Transform Your Expertise
Into a Speaking Legacy
Gain the clarity, confidence, and congruence to captivate audiences and command premium fees while building a thriving speaking business
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery
Where Thought Leaders Become
Influential Voices Who Get Paid to Speak
“When Tricia speaks and when she's training speakers, she teaches them how to distract, dispute, and inspire.”
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery is the premier program designed to take you from idea to stage-ready and business savvy in just 12 exhilarating weeks.
Your Voice Is the Key to Your Legacy
You've built expertise through years of dedication. You've overcome challenges, developed systems, and created transformative solutions.
But a powerful truth remains: Your impact will always be limited until you master the art of sharing your message from the stage.
Are you ready to:
Transform your knowledge into a signature talk that opens doors to prestigious stages?
Command the room with an authentic presence that makes audiences lean in?
Build a speaking business that generates substantial income while expanding your influence?
Join thought leaders who are changing conversations in their communities and on global platforms?
This is the transformative experience you've been searching for.
Marie-Elizabeth Mali
Mentor & Brain Trainer, TEDx Speaker
Marie-Elizabeth Mali
Mentor & Brain Trainer, TEDx Speaker
“If you’re looking to pivot your career, pivot your life, pivot your path to speaking... I really recommend going through BTAM.”
Maria Johnson
Speaker, Coach and Blindness Advocate
Founded by the incomparable Tricia Brouk—international award-winning director, author, and producer—The Big Talk Academy® Mastery is your pathway to speaking success.
With over three decades of expertise in theatrical performance, Tricia's methodology has propelled thousands of speakers onto prestigious stages worldwide, from the United Nations The World Economic Forum, to Congress, while building profitable speaking businesses.
Now it's your turn to join this elite community of influential voices.
Elevate Your Authority Through Strategic Speaking
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery isn't just another public speaking course—it's a comprehensive system for transforming your expertise into thought leadership that commands attention and premium compensation.
Our proven and copyrighted The Art of The Big Talk© Process guides you step-by-step through crafting, delivering, and monetizing your transformational talk. Whether you're aiming for TEDx-style stages, industry keynotes, or high-level corporate engagements, we provide the exact framework used by speakers who now command five- and six-figure fees.
Alex Pursglove
Speaker, Business & Transformation Coach
Best Online Program
2023
USA Corporate Excellence Award
by Corporate Vision
Best Virtual Membership
2024
USA Corporate Excellence Award
by Corporate Vision
Public Speaking Mentor of The Year
2025
Corporate LiveWire Innovation
& Excellence Awards
A+
Accredited
by the Better Business Bureau
of New York City
Still have questions?
How do we unlock your speaking potential?
Inside The Big Talk Academy® MASTERY, you'll master:
Idea Confirmation
We'll help you uncover your most potent speaking topic based on Tricia's years of insider knowledge on what captivates audiences today.
Fully Written Talk
Our multiple-published author and writer for theater, TV, and the big screen will guide you in crafting a compelling, transformational talk that leaves a lasting impact.
Performance Skills
Learn to deliver an Oscar-worthy performance that captivates any audience and leaves them craving more.
Pitching Mastery
Discover the secret desires of event organizers and how to land the speaking gigs of your dreams with irresistible proposals.
Speaking Business Strategy
Position yourself as a high-value speaker, negotiate compensation that reflects your expertise, and develop proven strategies for securing consistent, highly paid speaking engagements.
OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A CERTIFIED BIG TALK SPEAKER
Upon successfully completing The Big Talk Academy® Mastery, you'll be officially certified as a Big Talk Speaker – a prestigious badge of honor in the speaking world.
The Distinction of Exceptional Speakers
In an age of AI-generated content and information overload, true influence comes from authentic human connection. The speakers who stand out:
Command presence through practiced, polished, and powerful delivery
Captivate audiences with natural charisma, not manipulative tactics
Speak from authentic truth that resonates at a deeper level
Craft strategic pitches that convert into bookings and premium fees
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery equips you with each of these critical elements, transforming you into the speaker meeting planners want to book and audiences want to hear.
Nick Prefontaine
Motivational speaker, author
A Legacy of Speaker Success
Our graduates have gone on to:
Speak at Google, Twitter, FDA, United Nations, Microsoft, World Economic Forum, and countless TEDx stages
Book coveted television appearances that elevated their visibility
Sign with international speaker bureaus representing industry giants
Speak before Congress, influencing policy on a national scale
Be featured in award-winning documentaries and prestigious publications
Produce their own sold-out events with unstoppable momentum
Command five and six-figure speaking fees while expanding their business reach
Marisa Zalabak
TEDX & Keynote Speaker, author, and educator
They have...
Received standing ovations
Secured 6-figure consulting contracts
Landed the speaking gigs of their dreams
All because they dared to invest in their speaking success with The Big Talk Academy® Mastery.
Each of these speakers found clarity, confidence, and the courage to share their message—and the The Big Talk Academy® Mastery made that possible.
“Anyone who’s looking to uplevel their speaking skills, I would recommend The Big Talk Academy® (Mastery) without hesitation.”
Jane Newman
Keynote Speaker
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery Journey
Week 1:
Mastering Your Speaking Mindset
Shatter limiting beliefs and cultivate unshakeable confidence that radiates from the stage.
Develop the mental resilience to handle any speaking challenge with grace and poise.
Week 2:
Mining for Speaking Gold
Uncover the hidden gems in your most powerful stories, experiences, and insights.
Learn how to spin your expertise into engaging, valuable content that leaves audiences hungry for more.
Week 3:
Quantifying Your Big Idea
Evaluate and refine your speaking topics for maximum impact and audience transformation.
Discover the key elements of a truly unforgettable talk that sparks change.
Week 4:
Becoming a Content Generating Machine
Master the art of efficient and effective writing for speeches that move mountains.
Develop a foolproof system for consistently creating compelling content that positions you as a thought leader.
Week 5:
Finding Your Signature Speaking Style
Identify your unique speaking strengths and authentic voice that sets you apart from the crowd.
Adapt your content for different formats, from TED-style talks to keynotes, ensuring you always make a lasting impression.
Week 6:
Performing with Purpose and Presence
Learn the secret acting techniques that captivate and move audiences to tears and laughter.
Infuse your talks with objectives and actions that make your performances unforgettable.
Week 7:
Rehearsing for Results
Discover proven memorization strategies to internalize your talk and speak from the heart.
Banish stage fright and build an unshakeable confidence that shines through in every performance.
Week 8:
Crafting a Captivating Opening
Hook your audience from the very first breath with powerful openings that leave them on the edge of their seats.
Set the stage for a transformational journey that keeps them engaged and eager for more.
Week 9:
Designing Spectacular Slides
Create stunning visual aids that enhance your message and leave a lasting visual imprint.
Master the art of seamless slide integration for maximum impact and a flawless performance.
Week 10:
Closing with a Resounding Call to Action
Leave your audience inspired, empowered, and ready to take massive action that transforms their lives.
Craft unforgettable endings that solidify your message and brand you as a speaking sensation.
Week 11:
Business & Pitching Mastery
Master the art of positioning yourself as a premium speaker, from crafting winning pitches to negotiating top fees.
Learn proven strategies for consistent bookings and develop your signature fee structure that reflects your true value.
Week 12:
Celebrating Your Speaking Success
Determine your next steps as a speaker and how to monetize using your speech as the signature product and how to leverage this for impact and success.
By the end of our journey together, you'll have:
A powerful, polished talk that delivers your message with maximum impact
The confidence, clarity, and connections to make your mark on the world
A strategic roadmap for building a profitable speaking business
The skills to command premium fees for your expertise
Still have questions?
Our Graduates Are
Transforming Industries
They’ve addressed audiences at Oxford University, SPEAK, Google, Twitter, FDA, United Nations, Microsoft, Kraft-Heinz, BlackRock, The Divine Feminine Conference, and countless TEDx stages.
They've appeared on television, been featured in award-winning documentaries, spoken before Congress, and influenced policy changes on a national scale.
They've secured five-figure speaking fees, produced sold-out events, been featured in prestigious publications, and positioned themselves as the go-to experts in their fields.
These awe-inspiring success stories are a testament to the power of our program and the unwavering dedication of our students.
Stephanie Trager
International speaker, author, spritual guide
Our graduates have gone on to:
Speak at Google, Twitter, FDA, United Nations, Microsoft, Kraft-Heinz, BlackRock, World Economic Forum, Pride Global, and countless TEDx stages, inspiring millions with their message.
Book coveted television appearances on nationally recognized networks across the country that skyrocketed their visibility and authority.
Get signed with the same international speaker bureaus that represent industry giants like Mel Robbins, Daymond John and Seth Godin.
Speak before Congress on Capitol Hill, influencing policy and change on a national scale.
Be featured in multiple award-winning documentaries, including Big Stages streaming on Amazon Prime, spreading their impact far and wide.
Lobby for new curriculum in school districts and successfully get them passed, leaving a lasting legacy.
Produce and speak at their own sold-out events, with reinvigorated confidence and unstoppable momentum.
Get featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, Thrive Global, Brainz Magazine, and Money Magzine, amplifying their message to millions.
Be interviewed on influential platforms like The Native Influence, Authority Magazine and BOLD TV, positioning them as the go-to experts in their fields.
Move from powerful to unstoppable as thought leaders in their industry, transforming lives and leaving an indelible mark on the world.
They have received standing ovations, secured 6-figure consulting contracts, and landed the speaking gigs of their dreams – all because they dared to take the leap and invest in their speaking success.
“The Big Talk Academy® (Mastery) made learning the art of speaking easy with a step-by-step process”
Lee Powers
Speaker, Author, and Nurse Advocate
“I’ve done a lot of public speaking, but this was taking it to the next level.”
Adolfo Gómez Sánchez
Performance Expert
How We Unlock Your Speaking Potential
12 Transformative Modules
Embark on a life-changing journey from the comfort of your own space with our twelve value-packed modules. We'll guide you step-by-step through each essential topic you need to master to create your unforgettable Big Talk.
A Facebook Community of Diverse Speakers
As soon as you enroll, you'll gain exclusive access to our Facebook community, a thriving hub of world-class speakers who are eager to support you as you share your message. This private community offers daily support and guidance.
6 Group Coaching Sessions with Tricia
Twice a month, we'll gather on Zoom so you can ask Tricia anything your heart desires. From perfecting your talk's opening to seeking guidance on upcoming pitches, these sessions are designed to propel you forward in your journey.
3 group coaching sessions with Angelique
In addition to receiving the priceless experience of working directly with Tricia, you will also have access to her Speaker Success Coach, Angelique. With their extensive experience, you'll receive guidance curated specifically for YOUR talk.
Certification as a big talk speaker
Upon successfully completing The Big Talk Academy® Mastery, you'll be officially certified as a Big Talk Speaker – a prestigious badge of honor in the speaking world.
Your Investment in Speaking Excellence
If you're ready to elevate your speaking career, share your message with impact, and join a community of passionate thought leaders who will become your biggest champions, then...
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery is the only choice for you.
Gracia Sotomayor
speaker, author, Artistic cyclist
If you’re ready to...
...take your speaking career to dizzying heights, gain the skills and support to share your message with the masses, and join a community of passionate thought leaders who will become your biggest cheerleaders, then...The Big Talk Academy® Mastery is the only choice for you.
Don't waste another moment trying to figure it out on your own. Let us help you become the world-class speaker you were always meant to be!
Your Investment
$6997
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
3x $2497
SPLIT PAY
“Having an experienced director coach you through the process is an accelerator.”
Lauren E. Graham
Systems Strategist for Planetary and Democratic Futures
“I created a talk I didn’t know I was capable of creating.”
Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor
Speaker and Playologist
How much time is this going to take from my life?
The Big Talk Academy® Mastery has been created for busy people. It's designed to take you through Tricia's proven process, while allowing for your process. This process literally takes 10 minutes a day. And each module gives you the objective of each week, what to complete and how it connects to the next lesson. You can go through the program the way Tricia has designed it or batch the week's work on the weekend. Your call. Overwhelm is not part of this program. Lessons are bite-sized, delivered daily and meant to eliminate overwhelm and get to the goal of finishing your big talk and being ready to perform it.
Will I get lost in the sea of speakers?
Community is one of the values of The Big Talk Academy® along with inclusion. Every voice matters in this program, whether you are a ten-time TEDx speaker or someone who's never taken a stage. And Tricia and her team make everyone's voices heard in the Facebook Group and on the group calls. Everyone is seen and heard in The Big Talk Academy®.
Is there a refund offered?
All purchases are final. We do not offer refunds on this program. We guarantee that if you do the work, you will walk away with a fully realized big talk and have a gorgeous reel. Plus, once you see the content you cannot unsee it, and this is Tricia's IP that she has spent years perfecting in service of your influential voice.
Do I get 1:1 time with Tricia?
Yes and No—this program is a group program; however, on the group Zoom calls, when you submit your questions ahead of time, Tricia will answer those first before opening it up to the live group call.
Still have questions?
Former TEDxLincolnSquare Producer, Media Personality, and World-Renowned Speaker Mentor
Tricia Brouk
curates her signature speaker program for executives, business owners, & 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.
Former TEDxLincolnSquare Producer, Media Personality,
& World-Renowned Speaker Mentor
Tricia Brouk
curates her signature speaker program
for executives, business owners,
& leaders that will...
Shape your authentic story into a cohesive brand narrative that will communicate wherever you go.
Transform that story into a leadership message, keynote speech, and communication agenda to differentiate yourself as a positive disruptor.
Show 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.
Hey there, Speaker!
You’re brilliant. Talented. Passionate. You’re already successful, and now you desire more. You are ready to own being a great speaker!
• And yet, sometimes you question how it’s going to happen.
• You are a speaker in your mind and heart. You are an influential voice.
• You have an abundance of valuable ideas.
• You have a deep, white-hot desire to effect lasting transformation in your audience.
Hey there, Speaker!
You’re brilliant. Talented. Passionate. You’re already successful, and now you desire more. You are ready to own being a great speaker!
• And yet, sometimes you question how it’s going to happen.
• You are a speaker in your mind and heart. You are an influential voice.
• You have an abundance of valuable ideas.
• You have a deep, white-hot desire to effect lasting transformation in your audience.
How many times have you stopped short of delivering your biggest idea because you doubted whether you could effectively convey it as passionately as you feel it?
How many times have you sat in front of your computer, wishing you had a framework to support the writing process?
An overwhelming majority of my speakers experience massive fear before we work together, whether they’re prepping for the TEDx stage, The Speaker Salon, or other important stages they routinely take.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I CREATED THE BIG TALK ACADEMY...
for you.
How many times have you stopped short of delivering your biggest idea because you doubted whether you could effectively convey it as passionately as you feel it?
How many times have you sat in front of your computer, wishing you had a framework to support the writing process?
An overwhelming majority of my speakers experience massive fear before we work together, whether they’re prepping for the TEDx stage, The Speaker Salon, or other important stages they routinely take.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I CREATED THE BIG TALK ACADEMY...
for you.
You are here today because...
You are ready for more. More impact, more money, more clients, more stages. You are already experienced as a speaker and/or leader in your field, and desire to elevate, amplify and accelerate your impact.
At your core, you come from a deep place of service, and are passionate about your message. But you haven’t quite hit the mark yet with your talk. So you feel out of alignment, even out of integrity. Or, you don’t know where to start.
You’ve been working at the surface level, and know there’s something deeper you want to express. You just don’t yet know how to get to it.
Your pitches aren’t landing. You’re tired of hearing NO, or worse—nothing.
You're a good speaker. In your heart, however, you know that you are operating at a fraction of the level you can.
You feel discouraged, and you can’t see the right next step to fulfill your dream of global impact. You either don’t know where to begin or are overwhelmed by information and competing options.
You are here today because...
You are ready for more. More impact, more money, more clients, more stages. You are already experienced as a speaker and/or leader in your field, and desire to elevate, amplify and accelerate your impact.
At your core, you come from a deep place of service, and are passionate about your message. But you haven’t quite hit the mark yet with your talk. So you feel out of alignment, even out of integrity. Or, you don’t know where to start.
You’ve been working at the surface level, and know there’s something deeper you want to express. You just don’t yet know how to get to it.
Your pitches aren’t landing. You’re tired of hearing NO, or worse—nothing.
You're a good speaker. In your heart, however, you know that you are operating at a fraction of the level you can.
You feel discouraged, and you can’t see the right next step to fulfill your dream of global impact. You either don’t know where to begin or are overwhelmed by information and competing options.
The obstacles can seem insurmountable when you don’t have a soft place to land among people who support you, not compete with you. A mentor and peers who intimately understand the pitfalls and opportunities of the speaking world. Or guidance from an expert who knows the exact steps to develop and deliver your Big Talk and get you on the big stages of your dreams. (Three guesses on where you can find all of the above)
The obstacles can seem insurmountable when you don’t have a soft place to land among people who support you, not compete with you. A mentor and peers who intimately understand the pitfalls and opportunities of the speaking world. Or guidance from an expert who knows the exact steps to develop and deliver your Big Talk and get you on the big stages of your dreams. (Three guesses on where you can find all of the above)
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