In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Nikki Nardizzi.

Nikki is the author of BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength. She is also a seasoned life and mindset coach. 

From being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 12 to becoming legally blind, losing both parents, and receiving a kidney/pancreas transplant, Nikki knows firsthand the profound impact mindset has on our lives. Her personal transformation is the driving force behind her coaching, where she guides her clients in making conscious choices that will lead to success.

In her big talk, “Choosing Life By Design,” she explores:

• Reframing the things that happen to you in your life as things that happen “for” you

• How to reconnect with the confident, capable person you were before life's challenges knocked you down

• Creating your personal "recipe" for transformation using gratitude, meditation, and other practices

• Accepting support and assistance when you can't do it all yourself

Her book, BADASS grATTITUDE: A memoir of finding forgiveness and strength

Website: https://www.nikkinardizzi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.gilbert.nardizzi/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikki.nardizzi/ 

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Today’s guest is Stacy Kehren Idema. Rooted in feminine and emotional intelligence, and shaped by personal experiences, Stacy empowers women to embrace radical responsibility, lead authentically, and redefine wealth beyond money.

Stacy combined her family business background with corporate expertise to create Equati, a Family Office technology that aligns values, investments, and data for smarter decisions.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Her generational business background and how that led her to focus on bridging generational divides in family offices

• How she teaches women to consciously rewrite their wealth stories

• The way she helps people create more balanced and effective business relationships and decision-making

• Her current favorites: Book: Never Split the Difference, Speaker: Sara Blakely, and Podcasts: Billion Dollar Backstory and Masculine & Feminine Dynamics

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacykehrenidema/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/equati/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacykehrenidema/ 

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This week, we’re exploring the significant role mentorship plays in achieving career breakthroughs, leadership excellence, and becoming an influential voice.

I share personal stories from my career in dance and film, and introduce you to the mentors who have guided me to where I am today. 

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The reason even elite performers never go it alone and what it truly means to have a mentor

• Why mentorship is crucial for identifying blind spots and pushing beyond self-imposed limitations

• How to choose the right mentor in an era of declining trust

• Where you can find a mentor to help you not only in crafting and delivering talks, but also in building a sustainable speaking business

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In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.

During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode. 

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How to create a keynote talk that is the perfect companion to your book

• Getting your audience to see themselves in what your speaking about and take action

• Knowing when or if you should use humor in your talk

• Believing you’re good enough to book big stages as a new speaker

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Today's guest, Micki Weiner, is a sustainability practitioner and founder of Petal + Ash, a circular lingerie brand. Their mission is to empower women through comfortable lingerie, made from materials safe for the most intimate parts of their body. 

Micki brings expertise in circularity, materials impact, and creative problem-solving to the intersection of fashion and climate.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How she connected her past expertise as a professional dancer to her current mission

• Becoming the go-to expert and establishing yourself as an authority in your field

• Why authentic vulnerability builds trust with audiences and potential investors

• The way your personal mission can translate to a professional platform

• Her current favorites: Books: The Night Circus and People of the Book, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: Green Behavior

Instagram: @petalandash 

Substack: The Sustainable Undress 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickiweiner 

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This week, I’m concluding our trilogy of episodes focused on the principles from my upcoming book, Being Smart Is Stupid.

What if everything you've been taught about strong leadership is wrong? Join me in understanding why, despite conventional wisdom, showing compassion and loving kindness are essential strengths in leadership and public speaking.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Everything we think we know about power and influence, and why most of it is wrong

• Four concrete steps to integrate compassion into your leadership and speaking 

• The neuroscience behind compassionate interactions and how they literally change people's brains

• The transformative potential of leading with an open heart without being a pushover

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In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by Belinda DiGiambattista.

As a successful entrepreneur and former CEO, Belinda uses her expertise and motivational speaking skills to move audiences to make purposeful choices. Her real-life examples show leaders how to be impactful with their influence, achieve a shared vision, and deliver client value beyond expectations.

From corporate cubicles to serving 5 million healthy meals to school children through her company Butter Beans, Belinda discovered the power of choosing your own success metrics.

In her amazing big talk, “Choose Your Metrics: Lead With Impact,” she explores:

• What effective leadership measurement begins with, and why it's not what most leaders think

• The impact of culture on employee retention, efficiency, and whether your team shows up consistently

• Defining what success looks like for you personally, instead of relying on annual performance evaluations

• The multiplier effect: Leaders' influence on others and their ultimate impact on the world

Website: https://chooseyourmetric.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindadigiambattista/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindadigi/ 

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In today’s episode, I am excited to introduce you to Ivana Ivanek. 

Ivana is a keynote speaker, business strategist, mindset coach, and host of the Online Business By Design Podcast. She specializes in helping teachers, coaches, and educators build online businesses that drive profit and impact so they can create the success and the life they desire.

From immigrant family expectations to building her dream life by the ocean, Ivana's journey proves that success doesn't have to look like what we've been taught.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How to redefine success on your terms and pursue your dreams without conforming to others' definitions

• Why her first business failure became her training ground for eventual success

• The impact of living authentically and building wealth unapologetically — even in flip flops

• Her current favorites: Book: You are a Badass, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Website: https://ivanaivanek.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-ivanek-426553230/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanaivanek_/ 

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In this episode of The Big Talk Podcast, I’m examining the concept of Buddha Nature as a key to effective leadership and impactful speaking. 

As I share insights from my upcoming book, Being Smart is Stupid: Why Embracing the Wisdom of Your Buddha Nature is the Secret to Great Leadership, I reveal the importance of accessing your inner wisdom, compassion, and clarity. I also share real-life examples and practical steps to cultivate these qualities.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The four summer practices to access your Buddha nature: curious presence, embodying gratitude, letting go of control, and serving with joy

• Why summer is the perfect training ground for wise leadership practices

• How to transform from "smart" leadership to wise leadership that heals and inspires

• The difference between speaking from ego versus speaking from authentic wisdom

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In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.

During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode. 

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Narrowing down your ideas to one provocative topic for your big talk

• Viewing new experiences not as a chance to fail or something to be afraid of, but as an experiment that can lead to growth and learning

• Acknowledging your desire to speak on big stages, write a book, or whatever you are being called to do

• Uncovering what about your idea is most deeply resonating with you

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