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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\\u2019s the executive producer of TEDxLincolnSquare and has choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro\\u2019s Romance and Cigarettes. The series she directed, Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. She\\u2019s written two musicals, a play, a sitcom pilot, and a feature film. She\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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!

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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, \\u201cIt was all about saying yes, being challenged and not being afraid of failing.\\u201d

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To create a powerful and meaningful talk, Tricia advises, \\u201cInspire what you have to offer without selling what you have to offer.\\u201d

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The most powerful talks use stories and a point of view that are unique and authentic to the speaker. As a result, \\u201cYou disarmed the audience by sharing something about yourself, by showing up and being vulnerable.\\u201d

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For those wanting to improve their public speaking, Tricia suggests that, \\u201cYou have to flex the speaking muscle just like you flex the bicep.\\u201d 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, \\u201cRepetition is everything.\\u201d

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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.

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I view public speakers through the same lens I do an actor. You have something important to say and it\\u2019s 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\\u2019ll bring your life-changing speech into focus, while giving you the unique insight into what makes an unforgettable big talk. I\\u2019ll break down your script just like I do with a film or play. I\\u2019ll identify the arcs the beats, and if what you are saying is actually what you mean to say. I\\u2019ll identify what you need to do for your big talk or your Keynote, as they are very different. Once I do that, we\\u2019ll work together on clarifying, specifying and performing your big talk through blocking, repetition, and simple techniques I use with actors.

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My goal in the room is to create a safe space so you can drop in. When you are working on the material, I\\u2019ll 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\\u2019re 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.

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Resources discussed on this show:

Tricia Brouk Website

Tricia Brouk Twitter

Krumping is language. | Brian HallowDreamz Henry | TEDxLincolnSquare

The Big Talk Website

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Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!

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Xo Karen

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