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Are you ready to master the art of negotiation and transform your life? Join us for an empowering conversation with Tricia Brouk, a renowned director and speaking coach, as she shares her invaluable insights on how to confidently negotiate your worth and unlock unprecedented success. From her days as a dancer in New York City to coaching top speakers on the TEDx stage, Tricia's journey is a testament to the power of knowing your value and refusing to settle. Key Highlights:Overcoming the Fear of Negotiation: Learn how to coexist with fear and confidently ask for what you deserve, turning potential rejection into powerful opportunities.Knowing and Articulating Your Worth: Discover how to quantify your value and articulate your unique contributions, giving you the leverage you need in any negotiation.Expanding Beyond Monetary Compensation: Explore the art of negotiating beyond salary, including travel expenses, testimonials, and access to valuable networks.The Art of Creative Negotiation: Understand that negotiation is a creative, back-and-forth process, where "no" doesn't mean the conversation is over, and alternative solutions can be found.Building a Legacy of Abundance: Recognize the importance of negotiating your worth to not only improve your own life but also to create a legacy of empowerment for future generations of women.Discover practical strategies to overcome fear, identify your leverage, and build a life of abundance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to step into their power and create a lasting legacy.Tricia Brouk, an award-winning director and producer, empowers professionals to become influential speakers through authentic storytelling. Founder of The Big Talk Academy, she's certified countless speakers and produced TEDxLincolnSquare. Author of bestsellers "The Influential Voice" and "The Invitation," Tricia's expertise spans decades, placing speakers on global stages and helping them monetize their expertise. Her podcast, "The Big Talk," ranks in the top 1%. Her work, including the documentary "Big Stages," solidifies her as a leading voice in speaker development.Tricia's Links:WebsiteSocialsFree MasterclassDocumentaryWant to hear a specific topic? Text Us!Always and Never About Money Episode Links:Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMasteryWithChelseaSocials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisperMoney Mastery Website: www.moneymastery.workReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlwaysandNeverMoney/

Tricia Brouk is an award-winning author and public speaking coach renowned for her ability to inspire transformation through the power of storytelling. With over three decades of experience, she has become a trusted mentor to countless individuals, including esteemed figures such as James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, and Susan Sarandon.Raised on a Missouri farm, Tricia's journey has been extraordinary, culminating in the Cannes-nominated documentary Big Stages, which highlights her impact as a speech mentor. Her books, The Influential Voice and The Invitation, have achieved Amazon's #1 status, underscoring her profound understanding of dialogue's transformative potential.Beyond accolades, Tricia views storytelling as a catalyst for unity, connecting hearts and minds across diverse industries. Her directorial work in films like Right Livelihood: A Journey to Here and executive production of TEDxLincolnSquare underscore her visionary approach to communication. Central to Tricia's work is a belief in the spiritual dimension of storytelling, infusing her coaching with compassion and wisdom.Featured in esteemed outlets such as Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Fox  and NBC, Tricia's insights resonate globally. On her podcast, The Big Talk, she shares invaluable lessons on unleashing the power of public speaking, mastering influential storytelling, and ascending to thought leadership. With over 500 episodes, it is a testament to Tricia's commitment to uplifting voices and igniting change.From a small-town dancer to an iconic leadership coach, Tricia Brouk shares her incredible journey of transformation. Learn how her passion for storytelling through dance evolved into a mission of empowering thought leaders worldwide through The Big Talk Academy. With performances on global stages and lessons from personal setbacks, Tricia now helps leaders command rooms, deliver impactful speeches, and create lasting legacies. Discover the power of intentionality, resilience, and leadership in this inspiring conversation. Don't miss how she's uniting humanity one voice at a time!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:14 - Tricia's Journey to Becoming a Speaker Coach04:10 - Transition from Dancer to Speaker Coach07:06 - Tricia's Intentionality and Mindset08:44 - Handling Setbacks and Challenges11:15 - Balancing External and Internal Factors17:10 - Sources of Tricia's Wisdom19:44 - Life Lessons: Life is Happening for You24:34 - Overview of Tricia's Books27:40 - Tricia's Coaching and Services29:53 - Understanding Ego and Personal GrowthLINKS:https://triciabrouk.com/about/triciabrooke.com/commandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ABOUT OUR HOST:Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/#coachingbusiness #careerdevelopment #coachingsession #executivecoaching #howtocoachleaders

Jeannette talks to Tricia Brouk, an award-winning director, author, producer, and founder of the Big Talk Academy. Tricia shares valuable insights on public speaking, personal branding, and utilising social media effectively. She emphasises the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and consistency in building a personal brand, with her invaluable insights being  grounded in her experience of helping thought leaders and speakers find their voice and share their stories authentically. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tricia highlights the five-part structure for crafting a compelling speech: identifying a problem, introducing new ideas, painting a picture, telling a story, and providing a solution with a call to action. This structure helps speakers engage their audience effectively. By gradually increasing pressure levels, individuals can learn to coexist with their physiological responses and deliver impactful speeches. Speakers need to share from a place of authenticity and vulnerability, allowing for deeper connections and impactful storytelling. By staying consistent, aligned with values, and offering value consistently, speakers can shape a strong personal brand that resonates with their audience. BEST MOMENTS "If you are listening to this and you're on the fence about social media, just be yourself and be consistent and you will attract the right people." "Personal brand is, like you said, extremely important. And when it comes to shaping a personal brand, in my experience, it means being consistent." "It's all about trusting yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else." “Today is the day, tomorrow might never come. And if you show up in love, then you can trust that all is right with how you lived your life."   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/  Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     Tricia Brouk - https://triciabrouk.com/about/ ABOUT THE GUEST Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast in the top 1% globally. Tricia's book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Her second book, The invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause was released in 2023 and received Amazon bestseller status along with #1 New Release in six categories. Her documentaries have received critical acclaim—winning numerous awards including Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival and Los Angeles Movie Awards. Big Stages, the documentary featuring her work with speakers premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival in October of 2023 and her most recent love is the new publishing house she founded, The Big Talk Press. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

I'm excited to bring you this compelling and insightful conversation with my friend Tricia Brouk and her co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, on a topic that's a new one for the show: menopause. Tricia and Alexandra share why they wrote their new book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause, as well as their unique writing process together. But before I get into the specifics, I want to share why I wanted to have them as guests, given that it's an unusual topic for a writing podcast. First, I think it's important to support your friends who are launching books and building a business. Second, my wife just turned 50 and menopause has been a big topic of discussion in our house the last couple of years, and probably will be for a while longer. Third, a large percentage of people that I interact with on a daily basis are women, usually ranging from their 40s to 60s. There are a lot of exceptions, of course, but a good chunk of the people in my network and podcast audience are in this age group—in other words, women going into the age of menopause soon, dealing with it now, or having been through it in the not-too-distant past. Whenever you serve a particular audience, it's important to understand where they're coming from and what they're going through. So, this was a great opportunity for me to learn about this topic that affects every woman, and therefore, the vast majority of men as well. And fourth, I confess that I've never taken much time to learn about menopause. As writers, it's our job to be curious and seek knowledge about a wide variety of topics. And if you're a ghostwriter like me, it's especially important to know something about as many topics as you can. With that as the foundation of my interest in this topic, let me tell you a bit about my guests. Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare, and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. In addition to being the author of The Influential Voice, Tricia curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, and is being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. Her mission is to change the cultural narrative so people everywhere know that intimate relationships can flourish and improve with time. Alexandra is the host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast as well as the author of Uncompromising Intimacy. In this conversation, we focus on two main things related to menopause. First, we dig into a basic understanding of what it is and how it affects women, with a view toward how men can better understand it to support the women in their lives. Tricia and Alexandra also dive into why and how they wrote The Invitation, particularly since the book doesn't neatly fit into their typical brands. They also share their publishing strategy and why they approached the book as a conversation rather than a typical nonfiction book format. I'll be honest: I felt out of my depth on this topic, so I'm grateful for Tricia and Alexandra's patience and openness. I hope you find this inspiring not just as a writer, but as a human being as well—whether you're a woman who has been through or will go through menopause, or a man who wants to better understand and support the women in his life. The Invitation releases on September 13, so I encourage you to support Tricia and Alexandra and pre-order your copy. I do want to mention that in this episode, we're discussing some mature themes, so if you typically listen to this episode with younger kids in the room, you may want to stash it in your queue for a later time. * * * A big thank you to our sponsors, who keep this email free for readers: Today's episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE.

I'm excited to bring you this compelling and insightful conversation with my friend Tricia Brouk and her co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, on a topic that's a new one for the show: menopause. Tricia and Alexandra share why they wrote their new book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause, as well as their unique writing process together. But before I get into the specifics, I want to share why I wanted to have them as guests, given that it's an unusual topic for a writing podcast. First, I think it's important to support your friends who are launching books and building a business. Second, my wife just turned 50 and menopause has been a big topic of discussion in our house the last couple of years, and probably will be for a while longer. Third, a large percentage of people that I interact with on a daily basis are women, usually ranging from their 40s to 60s. There are a lot of exceptions, of course, but a good chunk of the people in my network and podcast audience are in this age group—in other words, women going into the age of menopause soon, dealing with it now, or having been through it in the not-too-distant past. Whenever you serve a particular audience, it's important to understand where they're coming from and what they're going through. So, this was a great opportunity for me to learn about this topic that affects every woman, and therefore, the vast majority of men as well. And fourth, I confess that I've never taken much time to learn about menopause. As writers, it's our job to be curious and seek knowledge about a wide variety of topics. And if you're a ghostwriter like me, it's especially important to know something about as many topics as you can. With that as the foundation of my interest in this topic, let me tell you a bit about my guests. Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare, and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. In addition to being the author of The Influential Voice, Tricia curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, and is being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. Her mission is to change the cultural narrative so people everywhere know that intimate relationships can flourish and improve with time. Alexandra is the host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast as well as the author of Uncompromising Intimacy. In this conversation, we focus on two main things related to menopause. First, we dig into a basic understanding of what it is and how it affects women, with a view toward how men can better understand it to support the women in their lives. Tricia and Alexandra also dive into why and how they wrote The Invitation, particularly since the book doesn't neatly fit into their typical brands. They also share their publishing strategy and why they approached the book as a conversation rather than a typical nonfiction book format. I'll be honest: I felt out of my depth on this topic, so I'm grateful for Tricia and Alexandra's patience and openness. I hope you find this inspiring not just as a writer, but as a human being as well—whether you're a woman who has been through or will go through menopause, or a man who wants to better understand and support the women in his life. The Invitation releases on September 13, so I encourage you to support Tricia and Alexandra and pre-order your copy. I do want to mention that in this episode, we're discussing some mature themes, so if you typically listen to this episode with younger kids in the room, you may want to stash it in your queue for a later time. * * * A big thank you to our sponsors, who keep this email free for readers: Today's episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE.

The Nice Podcast is brought to you by Futureforth.com. We teach leaders to improve employee retention, communication, and culture with the Nice Method™. Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director of Right Livelihood a Journey to Here, and founder of The Big Talk. Tricia worked in theater, film, and television in New York City for over three decades. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She produced the event's Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast on iTunes and YouTube. Her documentary Right Livelihood A Journey to Here about the Buddhist Chaplain at Rikers Island won Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival, and You're Gorgeous, I Love Your Shirt, An Inside Look at Bullying, and Mental Health also won Official Selection at The Awareness Film Festival. Tricia's mission is to create an inclusive community of dignified speakers who want to change the world. What we talked about... The importance of mentorship. Performance and working as a professional dancer. Choreography and working in film and television. Writing plays, musicals, and award-winning documentary films. Recognizing she is a storyteller. Speakers Who Dare on YouTube. Ego nature vs. Buddha nature. Pausing, breathing, and meditation. Lions Roar magazine. “No means not yet.” How to handle rejection. The Big Talk Podcast with Tricia Brouk. She teaches speakers in her Big Talk Academy. Tips for virtual speakers and investing in good home equipment. Check out Dave's tools. Read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Ideas to practice self-love. Contact Tricia at triciabrouk.com. Get a free chapter of Tricia's book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, at theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter. We ❤️ Our Listeners. Please follow the show and leave a review wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Reviews and sharing the show are the nicest ways to support the podcast and are deeply appreciated. Thank you.

It's 2023, and yet we still haven't mastered communication (seriously, you'd think with AI looming we'd have somehow gotten better at that…). Luckily, today's guest Tricia is here to drop some knowledge bombs. She'll teach you how to find your true voice, ask for what you want (without waiting for permission) and share some insider secrets on how she's achieved success in her biz. So if you're struggling to express yourself effectively, buckle up and get ready to level up your communication game. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Get this: You don't have to wait for permission to do X,Y, or Z. Tricia and I reveal the magic that happens when you throw out the head trash and allow yourself to do the damn thing, just because you WANT to. If talk of contracts, T&Cs, and lawyers gives you the ick… join the club, we're thinking of getting jackets! Tricia dives into why dotting the i's and crossing the t's is so necessary if you want to run your biz with integrity. Droppin' a truth bomb: The more you put yourself out there in your biz, the more backlash you're gonna get. Tricia and I break down how to flip the script, take the sting out of the haters' bite, and leave the 'Karens' to their favorite hobby of tearing people down because they're miserable. Have you ever tried… asking?! At the risk of sounding a little mystical and “woo” - you can have everything you ever wanted (except maybe the power of invisibility or flight without machines). But you have to get good at THIS… Fact: we all have something valuable to share. PERIOD. Dot. End of story. Don't believe me? Tricia's COVID-era grocery run in NYC proves that even the smallest things can have a huge impact - and it'll leave your heart with the ‘fuzzies' too!This one is jam-packed full of awesomeness. Don't miss out - listen now!Tricia's Bio:Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon. Resources and links mentioned:Tricia's siteThe Big Talk Academy Tricia's PodcastTricia's YouTubeTricia's BookFirst Chapter of Tricia's BookTricia's LinkedInTricia's InstagramTricia's FacebookTricia's ClubhouseCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube

How many people can say they've never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their businesses in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey's TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he's the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. www.jeffreyshaw.com

Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. Her methodology centers around transforming her client's authentic stories into an industry-leading voice and commanding media presence to gain wider recognition to become the go-to experts in their fields. With her experience as a seasoned and award-winning director, producer, and mentor to countless speakers, Tricia has put thousands of speakers onto big stages around the globe. She has spoken at Forbes, Pride Global, The New York Public Library, Barnes and Noble, Ellevate, The Jumbo African Support Hub, The National Organization for Rare Disorders and Changemakers in Toronto sharing the stage with Jim Kwik and Danielle Laporte. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and is being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages. Tricia's book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Tricia was awarded Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals and Top Ten Speaker Coaches in Yahoo Finance in 2021 and the Empowered Women Award in 2021 and Top Director of The Decade by the IOATP and was recently featured on the cover of Brainz Magazine. Her documentaries have received critical acclaim—winning numerous awards including Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival and Los Angeles Movie Awards. During this episode, we discuss: Tricia's journey and the stages she's been on in her career Tricia's passion for helping everyone find their story the work of influence and finding your influential voice the Big Talk Academy and how to work with Tricia to find your voice and tell your story the nature of influence and how we must bear in mind that we're all influencing people all the time the core values with which Tricia runs her business and her life Find Tricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ All of the information you need about The Big Talk can be found at https://www.theartofthebigtalk.com/

What happens when you get caught up in the ‘how' of your dreams? You may impose hidden limitations on the ‘what' and the ‘when'. Tricia Brouk has mastered the art of (co-)creating her own destiny. She is the founder of The Big Talk Academy, where she helps people transform their stories into an industry-leading media presence. She's also the author of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy — and the very first guest to appear on the Shift Out Loud podcast.In this conversation, we unpack one of the most resonant and thought-provoking quotes from her first appearance on the show, explore the differences between dreamstorming and brainstorming, and discuss what happens when you stop trying to control outcomes and remain open to the possibilities.Listen now to discover:What it means to be in the ‘how' business — and how to stop creating roadblocks on your own pathHow we co-create our outcomes and where to look for signs of divine connectionReal-life examples of the magic that happens when you get out of the ‘how' businessGuest bio: Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She is the founder of The Big Talk Academy, the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare, and the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and is featured in a new documentary called Big Stages.Timestamps:01:37  Intro03:08  Meet Tricia Brouk04:20  Getting out of the ‘how' business06:53  Tricia's ‘how' stories09:52  TED masterclass story13:07  Revisiting the vision board14:52  Dreamstorming v. brainstorming17:30  Presence & action18:41  The Knowing22:07  Book signing story24:39  Detaching26:29  Lost project story28:15  Co-creation & finding signsLinks:Tricia Broukhttps://triciabrouk.comhttps://www.thebigtalkacademy.comhttps://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapterMagic City BooksThe Knowing: 11 Lessons to Understand the Quiet Urges of Your Soulhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-knowing-saje-dyer/1137250916Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.comInterested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Find more information at https://tracyspears.comWant tools and insights that will help you play bigger in your life, at work, and in your community? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog—Connect with me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspearsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeakerTwitter: @tracylspearsInstagram: @tracylspearsIf you love the podcast, consider leaving a rating and review — this will help others discover how to play a bigger game and step into their fullest potential! Watch these episodes on Youtube! Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and is being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages. Tricia's book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Tricia was awarded Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals and Top Ten Speaker Coaches in Yahoo Finance in 2021 and the Empowered Women Award in 2021 and Top Director of The Decade by the IOATP and was recently featured on the cover of Brainz Magazine. Her documentaries have received critical acclaim—winning numerous awards including Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival and Los Angeles Movie Awards. MEMORABLE MOMENTS “When I can support influencers and thought leaders and professionals in sharing their powerful message in an effective, potent way, the ripple effect of the good goes beyond that moment on stage. And that's why I get up every single day.”“Influential voice means you can be sitting across the table from your kids. Everything you say has an impact. And when you know how to say it, and you've got technique behind how to say it, and you've got performance technique on how to deliver it, you then become influential.”“Whatever it is you do lead with ‘Speaker.' Be extremely obvious, tell people you want to speak.”“It's super important that you take action in order to make the desire of speaking a reality.”“If you desire to speak and you've got communities, reach out to those organizers or those community leaders… and give yourself the opportunity to speak and always have something in return.”“You deserve to be compensated, you are the expert, you have put a lot of time and effort into your presentation and you deserve to be compensated.”“If we keep perpetuating not being paid as women, we will keep not being paid. So together, we have to collectively stop doing that. So that collectively we all start getting paid.”“We are at a precipice right now. And the only way we can save the planet and humanity is by becoming conscious as leaders. It's our responsibility to speak with dignity, curiosity, humility, respect and love, so that we can move the needle towards what's good.”“This is a technique, you can't get on stage and hope you're good. That's why understanding objective, action, and what you want from the audience and how you're going to get it is super, super important.”“I support speakers who desire communication skills, desire the visibility, desire the platform, in order to roll up their sleeves, talk about what they think that they need to talk about and why it's important, so that we can literally change policy on this planet.”“Confidence comes from the inner truth of knowing that you're enough, of knowing that your voice matters, and knowing that you have something to contribute.”  Connect with Tricia:⭐ Connect on Instagram @tricia_brouk⭐ Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ ⭐ Connect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebigtalkwithtriciabrouk ⭐ The Influential Voice Book https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/ ⭐ TheBigTalkwithTriciaBrouk Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-talk-with-tricia-brouk/id1151802385  Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shebelievedshecouldcommunity⭐ Check out book recommendations from the show here⭐  JOIN the 12 week #CrushyourGoals challenge group today by clicking this link.  Use code goals50⭐ LEARN MORE about THINKIFIC COMMUNITIES here

Tricia Brouk, author of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, joins Patrick in the Leadership Lab to discuss how you can uncover and work through your limiting beliefs, use your voice with great responsibility, and move past fear. Tricia Brouk is an award-winning international director. She received the Empowered Woman of 2021 award from the International Association of Top Professionals. She has worked in theater, film, and television for over three decades. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her unique expertise to the art of public speaking. She's the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare, the former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City, and currently hosts The Big Talk Podcast. Learn more about Tricia's work and get a free sneak peek at the first chapter of The Influential Voice at www.TheInfluentialVoiceBook.com/chapter

In this episode we dive into: The power and urgency of using your voice Conscious communication as the elixir and medicine for humanity Behind the scenes of peak performance and self care Awakening to conscious competence and confidence Leveraging the speaker salon showcase with a legit producer When to share your story through public speaking and when not to How to craft your big talk from your big idea Getting booked on stage Where to find Tricia: Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon. Relevant Links: https://triciabrouk.com/ The Influential Voice Book https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ https://www.facebook.com/thebigtalkwithtriciabrouk https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with Stephanie: All links here: Linktree ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://www.stephanietrager.com ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/stephanietrager ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/stephanietrager ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/stephanietrager

 Discover how you can leverage your story to speak with more impact and confidence Learn the importance of being clear with your values, mission, and passion to speak out a message worth everyone's time Understand that you are an influential voice and how you can speak with a better and more dignified communication Resources/Links: Wanting to Find Out How to Make a Long-Lasting Legacy with only the Power of Your Voice? Learn more on how you can make a powerful impact by saying what you mean: theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter Summary Do you want to grow more and get the recognition you deserve without the cost? Have you been wanting to share your story but just don't know how to share it with impact and confidence? Are you ready to speak better, inspire more, impact widely with your powerful story? Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast, and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy was the #1 pre-order new release on Amazon. In this episode, Tricia talks about how speaking up and sharing your story is more than just getting recognition but is also a step for you to change and inspire more lives. She also shares how you can leverage your story to share it with more impact that will keep your audience hooked and all ears. Check out these episode highlights: 01:35 – Tricia's ideal client: “CEOs, founders, authors, professionals who want to improve their communication skills.” 02:05 – Problem Tricia helps solve: “I solve how to leverage the power of your story. Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to leverage it or how to share it impactfully.” 02:57 – Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Tricia: “Most of these leaders are very successful already in their careers, but what they're lacking is the recognition to make the impact that they want– to shine as leaders and the go-to experts in their space.” 04:49 – Common mistakes that people make before they find Tricia's solution: “Well, the biggest mistake is not knowing what your values are. When you're clear on your values and your purpose and your mission, then you can begin to talk about the thing that you care about in a way that's authentic.” 06:12 – Tricia's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “Writing is a practice and memorization will free you. You have to roll up your sleeves. It's like plays for a dancer or bicep curls for a gym rat. You have to have repetition and practice inside of your writing skills and your memorization skills.” 06:57 – Tricia's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): Check out Tricia's Book: theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter 07:19 – Q: Can anyone be an influential voice? A: I would say yes. If you are a parent at home with your kids sitting across the dinner table, what you say matters to them. You are a teacher and you are teaching your students. You are an influential voice in their lives Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to leverage it or how to share it impactfully.” -Tricia BroukClick To TweetTranscript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Greetings, everyone, and welcome to another vibrant edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland, joined today by Tricia Brouk. Tricia, good day from down under. A very warm welcome! Where are you hanging out with your big love hearts there? Tricia Brouk 00:22 I'm hanging out in New York City in midtown Manhattan. Tom Poland 00:25 Oh, that is the beating heart of the free world! Well, great to have you here. You're in the middle of the middle– you really are. So, for those of you who don't know Tricia, she is an international award-winning director, which is freaking amazing! I mean, if people don't know how freakin'- well, you won't, unless you've been in the industry, but that is freaking amazing. She founded The Big Talk Academy when she was the executive producer- I mean, get this, folks- of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in New York City. She hosts The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast, and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was #1 pre-order for a new release on Amazon, and deservedly so. Tricia, thank you for being on the show and accepting our invitation. It's a privilege and a pleasure to have you here. Folks, get your listening ears on because this is going to be a cracker! The title today- no pressure, Tricia. The title today is, “How to Become an Influential Voice”. Tricia, our time starts now. Question number one is who is your ideal client? Tricia Brouk 01:35 CEOs, founders, authors, professionals who want to improve their communication skills. Tom Poland 01:41 It sounds like it's anyone leading a group who wants to be a better leader. Tricia Brouk 01:45 Absolutely! Thought leaders, influencers– anyone who really wants to speak with effective, dignified communication for impact. Tom Poland 01:54 And we all know that walking the talk is important, but you got to talk the walk as well. Tricia Brouk 01:59 Absolutely. Tom Poland 01:59 Question number two, and we've got six and a half minutes left, what is the problem you solve for them? Tricia Brouk 02:05 I will solve how to leverage the power of your story. Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to leverage it or how to share it impactfully. Tom Poland 02:14 And many of them don't even know they have a story, do you think? Tricia Brouk 02:17 I think everyone thinks they have a story, but they aren't confident enough to share it. So, I really curate thought leadership by packaging these authentic stories, industry-leading voices, and media luminaries. Tom Poland 02:31 And with your background as executive producer with TEDx, I think you're pretty well caught, and then a global winning award director. That's pretty well qualified! So, let's talk about the symptoms. Question number three is, we got six minutes left, we've got this leader who's wondering about their voice, their communication skills, and style. What would be happening in their life that would give them a heads up that they need to find out more about the influential voice? Tricia Brouk 02:57 Most of these leaders are very successful already in their careers, but what they're lacking is the recognition to make the impact that they want– to shine as leaders and the go-to experts in their space. And they've got passion and motivation, but they don't necessarily have the skill set to formulate all of their ideas into one potent big idea that will have the kind of impact that they desire in the world. Tom Poland 03:24 Right, kind of like the flame that attracts the moths. Tricia Brouk 03:28 Yeah. Tom Poland 03:28 You know we have this thing, we call it “the world's best-kept secret”. Maybe they've got the world's best-kept story. Tricia Brouk 03:34 There is a best-kept story and all of us, it's just a matter of how to give birth to it. Tom Poland 03:39 You're talking about symptoms, still. Are they feeling like they're just not getting the cut through with their leadership? Would that be another symptom? Tricia Brouk 03:47 Too many ideas which are going to cause paralysis or not enough ideas cause paralysis. So, it's that moment of, “I'm just not going to do anything because I don't know how to cut through all of the ideas that I have” and you have to actually generate the ones that are potent. Tom Poland 04:03 Do you find that people, some of your clients prior to working with you, are actually making the mistake of communicating too many ideas, desperate ideas? Tricia Brouk 04:12 Absolutely. It's got to be one clear idea that you are constantly always talking about. And that's from your point of view, as well. Your point of view as an expert, and as a leader is what makes it special. Tom Poland 04:25 Very interesting. And we often see some of the better politicians sticking to the same story, don't we? And that's how they seem to get cut through all the messages. So, let's move on to question number four. We have four minutes left. We've got these people who have, by and large, are very successful already, but want to get to the next level on their skills or leadership and communication, so on. They're going to be trying things is what I'm saying. So, what would you say are some of the common mistakes that they try before they find your solution? Tricia Brouk 04:49 Well, the biggest mistake is not knowing what your values are. When you're clear on your values and your purpose and your mission, then you can begin to talk about the thing that you care about in a way that's authentic. And the next thing is not realizing that speaking is an art form. There is an art to public speaking. You can't just get up on stage and blather on or use bullet points. There is an art form. And yes, I'm a director. I work in the theater which means I require memorization of scripts. And then also the mistake they make is making their talk about themselves or their business instead of what they care about and what they're passionate about. That's a huge mistake! Many people who apply to speak at my events, pitch their business instead of their big idea. Tom Poland 05:34 Me, me, me! There's a bit of a sweet spot, isn't there, between drawing from our own experience, which is about me, but doing such a way that the audience is relating to it and getting value? Is that- Tricia Brouk 05:43 It's got to be in service of the audience. Absolutely. It can be your personal story, as long as you're telling it in a way that's going to serve the audience. Tom Poland 05:54 If people feel like they can relate to it, right, other than just, “Look at me! Pick me!” Okay, so let's flip it now. Let's go to question five and talk about what people can do to move forward with this. Question five is one valuable free action, like a top tip that's not going to get people fulfilled in terms of being an influential voice, but it will start them in the right direction. Tricia Brouk 06:12 Writing is a practice and memorization will free you. You have to roll up your sleeves. It's like plays for a dancer or bicep curls for a gym rat. You have to have repetition and practice inside of your writing skills and your memorization skills. And when you practice every single day, even if it's 10 minutes a day, you will start to do it. And it will become easier and your stories will begin to come out. And the same thing with memorization. If you are repeating yourself over and over again, you move beyond that threshold of memorization, so that the work is in your DNA. And that frees you when you step onto the stage. Tom Poland 06:48 So true! Thank you. Question number six, 90 seconds left, one valuable free resource. Where can we direct people to go to find out more about the influential voice? Tricia Brouk 06:57 I'm going to give you chapter one of my book, theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter. Tom Poland 07:04 Perfect! The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Listing Legacy, go get it, folks! It's theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter. Question seven, the last question, a whopping 60 seconds left. What's the one question I should have asked you but didn't and the answer, please? Tricia Brouk 07:19 Can anyone be an influential voice? And I would say yes. If you are a parent at home with your kids sitting across the dinner table, what you say matters to them. You are a teacher and you are teaching your students. You are an influential voice in their lives. And if you are a CEO, a founder, a thought leader, and an influencer, you know that you have an influential voice which means there is a responsibility that comes along with that. Tom Poland 07:43 Perfect! Tricia Brouk, thank you so much for your time and your insights, and your wisdom. Tricia Brouk 07:47 My pleasure. Thank you, Tom. Tom Poland 07:50 Thanks for checking out our Marketing The Invisible podcast. If you like what we're doing here please head over to iTunes to subscribe, rate us, and leave us a review. It's very much appreciated. And if you want to generate five fresh leads in just five hours then check out www.fivehourchallenge.com.

 Discover how you can leverage your story to speak with more impact and confidence Learn the importance of being clear with your values, mission, and passion to speak out a message worth everyone's time Understand that you are an influential voice and how you can speak with a better and more dignified communication Resources/Links: Wanting to Find Out How to Make a Long-Lasting Legacy with only the Power of Your Voice? Learn more on how you can make a powerful impact by saying what you mean: theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter Summary Do you want to grow more and get the recognition you deserve without the cost? Have you been wanting to share your story but just don't know how to share it with impact and confidence? Are you ready to speak better, inspire more, impact widely with your powerful story? Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast, and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy was the #1 pre-order new release on Amazon. In this episode, Tricia talks about how speaking up and sharing your story is more than just getting recognition but is also a step for you to change and inspire more lives. She also shares how you can leverage your story to share it with more impact that will keep your audience hooked and all ears. Check out these episode highlights: 01:35 - Tricia's ideal client: “CEOs, founders, authors, professionals who want to improve their communication skills.” 02:05 - Problem Tricia helps solve: “I solve how to leverage the power of your story. Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to leverage it or how to share it impactfully.” 02:57 - Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Tricia: “Most of these leaders are very successful already in their careers, but what they're lacking is the recognition to make the impact that they want-- to shine as leaders and the go-to experts in their space.” 04:49 - Common mistakes that people make before they find Tricia's solution: “Well, the biggest mistake is not knowing what your values are. When you're clear on your values and your purpose and your mission, then you can begin to talk about the thing that you care about in a way that's authentic.” 06:12 - Tricia's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “Writing is a practice and memorization will free you. You have to roll up your sleeves. It's like plays for a dancer or bicep curls for a gym rat. You have to have repetition and practice inside of your writing skills and your memorization skills.” 06:57 - Tricia's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): Check out Tricia's Book: theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter 07:19 - Q: Can anyone be an influential voice? A: I would say yes. If you are a parent at home with your kids sitting across the dinner table, what you say matters to them. You are a teacher and you are teaching your students. You are an influential voice in their lives Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to leverage it or how to share it impactfully.” -Tricia BroukClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:10 Greetings, everyone, and welcome to another vibrant edition of Marketing the Invisible. My name is Tom Poland, joined today by Tricia Brouk. Tricia, good day from down under. A very warm welcome! Where are you hanging out with your big love hearts there? Tricia Brouk 00:22 I'm hanging out in New York City in midtown Manhattan. Tom Poland 00:25 Oh, that is the beating heart of the free world! Well, great to have you here.

On the podcast this week is Jeffrey Shaw. How many people can say they've never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey's TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he's the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. If you enjoyed this episode, why not sign up to our Newsletter? virti.com/newsletter When you sign up, you'll receive a copy of our weekly 'Level Up' newsletter straight to your inbox every Thursday, with the latest Virti product and feature announcements, as well as tips, tricks and news about all things human performance.

After a friend asked Tricia to direct their TED talk, she realized there was an entire world of people who needed help finding their voice. Whether you're running your business or stepping up to the speaker's podium, this episode is full of motivation to help you share your story with the world… no permission needed. Listen now. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:The surprising difference between being “good” and becoming “great” – a simple tactic you can use to separate yourself from the pack. Script it or wing it? Tricia's counter-intuitive advice on how having a script will make you sound way less robotic (and a lot more authentic). Learning to recognize “good enough” – how picking a stopping point can help you make a project that much better (bonus: this will actually help you do LESS tweaking and iteration).  You're in a meeting… and you completely lose your train of thought. Tricia shares a little-known tactic that will be your saving grace and a strategy to get you back in action (and it's not imagining everyone in their underwear).  The line between “work you” and “personal you” and how to be authentic everywhere, all the time. No pretending or “professional mask” necessary!This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Tricia's Bio:Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon. Resources and links mentioned:Tricia's siteThe Big Talk Academy Tricia's PodcastTricia's YouTubeTricia's BookFirst Chapter of Tricia's BookTricia's LinkedInTricia's InstagramTricia's FacebookTricia's ClubhouseCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

About Tricia Brouk and The Big Talk Academy: Tricia Brouk is an internationally award-winning director who has worked in theater, film, and television for three decades. She applies her deep expertise to the art of public speaking. Brouk founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. In addition to my work in the entertainment industry, I apply decades of expertise in theater, tv and film, to the art of public speaking. I want to put people with important messages onto the big stage and the big screen. I'm the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare, and was executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. I choreographed the series Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro's Romance and Cigarettes, where I was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. The series I directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. My film, Right Livelihood A Journey To Here won Best Documentary Short of 2019 at The Olympus Film Festival in LA. And I was given the honor of being awarded Top Director of 2019 by The International Association of Top Professionals. The Big Talk Over Dinner is my newest series about people having mindful conversations about hard stuff, like politics, race, immigration, gender and leadership over dinner. I also hosts The Big Talk an award winning podcast on iTunes. TEDx Producer, Media Personality, and World-Renowned Speaker Mentor Tricia Brouk Curates her signature speaker program for executives, business owners, and leaders that will: - Shape your authentic story into a cohesive brand narrative that you will communicate wherever you go - Transform that story into a leadership message, keynote speech, and communication agenda to differentiate yourself as a leader and positive disruptor - Show you how to take your core message and integrate it in every interaction and across any platform - Define yourself to the world as THE leader of your industry Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. Her methodology centers around transforming her client's authentic stories into an industry-leading voice and commanding media presence to gain wider recognition to become the go-to experts in their fields. With her experience as a seasoned and award-winning director, producer, and mentor to countless speakers, Tricia has put more than 50 speakers onto TEDx stages in less than four years. She has spoken at Forbes, Pride Global, The New York Public Library, Barnes and Noble, Ellevate, The Jumbo African Support Hub and The National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Every time you speak to your children across the dining room, have a conversation with your partner in the bedroom, talk with your team across the boardroom, or stand on a stage and communicate to an audience of 5,000 people, all of these circumstances and environments are equally important.  Award-winning director and writer Tricia Brouk emphasizes that every interaction with other people is an opportunity to effectively communicate using your voice and make someone feel heard and seen to elevate them in the world.  Tune in to this new episode of Relationship Alchemy — Your Influential Voice at Work and Home with Tricia Brouk. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Being in a relationship takes practice. Whether we accept it or not, it can take a lifetime to master our relationships. Can you actually rehearse for marriage? Tricia points out that you can definitely practice the art of communication with your partner or spouse. There are many ways to hone the skill of being in a relationship.  ✔️ Strengthen your relationship with your spouse or partner by trying this phenomenal tip Tricia calls "Threes". Implement this with your partner; take turns asking these questions and giving answers.  -What do you appreciate about yourself?  -What are you grateful for?  -What do you love about me?  ✔️ As a seven-figure business owner, director, and writer Tricia Brouk's main priority is an amazing and thriving marriage. I commend her because not everybody can value both those things at the same time. Tricia shares, "my marriage is my most successful production." How do you ensure that you and your spouse are on the same team as you grow in your individual careers?  ✔️ The truth is that your voice matters, and it's your responsibility to start using it.  The amazing, multidimensional parts of who you are give you the space to integrate your uniqueness and be the instrument of a unique message that people need to hear. Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy, was the #1 pre-order new release on Amazon. Connect with Tricia: Website: https://triciabrouk.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBigTalkwithTriciaBrouk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebigtalkwithtriciabrouk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-talk-with-tricia-brouk/id1151802385 The Influential Voice Book https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/ www.TheBigTalkAcademy.com http://www.TheBigTalkAcademy.com Get Chapter One of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy: www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter ————————————————————————————— ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women leaders create loving and nourishing intimate relationships that support their work in the world. ★ TAKE THE RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY ASSESSMENT ★ The relationship you desire is possible! Click here to discover what missing pieces are stopping you from having the passion and connection you desire. http://relationshipalchemyassessment.com ★ RELATIONSHIP ALCHEMY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP (FOR WOMEN) ★ Join for more tips, Q&A, connection, and community: https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree ★ COACHING ★ Want to work with Marie-Elizabeth to have a relationship and life that truly lights you up? Serious inquiries only please. We are accepting applications to work with Marie-Elizabeth 1:1 and in group programs. Apply here and book a call: http://relationshipalchemy.com/free-consult  ツ CONNECT WITH ME ツ Relationship Alchemy Free Group (women only): https://facebook.com/groups/relationshipalchemyfree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/memalicoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memali108 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/memali108 As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women leaders how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their intimate relationships. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a member of the Forbes Business Council, a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at http://relationshipalchemy.com.

Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC,  hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon.SPECIAL OFFER TO LISTENERS:Visit theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter to download the chapter on Purpose, Values & Mission of Tricia's book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy.Connect with Tricia Brouk on- Instagram @tricia_brouk- Facebook @tricia.brouk- LinkedIn.com/in/triciabrouk- triciabrouk.comIf you would like to have your own intentional conversation with Joe, either on or off the air, visit https://www.joebukartek.com/contactCheck out more episodes at intentionallyeverafter.comPost production/editing services by Jupiter ProductionsJoe Bukartek empowers people to live intentionally. As host of the podcast, Intentionally Ever After [www.IntentionallyEverAfter.com], Joe is an ultramarathon runner and pickleball enthusiast, living at the beach with his family as part of his own curated intentional lifestyle. As a board certified Intentional Lifestyle Coach, Joe helps individuals to have lives and careers that are wildly more fulfilling. Ready to curate a life of intention? Connect with Joe on his website [www.joebukartek.com] or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebukartek/.] Joe also helps emerging adults build lifelong success beyond the nest in his specialized program, Intention to Launch. This results-driven partnership guides participants as they prepare to leave home and discover their ideal lives. Ready to launch? Check out [www.IntentionToLaunch.com] If you would like to have your own intentional conversation with Joe, either on or off the air, visit https://www.joebukartek.com/contactCheck out more episodes at intentionallyeverafter.com

  Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs.   In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Tricia Brouk, the international award-winning director, founder of the Big Talk Academy and the executive producer of TEDx Lincoln square. Tricia moved to New York when she was 20 years old to pursue a successful dance career, which took her all over the world. Before she moved into working in film, television and theatre.  When a friend invited her to direct a TEDx talk, she jumped at the experience, and soon found she was able to bring all of her experiences to the ‘show'. Since that first event three years ago, Tricia has since placed more than 50 speakers on more than 20 TEDx stages.  Through her podcast, The Big Talk and her newly published book, The Influential Voice, Tricia is on a mission to help others share their story and use their voice to make the world a better place. Don't miss Tricia's advice on how you can be an effective storyteller and use your voice to have a positive impact on your business and beyond.  "There is so much self discovery when you decide to start speaking; it's really powerful." - Tricia Brouk Highlights In this value-packed episode you'll learn: How to generate an inspirational and transformative connection with your audience.  How to find your authentic voice. What it takes to start speaking on stages. Why speaking on stages helps you grow your business. How communicating with dignity and respect makes you an effective communicator. Why understanding your beliefs is central to attracting the right clients.  ...and much more! "When you share your powerful story and your message, you can change and even save other people's lives." - Tricia Brouk About Tricia Brouk Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. The International Association of Top Professionals honored her as the Empowered Woman of 2021. She has worked in theater, cinema, and television for over three decades. She brings her particular skills to the art of public speaking.   The Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare and the previous Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City. She Cultivate the Speaker Salon in New York City, an incubator and showcase for new speakers, offering speakers the opportunity to get in front of influencers, event organizers, media producers, and TEDx organizers who can place them on major platforms. Connect with Tricia Brouk  Website        LinkedIn         Facebook        Twitter        Instagram Youtube Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.  You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!   > The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club   About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Since 1997, Melitta has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company's goals and its strategy and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth - in as little as three months. By combining the insights gained from working directly with senior leaders for more than 20 years, her unique blend of art-school and business-school training, and her restless curiosity, Melitta has helped her clients identify new opportunities and develop creative solutions that add value in profitable and purposeful ways, that are straight-forward to implement and result in a clear competitive edge. After witnessing too many talented and passionate women fall short of their vision to make a profit and a difference, more recently, Melitta has brought her business, leadership and marketing expertise together with her personal experiences, to become a trusted advisor and coach for female-led businesses. Book your Free Business Clarity Call: www.melittacampbell.com   Get More Clients with your FREE Listener Gift The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?  To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, download your free eBook today: Download your FREE Gift: 100 Ways to Market your Business for Free!  

Your voice counts. You are of influence. How can you make sure that you are speaking from a place of truth, with power and conviction? Welcome to this episode of the Beyond Success Podcast. This series of conversations with business experts and captains of industry, is here to serve you in your growth as an entrepreneur. No matter what level of success you are at, there are always areas of growth open to us. So please join us in the collective uplift by listening, learning, enjoying and sharing this podcast! This week we welcome TedX's very own Tricia Brouk to the Beyond Success podcast, so speak about your message and just how important it is that we learn to communicate from a higher place. Tricia is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon. Connect with Tricia here: Website: https://triciabrouk.com/ The Influential Voice Book (free chapter): https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ To subscribe to my YouTube channel, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdAvGk6xa5fptmdULliJrg Want to manifest money now? Play the 'Money Game' to harness the power of micro-shifting to attract abundance immediately. Get your Ebook for $1. Buy NOW. Do you want inevitable & sustainable financial abundance, based on your own unique 'Money DNA'? Watch our brand new webinar Interested in working with Dan 1-2-1? In collaboration with other highly successful experts, he will help you reach financial freedom in 6 months or less: Apply Here *PLEASE RATE US AND SHARE* Join me on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Music Credit: "Freeling", Lauren Duski Timestamps of interest: 02:13 - Tricia Brouk: a recap 06:47 - Dan's transition through Tricia's couching 09:59 - If you think you know everything, work with someone else 13:35 - Coming in with neutral eyes - the influential voice 15:19 - What it means to have dignified communication 17:27 - Every voice has the opportunity to be of influence 21:18 - Unconsciously competent 28:17 - Move from good to great

Your voice counts. You are of influence. How can you make sure that you are speaking from a place of truth, with power and conviction? Welcome to this episode of the Beyond Success Podcast. This series of conversations with business experts and captains of industry, is here to serve you in your growth as an entrepreneur. No matter what level of success you are at, there are always areas of growth open to us. So please join us in the collective uplift by listening, learning, enjoying and sharing this podcast! This week we welcome TedX's very own Tricia Brouk to the Beyond Success podcast, so speak about your message and just how important it is that we learn to communicate from a higher place. Tricia is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 pre- order new release on Amazon. Connect with Tricia here: Website: https://triciabrouk.com/ The Influential Voice Book (free chapter): https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/chapter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ To subscribe to my YouTube channel, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdAvGk6xa5fptmdULliJrg Want to manifest money now? Play the 'Money Game' to harness the power of micro-shifting to attract abundance immediately. Get your Ebook for $1. Buy NOW. Do you want inevitable & sustainable financial abundance, based on your own unique 'Money DNA'? Watch our brand new webinar Interested in working with Dan 1-2-1? In collaboration with other highly successful experts, he will help you reach financial freedom in 6 months or less: Apply Here *PLEASE RATE US AND SHARE* Join me on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Music Credit: "Freeling", Lauren Duski Timestamps of interest: 02:13 - Tricia Brouk: a recap 06:47 - Dan's transition through Tricia's couching 09:59 - If you think you know everything, work with someone else 13:35 - Coming in with neutral eyes - the influential voice 15:19 - What it means to have dignified communication 17:27 - Every voice has the opportunity to be of influence 21:18 - Unconsciously competent 28:17 - Move from good to great

Few platforms allow us to share our message like speaking engagements. How do we do them right, so we can make the biggest possible impact?    What can we do to create a better sense of connection with our audiences? More importantly, how can we get comfortable in front of an audience in the first place?    In this episode, Executive Producer of TEDXLincolnSquare and author of The Influential Voice, Tricia Brouk shares how to get better at communicating with an audience.    3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode   How to coexist with our fears of being on stage We're not likely to ever completely get over stage fright, so how can we get to a point where fear isn't stopping us from connecting with an audience?    How to boost our credibility as speakers When can we start positioning ourselves as experts whose voices on a subject matter?   How to be vulnerable with an audience without making them feel bad Is it possible to pull on heartstrings without losing the point of our message?   Guest Bio-    Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and served as the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare until August 2019. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast, and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 new release pre-order on Amazon.   To find out more, go to: https://triciabrouk.com/ https://www.theartofthebigtalk.com/  https://triciabrouk.com/podcast/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/  https://www.facebook.com/thebigtalkwithtriciabrouk  https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/  And to get a copy of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy, head to: www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com

In today's episode, we're talking about finding your influential voice. And to cover that topic, we've brought in Tricia Brouk. Tricia is an international award-winning director. She has worked in theater, film, and television for three decades. Her work includes the writing of two musicals, both produced in New York City, a one-woman show, and four documentaries, two eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominations. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and now The Big Talk Live. She has shepherded more than fifty speakers onto more than 20 TEDx stages in under three years. With her latest book, The Influential Voice, coming out, we knew we needed to bring her expertise to the table. We hope you enjoy this one! Show Notes: ✅  Get the first chapter of Tricia's book for FREE. www.theinfluentialv oicebook.com/chapter ✅  Check out the Big Talk Academy: https://www.thebigtalkacademy.com/

Being self-employed can provide a lot of freedom as well as unlimited earning potential. But working for yourself does require an increased capacity to accomplish more success. Just because you hang a shingle doesn't mean you'll make money in your own business. On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 236, my guest Jeffrey Shaw, author of The Self-Employed Life: A 3 Part Ecosystem for Long-Term Success, shares what is missing for most entrepreneurs that keeps them struggling and overwhelmed with little results to show for all their efforts. Be sure to join the conversation in the Amplify Your Authority Group.   Key Takeaways Why limited thinking is a significant problem for self-employed entrepreneurs. Jeffrey addresses why you can't put strategy BEFORE personal development and succeed long-term. The importance of daily habits to move the most important business growth tasks to completion. What your “capacity for success” is and how you can expand it. What “hug marketing” is and how it can get you outside of the “marketing box”? The business model of multiples and how it revolutionizes the way you structure your offerings.   About The Guest How many people can say they've never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey's TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he's the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customers' Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jeffrey's Self-Employed Assessment selfemployedassessment.com Get the book theselfemployedlife.me   Ready to amplify your authority as a highly paid expert.? Get my free 8 Step guide to Amplify Your Authority here.

Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She founded The Big Talk Academy and was the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She curates the Speaker Salon in NYC, hosts The Big Talk an award-winning podcast and her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 new release on Amazon. Website: https://triciabrouk.com/ www.TheInfluentialVoiceBook.com www.TheBigTalkAcademy.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebigtalkwithtriciabrouk  

Jeffrey Shaw, is a small business consultant, host of the top-rated podcast The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life and LINGO and his TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com. Also, for more than three decades, Jeffrey has been one of the most sought-after portrait photographers in the United States. His portraits have appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and in People and O magazines and hang at Harvard University. Having been self-employed his entire life, Jeffrey is here today to share business strategies that really work for self-employed business owners and the personal development they need to increase their capacity for success. Jeffrey is passionate about helping business owners gain far more control over their businesses and destiny than they ever had before. In this episode we chat about the importance of self employment and what it takes to be successful. His insight from years of experience in the industry shines in this episode and brings a ton of value and motivation to the show. To learn more about Jeffery or to get in touch, please visit: https://www.jeffreyshaw.com/

On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Tricia Brouk to talk about how to land a TEDx Talk. Tricia is an international award-winning director, author, speaking coach, and podcast coach.  In this episode, we discuss: What is a TED talk? How do you get chosen? Why do you need to vet organizers? What makes an exceptional TED talk? How do you prepare?   Resources: Round Table Talks   Tricia's Website: Tricia Brouk   www.TheBigTalkAcademy.com   www.speakersalonapplication.com   Tricia's Social Media:    LinkedIn   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   YouTube   Podcast   More About Tricia:  Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director. She has worked in theater, film, and television for three decades. Her work includes the writing of two musicals, both produced in New York City, a one-woman show, and four documentaries, two eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominations. She had an extensive career as a dancer performing all over the world. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Tricia applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare and now The Big Talk Live. She has shepherded more than fifty speakers onto more than fifteen TEDx stages in under three years. She is currently being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages, which highlights the transformation of her speakers. Tricia’s commitment and devotion to inclusion is a priority as all of her shows, events, and communities are diverse. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast on iTunes and YouTube. She directed and produced The Big Talk Over Dinner: Race and Immigration that premiered at the Be Your Best Self Expo in 2020. She was awarded Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professional and is relentless about her vision of amplifying voices all over the world. Her book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy was #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Tricia lives in New York City with her husband, Joe Ricci, and their two cats, Lola and Bella. Their building faces the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater where she gets to watch young dancers realize their dreams every single day.   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website:   https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:       https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy-smart/id532717264 Spotify:                      https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927   Read the full transcript here: Speaker 1 (00:01): Hi, Tricia. Welcome back to the podcast. Third time. Third time on I'm so excited to have you here. Speaker 2 (00:08): I am so excited to be birth. Third time, Karen, it's always awesome to talk with you. Speaker 1 (00:14): Agreed, agreed. Awesome to talk to you. Not to me. Now this month we're talking all about TEDx talks, how to get on that stage. We've spoken to, we're going to speak to a couple of TEDx speakers, which I'm really excited about and you help prepare speakers for the TEDx stage. So we've got a lot to talk about. My number one question is what is a Ted talk? Speaker 2 (00:43): This is such a great question. And for anybody out there who really wants to dig deep and go into the world of Ted Chris Anderson's book, the official guide to public speaking, Ted talks, the official guide to public speaking is really the place that you need to go. A Ted doc is an 18 minute or less talk. And Chris Anderson actually says, 12 is the new 18. It is a gift, not an anus. It is an idea, not an issue. And you want the audience to adopt your idea as their own. At the end of this talk, a Ted talk is an idea worth spreading, and it is really meant to get the audience to think differently. And there's very specific format and outline when it comes to what a Ted talk is. And I highly recommend you dig deeper with Chris Anderson's book. Speaker 1 (01:37): Yeah. And for those who are watching here, it is. I just happened to have it coincidentally right on my bookshelf next to me. So this is the book. Great. And, and because I do want to differentiate that a Ted talks, not a keynote talk, Speaker 2 (01:54): Right? A Ted talk is 18 minutes or less, and it's really all about getting the audience to think differently. A keynote is 45 to 60 minutes long, and the keynote is going to start out by you telling the audience why you're the credible expert to talk about this idea. You're going to share with us what you're going to cover. Then you're going to cover it. Then you're going to summarize what you covered. And then there's a very clear call to action, which is buy my book, sign up for my program, donate to a worthy cause. And when you're thinking about that in relationship to a Ted talk, it is so different because literally you can open a Ted style, talk with music. This is how I see the world though, through Spiaggia trickle lens, you can open with music with video, with compelling slides. And it's really about taking the audience on a journey from where you start. What is the idea worth spreading that you want the audience to think about, taking them on a personal journey, your personal story, or someone else's personal story, and then wrapping up so that they think differently and potentially walk out of that theater, adopting idea, adopting your way of thinking as their own and maybe even behaving differently in the world. Speaker 1 (03:06): Yeah. And I, a great example of that is a Ted talk from Ted X, Lincoln square that you produced on forgiveness. You know, the one, I mean, right. Speaker 2 (03:18): I do Sarah Montana, one of the most compelling speakers I've ever had on my stage, she applied to TEDx Lincoln square with a talk about forgiveness. The idea was about forgiveness and how do we teach people to forgive? We all know forgiveness is important. It's good for our health. It's really important, but nobody teaches you how to do it. So in her application, the written application, she submitted her talk about forgiveness with a personal story that her mother and brother were murdered on Christmas Eve. And I thought, how in the world is this woman going to be able to share an idea worth spreading from the stage where I don't feel bad, the audience doesn't feel bad. We are not just sad hearing her talk about this horrible tragedy in her life. So I gave myself the challenge Garren, I thought, okay, I'm going to challenge myself and ask her to submit a video because I could not imagine how this story could be shared in a way that was an idea we're spreading. Speaker 2 (04:22): That would get me to think differently. All I could focus on was the trauma. So she submitted this incredible video and what was wonderful about this, and this is really an important takeaway here. She was healed from the trauma. She did not share a vulnerable story before she was ready. And she was able to tell us the story. So she set up context and then take us on the journey of her journey of forgiveness and how she ended up forgiving so that we could potentially put into motion, her practices of forgiveness into our own lives. And that is an incredible example of someone who is sharing a powerful idea, worth spreading, also giving context and her personal journey so that we can observe as the audience member not feel bad, but observe and adopt this idea as our own. Speaker 1 (05:19): Yeah, I, it was such a powerful story. We'll have a link to it in the show notes. It was just so wonderful. And that actually leads perfectly into my next question is how does one get chosen? So you gave us a little bit of the backstory of how she was chosen, but for the listeners who are thinking, Oh, I really want to do a TEDx talk or a Ted talk one day, how does that happen? Speaker 2 (05:41): This is really great. You have a million search engines looking for Ted talks all the time. The best thing to do is start with cities, TEDx, Philadelphia, TEDx, New York, TEDx, Dallas, TEDx St. Louis TEDx, all cities. It doesn't have to be where you live, but there will be amazing Ted X events in major cities, TEDx, Los Angeles. That's where you want to start, because the reason you want to start there is that they will have been around for a while and they will know what they're doing. And we'll get into that leader of the next step is universities, TEDx, university of Nevada TEDx case Western reserve, university TEDx rush, you universities put on TEDx events all the time. And the other reason that's a great place to start is because they will have the support of the school. They will have the support of the, of the university. Speaker 2 (06:38): Tedx UCLA is an Epic event. It's really hard to get into that one. And it's wonderful. And that's because they've been around for awhile, they know what they're doing. So cities, universities, and then you can actually go to ted.com and they have a map of all the TEDx events in the world. So if you want to speak in Ghana, if you want to speak in the UK, if you want to speak in New Zealand, you can search the map and it will identify where those TEDx events are happening. And then you just get in touch with the organizer. So the next thing you want to do is subscribe to all of the TEDx events that you can get on their mailing list so that you are notified when the applications open applications are rolling for many events, meaning you can apply all year and many have a specific window. So you want to make sure that you don't miss that six, eight week window where their applications are open. And this happened to one of my clients. She lives in Chicago. I gave her the application information. We worked on her application for months, months so that it would be right. She knew the deadline and she missed the deadline Speaker 1 (07:55): For heartbreaking. It was Speaker 2 (07:57): So heartbreaking. There was a little bit of is this self sabotaging thing happening right now. So just know that they do close. So make sure that you understand if you're notified, get those dates on your calendar, create a spreadsheet for yourself. Because if you believe you're going to apply to one event and land that event, you're a unicorn. I Speaker 1 (08:18): Have had unicorns. Trust Speaker 2 (08:21): Me. I haven't had unicorns. I currently have a unicorn, Dr. Kristin Donnelley, we just started working together and her first application was accepted. So she's going to be speaking itself, Lake Tahoe in may, which is super exciting. It does happen. However, she'd got my support. So if you are working on applications, apply to as many as possible. And if you are chosen for more than one, guess what you can do more than one, or you can determine which one you actually prefer. And you can take that stage. So making sure that you start with cities, moved universities, go to ted.com and search that way. Google is not your friend here. There's a million million, million ways that you can go around that and find the actual events that you want to speak out. And Speaker 1 (09:07): Let's say, I, there are three TEDx events that I want to speak at. Can I submit the same talk to all three? Or should I have a different talk for each one? Speaker 2 (09:18): Submit the same idea. We're spreading to as many applications as possible. And when, and if you're chosen for more than one, you can determine with the organizer. When you want to switch your idea, most organizers, 99.9% organizers are not going to let you do the same talk at multiple stages. You can absolutely speak at multiple stages, but you want to speak with the organizer about, Hey, I just accepted TEDx South Lake Tahoe, and I'm talking about tolerance. Can I talk about empathy at your event? It's similar, but I want to talk about something different and you can have that conversation with the organizer. Speaker 1 (09:56): And when it comes to the applications themselves, is there, are there any tips or tricks or to make yourself stand out? Speaker 2 (10:08): Yes. Very, very important that you do not pitch your business. This is not about how to get sales. This is about an idea worth spreading. So if you have a business where you are connecting rescue animals, to people who need support and that's your business, that is not your idea. We're spreading. You have to dig deeper and find a reason to talk about why animals can serve us in humanity. The other thing is, if they're asking you a little bit about yourself, go, go above and beyond. Don't cut and paste your bio. Tell us who you are. Tell us that you love cooking. Tell us that you absolutely that you've been married. And then you have two cats or personal things. The reason that is going to make you stand out is because nobody else is doing it. I coach all of my speakers to incorporate who they are in that question. Speaker 2 (11:05): Tell us more about who you are. And that is because you want to be a human being. When producers are choosing their speakers, it starts with the idea worth spreading, and then it moves into do I want to work with this person for nine months? And if you are high maintenance or lazy by cutting and pasting a bio into the application, we take cues. We are looking for who you are in those applications, which means if I say, I want one line for your idea worth spreading, and you write three, you can't read directions. You're not going to follow the rules, which means you're going to be difficult to work with once I book you. So I'm not going to, I'm not going to choose you. If you submit a video. And I say, I want a two minute video and it's two minutes and three seconds. You just disqualified yourself because I have hundreds of other people who are actually following the rules. So it's really important when you apply to these events that you answer the questions they're asking, you do not pitch your business and do not cut and paste a bio because that tells us you're lazy or somebody else supplied for you. Not you. Speaker 1 (12:15): Ah, I love the rule following thing. I'm a rule follower, but it, you know, I think that's great for the listeners here because that's how specific TEDx talks are because hundreds of people are applying. So like you said, if I say one sentence, you give me three. They're not even, they're not, you're not going beyond that. It's a next Speaker 2 (12:38): That's right. That's how I do all of my operations. It, we don't have, but not brutal, but smart, efficient, efficient. Yeah. We don't have time to handhold. We want to work with speakers who we know are going to show up prepared. And if we say you have eight minutes that they're going to actually deliver eight minutes. Because ultimately, if you are working with an exceptional TEDx producer who knows how to produce a show, they are putting on a show. There is a journey here. There is an arc and a through-line to that performance, to that show, to that event, which means you're going to put you in specific orders as speakers so that the audience goes on a journey. And I say specifically, a good TEDx producer. And that's something that is really, really important to remember. Not all Ted TEDx events are created equally. Not all TEDx events are going to give you the support that you need. So it's really important that you understand that as well, when you're looking for events Speaker 1 (13:41): And how can you pick that out? Like if you're like a newbie to the TEDx world, this is your first time applying, how do you, how do you know who's good and who's not good. Speaker 2 (13:53): First thing you want to do is go to the YouTube channel and watch the videos from past events. If the sound is bad, if the set is wonky, if the lighting is terrible, you can't trust that event's going to be improved. If you decide you do want to speak, there, have a conversation with the organizer, making sure that they have the proper audio and video. That's the first place you want to start. The next thing you want to do is get in touch with people who have spoken at those events. And this is the thing that people are afraid of, or have not been given permission to do. Karen, it's reached out to other speakers who had the experience. They will tell you the truth. They, if it's a good event, they will tell you it's a good event. And they may even put you in touch with some of the organizers, some of the, the the volunteers, so that you can talk with them about the process. Speaker 2 (14:45): So make contact, reach out, ask all the questions you want to ask. Were the organizers micromanaging your script. If they were think about that, did they take your voice out of your talk and make it their voice? If they did, you need to think about that. You need to create boundaries immediately, which means I'm so excited that I'm going to be speaking at your event. I am very, very competent in terms of writing my script. I will absolutely take your feedback, but the final script is mine. Not yours, set boundaries right away. People are afraid to actually tell organizers what they want. And that's something that I want to invite you and all of you to give permission so that you take back the control. It's your talk. Now let's be real. You do not own that. Talk. Once you take a Ted stage, head owns it. It is forever there's you cannot do it anywhere else. So be, be mindful, your image and your script will belong to Ted for the rest of eternity, which is also why you do not want a bad video to end up on YouTube for the rest of your life, because you have zero control over it. You cannot take it down. So really important that you vet organizers and that you're clear on how they work, what the process is. And if it's something that you are willing to champion or risk. Yeah, I would be safe. Speaker 1 (16:15): So nervous to say that to a Ted organizer. I mean, just because that's my personality, as you know, I would be like, Oh, well, you know, I mean, this is, this is what I want to do. And if it's okay with you, I'd like to do it this way. So to be able to set those boundaries, but not be dismissive of them. Yeah. Speaker 2 (16:37): Right. Their event, you want to honor, it's their event and Bay. They are the producer of this particular TEDx event. And you can absolutely respect all of that. And I encourage you to take that very seriously. They're in charge and reminding them that it's your idea worth spreading. They chose you for a reason and they need to allow you to be your amazing self and not try to infuse you with something else in that moment. Speaker 1 (17:06): Yeah. And, and that makes perfect sense. And you just have to keep your, have your confidence in yourself Speaker 2 (17:12): And in what you're doing. Absolutely. And I've had speakers who are extremely seasoned that I've worked with, who have come back to me because the TEDx events will, will provide you with a speaker coach for free. And I've had clients come back to me and say, the speaker coach thinks we need to do it this way. And they want to take this out of our script. And I'm really freaking out right now. It's two weeks before the event and all these nerves. And like all this panic, my talk is terrible. All that happens until you say, thank you so much for your feedback. I really, really appreciate it. And I'm going to do the talk I've written and they all say, no problem, no problem. They all say no problem. Speaker 1 (17:53): Excellent. Well, that is great advice for, for those folks out there, like me who are like, Oh, I don't, you know, want to offend anyone. And so that is really, really good to know. And the other thing that you said earlier that I just want to circle back on is when you're vetting these TEDx producers, you said that this might be someone you're working with for nine months. What can you explain that Speaker 2 (18:20): If you are going to work with a TEDx producer or say yes to an event, it needs to be yes. To an event that is not two weeks from the day you're accepted my event applications, whether it was TEDx Lincoln square or speakers who dare applications opened up in September, I made the decision in December and then the event was in March. So January, February, there was three months of speakers preparing. Now. They were also submitting in September. So September, October, November, December, January, February, that's eight months where I was spending time with these speakers, watching their videos, reading their applications. So you will want to have at least three months no less to prepare for your event. If you're being asked to speak in an event that happens in less than four weeks, I would gracefully decline because you are not going to have enough time to write a powerful talk and memorize it so that you can be your best self on that stage. And trust me, it has happened many organizers. This is really important. The one question Ted X does not ask on the application to become a licensed holder and organizer is, do you know how to produce an event? Speaker 2 (19:52): Anyone can get a TEDx license if they go through the process and they're granted a license, not everyone knows how to produce an event. And that is why vetting is important. And it's also important for you to know that this is an opportunity for you to share a very important message that you care deeply about in order to serve in order to reach people. The Ted brand is a massive platform. You have an opportunity to end up on ted.com and reach millions of people, which is why you want to set yourself up for absolute success and have a runway so that you can write an amazing talk, get the coaching you need, and then perform it beautifully. And that leads Speaker 1 (20:39): Perfectly into my next question. You answered it a little bit just then, but what makes an exceptional Ted talk? Speaker 2 (20:48): If the talk is really truly an idea worth spreading, that's the audience to think differently. And if you are activating from the stage, which means, you know how to deliver this content in a way that is how is MADEC in control in command while also sharing the idea worth spreading. And it doesn't mean teaching. It means sharing the idea worth spreading gifting, this idea, making sure that it's not an issue. And it's truly an idea. For example, teachers in public schools do not get enough support financially. We all know that to be true. It is an issue. If we reframe that as teachers are the GPS of our children's future, that is an idea. So really be clear that you are sharing an idea worth spreading, that you were in command of the material that you care about it, and that you are gifting this material to the audience so that they adopted as their own. Speaker 1 (21:56): And that was a great example, just switching the, the framework of the title makes all the difference. And, and I like that. It's, it's an idea, not an issue, an idea worth spreading, not an issue that we all kind of know, or maybe take for granted or something, right? Yeah. And that makes a big difference. Okay. How do you prepare for a Ted talk or a TEDx talk? It seems so daunting. Speaker 2 (22:25): It's the same preparation. If you are a speaker for any kind of stage, you are about to take, you begin with the writing process. You write and you rewrite and you write and you rewrite and you edit and you kill your darlings and you end up hating your talk and you think it's terrible. And you get past that part of the process. And now you have your, your final talk, your script. Then you begin to memorize. There is nothing sexy about memorization. It is boring. It is wrote. It is hard work. It's bicep girls it's plays. It is over and over and over start with the first sentence, move to the second, finish that paragraph. If you cannot prevent yourself from glancing down at the script, you are not memorized in that first paragraph. Do not do not cheat yourself. You want to make sure that first paragraph is memorized before you move on to the next, once you have the next paragraph, go back to the burst and tie those two together with the transition. Speaker 2 (23:27): So the last sentence of the first paragraph with the first sentence of the second paragraph, connect those dots. Once you have that and you are in complete control of those two paragraphs, then move on once you've done that through the whole talk, start in the middle and go to the end. Then mistake speakers make again. And again is they have the first half memorized cause they keep starting at the beginning and then they get on stage and nerves happen and they can't remember the second half. Once you have it all memorized, go back to the middle and work on the middle to the end. Once you are truly memorized and you can also record yourself doing the talk and listen to it in the car and listen to it on the treadmill, listen to it outside. When you're walking, when we're listening to songs, we memorize them because we're doing it while we're doing something else. Same thing applies here. Listen to yourself, give the talk over and over and over and over once you're memorized and really memorized, then do what I call an Italian run through. And this is from the world of theater, fast as possible, no emotion at all. You just want to give the talk as fast as possible. So your synapses are firing and you know that, you know the words, the moment you don't know the words, that's the section you're not memorized. Speaker 1 (24:35): Yes. And I remember doing this in the speaker salon, and I will say everyone, all you people listening that what Tricia just said, how to prepare, how to memorize. It works. Like, don't think your way is better. It's probably not. This is what works. Trust me. I did this when I had to give a keynote talk a couple of years ago. And the other thing that you cannot just glance over is the writing process. Because Trisha, remember when I first came out and gave my talk and Trisha is so wonderful because she'll say, Oh, you know, I really thought this was very strong, but Mike, you think about, and then she'll give her feedback and it's such a gentle way to give feedback. And you can, you can expand on that in a second. But I remember giving my talk and you were like, is this about you? Speaker 1 (25:30): And I said, well, yeah, it is. And you were like, why are you doing it in the third person? So I have this clever talk. It was, I mean, it was all written out. I was ready to go. I was prepared. And like Trisha said, you're gonna edit, edit, edit. You're going to feel uncomfortable with it. And then you're going to do it. And that's exactly what happened. And it was all the better for it. So the other thing I would say is get feed back from a coach from a trusted person, because when you're in it, it's hard to see out of it. Speaker 2 (25:58): And we are not comfortable being vulnerable right away. We often need permission. We often need to have a safe place to become vulnerable. And that's what I witnessed with you. Karen, as you walked up on stage, super confident sharing the story, it was very compelling story and zero vulnerability. And the moment you told us it was about you and that it was about your chronic pain. We all leaned in and could not take our eyes off of you. It was the most powerful transformation. One of the most powerful transformations I've seen. And I've seen a lot when you're talking about feedback and this is really, I'm great. I'm really grateful that you brought this up. Karen feedback is paramount. And you also need to know when you're asking for feedback and from you. Many of my speakers in the past have asked for feedback one or two weeks before their Ted talk and we're not specific. Speaker 2 (26:58): And all of a sudden they're getting feedback from random people. I think you should change the beginning. I don't really like what you're doing with the choreography and the blocking is not good. And all of a sudden they have absolutely no confidence. And that's because they weren't specific in asking for feedback three months before the event ask for feedback from somebody you trust a coach, whomever, because you have time to make those adjustments two weeks or one week before your event. Let's say two weeks. I'd like to know if there's anything about this specific talk that you love week before. You're a warm body. I don't want you to say anything afterwards, except thank you for giving this talk. Right? So get really specific when you're asking for feedback so that you don't derail yourself a week or two before, you're about to deliver a talk that you have memorized and no longer have time to make adjustments. Speaker 2 (27:57): Yeah. And that is great advice. And it reminds me of advice that jazz, who we both know, lovely, lovely, jazz set on this podcast. She said, you know, cause we were talking about asking for feedback from people and she's like, you wouldn't leave your apartment to go get a cup of coffee and ask every person you passed on the street. What kind of coffee you should get? Because you're going to get a different answer. And it's just crazy-making. It is crazy-making and nobody needs crazy-making two weeks before they're set to give a Ted talk. No, that's the visualization making needs to be happening. You need to be visualizing what it looks like to walk out onto that stage. You need to be visualizing what it looks and feels like to be delivering perfect mandating, powerful idea, worth spreading. You need to be visualizing what it's going to feel like when they applaud and when they rise to their feet and give you a standing ovation, you need to be visualizing what it means to walk into an out of that red circle. Speaker 2 (29:01): And this is part of the deep preparation work that I do with my TEDx speakers and with my community and clients is it is a big deal to walk out onto that stage and deliver your powerful message. You can change and save lives by speaking, whether it's in the red circle or not. So taking the role of speaker seriously and understanding the magnitude of your responsibility requires you to go above and beyond. It's not just about memorizing and talk and going and doing performance. Think about how powerful it is when that person is going to be watching your video. And they're going to think differently. They're going to potentially behave in their lives and that ripple effect can reach every other person in their life. So it is a very big responsibility when you are speaking from any stage. So give yourself permission, set yourself up for success by going through the process. Speaker 2 (29:58): And that's why I say nine months, because you really want to give yourself enough time to identify that idea, cultivate that talk, frat that beautiful, powerful talk, memorize it in a way that is so solid. You, if the chandelier falls on your head, you could absolutely continue and then give yourself the success set up by visualizing, by knowing what you're going to eat. And at what time you're going to eat it before you take that stage so that your body is not using energy to digest, but it's using energy to support you as a performer. This is about being an athlete and any and everything that you can do. You want to shoot that ball into the, into that hoop over and over again so that your muscle memory is ready to go. It is game on and Kyrene did this so beautifully. We worked like an athlete, works repetition over and over mindset. Self-Sabotage we did every possible trick and, and practice in order to have her walk out onto that stage and own it. She got a standing ovation. Speaker 1 (31:06): Yeah, she's amazing. It was an amazing talk. And again, we'll have that in the show notes here as well. Well, you know, I was going to ask you, would you like to sort of wrap things up, but you already did it. That was a perfect way. Now, before we before we end the podcast where can people find you? And if you don't mind, can you talk about your new book? Speaker 2 (31:28): Oh my goodness. I would love to talk about my new book. I'm a new author and it is so exciting. It's all the influential voice saying what you mean for lasting legacy. And it is on presale now@theinfluentialvoicebook.com. And you can find me at Tricia, brooke.com. I'm on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the influential voice is really a book about how to be a good human being while also teaching you to effectively communicate on stage and off. And I wrote it in June of 2020 instead of going to Mexico for 10 days with my husband, because we were all quarantining inside. I decided to use that time to write a book about how to teach people, to communicate with dignity, respect, curiosity, and love. And it is my hope that it will teach people that their voice matters and how to use their voice for good in the world. Speaker 1 (32:25): Amazing. And what a great use of time during quarantine. Geez. I feel like I just like rearranged my apartment. You wrote a whole book. That's amazing. Amazing. Yeah. And so we'll have links to that as well. Now, Trisha, before we leave I've asked you this question a couple of times already, but you're going to get it again. At what advice would you give to your younger self knowing where you are in your life, Speaker 2 (32:51): In your career? You can not imagine what is waiting for you. So keep taking those forward steps, excellent Speaker 1 (32:59): And advice. And Tricia, thanks so much. This was fabulous. I think everyone here will be inspired. They will start looking up those TEDx stages and, and again, get your book, get Chris Anderson's book, Ted talks. I think there are two great resources to sort of set you up for success in your speaking career, regardless of you get on a Ted stage or not. So thank you so much for coming on. Thank you, Karen and everyone. Thanks so much for listening. Have a great week and stay healthy, wealthy and smart.  

As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances.  We discuss: The courage to leave a steady paycheck for fulfillment [03:26] Why companies don’t hire coaches to bring the best out of their employees [06:22] One of the most underrated things we can achieve in the world [10:25] Life can turn on a dime [13:40] Terry has a way of cutting to the chase [15:26] The profile of the self-employed versus that of a freelancer and an entrepreneur [18:32] The business model of multiples [21:13] Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. Learn more about Jeffrey at  https://jeffreyshaw.com/ (https://jeffreyshaw.com) and theselfemployedlife.me.

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.

Today’s guest believes that creatives should NOT be put in a box and told to “niche down”, Say WHAT? We are joined by the incredible Jeffery Shaw who spent years as an extremely successful photographer and now helps others who are self-employed become widely successful by operating a “business with soul”. Today we discuss why we should use a “filter of discernment” when going the unconventional path, why we should find our ‘area of expertise', and how to find belonging wherever we go by clarifying our unique value system. Make sure you connect with Jeffery at https://jeffreyshaw.com and order his book: www.theselfemployedlife.me GIFT: www.selfemployedbundle.com   WHO IS JEFFERY? How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customers Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.   TOPICS: Why he is OPPOSED to creatives being told to “niche down” Calming the inner critic and trusting that still small voice in the midst of FOMO What if you do if your audience crosses various key demographics? RESOURCES: Youtube: www.youtube.com/heatherparady Podcasting Together: www.heatherparady.com/podcastingtogether

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success.Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. Websites and Handles:jeffreyshaw.comtheselfemployedlife.meselfemployedassessment.com 

How many people can say they've never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey's TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he's the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. SHOW DETAILS Running time: 54:41 Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! or subscribe on: Overcast | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher Support Shareable on Patreon CONNECT WITH JEFFREY SHAW Free Giveaway theselfemployedlife.me Jeffrey’s Website Jeffrey on Twitter Jeffrey on Linkedin Jeffrey on Instagram Jeffrey on Facebook Jeffrey on Youtube CONNECT WITH JEFF @JGibbard on Twitter Connect with Jeff on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Jeff’s Website (Speaking / Training / Consulting) Become Superhuman: Join The Superhero Institute

How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible. SHOW DETAILS Running time: 54:41 Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! or subscribe on: Overcast | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher Support Shareable on Patreon CONNECT WITH JEFFREY SHAW Free Giveaway theselfemployedlife.me Jeffrey's Website Jeffrey on Twitter Jeffrey on Linkedin Jeffrey on Instagram Jeffrey on Facebook Jeffrey on Youtube CONNECT WITH JEFF @JGibbard on Twitter Connect with Jeff on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Jeff's Website (Speaking / Training / Consulting) Become Superhuman: Join The Superhero Institute

When Sarah Montana was 22 years old, her brother and mother were killed during a home break-in. In this moving talk, Sarah speaks to her harrowing experience, and shares how to overcome tremendous grief and decide to "really" forgive those who have wronged us. This talk was filmed at TEDxLincolnSquare. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram:

“What’s happening on a physiological level is that the more time we spend in the natural world…paying attention to the natural world around us, it’s actually switching off parts of our brain associated with the fear, stress…and helping us access creativity, intuition, our capacity for innovation, to make better decisions.” Tabitha Jayne on Green Connections Radio podcast Could combining looking at how nature functions, such as how a rose easily blooms, with the systems in professional coaching help us achieve more of our potential? Tabitha Jayne says it worked for her after personal tragedy, so she created the “Coaching With Nature” program to help others too. Listen to Tabi describe this novel coaching program and why she says it works, complete with an understanding of “ecopsychology,” in this enlightening interview on Green Connections Radio podcast with host Joan Michelson. You’ll hear: What “ecopsychology” is and why the relationship between humans and nature is more complex that we might think. How nature’s ecosystems can be a model for our own decision-making. The physiology of what happens to our bodies and brains when we spend ample time in nature. How this method of coaching has been helping her clients, including as leaders. Plus great career advice! “(I)t is so important to believe in yourself, to trust all the skills, knowledge and experience that you have and build upon that integrating them into your next stage, so that you will be able to see yourself doing well on that next journey. And, believe me, when you bring all that skillset together and believe in yourself, that is truly when miracles start to happen and in moving forward within your career.” Tabitha Jayne on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my Forbes blog about her coaching approach here and on career advice here. What do you feel walking in nature? Do you see its ecosystems? Tweet it to us @joanmichelson or post them on our Facebook Page — and ask to join our private Facebook group. You’ll also want to listen to: Kathleen Rogers, CEO of Earth Day Network, on Earth Day’s 50th anniversary and what we need to do now to save the planet.   Mary Lee Gannon, Executive coach and healthcare foundation CEO.   Jennifer Wisdom ,career and management coach focused on positive office politics.   Tricia Brouk, Former producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and director, filmmaker and speaker coach. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Tricia Brouk’s passion for storytelling has shaped her work in film, television, and theater for over two decades. She is an award-winning director to include: Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of International Professionals, Award of Merit by The IndieFest for her short documentary Right Livelihood: A Journey to Here, Best Comedy from the Vancouver WebFest for Directing Sublets, and A Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert for her work on John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes. Her work has been featured on Black Box for ABC, The Affair for Showtime, and Rescue Me on FOX, as well as in Lasse Hallstrom’s The Hoax with Richard Gere. She has worked closely with, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Eddie Izzard, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Kelly Reilly, Famke Jensen, and her dear friend, the late James Gandolfini. Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that inspire, entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare, and former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world. What You Will Learn: How Tricia Brouk became an entrepreneur in New York City Tricia’s progression from dancer to speaker coach How to show up in the world and present yourself so you can make an impact How Tricia adapted her business model to the global pandemic Why routine plays such an important role in Tricia’s ability to live her best life How Tricia defines wealth in her life What it means to be intentional about everything you do How to become consciously confident about making the world a better place Resources: Tricia Brouk’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/  Tricia Brouk’s Website: www.triciabrouk.com www.SpeakersWhoDare.com  www.TheBigTalk.com 

Tricia Brouk's passion for storytelling has shaped her work in film, television, and theater for over two decades. She is an award-winning director to include: Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of International Professionals, Award of Merit by The IndieFest for her short documentary Right Livelihood: A Journey to Here, Best Comedy from the Vancouver WebFest for Directing Sublets, and A Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert for her work on John Turturro's Romance and Cigarettes. Her work has been featured on Black Box for ABC, The Affair for Showtime, and Rescue Me on FOX, as well as in Lasse Hallstrom's The Hoax with Richard Gere. She has worked closely with, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Eddie Izzard, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Kelly Reilly, Famke Jensen and her dear friend, the late James Gandolfini. Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that inspire, entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare, and former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world. Rob Dube is the President of imageOne, a company considered by Forbes as “one of America's Best Small Giant Companies” in 2017. imageOne is focused on what they refer to as document lifestyle management. In addition to his role as CEO, Rob has a passion to help other leaders experience the power of meditation. As someone who has meditated for over 14 years, he firmly believes that developing such a practice can dramatically impact how one successfully engages in growing and sustaining a profitable business while leaving a meaningful, purposeful life along the way. Rob is a master at level of integration, and he attributes much of his success to his daily meditative practice. His passion has led to a donothing™ movement that is based on the premises set forth in his book by the same title. Rob also hosts annual retreats where he gives leaders the opportunity to come together in the Colorado Rockies to explore meditation as a pathway to personal and professional growth. What you will learn in this episode: Tricia shares the significant impact the global pandemic has had on her New York-based business and New Yorkers' way of life during the outbreak Rob discusses how life in the smaller city of Detroit differs from the situation in New York and the adjustments that locals are making to the outbreak of Covid19 What adjustments Rob and his team have made to pivot their live event that was originally scheduled for April 2020 How Tricia rapidly adjusted her Speakers Who Dare event in late March, and how she innovated a solution to live stream a feature film of speakers Why Rob believes that innovating solutions during these difficult times is the key to creating new business models, and what strategies Rob recommends to survive and thrive How Rob and Tricia believe the current pandemic will alter their businesses in the future once the crisis is over What steps Tricia and Rob recommend we as individuals take to combat the divisive politics of our nation during this challenging period How meditation practice helps Rob focus and get clarity, and how meditation can help you find calm despite the chaos around us What steps Rob recommends to help you develop your ability to meditate, and why meditation is a useful business tool Why you can't really “do meditation wrong,” and why it is natural for your mind to wander as you meditate Resources: Tricia Brouk's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ Tricia Brou

Too often, we are the ones responsible for creating our own greatest limitations. So many of our dreams never see the light of day because we allow ourselves to become wrapped up in the logistical details, instead of simply saying “Yes,” and trusting in our own abilities. This linear thinking often prevents us from reaching our potential. Tricia Brouk has three decades of saying “Yes” and figuring out the “How?” afterwards. As the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare and the former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City, she's now empowering others to say “Yes” to themselves to share their stories on the big stage. In October 2018, she had a transformational revelation about needing to move physically to a new city to support her new, bigger ambitions. She had been living in New York City for three decades with tremendous success, even having worked with the late James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Christopher Walken, to name a few. However, she felt an unexplained urge to go after much more. We start the episode with Tricia reading a never before shared story and experience.

“It’s our responsibility when we take the stage to understand that we’re going to affect people, we’re going to make change….And if you pull back in any way, you are missing that opportunity to…change that one life.”  Tricia Brouk on Green Connections Radio Being able to speak in public is crucial to career success in today’s world where the media is everywhere, cameras are everywhere, and you can end up on social media without knowing it.  Being a public speaker who moves people in a positive way can be a powerful career advantage too. But how? And how do you land those coveted opportunities to command a TEDx stage? Listen to Tricia Brouk, former long-time producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City who used to approve or reject speaker pitches and who trains speakers to succeed today, in this remarkable interview with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson – and more career advice too. You'll hear: How to take the stage with confidence. How to build trust with your audience. How to identify what to talk about, including in pitching a TEDx Talk. Why practice, practice and more practice matters. Why you need to vet the organizers as much as they vet you. Great career advice, especially for creative people… and much more! Read my Forbes blog on my interview with Tricia too. You'll want to check out these interviews too: Jennifer Wisdom, psychologist, author and speaker, on managing office politics. Mary Lee Gannon, CEO & Executive Coach, on building an executive career and executive presence. Jennifer Palmieri, former Communications Director for President Obama and Hillary Clinton, on women in leadership Joann Lublin, WSJ Management News Editor on success tips from top women CEO's Joan’s Forbes blog of speaker tips from Emceeing a corporate gala at Lincoln Center recently. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts and special coaching offers! Email or follow/DM us @joanmichelson

Tricia Brouk's passion for storytelling has shaped her work in film, television, and theater for over two decades. She is an award-winning director to include: Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of International Professionals, Award of Merit by The IndieFest for her short documentary Right Livelihood: A Journey to Here, Best Comedy from the Vancouver WebFest for Directing Sublets, and A Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert for her work on John Turturro's Romance and Cigarettes. Her work has been featured on Black Box for ABC, The Affair for Showtime, and Rescue Me on FOX, as well as in Lasse Hallstrom's The Hoax with Richard Gere. She has worked closely with, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Eddie Izzard, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Kelly Reilly, Famke Jensen and her dear friend, the late James Gandolfini. Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that inspire, entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of Speakers Who Dare, and former Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world. Her ground-breaking Speaker Salon has culminated in hundreds of her speakers booking international speaking engagements, TEDx Talks, and speaking opportunities with the top speaker bureaus alongside Mel Robbins and Barbara Corcoran. What you will learn in this episode: Be brave enough to start humbly — from sleeping on a mentor's couch to waiting tables — in pursuit of your dreams How leaving a successful career to start a new journey can lead to growth and success Insights into how creativity and hard work on stage translate to behind-the-scenes roles in the arts The positive impact of creating a safe, loving space for co-workers when acting as a leader Why negative feedback creates more chaos than it's worth as a performance management strategy How to successfully build a community and culture that people are happy to be part of Ways in which truth and vulnerability help artists perform at the top of their game How accepting new challenges and adding layers to what you do can help make the world a better place Why staying out of the way is sometimes the best way to lead How you get to choose between being big and small Resources: Free Workbook: https://l.triciabrouk.com/7steps/

Tara Bradford is a Publicity Strategist, Reputation Designer, and Communications Expert. She incorporates her background in cognitive neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology principles, emotional intelligence, and neurolinguistics to help individuals develop a strong personal brand that is in integrity with who they are so they can build a global audience of the exact people who need to hear their message. We discuss: What nursing and being a publicity strategist have in common [2:32] What’s necessary to remove and reveal in order to build trust, especially in a life-or-death situation [5:43] The types of publicity that would best fit different businesses and individuals [11:28] Why you should keep doing what’s working when you hit a plateau [14:20] Strategic levels of trust when trying to get more traffic in the door [18:01] Three ways in which Tara achieves consistent revenue, avoids low season situation and does what she loves [23:14] Why nobody smashes the plateau alone [26:22] Tara has worked with anyone from startup founders to Fortune 500 executives to help them become the face of their companies, increase their visibility, take ownership of their influence so it can be used to make a difference, and build credibility online. She is passionate about helping the world feel more connected and believes that the key to doing so is to inspire each of us to believe we are the center of influence through service of others. She is an International Speaker on topics that address diversity and inclusion and she sits on the Executive Board of a division of the American Stroke Association. Her work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, ThriveGlobal, Bustle, Talk Radio NYC, TEDxLincolnSquare and more! Learn more about Tara at Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/tararaebradford.co) . Brief Description of Gift How to get noticed online: A Publicity Checklist URL for Free Gift www.tararaebradford.com/pr-checklist (http://www.tararaebradford.com/pr-checklist) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 46Shares

Tricia Brouk’s passion for storytelling has shaped her worked in film, television, and theater for over twenty-five years.Her work has been featured on Black Box for ABC, The Affair for Showtime, and Rescue Me on FOX, as well as in Lasse Hallstrom’s The Hoax with Richard Gere. She received a Golden Thumb award from Roger Ebert for her choreography on John Turturro’s feature film Romance and Cigarettes, where she worked closely with James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Eddie Izzard, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, and Bobby Canavale.She’s directed award-winning shows like the web-series Sublets, which won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Fest, and the short documentary This Dinner is Full, which earned Official Selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival and The New York Independent Film Festival.Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world.

I am absolutely thrilled to share today’s podcast with you!In today’s life changing hour with Tricia Brouk, (the most authentic woman ever!), we talk about the authenticity in embracing your true self!Discover how respecting and honoring the gifts and talents that you were born with can authentically make a difference in this world!Hear how following your Path of Joy, using the skills you love and standing sincerely in your truth, can lead you to a no drama, simplistic and seamless life!Feel the determination when you “Build your own damn door”, embrace the love and support that you DO have to blaze your own trail.Please tag me on Instagram or Facebook, I would LOVE to hear how you stand in your truth!https://www.instagram.com/tamaraarnoldcoaching/https://www.facebook.com/tamaraarnoldcoachingMore about Tricia Brouk:Tricia Brouk is an Award winning director, writer, speaker and the executive producer of TedxLincolnSquare in NYC.Tricia Brouk’s passion for storytelling has shaped her worked in film, television, and theater for over twenty-five years.Her work has been featured on Black Box for ABC, The Affair for Showtime, and Rescue Me on FOX, as well as in Lasse Hallstrom’s The Hoax with Richard Gere. She received a Golden Thumb award from Roger Ebert for her choreography on John Turturro’s feature film Romance and Cigarettes, where she worked closely with James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, Eddie Izzard, Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, and Bobby Canavale.She’s directed award-winning shows like the web-series Sublets, which won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Fest, and the short documentary This Dinner is Full, which earned Official Selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival and The New York Independent Film Festival.Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world.

Tricia Brouk is an award winning director. She is also writes and choreographs for theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue [...] The post How to Use Speaking and Your Story to Grow Your Business with TedxLincolnSquare Producer Tricia Brouk appeared first on Amanda Berlin -- Communication Strategy and Business Consulting.

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Tricia Brouk back on to the show to share tools to be a fearless speaker. Tricia Brouk’s passion for storytelling has shaped her work in film, television, and theater for over twenty-five years. Tricia is committed to producing and directing stories that entertain, uplift, and foster an exchange of ideas. As the Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she curates the top speakers in the country, and her production company, The Big Talk Productions, shoots documentary shorts on the thought leaders making an impact on our world. In this episode, we discuss: -The importance of getting clear on your driving reason to take the stage -The tools that can help you become a fearless speaker -Differentiating between the speaker’s objectives and their action -How to communicate your expertise as a conversation with your audience -And so much more!   “We as an audience want to trust our speakers.”   “If you’re worried about being scared, you’re not focused on the audience and delivering the content.”   “It’s very important to rehearse under mild stress and then continuously increase that stress.”   “We all have a bag of tricks.”   “Never apologize from the stage.”   “The first step is to put yourself out there.”   “We forget that ‘no’ is an opportunity for a new door to open.”   “You have to put yourself out there in order to give your idea and your story the possibility to be heard by anyone.”   “We need to flex the muscle over and over again in order to release the feeling of self-consciousness.”   For more information on Tricia: Tricia Brouk is an award winning director. She is also writes and choreographs for theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes, where she was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. And the series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. She’s written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, and a feature film. The documentary short she directed and produced This Dinner is Full was official selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival, as well as the New York City Independent Film Festival. She also hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and The Big Talk a podcast on iTunes. Resources discussed on this show: The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk Tricia Brouk Website Speaker Hub The Big Talk Season 5 Email: tricia@triciabrouk.com Text ‘Tricia’ to 44222 to receive the “7 Step Formula to Fearless Speaking”   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

Tricia Brouk, Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, talks with Laura Zarrow about her career in theater, film and television, and how to be a great storyteller across different mediums.Tricia Brouk is an award-winning director, writer for theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes, where she was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. The series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. The documentary short she directed and produced This Dinner is Full, was official selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival, as well as the NYC Independent Film Festival.  She also hosts The Big Talk a podcast on iTunes, where interviews people who talk for a living as well as curates and directs a national speaker salon.Tricia on The Speaker Salon: https://vimeo.com/274046109Aired on August 1, 2018 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's no question that good television writers have figured out how to hold our attention. What if you could apply that magic to your speaking career? Developing a talk or presentation can be confusing, time-consuming, and, let's face it, a challenge to our overall confidence. Now imagine you have a structure to follow - a process that will lead you to your most powerful message, clarify your objective and give you the certainty you need to grab and hold an audience's attention. Sounds like a dream, right? Luckily, the structure does exist. On this episode of the Brilliant You Podcast, our guest reveals how you can use it to create a framework that will result in a presentation that has all of the elements you'd find in a compelling play or television show. She not only shares how she helps her clients find their story and voice, but also the tricks to showing up with confidence even if speaking is a brand new skill for you. Tricia Brouk is an accomplished writer, director, and producer of film, television and theatre. She is also a highly-sought after speaker and coach. She uses her understanding of storytelling and performance to help her clients develop TED talks and master their presentation skills.  And, she know what works because she's also the Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City. In this episode, she describes the steps she thinks presenters need to take to fully realize their authentic story (it's not always what they think) and then develop a presentation that has all of the elements you'd find in a good script. She also reveals an easy way for anyone to get started in public speaking. She shares a simple process that will help you arrive on the big stage with total confidence with tools to get through anything the day might throw at them. And, we explore a paradigm shift around the word 'no'. It's an approach that has helped Tricia find opportunities at every closed door - and as a women in the entertainment industry, you know she's had a few of those! We conclude the episode with a seemingly simple challenge. But, taking it on, might just be harder than you think. Will you say 'yes' to Tricia's test? If you have ever thought about doing a TED talk, developing a speaking career, or even if you just want to give better presentations at work, this episode of the Brilliant You Podcast will give you the confidence to go for it. Whether you're a powerhouse business woman like Tricia Brouk or you're working your way up to it, the tips revealed in this episode will quickly become regular tools in your kit. And, you'll know how to wield them with confidence! Here are the resources mentioned in this episode: To get Tricia's free 7-Step Formula for Fearless Speaking, text the word 'Tricia' to 44 222 You can also connect with her through her website: https://triciabrouk.com/ or her LinkedIn Profile Grab my confidence kit here: Confidentwithnoapology.com Or email me to work with me or be on the show media@janetzaretsky.com  

  Introducing Margaret Olat – creative coach teaching high-achievers how to thrive at the intersection of creativity, passion, and profit. Margaret does this by helping them uncover genius ideas, identify what to sell, and designing their offers with them. Her clients are bloggers, copywriters, business coaches, health coaches, employees wanting to start an “online thing” (whatever it is), and experts in various fields. Clients go to Margaret when they want to offer a deeper experience to their audience and want Margaret to design that experience with them. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE: (04:43) What is your deepest yearning? (10:54) On stepping out of one’s comfort zone (17:16) Learning to move into another ‘lane’ mindset for your purpose (22:03) Why you need to sit down and be quiet and listen HEAR MORE ABOUT MARGARET OLAT: Margaret Olatunbosun is a writer and creative coach, who teaches high-achievers and other creatives how to thrive at the intersection of creativity, passion, and profit. She does this by helping them uncover genius ideas, identify what to sell, and designing their offers with them. Her thoughts on career and entrepreneurship has been featured on Elephant Journal, TEDxLincolnSquare, Thought Catalog, Addicted2Success, Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, Career Contessa, UYD Media, Inspired COACH magazine, and she’s been mentioned by the likes of ProBlogger, Brit + Co, and Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has also been featured as a career expert on Albert’s List, a community of 15,000+ members that connects recruiters and job seekers with the power of referrals. When she’s not writing or working with clients, you’ll find her working as a registered nurse at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, or binge reading romance novels. FAVOURITE QUOTE TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD “We don’t connect with each other through our pretend perfection, we connect over our shared struggles. Be brave enough to go first” -Paul Angone ONE BOOK YOU SHOULD READ Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels CONNECT WITH MARGARET Website Instagram Twitter FREE GIFT “The Ultimate Guide: How to earn extra $1,000+ per month using the skills you already have.” CONNECT WITH SASHKA Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply to be featured on the No Name Brand Podcast here. SUBSCRIBE ON     

Tricia Brouk is a multi-facetted expert who translates her experience in film and theater to the public speaking landscape. As the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, she helps speakers excavate their stories for inspirational gems and polish them into impactful and powerful talks.   In this episode, Tricia speaks on what it takes to deliver a memorable Big Talk, her path to becoming a successful TEDx organizer, and how she gets to the heart and soul of ideas worth spreading.   Episode Topics How Tricia’s personal training business survives in a saturated market Ways to completely support who you are as an artist or creative A behind-the-scenes look at organizing a TEDx talk Tricia’s clever technique that leverages exhaustion to extract The Big Idea The art of public speaking and getting speakers to open up Open doors and opportunities for TEDx speakers What separates a TEDx talk from a typical keynote Tricia’s process for helping speakers deliver authentic messages The difference between producing and directing Experts curse and canned answers What makes a successful director and leadership’s role Creating a unique process that attracts attention and clients How Tricia gets clients through her podcast Active listening to hear the message behind the message     [3:45] Starting line: Tricia came to NYC without a safety net and didn’t want to be a starving artist. She started her own personal training company which enabled her to make money while she pursued the performing arts.   [5:37] Started The Big Talk by accident when a friend asked her to direct her TEDxSyracuse.   [7:25] First TEDx event: Applied for TEDx Lincoln Square and put on her first event 2 years ago followed by her second event in March 2018.   [10:09] Recipe for success: Whether she's working with clients or speakers, she shows up fully.   [11:05] Standing out: Because NYC’s personal training market is so saturated, Tricia brought on a personal chef service as added value to Brouk Moves clients.   [13:09] "I had to figure out how I was gonna [pursue performing arts] without having the constraints of somebody telling me when I had to be in an office."   [13:54] Transitioning passions: Tricia ended her dancing career with an hour-long solo performance in 2007. She wanted to write, direct, and choreograph.   [18:45] Opening doors: In 2005, A friend of Tricia was teaching John Turturro Pilates. Later, he asked her to choreograph his movie starring Christopher Walken and Susan Sarandon.   [20:55] "If you want to be a prolific artist, working at a restaurant is absolutely acceptable but it's a time suck."   [22:27] What goes into directing a TEDx talk and Tricia’s process when working with speakers and actors. Create a safe space - so they can become vulnerable and deliver an authentic message.   [24:40] Tricia's first TEDx speaker was Petra Kolber and her talk was "The Perfection Detox."   [26:21] TEDx opportunities: Giving a TEDx talk earns you immediate credibility and opens doors to future speaking gigs.   [27:54] TEDxLincolnSquare's origin story: Tricia went back to directing her own shows and didn't think she'd continue working with speakers.   [28:59] Starting a podcast: To help her build an online presence, she hired a visibility strategist who connected her with John Lee Dumas. He encouraged her to start a podcast and The Big Talk was born.   [30:06] Becoming an expert: On the podcast, Tricia interviewed 15 TEDx organizers about what it means to be an organizer. She attracted speakers who were interested in giving a TEDx talk. [31:30] "So that's how I became a TEDx organizer...I needed a place to put my speakers." [33:05] Leveraging exhaustion: She’s able to extract the big idea from her clients after a rigorous 2-hour active listening session.   [36:43] Leadership is everything: "If I can't hear what you're saying as a director, I will not be able to direct you in a way where that scene is completely truthful." [37:49] "What I've noticed over the course of the past 8 years of working with entrepreneurs and experts is people don't realize what their own superpower is. They think it's one thing but it's really something different."   [39:04] Bringing talks to life: The Blueprint session involves 3 x 5 notecards and gives the speaker clarity on their true message.   [41:42] What’s next for Tricia: Creating a masterclass series called The Fearless Speaker coming fall 2018, season 9 of The Big Talk, and opening applications for TEDxLincolnSquare in September 2018.     Connect with Tricia Tricia@thebigtalknyc.com TheBigTalkNYC.com ← download "The Art of the Start" for free! 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The video for my TEDx talk at TEDxLincolnSquare came out last week. Along with messages of congratulations, many people have asked about how they too, can get the opportunity to speak at a TEDx event. In this episode, I not only offer some practical tips about what I learned from applying 13 times and crafting the talk, but also the wild story behind my talk. Buckle up! This is a brutally honest story about my journey to TEDx which will hopefully help you make your TEDx dream come true. The Talking Stick is in your hands now. Let us hear from you. Here's the link to my TEDx talk at TEDLincolnSquare. Please watch and share! Be part of the conversation - We want to hear your opinion on the topic. Let us know what you think or share a personal story. Join our community Facebook group, Creative Warriors Unite, at www.joinwarriors.com and add to the conversation. My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Contact Jeffrey - Website Coaching support Available for speaking Resources - Tamsen Webster and The Red Thread™ 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply don't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn

Do you dream of becoming a TEDx speaker? Are you ready to create your own signature talk? If so, you’re going to love today’s interview! In this episode of the IHML Show, we’re talking with Tricia Brouk, award-winning director, writer, filmmaker and the executive producer of TEDx Lincoln Square. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her knowledge and expertise to the art of public speaking. This episode will help you shine a light on your stories and message and gain the courage to put yourself out there on stage. Tricia Brouk is an award winning director. She is also writes and choreographs for theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes, where she was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. And the series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. She’s written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, and a feature film. The documentary short she directed and produced This Dinner is Full was official selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival, as well as the New York City Independent Film Festival. She also hosts The Big Talk a podcast on iTunes, where interviews people who talk for a living.  For Further Insight: Website: http://www.thebigtalknyc.com/start Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tricia.brouk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yourbigtalknyc

Public speaking is people's #1 greatest fear. But why are we so scared of it? Is it because we're afraid to be judged by others or is it because we aren't passionate about the ideas we're speaking about? When you get in front of an audience and you're actually passionate about the idea, the fear vanishes. Your desire to spread knowledge and awareness is felt by the audience, neutralizing the fear of judgement. This is why we've witnessed the rise of TED talks in recent years. When people speak on their greatest passions, the audience receives the content in full force. On this episode of Creative Warriors, we are joined by TEDx Lincoln Square organizers, Tricia Brouk & Jamie Broderick to discuss just what goes into a TEDx conference. With Jamie, a visibility strategist who helps shine the spotlight on entrepreneurs and leaders and Tricia, the director/producer who helps speakers craft their content, they make the perfect team to tackle an event of this magnitude. Download this episode today to learn about the behind-the-scenes effort of a TEDx conference, and what you can do as an applying speaker to increase your chances of getting onto the stage! WARRIORS OF PAST EXPERIENCE & DETACHMENT    “It's an environment to create community and help each speaker lift everyone else up.” - Tricia Brouk & Jamie Broderick  My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Highlights - Stay in your own lane when collaborating with a creative partner. Pitch ideas and themes, not your business, books, or personal brands. Passion for the idea is what separates those who get selected and those who don't. Use elements of theatre and drama when explaining complex, academic subjects. Share the idea from your point of view to give a unique lens. Be sensitive to the collective consciousness of the greater world. Express your progress on the idea to the organizer before the event. Rehearse your speech in similar environments to simulate the day of. Business is making commitments and then fulfilling them. Guest Contact - Tricia's Website Tricia's Twitter Jamie's Website Jamie's Twitter Watch the TEDx Lincoln Square Livestream on Tuesday March 27th:  TEDxLincolnSquare.com/Livestream  Mentions- 17hats  Resources - 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply doesn't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn  

When difficulties happen, Tricia believes that it is not an end, but rather a beginning.  Also, if our map changes, we should trust and believe where we are being led. In addition to working in the entertainment industry, Tricia Brouk applies her expertise as a director and writer for film, television and theater to the art of Big Talks and Keynotes. She nurtures speakers using the same techniques she does with actors by guiding them to become their most vulnerable selves in order to truly connect with their audience. She offers speakers a new point of view on what a Big Talk can be and how to achieve their goal, and often times, their dream, of taking a Big stage. She's the Executive Producer of TEDxLincolnSquare has worked on Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and received a Golden Thumb award from Roger Ebert for her work John Turturro's Romance and Cigarettes, where she worked closely with James Gandolfini and Kate Winslet. The series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival, The I Love New York Award at The New York Web Fest and Official Selection at The LA Web Festival. She's written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, and is currently writing a show called Mothers and Daughters based on interviews she's had with women from the ages of 12-90. You can listen to Tricia's podcast The Big Talk on iTunes where she interviews people who talk for a living.     Tricia@thebigtalknyc.com @yourbigtalk on Twitter @Triciabrouk on Facebook https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciabrouk/   tags:  stories that empower, stories, story, that, empower, storiesthatempower, podcast, hope, inspiration, inspire, inspiring, lift up, light, dark, motivate, motivation, motivating, Sean, Tricia, Brouk, Tricia Brouk, thebigtalknyc.com, yourbigtalk, triciabrouk, entertainment, director, writer, film, television, theater, speaker, actor, big, talk, tedxlincolnsquare, golden, thumb, award, john, turtorro, james, gandolfini, kate, winslet, sublets, musical, sitcom, mothers and daughters  

Tricia Brouk is our guest today and she does it all: she works in film, tv, theatre, and is a writer, director, and choreographer. She’s also the founder of The Big Talk, a popular service where she uses her expertise in the art of public speaking to make other big talks and keynotes a success. Her clients have gone on to earn 7-figure income streams, receive invitations to speak with the FDA, and speak at TEDx events around the country. Tricia recently produced a documentary called The Dinner is Full about a man named Chris who started the 747 Club, a dinner club for strangers to gather and meet authentically around simple pasta sauce. Her next musical is Committed, coming in February 2018. This show tells the story of eight psychiatric patients struggling with their mental illnesses in a 1989 psychiatric ward. The aim of the show is to de-stigmatize mental illness through honesty, humor, and art. Tricia is also the producer of TEDxLincolnSquare, and the host of the podcast The Big Talk, where she currently interviews people who talk for a living. Tricia and I discuss:Why being a starving artist is neither sexy nor So MoneyHow she managed to make money while traveling on the road with her dance company.If an employer won’t pay you what you’re worth,if you discover a male coworker is making twice as much? Should you take the job? Quit? Sue? Tricia has a detailed personal story.How to convince investors to invest in your risky theatrical production.For more about Tricia visit www.triciabrouk.com To learn more about her speech services and download Tricia’s free ebook The Art of the Start visit www.thebigtalknyc.com. To learn more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

Happy December to the Healthy Wealthy and Smart family! On this episode, I welcome Tricia Brouk on the show to discuss the elements of a memorable talk. In addition to working in the entertainment industry, Tricia Brouk applies her expertise as a director and writer for film, television and theater to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes. The series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. She’s written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, and a feature film. She’s been featured in Inc. Magazine, Huffington Post, Broadway World and has been a featured guest on Leaders In The Trenches, Ultimate Leadership, EO Fire, and Weekly Alignment. She also hosts the podcast, The Big Talk on iTunes, where she interviews people who talk for a living. In this episode, we discuss: -Tricia’s simple formula to make a powerful talk -How to craft a raw and meaningful story -Introversion and ways to overcome stage fright -The importance of communicating expectations for success -And so much more!   Over her career, Tricia has been able to work on a variety of projects by maintaining confidence in her talents. Tricia recommends jumping at any new opportunities that present themselves and that, “It was all about saying yes, being challenged and not being afraid of failing.”   To create a powerful and meaningful talk, Tricia advises, “Inspire what you have to offer without selling what you have to offer.”   The most powerful talks use stories and a point of view that are unique and authentic to the speaker. As a result, “You disarmed the audience by sharing something about yourself, by showing up and being vulnerable.”   For those wanting to improve their public speaking, Tricia suggests that, “You have to flex the speaking muscle just like you flex the bicep.” To gain more comfort on stage, there is no substitute to practice. Tricia recommends gradually pushing boundaries, starting with family and moving on to co-workers, as she has found that, “Repetition is everything.”   For more information on Tricia: Tricia Brouk draws on experience as a TEDx organizer, a writer, director and choreographer in film, television, and theater to help you bring your life-changing talk into focus. Her unique point of view will get you onto the big stage and guarantee you an unforgettable big talk every time.   I view public speakers through the same lens I do an actor. You have something important to say and it’s my job to help you find the way to say it with truth, confidence, vulnerability, awe, compassion and courage. With the help of my direction and guidance, I’ll bring your life-changing speech into focus, while giving you the unique insight into what makes an unforgettable big talk. I’ll break down your script just like I do with a film or play. I’ll identify the arcs the beats, and if what you are saying is actually what you mean to say. I’ll identify what you need to do for your big talk or your Keynote, as they are very different. Once I do that, we’ll work together on clarifying, specifying and performing your big talk through blocking, repetition, and simple techniques I use with actors.   My goal in the room is to create a safe space so you can drop in. When you are working on the material, I’ll help you find new and interesting ways to communicate your very important talk. Once we find those, together, I will help you maintain the integrity and consistency of the performance so you can be free to talk to the audience, like you’re talking to a friend. I will help illuminate the importance of what you, as a speaker, want to say and how you communicate that information so that your audience leans in.   Resources discussed on this show: Tricia Brouk Website Tricia Brouk Twitter Krumping is language. | Brian HallowDreamz Henry | TEDxLincolnSquare The Big Talk Website Gift: 4 Ways To Inspire Your Audience, Create Adoring Fans and Organically Drive New Business Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

Naphtali Hoff interviews Tricia Brouk, screen writer, choreographer, director, and the executive producer and creative director of TEDxLincolnSquare.

Tricia Brouk is a performance expert, TEDx organizer, writer, director, choreographer, podcast host, and producer of theatre, TV and film. She hosts The Big Talk, a podcast series on iTunes and currently directs and dramaturges Big Talks and Keynotes. She is the current organizer of TEDxLincolnSquare – Risk Takers and Change Makers.  She has produced, directed or choreographed several award-winning theatre and TV/Film productions. Through her company, The Big Talk, she helps people identify, craft and deliver a life-changing Big Talk or Keynote.  Period in full time business and business background  She has owned a company for over 26 years. She moved to New York City from Missouri to pursue a dance career and had no interest in being a starving artist. She started Brouk Moves, an elite in-home personal training company where she hired people to work for her so that she could still make money even when she was on the road. The company has been going strong, has 15 trainers, 25 clients and recently started a personal chef service. The business has enabled her to pursue a creative life outside of business and also given her the opportunity to create a new business, The Big Talk.  Brouk Moves has been her primary income for the last 26 years and has enabled her to pay all her bills, avoid the life of a starving artist and produce theatre. Her team works on the business full time so she can have time to pursue other things.  Starving artists  She says she sees this a lot in the industry and she has observed that artists feel unworthy of making money, because when they make money they then feel that they are selling out, and that they are not truly artists.  She says artists deserve to be paid for what they are worth, to have money and create art simultaneously.  Tip: You are not giving up your artist soul by taking a big fat pay check  First gig  In her first big European tour, she got a weekly pay check to do what she loves including touring, dancing, and being a full time artist. That was while Brouk Moves was still bringing in money because her team was doing all the work. That when she knew she could make a living as an artist in the long term while also making a living as a business woman.  Tip: Once you pursue and achieve what your goal is, do not let go of that business! Do not think that you have to choose. You can maintain them both equally  Getting into entrepreneurship  She decided early on that she would live the way she wanted without being poor or waiting for gigs to find her. She is proactive, mindful and kind in the way she runs her business. Her trainers take time off whenever they want and the rest sub for them.  Tip 1: Stop waiting for that big artist contract, start creating your art, start creating your business, because if you wait for someone else to do it for you, you will spend your entire life waiting.  Tip 2: Get busy, create art no matter where it is, no matter what it is. Keep your artist muscle flexing and find a way to make money on your own terms  The first months in the fitness business  She started by working very hard and personally training all the clients she had. She used to wake up at 4.30am and would do the client training while also dancing and performing. Once she realised that she could hire a team to take on some of the work, she created a system where she could always be involved but didn't need to be there. That enabled her to reduce her commutes, and her time was spent doing other things. When she hired other people, she had to trust them, let go, and make sure that she put systems in place to ensure the business would run efficiently.  Tip 1: If you are starting up, you have to dig in, roll up your sleeves and do the work  Tip 2: When starting out, you have to create a solid foundation first, then you can back off and do the other things that you want to do  Choosing personal training  She says personal training was very organically...

Tricia works in the entertainment industry and applies her expertise as a director and writer for film, television and theater to the art of Big Talks. She’s written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, a feature film is the organizer of TEDxLincolnSquare. She also hosts the podcast The Big Talk on iTunes. Sponsors: Billy Gene is Marketing: Ready to kick "Learning But Not Implementing" to the curb? Visit BuildAdsWithBilly.com and reserve your spot for his private workshop going down Aug, 31, 2017 for marketers and entrepreneurs at the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego! Organifi: I’ve been researching plant-based supplements that will help me not just feel my best, but also perform my best, and Organifi’s protein is smooth, filling and the vanilla flavor is yummy! See for yourself: visit Organifi.com and save 20% with promo code FIRE!