryn is an Expert in Transformational Speaking and Facilitation. She has been using her unique brand of electric energy, humor, and insight to empower audiences and individuals to move toward their dreams and goals despite the obstacles in their path. Bryn also is skilled in mental conditioning for athletes and entrepreneurs. Her virtual and in person coaching sessions free her clients from their self-imposed limitations and harness their full power for their sport, business or their career.
In recent years Bryn has applied her talents to facilitating diversity and inclusion conversations and curriculum for non-profits, corporations and in the fields of education and sports. The topics
she is most passionate about are Leadership, Self-Empowerment and Limitless Living. Bryn is also passionate about youth and has devoted the last 6 years to speaking all over the Los Angeles Unified School District to high school students regarding being their best selves while pursuing their goals.
In her commanding and thought-provoking Big Talk, Bryn shows us why it’s important to step up when you step onto a big stage and why you should never take the attention of your audience for granted.
Today, I am so excited to be bringing you the first episode in a new series I’m doing on The Big Talk Podcast all inspired by David Mamet’s book, True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor.
The reason I’m sharing this series with you is because this is the technique I studied at the Atlantic Theater Company here in New York City and it is the exact technique I use when working with my speakers and my actors. It is what I call objective and action, and if you’re familiar with method acting, this is the total opposite of that approach.
Together, we are going to go through this amazing book and I’m going to share with you the takeaways I have gained from it and from its incredible author — who is also a brilliant playwright and director.
Let’s dive into part one!
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming 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 direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Ming Shelby and her talk, Build a Heard Mentality.
Ming is a National Board-certified educator who has dedicated her career to inspiring students, teachers and administrators through positive learning experiences. She believes that courage is the critical ingredient for personal transformation. She is now building a community of courage beyond the classroom to support kids and adults. You can catch her sharing stories of Courage so people can learn to thrive not just survive on The Courage Up Podcast!
In her incredible Big Talk, Ming shows us how to stay present in the moment, even when people are entering the Zoom room unannounced. And she also shows us the power of knowing your message and staying on point. Her incredible idea about how to listen to your students as an educator is so vital for all of us to hear whether we’re in a classroom or not!
Together, let’s work to build a heard mentality.
I’m so excited to share this week’s episode with you. This interview is with the incredible Natalie Maniscalco. She and I met years ago and are so happy to be reconnecting for this conversation.
Natalie is a publicist with close to 15 years of experience. In 2010, she founded Retro Media NYC, a multifaceted public relations, marketing, design, and events agency. Prior to PR, Natalie was a high school teacher and soccer coach. She continues her passion for education by teaching public relations through bluePRint, an online course for small business owners, marketing professionals, and communications students.
Natalie is also the co-founder of WONDER GIRLS, a non-profit and after-school program for high school girls that focuses on building confidence, leadership, and business skills.
Having lived in some of the world's most extraordinary cities, including Barcelona, Rome and New York, Natalie is an adventurous traveler with a passion for people, culture, languages, and writing. She holds a degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies and Business Administration from Fordham University.
We start our conversation by diving into Natalie’s backstory and we go deep into her love for the arts of teaching and storytelling. As with the arts of speaking and communication, teaching and storytelling are all about sharing your knowledge and truth with someone in a way that can change, and even save a life.
It’s all about leaving your legacy. And legacy is a big topic that runs through today’s interview.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Amelia Felbinger and her talk, Real People Magic: Accessing the Mastery of an Actor to Own Your Story.
Amelia is an Entrepreneur, a Speaker, a Coach, and a Mother of two living in Brooklyn, New York. She is the founder of The Be Happy Business, an inspiration hub created to connect her community to ideas, practices, and resources that can infuse more happiness into their personal life and work.
In her engaging and authentic Big Talk, Amelia pulls back the curtain on accessing the mastery of an actor to own your story. She shows how anyone — actor or not — can use the actor mindset to focus on possibility, release judgment, and achieve ultimate connection and compassion.
The mindset of the actor is yours to tap into. What happens next will feel like magic, but in reality, it doesn’t get more real than this.
I’m so excited to bring you this episode of The Big Talk Podcast today because it’s covering a topic I feel is incredibly important to all of us — whether you’re speaking from a big stage or not. And that is the idea of truths versus lies.
I first really learned about this concept from the amazing David Neagle who has coached countless entrepreneurs, business owners, and human beings to a place of success because he asks them to look at the truth versus the lie in their life.
David is a brilliant coach and entrepreneur, and if you missed his interview on The Big Talk Podcast, you should definitely check it out here.
Today, inspired by David and through the lens of my own story, I feel it is vital to bring further attention to this idea of truths versus lies in our lives, and that’s exactly what we’re going to get into.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Shelley Brown and her talk, Filling the Void With Our Voice.
As an author and international mindfulness educator, Shelley is best known as the creator of Weird Girl Adventures. She invites audiences into her world where Judy Blume meets Sex in the City to encourage a lens of acceptance and belonging instead of perfection.
In her illuminating and inspiring Big Talk, Shelley shares her difficult story of having a doctor-recommended hysterectomy that was ultimately medically unnecessary. She champions others to remove the shame, stigma, and taboos of talking about our sexual health and to use our voices to question and debunk myths. Most importantly, she challenges us to use our voice to connect with compassion and empathy, to inspire hope and courage, and to ignite change.
Our voice can fill the void.
This week on The Big Talk, I am so excited to share with you my interview with business strategist, Kelly Roach. Kelly transforms overworked entrepreneurs into seven-figure CEOs, by teaching them how to leverage timeless business principles, employed by billion-dollar corporations, with the speed and agility of the most powerful online marketing strategies of today.
She is the CEO and Founder of The Unstoppable Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of The Courageous Brand, and Founder of The Human Family Foundation. In 7 years, she's built an 8-figure company with over 50 full-time employees, serving hundreds of clients across the globe.
Kelly grew up with an amazing family. She was one of five kids, her mom was a stay-at-home mom, and her dad worked for a non-profit. While their house was never short of love or support, they did struggle financially and as she got older, their lack of choices because of this became increasingly apparent.
Spurred on by the truth that anything is possible if you’re willing to pay for it and do the work to achieve it, Kelly strived for excellence in everything she did. From college to becoming an NFL cheerleader to Forture 500 success to becoming an unstoppable CEO, her story is one of persistence, patience, and putting in the repetition needed to reach her goals.
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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Anna Costa and her talk, Connecting Humanity Through Universal Human Truth.
In her beautiful and deep Big Talk, Anna uncovers how we can connect humanity through our universal human truth. As a photographer, she has had the privilege of being thrown into the lives of virtual strangers and documenting their moments and truth for years. She shares how similar we all really are and how there is much more that connects us than divides us.
Approach each conversation, connection, and comment with the ultimate truth of, “This person is the same as me,” and see the transformation.
Over the last 3 years, I have had the privilege of putting more than 50 speakers onto more than 20 TEDx stages. Being able to, directly and indirectly, support these speakers on their way into that red circle has been pure magic. And it’s also been a continual reminder of why you need vet TEDx organizers on your own speaker journey.
This week on The Big Talk, we’re talking all about this vetting process through the lens of what online dating and applying to a TEDx have in common.
I have been happily married to my husband, Joe Ricci, for almost 12 years, so my experience with online dating happened well over 13 or 14 years ago when that world was just beginning to emerge and choices of sites were significantly limited.
I began dating through Match.com at that time and today, I’m sharing with you three specific dates I had and how these experiences relate to lessons in vetting and applying for TEDx stages.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the compelling 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Bret Shuford and his talk, Radical Authenticity: The Freedom in Telling Your Truth.
Bret is the founder of BroadwayLife Entertainment, an entertainment lifestyle brand designed for theatre lovers and professionals to live their best lives. Under the BroadwayLife brand, Bret has built the lifestyle blog Broadway Husbands, theatre-themed merchandise Broadway Life Apparel, and continues to offer consulting and coaching services as the Broadway Life Coach.
In his poised and profound Big Talk, Bret discusses the idea of radical authenticity and the absolute freedom in telling your truth. He opens up about his search for authenticity in his own life and how this quest truly tests even the strongest among us.
It takes bravery to be authentic. However, if we aren’t willing to push through the discomfort, we’ll never be able to grow.
On today’s show, I’m introducing you to the amazing Daniel Mangena.
Daniel is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, public speaker, and a Wall Street Journal Master of Success. He is completely self-made and has spent decades perfecting his world-class coaching methodology. His books, podcasts, events & retreats continue to help captains-of-industry and private individuals alike live an abundant, joyful, purpose-driven life.
Through his struggles, Daniel found a path to lasting joy and purpose and he wants nothing more than to share the tools that saved his life. To that end, he lives by this mission statement: To spearhead an evolutionary uplift in universal consciousness by awakening people to the importance of their unique role. This deep and often ignored or undervalued passion is defined as their Dream.
Daniel’s journey and his decision to not give up on his own life even when the path ahead seemed unfathomable are such incredible testaments to his spirit and to the life-changing tools he equips us with through his work and this interview.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Andrea Cairella and her talk, The art of feminine leadership leads to a harmonious society.
Andrea is a psychotherapist, speaker and author of No Longer Burned Out On Busy: A Guide to Harmonizing Ambition and Flow. For over 16 years, she has supported men and women in mindset and emotional mastery, courageous communication, authentic leadership, and sustainable productivity flow. She is the creator of the CARE Approach™ and The Feminine Freedom Method.™
In her educational and compelling Big Talk, Andrea shares how the art of feminine leadership can lead to a happier, healthier, more harmonious society. She reveals how our tendency to compartmentalize our softer qualities and conceal our true selves is a universal epidemic. In response, she suggests there are 4 key human attributes that emerge as vital to effective leadership: Collaborative Communicator, Attentive, Receptive, and Effective — or CARE.
Regardless of your gender, each of you can effect change and create harmony within yourselves and your communities when you embody the CARE principles.
Today on The Big Talk, I’m sharing with you exactly why I believe in memorization.
Many speakers begin their journey working with me adamantly opposed to memorizing their talks. They don’t want to sound like a robot. They want the freedom to say what comes to them. They want to channel and be in the moment. And if this method works for you, amazing. I’m always here rooting you on!
And I am also a fan of memorization. As a lifelong performer, it has served me and many of my fellow actors, dancers, and speakers very well. And I believe it can serve you, too.
Not only that, I believe it can allow you to speak with more freedom and be more in the moment than ever before.
When you move past the threshold of being memorized into the place where the material is part of your DNA, you’re not robotic. You’re not preventing yourself from having an experience that is in real-time. You’re literally free to play.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Gina Jenkins and her talk, Transforming Narcissism: A Total Brain Rewire.
Gina is a wife, mother of 3, yoga instructor, speaker and transformational coach. She owns both Ya’da Yoga and She Incorporates where she offers different packages for people seeking support in various ways. Her message is that deep healing and restored relationships are available to all, even the narcissist.
In her uplifting and insightful Big Talk, Gina discusses the power of rewiring your brain and how even a narcissist can be transformed and renewed. She shares how our brains are designed to seek joy and connection with others, and how we’re all capable of these experiences if we’re willing to put in the work.
There is hope for all of us.
On today’s show, I am sharing with you my interview with the incredible Taylorr Payne. Taylorr is the CEO and Co-Founder of SpeakerFlow. He has generated millions of dollars per year in both offline and online settings. He's also been named by MADcon as the Top 100 Marketing and Advertising Leaders in the world.
His company, SpeakerFlow is now an industry leader who helps thought-leaders sell more, serve better and save time through technology, strategy, and community.
In true Big Talk fashion, we start this episode with Taylorr’s beginnings and uncover some foundational stories from his early life. He grew up in a low income family, however, he always had a huge drive for more and pushed himself hard academically.
After being passed over for the Ivy League schools he pursued, Taylorr began college at Arizona State working toward a degree in chemistry when he found himself called to being an entrepreneur instead.
Taylorr became an expert in growing small businesses and after success in helping companies across several industries, he fell into promoting speakers — where he discovered his true passion and SpeakerFlow was born.
Taylorr now helps speakers around the world make an impact by giving them the systems they need for support, the strategies they need for growth, and the community they need along the way. His business knowledge for professional speakers is so vast and he’s sharing some amazing tips with us today.
On today’s show, I am sharing with you my amazing conversation with Elizabeth Wellington — a writer, reporter, agitator and lifestyle columnist with The Philadelphia Inquirer.
As a journalist, she writes about everything from gender and race to fashion, culture and wellness. She shares her personal take on the way we live and how we style our lives.
I asked Elizabeth to be on the podcast and intentionally interrupted our normal release schedule to bring it to you as soon as possible because I knew this was a conversation that would resonate.
Elizabeth, a fellow New Yorker, who was born and raised in the city — although, she now calls Philadelphia home. In our conversation, she shares that her desire to become a writer began here in NYC at the age of seven and has only blossomed from there.
While she originally wanted to write a novel (which is now working on), her career path has taken her into the world of journalism as a lifestyle columnist. She has written on everything from fashion week to wellness to racial equality.
In our time together, Elizabeth and I discuss how we can all be a part of the solution to the racial injustice we are seeing in the world.
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Elizabeth as a part of a recent piece she wrote in The Philadelphia Inquirer titled, “Race-based hate is out there, but it’s inside of us, too. Here is how to disrupt the pattern.” And I am honored to continue this important discussion with her today.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the fantastic 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Maria Johnson and her talk, Choosing Possibility Over Disability.
In 2013, Maria experienced severe vision loss in both eyes and was diagnosed with a rare condition called Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy - LHON. This diagnosis caused her to become legally blind in a matter of months. It also led her to create and launch her website and blog “Girl Gone Blind” in early 2014. She is a mom of two kids, group fitness instructor, blogger, podcaster, and speaker living in San Diego, CA.
In her touching and powerful Big Talk, Maria shares her own journey of choosing possibility over disability when she lost her sight. She walks us through how she went from the consuming devastation of her sudden disability to the sparks of strength and determination she found to make it through.
Life will blindside us all at some point. However, you always have a choice. You can let the situation crush you or you can get up and crush it.
This week on The Big Talk, we’re starting at the beginning and talking all about the hook, the phenomenal way in which you pull an audience in.
Now, sometimes you’ll be gifted with the perfect hook — like the time I spoke at James and Emily William’s first I Heart My Life Live event. Let’s just say the introduction I got definitely piqued the audience’s interest. (You’ll have to tune in for the amazing details.)
However, normally it’s up to you to deliver the hook and captivate the people you’re speaking to. And today we’re unveiling how you do just that.
When you take a stage you have mere seconds to draw your audience in before their minds begin to wander or their interest wanes. That’s why this topic is so crucial and I’m beyond excited to be sharing my best secrets for perfecting your hook now, so your Big Talk can have the impact you desire.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Cynthia Nakao and her talk, The Successful Bureaucrat Is a Selfless One.
Cynthia is the “Ethics Guru” for criminal justice professionals. As an advisor for the largest prosecutorial agency, she has a creative flair for inspiring the right action for the right reason. Cynthia has presented to numerous government entities and associations. She is also an admitted foster dog failure.
In her informative and engaging Big Talk, Cynthia reveals how a successful bureaucrat is truly a selfless one. Negative images of the bureaucrats have become the prevailing attitude, and in her talk, Cynthia shows us how we all need a refresher in the decency and importance of public service. She discussed the power of selfless excellence, selfless courage, and selfless integrity.
In our own way, we should all seek to be that selfless bureaucrat.
Today’s show features an amazing guest, Irina Soriano. Irina is the Head of Enablement at Seismic, the industry’s leading enablement solution and storytelling platform. While being based in EMEA, APAC, and the US, she built several global enablement functions for professional service and Saas companies.
Irina is currently leading the New York chapter for WiSE (Women In Sales Enablement), is a Forbes Council member, and an experienced webinar, podcast, and keynote speaker. She recently published her first book, Generation Brand: Controlling Your Life-Brand for Likes, Loves and Career Advancement.
We begin our interview with Irina’s backstory which truly takes us on a world tour. She grew up in Germany, went to school in France, and has worked in London and in Asia — where she met her husband.
Now, she is living in the U.S. and proudly calls New York her home. She and I actually live 20 blocks from one another in the city and are still patiently waiting to meet in person when the pandemic ends.
While she works in the tech industry, Irina has a deep passion for global impact in many areas as she strives to empower women, promote gender equality in the workplace, and educate the next generation about the power of harnessing your life brand and voice on social media.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Dr. Kristen Donnelly and her talk, The Great Failure of Tolerance.
Kristen holds a Master’s degree in international social work and one in cross-cultural religious anthropology (both from Baylor University) and a Ph.D. in sociology from Queen’s University Belfast. Throughout all of those programs, she learned three key things about humanity: it’s the same everywhere, different people are different, and everyone is more complicated than we give them credit for. Professionally, she’s one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, and COO of Abbey Companies.
In her passionate and persuasive Big Talk, Kristen addresses the great failure of tolerance. She discusses the truths that diversity is reality, inclusion is the goal, and tolerance is the cheap imitation of both. Tolerance ignores diversity. Inclusion celebrates it and activates it so that we can know each other better instead of just existing in the same general vicinity.
She encourages us to keep going until our first reaction to difference is curiosity and empathy.
Today, I’m giving you an inside look at the beginning of my new book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy — which will be available soon on April 27, 2021.
This book is more than a guidebook for speakers seeking to be on big stages. It’s truly a book about how to be a good human being, disguised as a book on public speaking.
I actually wrote the complete first draft of this book in the ten days I was supposed to be on vacation in Mexico with my husband, Joe celebrating our anniversary. When our trip was canceled due to the pandemic, instead of settling in for a relaxing staycation or resuming business as usual, I chose to write instead.
This book is incredibly personal and hopefully incredibly informational for you as you prepare to share your story with the world.
In chapter one of The Influential Voice, I start with the vital question of purpose. You have a purpose. You absolutely have a why, and we’re going to figure out how to identify it together today.
You can make an impact in the world with your influential voice and I’m here to help you on this journey.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the game-changing 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Gayle Damiano and her talk, The Power of Listening: Discover Your Own Healing Power by Tuning Into Your Voice.
Gayle uses her gifts as a high-performance coach, energy healer and intuitive to support her clients with keen insight and wisdom, assisting them in accessing their highest potential in both their personal and professional lives.
In her compelling and introspective Big Talk, Gayle discusses the true power of listening and how to discover your own healing power by tuning into your voice. She asks the thought-provoking question, “What if we have had the answers all along, we just weren’t listening?”
If we all start tuning in to that tiny voice inside of us and begin to follow the thread of what we hear and feel, we just may create a society that heals itself.
Today’s show features an incredible guest, Niyc Pidgeon. As a leading motivational speaker, award-winning author, business coach and positive psychologist, Niyc is obsessed with empowering women to create more joy, personal power, and Unstoppable Success within themselves and their businesses.
She has helped other women make more than $19 million, and is fascinated by the exploration of what it is that commonly stops people - and what it really takes to become Unstoppable.
Niyc and I begin our conversation as I like to start all of my guest’s interviews — with her foundational backstory. After a heartbreaking experience with bullying and a suicide attempt at a really young age, her life was forever changed when her father remortgaged their home to send Niyc to a private school.
This new environment changed the course of her life and was pivotal in opening her eyes to what was possible in the world and what success could look like.
Throughout all of her various obstacles and tumultuous experiences, Niyc shared how these trying times actually allowed her to lean in more powerfully to who she’s chosen to become and the things she’s chosen to heal from.
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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Sarah Pritula and her talk, ADHD is Not a Disorder, It's a Super Power.
Sarah is a director of a charity and an advocate for parents of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Her son Cam was diagnosed in Grade 3. She shares this story so parents know that they have options. She spent years trying alternate methods including medication, meditation & Montessori school.
In her poignant and compassionate Big Talk, Sarah opens up about her own powerful story as a parent whose child was given an ADHD diagnosis and gives important insight and information for others walking this path. She highlights the amazing strengths of those with ADHD and brings hope to other parents along the way.
Allow yourself and your children to think outside the box and see the beauty that comes as a result.
I’m super excited about today’s episode because this week on The Big Talk, we’re talking about two things that all speakers have in common: fear and stage fright. In fact, anyone who has ever taken a stage in any capacity — as a speaker, a dancer, an actor, a singer — has experienced these sensations. They are natural.
However, fear and stage fright can have overwhelming power if you allow them to. They can prevent you from being yourself. They can even stop you from getting onto those big stages and from telling your story for impact.
And the best way to take back your power over fear and stage fright is to unpack them and dig in — which is exactly what we’re doing together today.
You’re going to walk away from this episode with greater confidence in how to take the big stages you’re meant for, resolve for why you’re taking them, and knowing what you can do when your fear begins to creep its way back in. Because while you may be by yourself on a stage, at The Big Talk, you are never alone in your speaking journey.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the amazing 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Kate MacKinnon and her talk, Our Home is a Map of Who We Are.
Former Vice President of JP Morgan Chase, Kate also ran her own management technology company before answering her calling to help women step into their power and greatness. Now as a certified Feng Shui Practitioner, she creates spaces of elegance and beauty that also transform lives.
In her informative and engaging Big Talk, Kate reveals the incredible power of Feng Shui and how our homes truly are maps of who we are. She shares how the choices you make in your home and space have a direct effect on you.
By creating peace in our environment, we create peace within ourselves, and ultimately peace in the world.
Today’s show features an amazing guest, Elizabeth Molina. While you may know her as a beauty guru, she is also a certified Holistic Health and Life coach, speaker and model on a mission to empower women by sharing her extensive knowledge of beauty practices.
She founded The Molina Glow and is an advocate for safe and healthy self care.
Elizabeth and I start our chat with a whirlwind backstory of the events in her life that led her to this point in her journey — including a young marriage, early motherhood, and surviving domestic abuse.
In fact, it is her personal story of survival that led her to become a catalyst to help people redefine the whys surrounding their own lives and beauty practices. She now shares her powerful voice and story with people around the world on many stages — including as a TEDx Speaker.
Elizabeth actually took her first Ted stage during this pandemic. In her interview, we dive into what that moment was like for her as well as bond over our mutual experience of living in New York City during this unprecedented time. We talk about where we’ve been finding hope, inspiration, and space for productivity.
No matter who you are, Elizabeth has the superpower to make you feel deeply beautiful and inspired to find your voice so you can make an impact in the world. The beauty and resiliency that comprise her person and her mission are truly unmatched. I know you’re going to gain so much from our talk together.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Deni Van and her talk, Treating Inner Space Like a Vital Nutrient Nourishes Well Being.
Deni is a Hypnotist and Trance-formational mentor helping individuals accelerate their personal, professional, and spiritual growth. She is the CEO of Heartfelt Awakening Media publishing books, meditations, and courses, and is the owner of Sycamore Hypnosis in Illinois providing one-on-one custom programs locally in person, and internationally online.
In her moving and transcending Big Talk, Deni shows us how to treat our inner space like the vital nutrient it is, nourishing our well-being. She also shares how when we give power to our fear, we become deaf to this transformative inner voice.
Discover the power of awareness, discernment, forgiveness, and choice.
In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into the sensitive issue of feedback. Feedback can be difficult to receive at times. However, as a speaker, it is crucial for growth and impact.
The key is to get really specific when it comes to your feedback. You have to know how to ask for it, how to give it, and also, how to receive it in return.
I’m sharing examples of feedback I’ve personally received and uncovering how when you learn to ask for the right kind of feedback, receiving it becomes so much easier and truly helpful.
The more visible you become as a thought-leader or speaker, the more thoughts and feedback you’re naturally going to receive. And it becomes increasingly vital to ask for what you want and to learn how to receive what you get.
My sincere hope is that this episode will inspire you, provide you with tangible tools, and show you a new way to receive the feedback you need as you use your voice powerfully in this world.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Angelique Santana and her talk, You Can Always Begin Again.
Angelique 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.
In her beautiful and commanding Big Talk, Angelique shares with us the powerful truth that you can always begin again, and that all beginnings come from some other beginning’s end. She shows us the beauty in owning our past and using it to propel us forward into our future.
The next time something ends in your life, remember you can choose over and over to begin again. You just have to start.
Today’s show features a phenomenal guest, Kent Sanders. He is a fellow creative who has firmly established himself in the world of writing.
Kent’s the founder of Inkwell Ghostwriting — a company that helps leaders grow their business through books and other content. He is also a professor and the author of The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey.
Kent and I begin our chat with the quintessential first love of all writers — a good backstory. We bond over our mutual experience of growing up in small towns in Missouri and reflect on how that has shaped us as people.
Kent also shares how the profound sense of community so many of us crave when imagining small town life is something he is diligently working to build for his virtual community of writers. And, as we know in The Big Talk community, you don’t have to be in a single town or place to find a deeply supportive group of your people.
Beyond values and community, Kent pulls back the curtain for us on the art of telling a powerful story, and on getting out of your own way to use your voice and tell yours.
Whether you’re preparing to speak to thousands of people from a stage or you’re finally ready to put pen to paper and write your book, the world needs your story and I know this conversation with Kent is going to inspire you to tell it courageously. You just have to start.
Today’s show is another in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the phenomenal talks given by the 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Dona Edwards and her talk, Reimagining Business School Can Bring Humanity Back to Corporate America.
Dona 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 her compelling and thought-provoking Big Talk, Dona discusses how there is a unique opportunity for business schools to make bold moves and step up to teach greater compassion to our future leaders. She shares how empathy facilitates inclusion, connection, belonging, and ultimately, humanity.
Today, I’m opening up the kimono again and giving you a glimpse inside my finely-tuned morning routine. This is a ritual I have perfected for myself and I know that it serves me well as I prepare to show up fully for myself, my family, my work, and our community each day.
This routine is consistent. I do it religiously every single morning because I know it works — and when I find something that works and allows me to show up as my best self, I put it into continual practice.
I’m taking you step by step through the beginning of my day and sharing what fuels my creativity, my energy, and my gratitude for this life.
I hope this episode inspires you to also establish a morning routine that does the same for you.
Because while I recognize everyone’s life and family looks different, I hope you see the value in taking some amount of time for yourself at the start of each day.
When you make time for yourself in the morning it means you’re going to be a better version of yourself for everybody else the rest of the day, and this world needs that version of you.
Also, as a bonus in this episode, I’m sharing with you the podcasts, books, and leaders that inspire me, motivate me, and continually teach me more as I help us all fully use our unique voices and tell our powerful stories.
Today’s show is the second in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the powerful talks given by the 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Caterina Kostoula and her talk, The Lonely Genius Is a Myth.
Caterina coaches leaders and teams for impact and fulfilment. She is the founder of coaching company, The Leaderpath® and an ex-Googler. Her book, Hold Successful Meetings will be published by Penguin in 2021. Caterina also writes on Forbes and coaches for INSEAD business school.
In her powerful and informative Big Talk, she shares how research shows we need each other to spark and challenge our thinking. Humans thrive on collaboration. However, our current methods of meetings in business fall incredibly short. In response, she proposes a new meeting framework.
Today’s show features an incredible guest, Marie-Elizabeth Mali. She is a Relationship Alchemist, a published poet with an MFA from Sarah Lawrence, and an underwater photographer with a bit of a thing for sharks.
While Marie-Elizabeth grew up in New York, she was raised in three different cultures — American, Venezuelan, and Swedish — speaking three languages, and feeling like an outsider in all of them.
Now, as a Relationship Alchemist, Marie-Elizabeth helps people deepen love and connection in their relationships. Drawing on her Master’s in Chinese Medicine, her experience in being raised between three cultures, and 30 years of personal development work, Marie-Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to being your full, authentic self in a relationship.
If you’re ready to dive deep into uncovering your true self and learning how to live wholly as that person — on and off of the stage — you’re going to love this conversation.
Today’s show is the first in a series of bonus episodes each featuring one of the incredible talks given by the 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 becoming certified speakers.
These episodes give you a peek behind the curtain to witness the amazing Big Talks presented, and also give you exclusive access to my live feedback and direction I give to each speaker immediately following their performances.
This week’s episode features Dr. Sharon Spano and her talk, Our Hope for Systemic Change Starts with Our Sense of Belonging.
Sharon is a business strategist, executive coach, and speaker who strengthens business leaders to develop healthier family relationships in support of business growth and sustainability. Sharon is the author of The Pursuit of Time and Money and the host of the weekly podcast, The Other Side of Potential.
In her insightful and inspiring Big Talk, she shows us that our hope for systemic change truly lies in our children. Because when children know where they belong in their own family system, they mature into adults who have the power to change the world.
In this first episode of 2021, I am breathing new life into The Big Talk podcast. This year, we’re going deeper for even greater impact. Beyond the big stages you are taking, everything you do has the power to influence, and even save, a life.
Today, I’m sharing what I learned in 2020 and what I’m carrying with me into 2021.
We’ll start our journey in March of last year — a month none of us will soon forget. I was in the midst of preparing for a live speaker event in New York City, soon to be the epicenter of COVID-19. And when Broadway shut down on March 12th, I knew I had some intense decisions to make.
The one thing I knew for certain was that my ego could not be a factor.
My sole goal became how to get these powerfully important big talks out into the world — a world that desperately needed them — while setting everyone’s health and safety as the highest priority. And while my speakers weren’t able to share their stories with the audience of 150 people in New York as we had planned, they were able to share them virtually across 150 countries.
Talk about global impact.
2020 was undoubtedly one of the hardest years we’ve collectively experienced and losses were immense. However, what we gained and what we can carry with us are possibility, hope, innovation, resilience and so much more.
Unleashing our story unleashes our life.
We often hold on to our story, wounds, and trauma to keep others from hurting for us—especially our family. Taking power over our story and giving access to your story gives people permission to tell their stories.
Intimacy, the full sharing of our full self, is closely tied with story.
Kimberly Rose Pendelton has experienced the freedom of fully telling her story and helping other women find freedom and truth in their own stories. Her drop in with Tricia Brouk reveals ways all of us can find healing by owning and rewriting our personal narrative.
Tell a story and get your life back...and start a career...and have journeyed to healing sparked by public speaking. Keiya Rayne did all of that and more when she took the stage for the first time with Tricia Brouk.
Telling your story, even once, can change the trajectory of your life. Telling it well to others can help them change their lives and join you on a journey into healing and wholeness.
What holds you back from telling your story?
For many of us, our fear of failure results in a list of reasons (or excuses) which keep us on the sidelines of our own life. So how do we overcome fear and get our story out of us and into others?
“The only shortcut in life is to start now.” Those words from Jake Kelfer’s dad have stayed with him and center him on taking action on the ideas and stories the make his life.
Building your story comes from understanding and unfolding your life—not comparing.
Speakers can get their unique story trapped inside themselves when they compare their story and themselves to other people. A few keys steps, such as giving ourselves permission to tell our story, appreciating the obstacles we have overcome, and focusing on our first simple steps to create change, can unlock our story.
Are you ready to share your story right now? What parts do you tell? Have you rehearsed them? What has worked in the past?
Is it really important to always be ready?
Coach Jimmy Hays Nelson and Tricia Brouk share a high-energy, high-valued conversation surrounding the personal story, stages, preparation, and much more.
Do you work for a living or are you living for your work? The story we tell ourselves about our life and career influences our practice of work.
Discovering a career path that fits who we are is a practical journey—and it starts with our own story.
Join Ashley Stahl and Tricia Brouk as they discuss and discover the story at the center of career, practical tips for crafting a wildly successful TEDx talk, and how to have a Bigger and Better Life.
Uprooting everything and transplanting yourself into a new situation could be necessary for you to take the next steps into living an authentic life.
Whether you are uprooted, thinking of a major change, or looking for growth and change principles, you need to address your own story. How we structure the story of our life—the internal dialogue of mind, self, and soul—can help or hinder our progress.
When you have a pair of shoes that make a blister we have options to solve a very real problem. Reality moves us to make an adjustment that can range from not ever wearing the shoes again to “just living with it.” No matter what we do, or don’t do, we adjust our lives to these blister making shoes.
All challenges, difficulties, and traumas in our lives force us to accommodate that reality into our life.
You remember, relate, and identify with people more than an idea.
That’s why speakers who share their personal stories in relationship to an idea massively increase the potential for a deep, rich, and memorable audience connection.
When Darieth Chisolm took on an “unspoken problem” through her own experience with revenge port and cyber harassment it connected with people around the world in multiple mediums. Darieth combines her speaking skills with a personal challenge to produce a major TEDx Talk, independent film, and book as part of her prodigious speaking, writing, and coaching platform.
Drop in with Tricia Brouk and Darieth Chisolm for a robust discussion on the importance of using personal stories to change others lives and our society.
Growth takes courage.
Courage is an important ingredient to stir up change and growth in our lives and society. Courage also gives us the power to stick with the new life we are creating.
Ming Shelby knows that courageous people are needed in every part of society to make lasting change. Ming is a Big Talk Academy Member, Big Talk Community Member, and TedX speaker with a bold call for big courage and big change.
What happens when you choose to step out of what you think others expect of you and begin to live within your own expectations? One result is certain—your identity begins to change.
Yasmina Hedhli shifted her journey and identity and now helps others uncover their hopes, beliefs, and dreams. Yasmina found an unexpected Big Talk at through Big Talk Academy’s community and process.
A starting point does not need to define you. None of us choose where we are born, but we can choose how we grow and form our own place, space, and community. The greater the final point is from our starting point the greater our growth and transformation.
Inspiring stories, lessons, and truths come from people who make long growth journeys.
Beatrice is a special traveler who has journeyed far from her starting point.
We can choose how we move forward in life or remain among currents of other people’s expectations. Stepping out of the current and making our own path disrupts and brings growth. Our personal growth and movement can help people still caught in the currents of life.
Wouldn’t be great if we learned that lesson early in life?
Lynelle Suan took a big step out of ‘normal’ as a teenager and is charting an amazing course for her life and inspiring others to do the same. Moving from a place of searching and confusion, Lynelle shares a message of hope and growth with a growing global audience.
Struggle, difficulty, and pain in our lives can transform us into a powerful contributors. All of us have challenging experiences and lessons we have learned—but only if we tell our story.
People who share powerful stories of change help others make their own changes.
Rupa Kapoor took up the challenge to share her powerful change issued by clients and is expanding her business, her voice, and herself to meet the needs of women. Rupa is furthering and deepening her impact as a member of the Big Talk Academy.
Intimacy does not happen by accident. Investments are made by all parties when relationships are formed between individuals and communities. All speakers, no matter the size of the audience, hold the responsibility of encouraging healthy connection.
Carol and Jim are a married couple writing their own Big Talks at The Big Talk Academy. Encouraging each other’s growth in the Process, Jim and Carol are exploring new truths and growing their Talk.
Growing and listening to our inner voice, our intuition, will change our lives. Our intuition is our own deep desire and guide for leaving a singular impression on the world. Actively using our intuition naturally moves us to mental, physical, and emotional healing.
Releasing intuitive power occurs when our physical voice shares lessons and wisdom from our inner voice. Gayle Damiano delved deep into her inner voice resulting in more clarity and taking more action on things she knew to be true. She is magnifying her voice and helping others do the same with skills honed at the Big Talk Academy.
Everyone has a voice to use and a story to share. We are naturally ready to connect with others. Each conversation we enter can grow our skill of expressing ourselves and helping the world to become a better place.
So how do you build up your voice with greater power and effect change in the world?
One aspect of Bryn Dresher’s growing voice is getting others to use their voices for peace and justice. Change begins when we start to share what we believe and how we feel. Bryn is a skilled conversation guide helping people honestly navigate ideas and feelings towards truth and peace.
Putting yourself forward and sharing deeply from within can be a hard, daunting, and simply scary. None of us like to be rejected. However, for those speakers, community members, and friends who take the plunge into revealing themselves, the entire world benefits and grows with them.
Wouldn’t be great if there was a process, a proven path, for sharing who you are through your unique point of view that minimized the risk of feeling rejected?
Our guest today is Cheryl Liew. As a student of The Big Talk Academy, she has learned to strengthen her unique point of view. Cheryl shares with Tricia how writing, focusing on story, and getting deeply involved in community are growing her personal and professional life.
Storytelling and community are powerful forces of change for audiences and the speaker. Stories invite people to know you as a speaker and form a loose-knit community around your story, you, and your topic.
Speakers can also be transformed when creating story and participating in community.
Our guest is Shauna Alauddin, a Big Talk Academy student who is using her new writing habits to make a difference. She reveals how trusting the process of creating story and building community impacts her speaking, daily task list, and more.
Whether you are speaking on stage or simply living your everyday life, you will face limiting beliefs. Today’s guest shares his experience of facing fear while preparing for Speakers Who Dare, and also how his family is moving forward with courage during this challenging time.
In today’s challenging environment, it’s more important than ever to find your community. Today’s guest shares how the Speakers Who Dare community helped her take bigger risks, and why we must dig deeper and find new ways to connect.
The year 2020 will go down in history as a time of massive change. Years from now, will you look back on it as a time that you pivoted and adapted … or a time when you said no to the incredible opportunities? Today’s guest shares her story of saying YES to the opportunities she’s been given to grow as an artist and speaker. You’ll learn how you can be more open to the possibilities and speak from a place of love.
What does it mean to be “normal”? This may seem like a simple question, but today’s guest helps us see that there’s more to the question than meets the eye. In fact, she reveals that there is no such thing as “normal” … and that’s a good thing.
This year’s Speakers Who Dare presenters were forced to make a quick pivot from a live, on-state event to a livestream event because of COVID-19. Today’s guest shares how the Speakers Who Dare community empowered her during this challenging time, and how you can also become a speaker who dares.
When you face a personal crisis--or even a global one--how do you respond? Do you shrink back or take advantage of the situation to bring positive change to the world? Today’s guest will inspire you to not only work through the current crisis, but find the beauty in it and leverage it for good.
Are you tempted to hide behind data, statistics, or information as a speaker? Today’s guest is a scientist who shares her powerful story of learning to tell a more personal story. She will inspire you to be more authentic and open as you share your message.
What does it mean to be a “daring” speaker? Are you comfortable with accepting criticism or challenging people’s viewpoints? Can you move ahead in spite of fear? Today’s guest will help you wrestle with these questions and inspire you to be more fearless in sharing your message.
When you need to make a quick pivot, how do you manage that process internally? Today’s guest shares her fascinating journey of making a quick pivot when the Speakers Who Dare event became a livestream. You’ll learn strategies for developing a better mindset and attitude to deal with change effectively.
Are you a speaker who just wants to share your message? If so, today’s guest says you need to re-think your approach. You’ll learn that your message is not only about you … it’s also about inspiring others, sharing their stories, and using your platform to bring good into the world.
There are many obstacles to speaking effectively: anxiety, isolation, and fear, just to name a few. But when we are part of a tribe or community, we can handle these obstacles and become far better than we can be on our own. Today’s guest shares her fascinating story of finding her tribe and learning to be more resilient and confident. You’ll also be inspired to dive deeper into community and become a speaker who dares.
The world has changed quickly and changed radically. We no longer live in a world where we can just fend for ourselves. Today’s guest reminds us why community and relationships are so vital to give us a sense of belonging, resilience, and purpose.
Speakers Who Dare make a difference from the stage. But can you also make a difference by something as simple as cleaning your home? Today’s guest shares how you can have a ripple effect on the world by something as simple as cleaning your home.
Speakers Who Dare is not only an event that impacts the listeners. It also powerfully impacts the speakers. Today’s guest shares how being a part of Speakers Who Dare helped him speak his truth, show up in the world differently and learn to take a stand.
It is my mission to elevate the voices of people with important stories and messages they need to share in the world. When we do this, we can change and even save lives.
In the wake of recent events, I felt it was time to have a discussion, let voices be heard, and find a way to encourage and facilitate love and compassion … while inspiring the change we need so desperately. We hope you enjoy this conversation with our amazing guests.
Have you lost the ability to dream, especially in today’s challenging environment? If so, today’s guest will help you not only to dream again … but dream on your own terms so can live and serve to your fullest potential.
Do you struggle with proving yourself to the world by being productive or creating a perfect image? Today’s guest shares her incredible story of finding self-approval and discovering her primal voice. You’ll learn to unlock your feelings and develop more confidence in all areas of your life.
What is the greatest way to impact others? Today’s guest helps us see that mentoring is one of the best ways to change people’s lives. You’ll hear her powerful story of being mentored, and will learn how to find a great mentor and impact others through mentoring as well.
What do you believe about money? That is a powerful question that touches us every day in many ways. Today’s guest shares her emotional and powerful story about moving from shame to abundance in her relationship with money. You’ll learn how to move from a frequency of desperation toward a life of abundance and greater joy.
An increasing number of workers are independent and working from home. Even if that doesn’t describe you, the fact remains that many speakers and leaders are hungry for relationships and community. Our guest today shares her story of finding community and collaboration in unique settings. You’ll learn the value of closer relationships and how to empower others to do great work.
How big is your mission? Would you describe it as a “million-dollar mission”? Today’s guest shares her powerful journey of getting out of massive debt. She has a million-dollar mission to help others, and her story will inspire you to create your own powerful, valuable mission to reach others with your message and experience.
Do you struggle with fear and rejection as a speaker or leader? If so, you’re not alone! In fact, that just makes you human. Today’s guest shares her inspiring story of dealing with fear and rejection in her art, speaking, and creative work. You’ll be inspired to move forward with more confidence as a daring speaker.
What is the true purpose of a leader? Rather than simply being the “boss” or to give orders, a leader lifts their team to a higher level by inspiring them to be great. Today’s guest shares her journey of inspiring teams in various settings. You’ll learn practical tips for leading your own team, no matter the setting where you lead.
As leaders, we often assume that our team members and followers understand what we are thinking. Today’s guest will help you see why it’s so important to clearly communicate with others. You’ll also learn how she models authentic leadership in the various cultures where she is involved.
How can become a leader? Today’s guest reveals that the simple answer is “anyone.” You’ll learn why this is true, and how you can become a more effective leader while also inspiring others around you to step up a lead.
Whether you are a CEO, parent, community leader, or employee, you influence others. But what does influence look like? Today’s guest takes a counter-intuitive approach and shares why leadership ultimately comes down to responsibility. You will learn how to take greater responsibility for your team by being more vulnerable, caring for yourself, and surrounding yourself with other great leaders.
When you talk about your “brand,” what comes to mind? A logo or website is important, but a brand is much more than that. Today’s guest shares how leadership at The North Face created a culture where the DNA of the company truly became the brand. You’ll learn strategies and be inspired by stories that will help you lead with a culture of customer service and quality.
The COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed the world, and NYC is the epicenter of the crisis. On this special bonus episode, ER Nurse and playwright Michael Merritt shares his experience on the front lines of the battle. Prepare to be moved and learn how to be safe and healthy during this unprecedented situation.
How does an effective leader manage relationships and deal with their team members? Today’s guest reveals her approach to influencing people: by becoming a nurturing leader. You’ll learn why this approach is so effective, as well as practical ways to nurture and lead your team.
By nature of their position, leaders are always communicating, talking, and presenting. Those are important skills, but today’s guest will remind us of another critical skill for leaders: listening. You’ll learn how to ask question, engage, and listen so you can become a more effective leader to those around you.
Have you struggled with knowing how to connect with an audience and share your message when making media appearances? Today’s guest shares PR secrets from her vast expertise as a top media coach. You’ll learn how to communicate more clearly and add more value to people’s lives with your message.
Do you need a title to be a leader? You probably already realize the answer is “no.” If so, then what DOES it take to be a great leader? Today’s guest reveals powerful principles for that anyone—no matter what their position—can use to influence and lead others in a greater way.
What is the core of leadership? Is it power? Titles? Position? Today’s guest shares the counter-intuitive perspective that leadership begins with courageous authenticity. You’ll learn how to become a more effective leader by focusing on the “inner game” of leadership and becoming more vulnerable and transparent.
Is it possible for great leadership to happen by accident? Today’s guest doesn’t believe so. She believes that curating a powerful experience for your guests is the best way to lead and influence others—whether it’s a luncheon, event, or other setting.
Do you struggle with developing your authentic voice? If so, you are in good company. Today’s guest shares her journey of going through a divorce that helped her begin aligning her external and internal voices. You will be inspired to step into your authentic calling and begin speaking your truth.
The more you speak about what you want, and the more you speak with conviction, you can make your dreams a reality and impact lives. Today’s guest will inspire you with her energy and remind you to chase your authentic voice with passion.
The more you speak about what you want, and the more you speak with conviction, you can make your dreams a reality and impact lives. Today’s guest will inspire you with her energy and remind you to chase your authentic voice with passion.
What is the best way to get your message heard? The answer might surprise you. Today’s guest shares what she has learned as a journalist, mother, and communicator about the power of listening in order to be heard.
Your voice as a speaker is not only about you—it’s also about how you can impact the world through your unique perspective and viewpoint. Today’s guest shares a clear vision of how to take the focus of yourself and provide massive value to others by developing your voice.
We naturally run from fear as human beings. But if you want to make a bigger impact as a speaker and leader, you must not only face your fears—you must also give voice to them. Today’s guest shares her powerful story of learning to face her fears and become more authentic. Her story will inspire and motivate you to step into your authentic voice and speak with greater clarity.
Becoming an authentic, powerful speaker is not easy. It requires you to verbalize what you want and take responsibility for using your voice in a positive way. Today’s guest will empower you to flex your vocal muscle and become the architect of your own life.
There is a fine line between being authoritative and vulnerable as a speaker and leader. Today’s guest shows us how the two are related. In fact, you’ll learn how becoming vulnerable and genuine in your message can lead to greater opportunities—even a talk show! You’ll also learn how to discover your voice, clarify your message, and get heard.
As a speaker, it is easy to try and fit yourself into what you believe others want from you. Today’s guest shares her powerful story of embracing her true voice, stepping into comedy, and learning to create her own stage.
When you step onto the stage, are you tempted to put on a persona? Do you feel pressured to be someone you are not? Do you allow fear to prevent your voice from having its true impact? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Today’s guest shares her powerful story of dealing with fear and allowing her inner voice to shine through. You’ll be inspired to listen to your own inner voice, take action, and speak with greater impact.
What happens when you receive negative feedback from your talk? That is the situation today’s guest found herself in when giving a recent talk. She’ll break down what happened, what she learned from it, and how you can also become persistent and resilient as you speak and lead.
Sara Anna Powers is an online business mentor and expert copywriter. She's passionate about helping business owners learn to love themselves unconditionally.
Today’s guest brings a unique perspective as both a trial attorney and a speaker. You’ll learn the power of credibility and becoming an advocate in your leadership and communication. You’ll also be inspired to become a more authentic leader who owns up to your mistakes and listens more deeply to the people you lead.
Heather Hansen has her psychology degree, has spent twenty years as an award-winning trial attorney, and is a trained mediator. She has appeared on NBC, Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, CBS and has presented in Kuwait, Ireland, Mexico and throughout the United States.
Are you operating at your full potential as a leader and storyteller? Today’s guest will challenge you to step up, embrace your potential, and choose to be powerful as a leader and speaker.
As a #1 bestselling author, highly sought-after speaker, and elite high-performance executive coach, Dr. Wayne Pernell has spent the last three-and-a-half decades bringing leaders on a breakthrough journey to their next level of having more and being more. He is known as “The Leaders’ Leader” for good reason.
At its core, storytelling and leadership are not about you. They are all about impacting and serving your audience, team, or followers. Today’s guest will help every leader and storyteller check their ego at the door and risk the edge of their own vulnerability in order to become more effective.
Patty is a keynote speaker and best-selling author who inspires audiences to lead with passion and purpose. She is an expert business coach that believes our businesses are not only a way to make money and contribute to our fellow humans but are also a conduit for our soul’s evolution.
“A great speaker is like a surgeon: they can cut you open and then sew you back up.” That is one of the many amazing insights you’ll hear from today’s guest, who shares his powerful journey from a scarred past to taking big stages and impacting countless lives today.
As a leader and a storyteller, the temptation is to project yourself as strong and invulnerable. Today’s guest reveals the power of speaking and leading from the heart. You’ll learn how to inject fun and creativity into your speaking and better connect with others as a human being.
Robin Gelfenbien is a NYC-based storyteller, writer and comedian whose told stories alongside luminaries like Hannah Gadsby and Trevor Noah. She's also a two-time Moth StorySLAM winner who has performed on PBS, RISK! and Mortified.
Storytelling and leadership are all about sharing—not only our stories, but who we are at our core. Today’s guest shares why this simple concept of generosity is so critical to great leadership and storytelling, and how to share more of yourself and your experiences with your audience.
Antesa Jensen is an emotional intelligence and human-centric innovation expert, specializing in evoking and conjuring the genius in others, potentiating personal and cultural entropy in organizations, and teaching leaders how to create brilliant teams through keynote speeches, bespoke transformational experiences, and 1:1 coaching.
Storytelling is not one-way communication. Instead, it involves a great deal of listening, whether you are telling a story on a stage or with your team in the workplace. On this episode, our guest reveals why listening is such a vital part of storytelling, and how to use it as a tool to invite people into powerful stories.
Our stories and speaking begin with us, but they end with the audience. On this episode, we’ll explore how to powerfully impact audiences by focusing on their needs. You’ll also learn about the connection between storytelling and the right side of the brain, story archetypes, vulnerability, and much more.
Bill Carmody is the founder and CEO of Trepoint, a 22-year digital marketing veteran and TEDx speaker. His purpose in life is to be an inspirational leader who enjoys solving problems and creating breakthroughs for those brave enough to build a better future.
As a speaker, you have an amazing tool at your disposal. This tool can create community, inspire new ways of thinking, and help you make a powerful impact on your audience. On this season of The Big Talk, we’ll look at the power of storytelling and how it is an indispensable tool for leadership. In this episode, Tricia shares her story of taking stages, and why storytelling and leadership are one and the same.
What truly moves people to action, the head or the heart? While information and content is vital, today’s guest reminds us that storytelling and connecting with people’s hearts through vulnerability is the most powerful way to impact them.
Jason Harris is the president and CEO of the award-winning creative agency Mekanism and works closely with brands through a blend of soul and science to create shareable and provocative campaigns that engage audiences. Jason’s passion for leveraging the power of storytelling to humanize brands and establish an emotional connection with consumers as people rather than mere transactions has revolutionized the role and impact of modern marketing. Jason’s innovative methods are currently studied at Harvard Business School through the case study “Mekanism: Engineering Viral Marketing.”
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Jason’s current speaking platform.
- Why Jason is so passionate about storytelling.
- Why storytelling can be more powerful than focusing on just teaching content.
- How body language and movement play a critical role in effective speaking.
- The framework Jason used in his talk: personal to broad to urgent.
- The most surprising things Jason learned from Speakers Who Dare.
- How speaking has impacted Jason personally and professionally.
- Jason’s tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
It’s easy to let fear hold you back as a speaker. What if you forget your script? What if people don’t like your talk? What if the unexpected happens? Today’s guest shares a powerful technique for dealing with fear, as well as offering many other tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
Tonya Harris is an award-winning toxin expert, childhood cancer survivor, and mother of three. She is the founder of Slightly Greener, offering busy Moms simple solutions for reducing toxins in their home. Tonya is also the founder of the Happy Child Project, a movement to de-stigmatize learning disabilities and mental health challenges in children.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Tonya’s current platform.
- What Tonya learned about herself in the Speakers Who Dare process.
- The importance of being vulnerable in your talk.
- The value of having immediate feedback when you speak in front of a live audience.
- The “What If” technique and how it can help you.
- How speaking has impacted Tonya personally and professionally.
- Practical tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
You can prepare for a big talk, but what happens when the unexpected happens or you go “off book”? Today’s guest shares how she maintains a tension between preparation and living in the moment when speaking. You’ll learn how these strategies apply to your speaking as well as your life and business.
Dr. Kristina Hallett is a board-certified clinical psychologist, executive coach, and speaker who specializes in harnessing the positive power of stress, self-compassion, and radical self-care. She helps professionals develop skills to make stress work to their advantage to increase productivity and well-being through changes in mindset, perspective, and everyday practices.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Kristina’s speaking platform.
- Why Kristina’s “Living in the Moment” talk at Speakers Who Dare was such a transformative experience.
- The importance of breathing and hydrating to improve your speaking.
- The kind of awareness a speaker needs to be fully present, and the importance of seeing a talk as a conversation.
- What Kristina learned about herself from the Speakers Who Dare process.
- What surprised Kristina the most at Speakers Who Dare.
- How speaking has impacted Kristina personally and professionally.
- Practical tips for speaking more effectively.
How do you influence others as a speaker? Today’s guest reminds us that influence goes far beyond your role as a speaker from the stage. She shares her compelling journey of blending speaking with leadership and coaching in a variety of environments.
Stephanie Simpson is an artist, educator, and coach. Drawing on her background in movement, meditation, and psychology, she guides people to achieve their greatest potential and empowers them to live their lives unapologetically and to the fullest by nurturing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Stephanie’s speaking platform.
- The importance of helping people feel engaged in what they are doing.
- Why Stephanie believes that artists can save the world.
- The link between creativity and problem-solving.
- What Stephanie learned about herself through the Speakers Who Dare process.
- How speaking has impacted Stephanie personally and professionally.
- What surprised Stephanie about the Speakers Who Dare experience.
- Tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
Does business have to be cutthroat? Today’s guest doesn’t think so. He shares why his unique approach to life and business through the power of kindness is impacting lives. You’ll learn how it can impact yours as well.
Rocco is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and business attorney. He has a passion for spreading his message of the power of kindness in business, and hopes to inspire the masses to leave this world a kinder place for his three kids.
We’ll explore:
- Why Rocco changed his platform topic from entrepreneurship to kindness.
- The value of treating everyone with kindness, decency, and respect.
- What Rocco learned about himself through Speakers Who Dare.
- The most surprising thing about the Speakers Who Dare experience.
- How speaking has impacted Rocco personally and professionally.
- Rocco’s advice for speaking more effectively.
When it comes to your platform, it’s easy to feel like the various pieces don’t connect together. Today’s guest shares how she has blended her storytelling, speaking, and leadership into a unique mix, and how you can do the same as well.
Mari Carmen Pizarro is the Founder of Whole Leadership Systems, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to developing high-performing executives and leaders. She has over 25 years of experience in leadership and human performance and is an expert at integrating emotional intelligence with sustained levels of high performance. A seasoned Keynote and TEDx speaker, Mari Carmen captivates audiences all over the world, bridging the multicultural and diversity gaps with her content. She is also the founder of the International Leadership Academy for Women.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Mari’s speaking platform.
- The value of having a great coach.
- How Mari is connecting the dots between storytelling, speaking, and leadership.
- The transferrable skills between leadership and speaking.
- How a talk can give birth to a book, and vice-versa.
- What Mari learned about herself in the Speakers Who Dare process.
- How speaking has impacted Mari personally and professionally.
- Her tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
One of the hallmarks of a great speaker is the ability to share your true self from the stage. Today’s guest shares her approach to authentic speaking that includes sharing a faith-based message that connects to people from a variety of backgrounds.
Alexis Fuentes is a motivational storyteller rooted in Catholic spirituality. Her work is designed to enliven and nourish that spark of faith that gets people moving. She is all about saying “yes” and doing more, and hopes that her stories will help you do the same.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Alexis’ speaking platform so far.
- Alexis’ ability to massage her message for non-religious settings.
- What she learned from the process of Speakers Who Dare.
- The importance of surrounding yourself with excellent people.
- What was most surprising about doing Speakers Who Dare.
- How speaking has impacted her personally and professionally.
- Tips for increasing your effectiveness as a speaker.
The most effective speakers realize their message is bigger than them. Today’s guest shares her journey through grief in order to become a “renegade widow” whose bold message is impacting countless lives.
Sarah Nannen is a keynote speaker, life coach, and the author of the best-selling book Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss. Sarah became a military widow and solo mom of four young children in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her journey through grief opened her eyes to a renegade way of approaching life and possibility that now informs her work with women breaking through limitation to live extraordinary lives. Her podcast, “Grief Unveiled,” released in 2018, offers up weekly conversations dedicated to real talk and real truth about grief and living.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Sarah’s current speaking platform, including her podcast.
- How Sarah came to embrace her identity as a speaker.
- The way Speakers Who Dare has impacted Sarah on multiple levels.
- Why being a “renegade widow” is so daring.
- The importance of having a professional on your side, and making plenty of time for rehearsal.
- What Sarah learned about herself in the process of Speakers Who Dare.
- The most surprising part of Speakers Who Dare.
- How speaking has impacted Sarah personally and professionally.
- Sarah’s tips for becoming an effective speaker.
Popular thinking about masculinity tells us that men are to be strong and tough. Today’s guest shows how going through the Speakers Who Dare process helped him embrace his vulnerable side while also increasing his speaking platform.
Mike Shereck is a leader, coach, and author. He’s also a real guy with over thirty years of experience in construction and manufacturing. He works with leaders and teams to empower them in the ever-changing, challenging, ambiguous, and chaotic world of business today. Mike has an unparalleled stand for men and their leadership and is committed to shifting the narrative around men, leadership, and their impact. He believes it’s possible to honor our authentic masculine self, while accepting, honoring and partnering with, and contributing to, all others with whom we share this world. Mike is the author of Berwyn Rules: Leadership Secrets of 26th Street. He is also a Harley Davidson enthusiast.
We’ll explore:
- A bit about Mike’s speaking platform today, and what is was like before Speakers Who Dare.
- How speaking has helped expand Mike’s platform.
- Why Mike believes this topic of being a man is so daring and pushes so many buttons.
- What Mike learned about himself through the Speakers Who Dare process.
- How Speakers Who Dare has impacted Mike personally and professionally.
- Mike’s advice for anyone who wants to do a big talk.
Can people predict the future with 100% accuracy? Perhaps not, but today’s guest spends a lot of time thinking about the future and how we can be better equipped for it. She also shares her experiencing in creating a better future for herself, and her listeners, through crafting a compelling talk.
Tracey Wik is an entrepreneur, writer, and talent futurist dedicated to creating workplaces that recognize and elevate the potential of all employees. She works with high-achieving leaders to help them understand what talent they have, what talent they need, and how to put science around the art of selecting and developing teams.
We’ll explore:
- Why Tracey loves road trips.
- A bit about Tracey’s recent speaking engagements, and how she helps people debunk limiting beliefs.
- The value of delivering a complex idea in a short period of time.
- How to overcome feeling paralyzed when preparing for a talk.
- Tips for becoming a more effective speaker.
- How speaking has impacted Tracey personally and professionally.
Many of the talks given at Speakers Who Dare were delivered by those with stage experience. However, today’s guest shares his insights and experience as a first-time speaker. Although he is new to the stage, he shares a wealth of tips that can help you improve your speaking as well.
Rachit Kansal is an engineer and researcher committed to changing our relationship with the planet. Working at a leading non-profit and think tank alongside a team who shares his passion for forging innovative paths forward, Rachit is currently focused on understanding how we can leverage the intersection of technology and economics to accelerate our world toward a clean energy transition.
He also believes that technological and economic innovation are only part of the solution. In order for the transition to clean energy to be as impactful as it can be, it also needs heart—a young, fresh, bold approach that is as daring and passionate as it is smart. With a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Rachit draws on his expertise as well as his experience having lived and worked on four different continents to meet our global problems with a truly global perspective.
We’ll explore:
- What Rachit learned about himself from the Speakers Who Dare experience.
- Rachit’s writing and preparation process for his talk.
- What Rachit will change about his process in the future.
- How speaking has impacted Rachit personally and professionally.
- His suggestions for preparing for a big talk.
Every big talk has the potential to change lives. This is especially true of today’s speaker, who prepared a life-changing talk about survival and resilience. She will inspire you with her story of taking her expertise to a deeper level and helping people become more resilient beyond just surviving.
Amy C. O’Neill, MS, LPC has built a career in mental health over two-and-a-half decades, and traveled a personal path that has proven over and over again that resilience is key to truly living healthy, both in mind and body. Resilience enables us to face tragedy and still take the necessary steps to go through. Resilience is mandatory for us to recover when obstacles interfere. And, as Amy can attest, resilience can be harnessed.
After methodically training and successfully completing three Ironman Triathlons, and the prestigious Boston Marathon five times, Amy knows how mental and physical focus can lead to success. Perhaps her biggest life test was being thrust into the role of a Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor. Her testimony understanding the path of the unthinkable has opened up her eyes to a new way of going through adversity. Amy’s goal is to share her lived and learned knowledge with others. The survival journey is complicated, and we can not only survive challenges, but also thrive and create a life we love.
We’ll explore:
- Various ways that Amy is using her speaking platform to impact lives and advocate for survivors.
- The value of understanding your message fully.
- The mindset shift to begin owning who you are as a speaker.
- What Amy learned about herself in the Speakers Who Dare process.
- The most surprising thing about the process for Amy.
- Why doing this talk represented a risk for Amy.
- How Speakers Who Dare has impacted Amy personally and professionally.
- Her tips for anyone doing a big talk.
Our sweet spot as speakers can come from surprising places. Today’s guest shares her story of blending humor, public speaking, and acting in order to deal with the “heavy” topic of mental illness.
Marla Schultz is a headlining stand-up comic, speaker, and actress. She has guest-starred in numerous films and TV shows, been a regular on Sirius XM Radio, and performs in clubs, theaters, and on cruise ships nationwide.
She never imagined that her years making people laugh would provide critical skills needed when communicating with doctors and insurance companies, as well as helping keep loved ones alive. Since becoming an Accidental Advocate, Marla has proven that laughter really is the best medicine. She uses her engaging sense of humor to connect, entertain, and make a difference.
We’ll explore:
- Marla’s current speaking platform, which focuses on breaking down the stigma of mental illness.
- The challenge of overcoming stigma and criticism.
- How Speakers Who Dare impacted Marla, her message, and confidence.
- Marla’s unique blend of stand-up comedy, public speaking, and acting.
- What worked, and what didn’t, in Marla’s process for preparing for Speakers Who Dare.
- How Speakers Who Dare has impacted Marla personally and professionally.
- Marla’s advice for anyone considering a big talk.
Almost every speaker deals with nerves or stage fright. But what if you could develop the confidence and mindset to own the stage? Today’s guest shares her amazing story of learning to lean into her fear and develop greater confidence as a speaker.
Theresa is an Intuitive Coach, certified in Dragon Reiki, Angel Card reading, and channeling. She is the founder of More Time More You, which is focused on aligned purpose. Theresa and her husband, Eddie, are the hosts of the podcast "The Theresa and Eddie Show", helping to humanize the immigrant and refugee experience.
We’ll explore:
- Theresa’s passion for sharing the immigrant experience.
- How Theresa has leaned to face her fear and begun to own the stage.
- The importance of developing an unshakeable mindset.
- How the Speakers Who Dare experience impacted Theresa.
- Her tips for preparing to take the stage.
- How becoming a speaker has helped Theresa personally and professionally.
One of the most important elements of becoming a daring speaker is to embrace who you are and become vulnerable. Today’s guest shares his journey of learning to claim his story and share it with the world.
Most speakers come to the stage having rehearsed from a script. However, today’s guest reveals her unique process for preparing for a talk and influencing the audience in an “invisible” way.
Where do inspiration and passion come from? Today’s guest shares her story of experiencing a “close call” in traffic, and how it prompted her to investigate a passion that she brought to her big talk. Her story will encourage you to begin investigating your passion as well, perhaps in unexpected ways.
Every speaker must focus on themselves to some degree as they prepare for their big talk. But in the end, it’s all about serving a greater purpose and reaching an audience. Today’s guest shares his story of how Speakers Who Dare impacted his speaking and helped him focus on a greater purpose.
On this episode, Tricia answers listener questions and offers valuable speaking tips you can put into practice right away.
We’ll explore:
- How to create a tribe when speaking is a solitary sport.
- What makes a great podcast guest.
- How to start a podcast.
- How to choose podcast titles and episode titles.
- Other valuable tips for becoming an effective speaker.
You have honed and crafted your message, and you’re ready to share it with audiences. But how do you actually get booked as a speaker? Today’s guest shares loads of tips you can start putting into practice right away to start booking more speaking opportunities.
A key part of having a successful speaking business is targeting your ideal client with your message. In other words: Who needs to hear your message? Today’s guest will help you think strategically and hone in on your ideal client when crafting and pitching your talks. In addition, she shares many actionable tips for developing an effective speaking business.
People make the transition to public speaking in many ways. Today’s guest was a community college professor and used her teaching skills to add value to others through speaking. You’ll learn a variety of lessons on the business of speaking as she shares her story.
What is the end result of your speaking? Of course, making a living is very high on the list. Yet at the end of the day, our speaking is not only about us. It’s ultimately about empowering others and changing lives. Today’s guest will equip you to find your unique voice boldly empower your audience to take action.
The biggest opportunity you have today is leadership. But leadership doesn’t come from a position or title—it comes first from your identity. Today’s guest shares a process you can use to maximize your potential and become more focused and effective leader.
There are many different models of public speaking: consulting, training, keynotes, workshops, and others. Today’s guest cuts through the clutter with a reminder to focus on the kind of speaking you do best. In addition, he offers lots of practical tips for improving your business and solving your clients’ problems through speaking.
The business side of speaking is not nearly as exciting as being on stage. However, it’s vital to have clear business systems in place if you are a self-employed speaker. Today’s guest shares how she determines (and increases) her fees, strategies for making connections that can pay off later, and advice for dealing with taxes and other business issues.
Speaking success doesn’t come automatically. You may be known in your field, but you must start at the beginning when building a speaking career. Today’s guest shares her story of making the investment in herself and building her speaking career over a number of years.
One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself as a speaker is, “Who am I?” When you truly know and own your unique identity and perspective, you can powerfully impact an audience. Today’s guest shares her story, as well as practical strategies, for building your speaking business out of your true and vulnerable self.
How are you compensated as a speaker? It’s not just about receiving money—it’s also about receiving experience, making connections, and getting referrals. Today’s guest shares her journey to the stage, and why you should say “yes” to the opportunities in front of you to begin, or build, your speaking career.
Speaking is just like any other communication in business: you must be clear, compelling, and convincing. Today’s guest shares practical tips for accomplishing all three C’s, and why each is vital to building your business.
How do you develop the confidence to build a speaking career? Today’s guest, who transitioned from a successful career on Wall Street, shares why it’s vital to lean into your own story, be vulnerable, and go deeper to make a bigger impact.
What is standing between you and the speaking success you’d like to have? Today’s guest helps you see that the obstacle is not “out there”—it’s “in here.” She shares the importance of shifting your mindset so you can grab the mic and begin making growing your audience and business.
The best way to make an impact on your audience and form a genuine connection is to be yourself. Today’s guest shares the secrets to building these powerful connections and staying relevant to your audience.
Speakers normally think of compensation in terms of money. Today’s guest shares how he has used the opportunity to be “paid” many different ways to grow his business and impact more lives.
Your message is not for everyone. While that goes against the conventional wisdom of seeking as wide an audience as possible, you will thrive as a speaker when you get specific about your message. Today’s guest shares her story of nailing down her niche and how it has impacted her speaking business.
The vast majority of speakers only focus on the altruistic side of speaking. While an attitude of service is vital, it’s also important to grow your business and be paid what you are worth. Today’s guest shares practical tips to help you value yourself as a speaker so you can impact even more lives.
It’s easy to think of speaking as one-way communication. But great communication begins by listening first. Today’s guest gives you practical strategies for discovering what your client needs, crafting a talk that impacts the audience, and growing your speaking business.
It’s vital to have enthusiasm and passion as a speaker, but your message must ultimately serve others. Today’s guest shares her process of taking the TEDx stage and how she crafted a message that impacted her audience in a big way.
We often hear that speakers must determine their “why.” Today’s guest will challenge you to dig deeper and explore the story beneath your “why.” He will also share his fascinating journey to the TEDx stage.
You may have a lot of different ideas you want to communicate in a talk. Today’s guest talks about the challenge of identifying your big idea and gives practical strategies for getting clear on your takeaway.
Speaking from a stage can represent power, authority, and leadership. Today’s guest shares a powerful reminder that love is also vital part of the speaker’s equation for connecting with an audience and spreading great ideas.
One of the hallmarks of an effective TEDx talk is connecting with an audience and spreading your ideas. But if you are not careful, you can overwhelm your audience with unnecessary details related to your topic. Today’s guest shares her experience as a TEDx speaker and how she broke down the ideas of a complex topic.
There are many benefits to becoming a TEDx speaker: spreading ideas, connecting with an audience, taking your skills to another level, and many others. Today’s guest shares how he was impacted by an unexpected benefit: connecting with his co-speakers.
TEDx speakers not only use words to connect with an audience. They also use other art forms such as music. Today’s guest shares how she uses music to build bridges between people, as well as the role music played in her recent TEDx talk.
As a speaker, how do you balance the need to rehearse your talk while also leaving room for flow? Today’s guest shares his experience as a TEDx speaker and delivers valuable insights about going with the flow while also staying prepared.
The end result of speaking to an audience is to bring about change. Today’s guest shares amazing insights that will help make your talk more actionable by making it relevant, simple, and inspiring.
Nothing is more important in the speaking process than knowing your audience. Today’s guest reveals her process for learning about her audience through a variety of strategies—all the way from initial research up to the second you walk on stage. You’ll come away with useful tips for speaking, sales, and business strategy.
What is the best way to identify your audience and get clear on whom you’re speaking to? Today’s guest talks about this process, which began by looking within herself and then getting feedback from others. Her process and strategies will help you get clear on your audience as well.
Today’s guest reminds us that our role as speakers and communicators it not just to convey information. It’s to help people grow and transform their lives. She shares how she has helped people pursue personal growth, make deeper connections, and move them to action.
What is the source of your content? Our guest today shows you how to develop an ideal audience member and let them show you the way. By listening to their problems and pain points, you will be able to create solutions for them.
What is the secret to persuading an audience? There are many ways to help change people’s minds and move them to action, but today’s guest points to a different way. She reveals how she persuades and inspires an audience through love, service, and discovering what the audience wants to learn.
Whose agenda should drive what you do as a speaker? Today’s guest shares her process for helping her audience uncover their “soul story.” Her strategy of getting personal and vulnerable with her listeners, and focusing on their pain and problems, is a strategy you can use with your audience as well.
Every great speaker knows that it’s all about the audience. Today’s guest reveals that a key part of connecting to the audience is simplifying the message and removing jargon and language they may not understand. She also shares why improv training has helped become a better speaker.
In order to have the biggest impact possible, we must tailor our message to the audience. Today’s guest shares her process for learning about her audience, including key questions she asks about those who are listening.
What is the best way to connect with an audience? Today’s guest will remind you why it’s vital to learn and speak the language of the audience in order to make a connection. He also shares why he works hard to entertain and engage his audience, all to provide amazing value to those who are listening.
How does a speaker reach that sweet spot between giving the audience too much and not giving them enough? Today’s guest reminds us that while our objective doesn’t change, our action must change depending on the situation and the audience. She will encourage you to find the sweet spot by understanding your audience and knowing what they need … and always leave them wanting more.
As a speaker, you know that social media, newsletters, books, and other content can make a big impact on your audience. But today’s guest reminds us that personally connecting with people remains a powerful way to understand your audience and impact their lives. You’ll also hear her fascinating story of how standup comedy unexpectedly led to a speaking career.
When you are a preparing a talk, how do you learn about your audience? Today’s guest shares several key questions she uses to help her discover her audience’s needs and interests. These questions and strategies will help you become a more effective speaker as well.
Speaking is more than just transmitting information to an audience. In order for the audience to receive your message and act on it, they must also trust you. Today’s guest shares how she builds trust with her various audiences in the dental field, and how this enhances her communication with them.
Every speaker knows the power of storytelling, but today’s guest has a different take on this age-old topic. He will show you the power of “storylistening” to learn about the audience and help them think like innovators.
Creating and preparing messages is a key part of the communication process. But what is the end result of all that effort? Today’s guest offers a powerful reminder that what we are really seeking is to inspire the audience to action. She shares strategies and tips that will help you move your audience as well.
What are the most powerful ways to get your audience to take action? Today’s guest shares his strategy of daring and provoking the audience to be better than they are. You’ll also learn how he uses storytelling, humor, metaphor, and other means to help his audience transform their lives.
What is the value we are bringing to the audience? Today’s guest reveals that it’s not about information, but transformation. She shares practical tips for helping the audience experience transformation, as well as key lessons she has learned as a successful speaker.
As speakers, we want to help our audience change and live the fullest life possible. Today’s guest shares how she guides her audience toward change by pointing them toward hope. You’ll also be inspired to help your audience be open to how much is possible in their lives.
What does it take to be a successful speaker? Preparation? Appearance? Experience? Today’s guest reveals the single most important key to giving a successful talk, and it surprisingly does not begin with the speaker.
We all have obstacles. Many times we need another person’s perspective to clearly see the obstacle and how to overcome it. Today’s guest shares how she helps her clients and audience identify their obstacles, take action, and stay curious.
What do jazz music and business have in common? Innovation. Today’s guest shares her process for helping clients develop the skills to innovate in their field, whether it’s art, business, or music. You’ll be inspired to take your own speaking and work to a new level of creativity and excellence.
Speaking is not just about a transfer of information. It’s about helping an audience take action and change their lives. Today’s guest reveals how she educates, inspires, and entertains her audience in order to help transform their lives.
Every speaker wants their audience to open up and be vulnerable. But you have to first set the stage. Today’s guest speaks to the importance of letting your guard down and sharing your story so the audience can follow. The result is greater impact and the opportunity to help your them in a deeper way.
What is the best way to lead and influence an audience? Today’s guest reminds us that the best way to impact others is to put ourselves in the background and focus on them. By supporting people in a non-judgmental way and listening to them, we can make a huge impact on their lives.
Today’s guest speaks to a youth audience but she takes an unusual approach to connect with them. Instead of just giving advice, she listens intently and pays attention to what they say through art, music, and social media. You’ll learn to apply this powerful strategy so you can also better connect with your audience.
Today’s guest shares her story of helping and inspiring women in business. As she shares the wisdom she has learned, you’ll come away knowing how to elevate and engage your own audience by listening to them and inviting them to tell a story.
One of the key aspects of becoming an effective speaker is learning about your audience. Today’s guest delivers actionable steps to help uncover an audience’s most important needs, as well as what to do at the end of your presentation.
There are so many things to think about as a speaker that it’s easy to feel it’s all about you. Today’s guest will give you a powerful reminder that it’s all about the audience. She will also reveal practical tips for discovering who you audience is and what they need.
What do music, workouts, and public speaking have in common? Today’s guest has the answer. He shares how his unusual background and uncommon approach helps him equip his clients and audience members to get past their blocks.
Every audience is different, and an effective speaker cannot blindly approach every audience the same way. Today’s guest shares her secrets for learning about her audience and crafting an experience that they will respond to.
As a speaker, you are not only asking people to listen to your ideas. You are ideally inviting them to join something much bigger than one person. Today’s guest shares how he invites his audience to join a movement that has grown exponentially over the years, and how you can put these strategies into practice.
You cannot serve and connect with your audience without first knowing them. Today’s guest shares practical, actionable strategies for uncovering information about your audience that will help you motivate, inspire, and encourage them.
Not every speaker is a great fit for every audience. It takes a special communicator to stay within his or her lane and realize when they are not a good fit for a particular tribe. Today’s guest will help you play your position, stick with your strengths, and make an impact by serving your audience in a way that reaches them best.
Speaking is not a one-way street where information flows from you to the audience. Today’s guest shows you how asking for feedback from your audience—whether it’s a podcast, live, or other type of audience—helps you connect and serve them better.
The phrase “It’s not about you” perhaps applies most of all to a TEDx organizer. Today’s guest shares how she puts the focus on others and helps people get out of their own way … not only in life, but also in her work with TEDx.
No matter what your background, you can use skills from any field to help you plan and organize a TEDx event. This is especially true of today’s guest, who brings a wealth of experience in producing and event planning. She will inspire you with her pursuit of excellence and desire to serve and empower women through her work with TEDxStLouis
All TEDx events share common elements: speakers, an audience, event organizers, and more. But each event is also an experience that is unique to its own time and place. Today’s guest shares how she has taken unique aspects of her local community and integrated them into her TEDx event for greater impact.
Today’s guest brings a unique perspective as a TEDx organizer who operates in an “east meets west” cultural setting. Shelly Govila shares how she has been a key part of organizing the TEDxWanChai event in Hong Kong and how it has opened up so many possibilities in her life.
Many people who view a TED talk realize that preparation is an important part of the process. Today’s guest helps us see that when you combine serious preparation with an irresistible idea, the result can be magic.
TEDx events take place in all kinds of locations and communities. Today’s guest takes us behind the scenes of his efforts to spread great ideas in an unexpected setting: prisons.
A TEDx event not only impacts the community where it takes place. It also impacts those who help plan and organize it. Today’s guest shares how being a part of TEDx has helped her connect with both those who attend and participate, as well as the community around them.
TEDx events have a global impact since the speaker’s talks can be viewed online. However, the events also have a local impact by influencing their communities in surprising ways. Today’s guest is the organizer of TEDxPittsburgh, and he shares how the event helps people become ambassadors to the community
TED talks have helped people from all cultures and walks of life come together to appreciate great ideas. Today’s guest is the founder of a TEDx event in India, and she shares her passion and wisdom for serving the global community through TEDx.
Although TEDx events consist of short, focused talks, it’s not just about “public speaking.” Today’s guest helps us understand the critical difference between speaking and spreading idea, and how this distinction comes to life at TEDxUCLA.
With so many TEDx events around the world, you may have noticed that the quality can vary among speakers and locations. Today’s guest is the organizer of one of the largest TEDx events in the world. She shares the team’s process of creating an event with both intentionality and excellence.
How does an employee of the government in Aruba become a TEDx organizer? On today's episdoe, you'll hear Elton Arends' amazing story of how TEDx helped him meet new people and begin impacting more lives through his work with TEDxAruba
Each TED event is focused on “ideas worth spreading.” Our guest today truly embodies this idea as the organizer of a TEDx event that includes a diversity of speakers across disciplines and genres. You’ll be inspired by Cherie’s creativity and passion for helping spread ideas in an ever-changing society.
Each TEDx event is unique to its community. On this episode, our guest shares her perspective on organizing TEDxTUM, which takes place in a university setting in Germany. Dora's experience and practical approach to involving the community will help you be more successful in your speaking and organizing as well.
Alex Opiel has see consistent growth in the TEDxBuffalo event over the last eight years. On this episode, she shares her passion for TEDx, how the event is organized, and why speakers must be in love with their idea.
On this introductory episode of Season 8, we take a behind-the-scenes look into the history of TED and how a TEDx event is produced. We also reveal the ten most popular TEDx talks and why each is so powerful.
What does an audience truly want? Do they come just for information or to hear a speaker read from notes or slides? Today’s guest offers a powerful reminder that an audience wants you to interpret your personal journey. By stepping into the shoes of the audience and understanding what moves them, you can create a voice that makes people want to listen.
There are many methods speakers use to communicate their message. Today’s guest shares how she uses the concept of channeling your message in order to impact an audience. You’ll learn practical tips for preparation along with many other insights into becoming a more effective speaker.
You have prepared a message, possibly traveled, and have something important to share. Yet the message is not about you. Today’s guest shares why you are there to serve the event and deliver a memorable experience. He reveals lots of tips for serving the event by preparing, knowing your audience, and much more.
It’s easy to view speaking as a one-sided monologue. But today’s guest will help you see that speaking is actually a conversation, and what that means. She also describes her fascinating background in teaching and how that impacts her approach to speaking.
As a speaker, you must bring an authority and command to the stage. But how do you do that? Our guest today will show you that it’s not about seizing command—it’s getting clear on your message, being your authentic self, and nurturing your voice. She shares practical strategies and insights to help you be more effective in your personal life as well as on the stage.
You must be constantly improving if you want to continue impacting audiences. Today’s guest reveals how he used a negative experience as a catalyst for taking his speaking to a new level. You’ll also learn tips for preparing, rehearsing, and much more.
What is the secret to being a memorable speaker? While there is no single answer, today’s guest shares great advice for standing out and making a lasting impression on your audience.
What is your speaking really about? Is it about your, or about the audience? Our guest today shows why your speaking is all about your audience and solving problems for them. She offers a powerful reminder that you are there to give, not to take.
There are many pathways to becoming a professional speaker. Today’s guest shares why you should invent your own path and reveals lots of practical tips to boost your speaking career and stand out from the crowd.
Our guest today is here to remind you of one truth: you are awesome! She delivers practical tips to help you own your awesome on the stage by having fun, visualizing your success, and lots of other actionable advice.
Many speakers understand the power of stories, but what is the goal of storytelling? Our guest today believes it’s all about transformation and giving the audience an experience. In this interview, you’ll learn practical ways to organize and select your stories, as well as other incredible tips to engage your audience.
What is the best way to connect with your audience? Our guest today shares an unconventional answer: becoming vulnerable with your audience helps you connect in a powerful way. She also offers tips to help you become more vulnerable and effective in your speaking.
Do you want to take your speaking to the next level? Our guest today shares how he does this by engaging multiple senses and using the power of music and film. You’ll come away with ideas and inspiration to make your own talks more effective and create a unique experience for your audience.
When you are speaking, it’s easy to be distracted by various concerns and not be truly present with your audience. Today’s guest reminds us that we need to own our moments, be present with the audience, and be in the room with who is in the room.
Do you speak because you have authority, or do you speak in order to gain authority? Today’s guest reflects on what it means to develop authority as well as practical ways to go about it.
As a speaker, your ego sometimes stands front and center and creates chatter that makes it harder to be effective. Today’s speaker shares practical guidance for getting your ego out of the way by surrendering, becoming more authentic, and forgiving yourself.
As a speaker, it’s not enough to have great content. You must also be prepared to deliver that content in a compelling way each and every time. Today’s guest shares practical strategies for preparing for a talk so you can deliver an exceptional experience for your audience.
It is easy to plow through a talk that you have delivered before. But is that what will serve the audience best? Today’s guest will help you understand why every talk must be relevant to the specific audience. She also shares lots of practical tips for putting your audience first and connecting with them.
You may deliver the same talk numerous times, but no two audiences are the same. Today’s guest will help you grasp the importance of understanding your audience and what they need. She also shares practical ways to engage with your audience and receive feedback to make your talk even better.
What does an audience truly want from a talk? It’s not just about information—they crave an experience. Today’s guest reveals why it’s vital to connect with your audience instead of phoning it in, and practical ways to create a great experience for them.
The best way to serve your audience is to prepare thoroughly for your talk. We know that preparation is important, but what does it specifically mean? Our guest today breaks down her preparation process and shares lots of practical tips that will help you better connect with your audience.
When we think about sharing our story with an audience, it’s tempting to focus on the “successful” parts. But today’s guest helps us see that sharing our whole selves, and our whole story, is the best way to impact an audience.
What is the best way to connect with your audience? Is it by promoting yourself as an expert and master of our topic? Our guest today will help you see the counter-intuitive wisdom of impacting your audience by being vulnerable and sharing your story
We often think of public speaking as delivering information to our audience. But it’s much more than that. Today’s guest will help you understand how to give more generously to both your audience as well as those in need.
We know that success doesn't usually come quickly or easily. But what does it actually take to create a thriving business based on your passion? Our guest today reminds us that success involves a lot of hard work, but it's also a lot of fun if we approach it correctly.
Many people believe that success happens only when you can present a perfect version of yourself and your content to the world. Our guest today, shows us that the opposite is true. He reveals how we rob ourselves of our best work, and what to do about it.
You've written, rehearsed and prepared to give a big talk. But delivering your talk is not the end, it's just the beginning. Today's guest reveals how to leverage your big talk to create multiple income streams and accelerate your success.
Although a book and a big talk are two different ways of reaching people, a great outline can make both easier and more effective. Today’s guest will show you how to use an outline as the basis for each one. You will also learn why both a book and a talk are so vital for building your platform.
How does a person become an effective and influential speaker? Is it all about strategy? Connections? Authority? Popularity? Today’s guest reveals that the secret is much simpler: to become a speaker, you must first learn to be an audience. You learn why empathy, listening, and developing a touch-point with people are vital keys to becoming a great speaker.
Artists, speakers, and authors often battle the "resistance", the term author Steven Pressfield uses to describe the forces that work against our creativity. Today’s guest shares how he has taken action to overcome Resistance and build his speaking and writing career while impacting thousands of lives.
Success in writing a book or crafting a big talk doesn’t come by accident. Our guest today reveals tips and strategies for approaching your book or big talk in a structured process that will help you make purposeful progress toward your goals.
Your book or big talk won’t create itself — you must make time to bring it into existence. But with so many distractions in your life, how is this possible? Today’s guest reveals several strategies for being productive and protecting your most valuable asset: time. In addition, she shares how writing and speaking can impact your business.
Do you wait to take action until you feel completely ready? Today’s guest will challenge you to dive in and realize that taking action is the most important part of achieving your dreams.
In the push and pull of everyday life, and the endless choices we have as creative entrepreneurs, it's tempting to lose sight of your call. Today's guest will share her story of listening and staying true to her call, and challenge you to do the same.
It's easy to feel pressure to copy another author or speaker's success. After all those strategies worked for them - why couldn't they work for you? Today's guest reminds us that it's vital to be your authentic self and find what works for you instead of trying to be someone else.
As a speaker or writer, it's easy to be focused on the final product of a speech or book. But it's not only about the product, it's also about the process. Today's guest reveals strategies that have helped her practice ease and alignment, two qualities that have helped her connect with her audiences and grow her business.
What happens when life throws you a curve ball? Our guest today, shows us that you can not only learn to cope - you can thrive by rising to the occasion and helping others set extraordinary expectations for themselves. Speaking and writing can play a big part in this process.
What happens when you have a message burning inside you, but you don’t consider yourself a writer? How do you share your voice with the world? Today’s guest shows us that it’s possible to create a fantastic book by working with a ghostwriter. You’ll hear why she chose this method of writing a book and why it’s so vital to capture your voice in your writing.
It’s easy to find a stage or an audience if you are a well-known celebrity or a high-level leader. But what if you are not well-known and don’t have much social proof? Our guest today will share how he leveraged his book to build a business. These are principles you can put into practice to build your audience as well.
Writers and speakers pursue their craft for all kinds of reasons. Today’s guest will remind you of the most important “why”—connecting with an audience and changing their lives. She shares her speaking and writing journey, and will challenge you to go deeper with the process.
Some artists, like Picasso, create a masterpiece once and hang it on the wall. Others, such as public speakers, must create an amazing experience every time they give a talk. Today's guest breaks down his processes so you can see how he impacts audiences on both the page and the stage.
What is the secret to impacting audiences through writing and speaking? Is it confidence? Charisma? Eloquence? The answer may surprise you. Today’s guest reveals counter-intuitive wisdom, gained from decades of leadership, on how to impact your audience whether you are writing or speaking.
Is it possible to move from education to entrepreneurship—two fields with very different skill sets? Today’s guest answers an enthusiastic “Yes!” He’ll share how he overcame fear and is using speaking and writing to embark on a new career path that is changing lives.
Do you want to write a book but don’t know how to get started? Today’s guest reveals a simple and practical framework that forms the structure your book. You’ll also learn how to apply this same framework to your next big talk.
With so many technologies and online tools available today, is it necessary to speak in order to grow your business? Our guest today not only believes so—he is living proof that speaking can form a great foundation for business success
How does a self-described “hermit entrepreneur” make the leap into giving a big talk? Our guest reveals how she worked through her fear and began speaking. You’ll also learn why it’s important to know yourself and forge your own path for success.
For thousands of years, people have told stories to relate their experience and influence others. On today’s episode, you’ll hear from a leader who continues this tradition by telling stories that impact his team, his live audiences, and his readers. You’ll also learn why self-awareness is such a key part of leadership and communication.
What do you want your audience to take away from your talk? That is the question on the mind of today's guest every time she prepares to speak. She reveals why she begins with the end in mind, plus other practical tips from her writing and speaking journey.
How can the philanthropy business help someone develop skills as an entrepreneur? Today’s guest shows you how. You’ll discover how to use your current setting in life to help propel you to greater success.
Do you feel too busy to write or speak? On this episode, you’ll discover how one doctor finds time to do both while running a successful practice and raising a family.
It’s the eternal question for speakers: Should I write a book before I begin speaking? Our guest today helps us see that the book and the big talk go hand in hand.
In this episode, there’s a wonderful surprise and examination of Suzie’s process, you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, James and I talk about ideas and satellites and what’s the difference.
In this episode, Kimmay and Tricia talk about all the ideas that are possible. And there are so many!
In this episode, co-organizers Jamie Broderick and Tricia talk about what it took to organize TEDxLincolnSquare Risk Takers and Change Makers in New York City.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Michael Cioni reminds us that we all have a story.
In this episode you'll hear from newly crowned TEDx speaker Jo Becker on the importance of rehearsal and having hope.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Gail Toistoi-Miller shares how her TEDx started the So What Revolution.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Kevin Pearce shares how dropping into a half pipe, is not too dissimilar to taking the TEDx stage.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Wendy Smith reminds us it’s all about the words.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Rich Hollman shares how he took the TEDx stage on just one hour of sleep.
In this episode you'll hear from newly crowned TEDx speaker Mari-Carmen Pizarro on how she became herself on the “sexy” TEDx stage.
In this episode, newly crowned TEDx speaker Brian Hallowdreamz Henry talks about how spontaneity became a big gift.
In this episode, hear from newly crowned TEDx speaker, Kristin Smedley on how the universe provided much sooner than she expected.
Listen to The Big Talk’s featured guests tell us how they know it’s time to end.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Droning on and on is bad. You do not want to meet the clown at the Apollo.
Listen to The Big Talk’s featured guests tell us how they know it’s time to end.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Droning on and on is bad. You do not want to meet the clown at the Apollo.
Get the skinny on how The Big Talk’s featured guests drop in and find their flow.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Put the focus on the audience. And you may not remember what just happened.
Get the skinny on how The Big Talk’s featured guests drop in and find their flow.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Put the focus on the audience. And you may not remember what just happened.
Hear how nerves effect the featured guests on The Big Talk.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Name it something else. Use your nerves as your energy.
Hear how nerves effect the featured guests on The Big Talk.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Name it something else. Use your nerves as your energy.
Listen to the practical ways The Big Talk’s featured guests get out of their own way.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
We all get in our own, way. Recognize it and call a friend. Or Leave it on a chair.
Listen to the practical ways The Big Talk’s featured guests get out of their own way.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
We all get in our own, way. Recognize it and call a friend. Or leave it on a chair.
Take in all the ways our featured guests incorporate plies into the preparation of their big talk.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Repetition is everything.
Take in all the ways our featured guests incorporate plies into the preparation of their big talk.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Repetition is everything.
Drop in to the wildly different answers our featured guest share on this topic.
What you’ll come away with.
Never fake it, unless you can fake it in order to make it. Then you’ve made it.
Drop in to the wildly different answers our featured guest share on this topic.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Never fake it, unless you can fake it in order to make it. Then you’ve made it.
Hear how the featured guests prepare for game day!
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Find your inner athlete and do what works for you.
Hear how the featured guests prepare for game day!
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Find your inner athlete and do what works for you.
Take in how featured guests on The Big Talk show up for themselves.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
There are a million ways to show up for yourself, but you have to commit to doing it if you want to serve your audience.
Take in how featured guests on The Big Talk show up for themselves.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
There are a million ways to show up for yourself, but you have to commit to doing it if you want to serve your audience.
Hear what our featured guests think about choreography and movement and how they incorporate it in their big talk.
Guests include: Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with.
Choose why and when to move in your talk, for the most impact.
Hear what our featured guests think about choreography and movement and how they incorporate it in their big talk.
Guests include: Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with.
Choose why and when to move in your talk, for the most impact.
Drop-in with our featured guests’ answers on how important getting professional feedback is to your big talk.
Guests include Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz, and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with:
Editing is crucial. Choose your editor or dramaturg wisely.
Drop-in with our featured guests’ answers on how important getting professional feedback is to your big talk.
Guests include Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespicio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter, and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with:
Editing is crucial. Choose your editor or dramaturg wisely.
Hear each featured guest's distinct approach to honoring your point of view.
Guests include Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz, and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with:
You’re uniquely you. That’s what makes your Big Talk interesting.
Hear each featured guest's distinct approach to honoring your point of view.
Guests include Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter, and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with:
You’re uniquely you. That’s what makes your Big Talk interesting.
Hear how featured guests of The Big Talk get to a place of having a conversation, not giving a speech.
Guests include Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz, and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with:
You have to rehearse to sound un-rehearsed.
Hear how featured guests of The Big Talk get to a place of having a conversation, not giving a speech.
Guests include Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter, and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with:
You have to rehearse to sound un-rehearsed.
Get the inside scoop on how The Big Talk’s featured guests write their Big Talk.
Guests include Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz, and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with:
More is more. (At least at the beginning of the process!)
Get the inside scoop on how The Big Talk’s featured guests write their Big Talk.
Guests include Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter, and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with:
More is more. (At the beginning of the process)
Hear our featured guest's first thoughts.
Guests include Petra Kolber, Tony Howell, Jessica Sherr, Joe Ricci, Jo Becker, Mark Sanborn, Kathy Searle Judith Kelman, Tova Katz, and Tracy Davidson.
What you’ll come away with:
Knowing your audience is key. And a thank you is always welcome.
Hear our featured guest's first thoughts.
Guests include Tamsen Webster, Bob Burg, Terri Trespecio, Greg Kachejian, Alexis Fishman, Scott McKain, Cady Huffman, Neen James, Elizabeth Van Meter, and Darcie Siciliano.
What you’ll come away with:
Knowing your audience is key.
A thank you is always welcome.
Tricia and Tracy will be talking about her process and how important it is to show up for yourself.
Tricia and Tova will be talking about her process and how she incorporates movement into her solo shows.
Tricia and Kathy will be talking about her process and if she's ever faked it until she made it.
Tricia and Tony will be talking about his big talk process and how he shows up for himself.
Tricia and Petra will be talking about her process and how important is it to recover after your big talk.
Tricia and Rich will be talking about his process and how improvisation can help your big talk and your dating life.
Tricia and Darcie will be talking about how she shows up for herself even after she fell gracefully to the floor upon accepting an award for best actress.
Tricia and Elizabeth will be talking about her process of writing and performing a solo show and how her Mom helped her get over the nerves.
Tricia and Neen will be talking about Neen's fun process as a speaker and how she trains for any event.
Tricia and Cady will be talking about her experience on stage and how she loves an audience.
Tricia and Mark will be talking about his process as a speaker and how you need to ask a lot of questions before you start to write your Big Talk.
Tricia and Alexis talk about Alexis's process and how to sound unrehearsed while not taking it too seriously.
Tricia talks with Bob Burg about his process as a speaker and how it's all about the audience.
Tricia talks with Tamsen Webster about the first thing she does when she's asked to give a big talk and much, much more!
End your talk with a bang and not by jumping a shark.
What you’ll come away with:
Less is more.
When we are fully present, amazing things can happen.
What you’ll come away with:
Being hit by a bike isn’t always a bad thing.
Recreating the past can be.
What does it mean to drop in and why is it important to your talk and the preparation leading up to it?
What you’ll come away with:
How to drop in and why you’ll want to.
Why apologizing has no place in this process. Unless you are late to rehearsal, then you should definitely apologize.
What you’ll come away with:
How apologizing affects your audience.
What to do instead of apologizing.
Nerves are going to happen. How to prepare, in advance, for when your body betrays you.
What you’ll come away with:
Four simple steps can help you manage your body’s reaction to being nervous.
What we wear has an impact on our performance, no joke.
What you’ll come away with:
If you own a rainbow collection of bow ties, then by all means wear the one that instills confidence.
Why do we judge ourselves when there are so many people who already do that for us?
What you’ll come away with:
Use a simple mindful technique to quiet your silent judge.
There are so many things we do that prevent a productive day or interfere with the success of a life-changing talk. When that happens, we have to own it and make a change.
What you’ll come away with:
How to identify when you are getting in your own way.
And what you can do to stop.
Repetition will help your talk appear effortless, just like a dancer who flies through the air.
What you’ll come away with:
How to memorize, physicalize and visualize.
Habits are old grooves. Grooves can become trenches. If you don’t create new grooves for your talk, you’ll keep sliding into the trenches.
What you’ll come away with:
How to identify old grooves.
And how creating new ones will help you speak more with more authenticity.
We all have bad habits that we fall into as a speaker and performer. Find out how to identify what’s in your bag of tricks and how to stop reaching for it.
What you’ll come away with:
Why you reach into your bag of tricks.
What to do instead.
Faking it until you make it is a scientific reality.
What you’ll come away with:
Your body can trick your brain into feeling more confident when you need to feel more confident.
Hearing and Listening are two very different experiences.
What you’ll come away with:
Simple techniques on how to command your audience's attention, so they listen to every word.
Speaking can take the same mental preparation as an elite athlete. So we should always prepare like one.
What you’ll come away with:
Athletes and speakers are not that different.
What you can do to prepare for your life-changing talk.
How deciding to show up can create unknown opportunities for success.
What you’ll come away with:
If you just show up, you increase the chances for success by 80%.
And all you have to do is decide.
Specific movement choices are very important to your big talk. I'll explain why you should not be scared to call it choreography.
What you’ll come away with:
Bring awareness to your movement.
Choose why and when to move in your talk, for the most impact.
You may not be a playwright, but you are a writer and all writers can benefit from a second pair of eyes. What is a dramaturg and why will your big talk benefit from working with one.
What you’ll come away with:
What is a dramaturg?
Why will my talk be better if I work with one?
Your point of view is unique to you. Here are some examples of POV and why it’s so important for your big talk.
What you’ll come away with:
What is film POV, theater point of view, literature point of view?
How can a clear POV give my talk more authenticity?
Now that you have an abundance of ideas, it’s time to put them into order and context that sound like you talking, not just speaking.
What you’ll come away with:
There are four actions that will help you create your talk.
Where to start the process of writing your big talk can be overwhelming. Apply a few simple steps to getting the words onto the page creating an abundance of material. What you’ll come away with. There are three important things you should start with. Knowing your audience is super important.
What you’ll come away with.
There are three important things you should start with.
Knowing your audience is super important.
Would you like to give a life-changing TED Talk or Keynote? I’m a director/choreographer and writer. I love directing. I love being in the room with people who are passionate about the stories they are telling. Getting to the heart of what you are saying is thrilling to me. That’s why I started The Big Talk. If I can help a speaker work from a place of truth and authenticity using the same methods I do with actors, sign me up.
What you’ll come away with.
The genesis of The Big Talk. A little about Tricia Brouk.