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

Lee Powers is a registered nurse, ICU and workplace violence survivor, and an international speaker. She's dedicated her life to transforming personal trauma into purpose.

Her journey began while completing her Nurse Practitioner training when a patient assault left her critically injured. She was put on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma, yet she was fully aware of everything that was happening. That life-altering experience completely reshaped her life, career, and mission.

In her big talk, "A Nurse's Awakening from a Coma: Lessons Learned from Being the Patient," she explores:

• The alarming rates of workplace violence that healthcare workers face compared to other industries

• Raising awareness about Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), a little-known condition that affects over 50% of ICU survivors

• Why the way we treat unresponsive patients matters deeply

• How she transformed her devastating experience into a mission to improve patient care and reduce medical trauma
  
  

Website: https://leepowersrn.com/

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

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Today's guest, Lisa Shumate, is the CEO and Founder of Maximum Q. She has built her consultancy on the foundational principle that authentic leadership is essential to driving change and innovation.

Lisa's media career spans notable leadership roles, including over 13 years as Associate Vice President and General Manager at Houston Public Media. She brings extensive experience from the television industry, with management roles at TEGNA and ABC/Disney.

She served on the PBS Board of Directors, where she provided strategic guidance for one of America's most trusted media institutions. And she most recently served as Chair of American Public Television's Board of Directors.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The importance of managing your emotions as a leader

• The #1 factor for high-performing teams

• Using team charters to create ownership and empowerment

• How to create better working conditions and reduce reactive management

• Her current favorites: Book: How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job, Speaker: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Podcast: The Diary of a CEO by Stephen Bartlett

Watch her big talk at SPEAK: Impact, "The Optimist Option."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-trapani-shumate-b1a62045/

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

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In this episode, I explore how the season of spring mirrors the cycles of growth, emergence, and transformation that every leader and speaker experiences.

If you've been feeling stuck, waiting for the right moment to launch your big idea, or hesitant to step into your voice, this is for you.

When you tune in, you'll discover:

• Why spring is the perfect metaphor for personal and professional growth

• The importance of honoring "winter" seasons of rest, reflection, and preparation

• The necessity of breaking through comfort zones and limiting beliefs to achieve growth, and how to recognize and trust the timing of your own breakthroughs

• How to embrace visibility and allow your growth to become public

• Practical guidance for identifying your current season and taking aligned action

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This week, you'll hear a big talk from an alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery that will expand how you think about the world and inspire you to take the big stages you desire.

In her powerful and deeply personal talk, Trish Egan unpacks the silent wounds of childhood trauma, betrayal, and the cost of self-abandonment.

With unflinching honesty, she shares how reclaiming her voice helped her break generational patterns—and finally come home to herself.

During her talk, "The Journey Back to Me," she explores:

• How childhood trauma creates survival patterns that follow us into adulthood

• The courage required to break cycles and leave what's familiar

• Why healing requires prioritizing yourself despite others' judgment

• The way to show the next generation what authentic love looks like

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Today, I'm joined by the amazing Beth Norcross. 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.

Beth is also a recent graduate of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, where she gave her eye-opening big talk, "Do We Really Love Nature?" I invite and encourage you to watch it on The Big Talk YouTube channel. You'll find the link in the show notes.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The importance of reclaiming your innate connection to nature

• How trees teach us to honor both light and darkness, and why these are both essential

• What matters most when navigating uncertainty and change

• Why our disconnection from nature causes grief, and how to rekindle this relationship

• Beth's current favorites: Book: Gilead, Speaker: Joanna Macy, and Podcast: Hidden Brain

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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I'm often asked: "How do you manage multiple businesses, creative projects, and areas of influence without losing yourself?"

In this episode, I share my journey as a multifaceted creator—owning three companies, producing a feature film, and leading a lifestyle brand—while maintaining my sense of self and purpose.

Tune in to discover:

• Why being multifaceted is a strength, not a weakness, and how to give yourself permission to be complex in a world that craves simplicity

• How to identify the "through line" that connects your passions

• Strategies for managing your energy and attention across projects

• The importance of integration practices, rituals for transitioning between facets, and building a support system that embraces your full self

• Turning your multifaceted nature into your competitive advantage

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

Danielle is the co-founder of Post House Legacy, a podcast dedicated to reshaping how we prepare for the unexpected. With more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience, she brings clarity and compassion to end-of-life conversations, helping families and leaders reduce stress while building lasting legacies.

During her big talk, "How Being Prepared for the Unexpected Is the Greatest Leadership Skill," she explores:

• Why real leadership means preparing for when you're not there

• The importance of communicating about the hard things and having the uncomfortable conversations

• The reason creating systems for the unexpected (wills, passwords, insurance, business continuity) isn't morbid; it's leadership in action

• How legacy is about presence, not just accomplishments

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

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I am back with Part 2 of my incredible conversation with renowned dialect and vocal coach Denise Woods.

Today's episode focuses on the actual techniques and approaches Denise uses with her actors, CEOs, and leaders.

If you missed it, Part 1 of our conversation is in Episode 731 from March 3rd.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• What happens when you get out of your own way and let the story shine

• How using your imagination to see images rather than just saying words results in more effective speaking

• The way Denise helps clients find their own authentic connection to feelings rather than manufacturing what they think emotions should be

• The power of stillness and breathing in unlocking your authentic voice

• Why great communication isn't just about speaking your truth, but also about listening to and receiving other people's truths

Her first appearance on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 731

Website: https://www.speakitclearly.com/

Her book, The Power of Voice

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-woods-b1239518

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