The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

How Speaking and Being an Athlete Are the Same Thing

The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Show Notes

Most speakers prepare for their big talks, but very few actually train like athletes, and that's the gap holding them back from true mastery.

In this episode, I'm sharing why approaching your speaking like an athlete is the key to extraordinary performance and how the reps you do between big moments are exactly what make you extraordinary when it counts.

When you tune in, you'll discover:

The crucial difference between preparing for a talk and training like an athlete

Why staying in the reps through podcasts, panels, and smaller stages builds your voice as a muscle

How to rehearse properly (hint: it's not in your head or reading notes—it's on your feet)

The importance of protecting your instrument and organizing your assets like a pro

Why conserving energy allows you to spend it extravagantly on stage

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