- Thought Leaders • Women in Business
International Award-Winning Director
Curator | Author | Producer
Founder of the Big Talk Academy
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Speaking TopicS
- Being an Influential Voice: How to Communicate for Impact
- The Art Of The Big Talk: Leadership Consciousness and Stepping onto Big Stages
- The Zen of Leading: How Tapping Into Your Buddha Nature Will Create More Success, Joy and Fulfillment In and Out of the Workplace
The influential voice
AUTHOR
Tricia Brouk is an accomplished creative force who has dedicated her life to storytelling across multiple mediums. From directing award-winning documentaries to mentoring speakers through her Big Talk Academy, Tricia’s mission is clear: to foster meaningful conversations that bring people together. Her work empowers individuals to articulate their vision and make an impact with authenticity and courage.
As a three-time published author, podcast host, and advocate for social change, Tricia continues to influence audiences worldwide. Her passion for the arts, social justice, and human connection drives her to create content that inspires transformation. Whether on stage or behind the camera, Tricia exemplifies integrity, inclusion, and excellence.
Tricia Brouk is a strategic advisor to high-level professionals who aspire to impact the world through effective communication. She helps high-performing individuals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. As an award-winning director, producer, sought-after speaker, and mentor to countless thought leaders, Tricia has guided thousands of speakers onto global stages.
She produced TEDxLincolnSquare in New York City and founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in public speaking. Tricia’s book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy, was a #1 New Release on Amazon in December 2020. Her documentary, Big Stages, featuring her work with speakers, premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival in October 2023. Her latest venture is The Big Talk Press, a publishing house dedicated to amplifying impactful voices.
Tricia Brouk is an international award-winning director, author, and founder of The Big Talk Academy. As a strategic advisor, she empowers high-level professionals to impact the world through effective communication. Tricia specializes in transforming her clients into industry thought leaders by leveraging the power of authentic storytelling. Her methodology focuses on shaping authentic narratives into influential voices and commanding media presences, enabling clients to gain wider recognition and become go-to experts in their fields.
With over three decades of expertise in theatrical performance, Tricia is a seasoned director, producer, and mentor to countless speakers. Her clients have delivered talks at prestigious platforms, including the United Nations, Google, Microsoft, Pride Global, Congress, the FDA, and the World Economic Forum. She designs speaker platforms for thought leaders globally and mentors her community of speakers, ensuring they make a lasting impact.
Tricia has spoken at Forbes, Pride Global, The New York Public Library, Barnes and Noble, Ellevate, Oxford University, The Jumbo African Support Hub, The National Organization for Rare Disorders, and Changemakers in Toronto, where she shared the stage with Jim Kwik and Danielle LaPorte.
She founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. Tricia 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 also curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC and is featured in the documentary Big Stages, which premiered at The Chelsea Film Festival in New York City and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
Tricia’s first 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, released in 2023, earned Amazon bestseller status and was a #1 New Release in six categories.
Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Tricia was awarded Top Director of 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals. She was named one of the Top Ten Speaker Coaches by Yahoo Finance in 2021. She also received the Empowered Women Award in 2021 from IOATP and was honored as the Most Influential Leader in Media and Production by Corporate Vision in 2022. Additionally, she was named one of the Top Ten Amazing Women Leaders to Watch by The Silicon Review and recognized as the Top Inspirational Director of the Decade in 2022 by the International Organization of Top Professionals. Tricia has also been featured on the cover of Brainz Magazine.
Her documentaries have earned critical acclaim, winning numerous awards, including Best Documentary Short at The Olympus Film Festival and the Los Angeles Movie Awards. Her latest venture, The Big Talk Press, is a publishing house dedicated to amplifying powerful voices through impactful storytelling.
Fun Facts about Tricia
- She’s been on stage since she was 7 years old.
- She danced with Baryshnikov.
- She has danced, performed, and spoken all over the world.
- She’s worked on the set of movies starring Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon, James Gandolfini, Kelly Reilly, Eddie Izzard, Bobby Cannavale, Christopher Walken, and Steve Buscemi.
- She’s worked alongside Directors John Turturro, Simon Curtis, and Lasse Halstrom.
- She’s spoken at conferences and shared the stage with Jim Kwik, Danielle LaPorte, and Marianne Williamson.
- She has interviewed hundreds of thought leaders, including Stedman Graham (yes, that Stedman) and Gretchen Carlson, author of Be Fierce and founder of Lift Our Voices, an organization dedicated to eradicating clauses in workplace contracts that silence survivors of harassment, assault, and other forms of discrimination, including race and gender discrimination. You may also remember Carlson from the FOX News scandal.
- She mentored Lt Cl Alexander Vindman, author of Here Right Matters and former director of International Affairs of the United States National Security Council. You may remember him from the Impeachment hearings of Donald Trump.
- She was the speaker coach to Katherine Garcia during her Mayoral Run in NYC.
- She was Jesse Itzler’s Media Coach when he launched his book Living with the Monks so that he could learn how to lovingly deflect from the shadow of his very famous wife, Sarah Blakely, Spanx founder, and mogul.
Key Takeaways
- Dream big—your voice has the power to create lasting change.
- The ripple effect of amplifying others’ voices leads to global impact.
- Inclusive and meaningful storytelling fosters unity and transformation.
- Courage and authenticity are essential in making a difference.
- Hard conversations lead to understanding, connection, and growth.
Noteworthy Achievements
- Best Director, International Association of Top Professionals, 2019.
- Empowered Woman of the Year, 2021.
- Host of a top 1% global podcast, The Big Talk.
- Featured in Documentary on Amazon “Big Stages”
- Film festivals for her documentaries in NYC, Los Angeles, and international locations.
Publications
- Author of The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean For Lasting Legacy and The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause.
Travels From
New York City, NY
Tricia Brouk is available for Public Appearances, Speaking Events, and Keynote messages.
