The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

In this episode, I share exactly what happened when Live Nation — the world's largest live entertainment company — came to my contact form, and what it revealed about what it really means to treat speaking like a business.

The speakers who will be on the biggest stages next year are building their assets right now. The ones who aren't? They're already missing the window.

Tune in to discover:

• Why having the right assets in place is the difference between a decision-maker moving on in two seconds and reaching out to book you

• How far in advance the speaking industry actually books, and why most speakers are pitching too late

• What it truly means to show up like a pro and the one question you can ask yourself right now to find out if you're ready

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Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend and thought leader, Kristin Thomas.

Kristin is the Founder and CEO of Marble Collective, an AI-powered platform that connects, amplifies, and centralizes the digital legacies of remarkable women leaders so they can inspire, be role models, and create impact at scale. Backed by 300 women leaders and 70+ investors, Marble launches publicly this fall.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• How resilience and adaptability shape entrepreneurial success

• Why listening is as powerful as speaking for influential voices

• The importance of following people, not just platforms, to create deeper connection

• Kristin's current favorites: Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Speaker: Dr. Jane Goodall, Podcasts: Venture F, The Angel Next Door, & The Big Talk

Website: http://marblecollective.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-thomas-1092a01b

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In this episode, I explore one of the most quietly destructive forces in any business relationship: doubt.

Drawing on John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable, I examine what happens when doubt takes root between people in professional relationships.

I also look at the moment when business relationships shift from relational to transactional, why defending yourself against doubt rarely works, and why naming the doubt is the most powerful thing an influential voice can do.

When you tune in, you'll discover why:

• Doubt doesn't introduce new information — it reframes existing information

• Naming doubt openly is what saves or ends a relationship

• Influential leaders don't wait for doubt to resolve itself; they bring it into the light

• It's important to distinguish between doubt that serves growth and doubt that destroys relationships (and how to do this)

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Today's guest, Natalie Tincher, is the founder of BU Style and a certified image consultant. Since 2010, she's partnered with hundreds of clients, collaborated with corporations, and served as the global stylist for a major news network.

As host of the Wear Who You Are podcast and a frequent voice in outlets like Business Insider, the Associated Press, InStyle, and Forbes, Natalie is known for her joyful, empowering approach to personal style.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why style serves as your "first voice" before you even speak

• The way that clothing affects performance, and why removing the cognitive load of style decisions enhances high performance

• How to use style as a tool for confidence and authenticity

• Her current favorites: Book: The Mastery of Love, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: Good Hang

Instagram: @natalie_tincher

Website: https://www.bu.style/

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In this episode, I share a powerful personal story about reaching out to a friend who used derogatory language on social media.

Rather than ignoring it or publicly calling him out, I chose a third path — a private, loving, curiosity-driven conversation that led to a genuine shift in my friend's thinking.

Join me as I break down three key lessons for communicating across the divide:

• Lead with curiosity, not correction — a well-placed question opens doors that criticism slams shut.

• Be willing to be taught even when you're the one trying to teach — being truly heard is what makes someone willing to listen.

• Love is not weakness — approaching hard conversations with love and grace is the most advanced communication skill a leader can possess.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to influence hearts and minds, navigate difficult conversations, and use their voice as a force for genuine connection rather than division.

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Today, I'm super excited for you to hear from Beth Norcross. You may remember Beth from Episode 737, which dropped in March. In that conversation, we talked about building resilience through nature.

With extensive training and experience in both spirituality and ecology, Beth is a writer, speaker, and spiritual nature guide who invites people into deep, intimate relationships with their Earth kin.

She founded the Center for Spirituality in Nature and co-wrote Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Leah Rampy.

In Beth's big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?", she explores:

• Why, despite saying we love nature, we often treat the natural world as existing solely to serve us

• How to show our love for nature through intentional daily decisions

• The systemic changes we need to make collectively

• Why spending time observing nature's needs creates deeper connection and kinship

Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 737

Her big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?"

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beth.norcross.9/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-norcross-4a566832/

Her book, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees

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Today, I'm joined by an amazing alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, Lee Powers. You may remember Lee from Episode 741 that released in April, where I featured her big talk, "A Nurse's Awakening from a Coma: Lessons Learned from Being the Patient."

Lee is a nurse, speaker, and advocate with decades of experience. After surviving a patient assault that left her on a ventilator in the ICU, she founded ICUiCare™ to humanize critical-care recovery through education and advocacy, empowering patients, families, and healthcare teams to solve complex health challenges and rebuild lives.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The value of pharmacogenetic testing in preventing medication complications

• The number of ICU survivors affected by Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), and why more people aren't talking about it

• How medicine often operates on a one-size-fits-all approach, and how you can become a better advocate for your healthcare

• Her current favorites: Book: Man's Search for Meaning and Speaker: Tricia

Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 741

Website: https://leepowersrn.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-powers-rn-bsn-034845337/

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In a world increasingly reliant on AI, in-person mentorship for speakers has never been more essential.

Using my NYC intensive, The Big Talk Live, as the backdrop, I walk through what three days of hands-on stage work actually look like and why this is what you need to gain momentum in your speaker journey.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• What AI can and can't do for you as a speaker

• Why growth for most speakers isn't a content problem — it's a performance problem

• How to develop your stage presence as a speaker

• Why working together in person could transform your speaking career

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In today's episode, you will hear a big talk from Adolfo Gomez Sanchez, an amazing speaker and alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery.

Adolfo has served as a performance mentor to pro athletes and CEOs for over 30 years. Leveraging his tried-and-tested methodology, he teaches clients how to break performance down into its component parts, optimize each, and stitch them back together seamlessly.

He is a Best-Selling author and High-Impact Speaker for leading organizations around the world.

In his big talk, "Redefining failure as reps unleashes your full potential," he explores:

• When failure shifted from an occurrence to a character judgment

• How achievement addiction is neurochemically similar to substance abuse

• The crucial difference between achievement and fulfillment

• Why elite performers expect 20-40% of their training to be failed reps, and what we can learn from them

Website: https://www.gomezsanchezofficial.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ags1101/

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

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Today, I'm introducing you to Mike Shereck, a thought leader and author whose upcoming book, Radical Integrity, is coming soon from The Big Talk Press.

Mike Shereck is a thought leader, barrier breaker, and a guy from Berwyn who is committed to creating a world that works for everyone. Author of two books with a third on the way, he works as an executive coach and EOS Implementer with a strong commitment to the success of entrepreneurs.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why taking responsibility means rejecting victimhood

• How understanding that your perspective differs from others is crucial for meaningful dialogue

• The importance of creating genuine dialogue about healthy masculine expression

• His current favorites: Books: The Three Laws of Performance, Mindset, Out of the Crisis, Extreme Ownership, & Berwyn Rules, Speakers: Simon Sinek & Brené Brown, and Podcast: The Shawn Ryan Show

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

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