In this episode, we dive deep into a skill that's become essential for every speaker: mastering the art of speaking on camera. Whether you're delivering a virtual keynote, leading an online interview, or building your speaking business, the camera is now a non-negotiable part of your toolkit.

When you tune in, you'll learn:

• Why virtual speaking is fundamentally different from live stage presentations—and why treating them the same is a mistake

• The critical importance of your technical setup and how to create a genuine presence and connection through the lens

• The power of storytelling in virtual settings, and ways to make your stories more intimate, specific, and visually engaging

• Strategies for managing your energy, preparation, and recovery when performing virtually

• How mastering virtual speaking can expand your reach, increase your impact, and open up new business opportunities
  

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In this episode, I'm super excited for you to hear from Kristina DiPalo. You may remember Kristina from Episode 555, Episode 578, and Episode 713. She is an amazing speaker, client, and member of The Big Talk community.

Through her work and talks, Kristina awakens people and organizations stuck between the future they imagined and the one they are living. Leveraging the concept of icons and iconoclasts, she uses her experience as a strategic leader to help clients break worn-out definitions and navigate toward a future of growth and possibility.

In her talk, "The New Iconoclasts," she explores:

• How icons can shape us, but can also limit us

• How life's necessary compromises can disconnect us from our true selves

• Why menopause represents a powerful watershed moment

• The reason we must become the new iconoclasts ourselves—flooding the zone with images of vibrant, whole women at every age

• How women are expected to be everything but "not too much"—and why embracing our wholeness is revolutionary
  

Her previous appearances on The Big Talk podcast in Episode 555, Episode 578, and Episode 713

Website: https://kristinadipalo.com/

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

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Today's guest, Robbie Samuels, is an award-winning author of four books that have collectively received over 900 Amazon reviews and reached #1 Best Seller in 30 categories.

As a book launch strategist, he coaches entrepreneurs to build launch teams that generate referrals, grow their pipeline, and get 50+ Amazon reviews. He also designs and emcees virtual book launch parties that lead prospects to an offer.

He founded the Biz Book Pub Hub, a community with dozens of experts ready to help entrepreneurs navigate writing, editing, publishing, and marketing their business books. He hosts the Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast and free virtual networking events for writers, authors, and speakers.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why authors don't need to chase vanity metrics like Amazon #1 Bestseller status

• Understanding the difference between your publication date and your launch date

• The reason verified reviews matter, and how to calculate the right launch team size to get them

• How to use your book to build relationships that lead to speaking engagements, coaching clients, and collaborations

• Robbie's current favorites: Book: The Tipping Point, Speaker: Dorie Clark, and Podcast: Biz Book Pub Hub

Robbie's free gift for our listeners: booklaunchbrainstorm.com

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Are you ready to close out your year with gratitude, wisdom, and a plan for sustainable success in 2026?

Whether you're a speaker, leader, or someone striving to make an impact, this episode will help you reflect, reset, and move forward with clarity.

This week, we're exploring:

• The importance of pausing to reflect before setting new goals—and why moving with intention beats moving from exhaustion

• How to honor your wins and extract wisdom from your biggest challenges

• Letting go of disappointments, outdated beliefs, and what no longer serves you

• Planning from wisdom instead of ego and building your support system

• Identifying where you're ready to stop playing small and step into your full potential

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In this special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass.

During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I equip them with comprehensive systems to skyrocket their impact and open doors to coveted stages. And that's what you'll hear in today's episode.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Working out your core message and mining for the idea that you uniquely have to share

• How to use your voice in a way that helps others rather than shames them

• Crafting a companion talk for your book and why it shouldn't sound exactly like your book

• Identifying the audience that needs to hear your talk, and seeing how it might be broader than you think

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Today, I'm joined by Jane Newman, an international speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. Jane writes and speaks on the urgent necessity of retaining our humanity in a techno-centric world.

Based in Seoul, South Korea, she travels internationally, working with global thought leaders on reimagining AI and technology. Her message to live joyfully offers a necessary panacea to lives driven by efficiency and productivity.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• The massive hidden impact AI is having on the climate

• What happens when technology fails us and there's no human to help

• Why Gen Z is struggling to envision an optimistic future

• Simple ways to reduce AI usage and create a rehumanized future

• Jane's current favorites: Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Speaker: Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: What a Stranger Told Me

Website: https://www.jane-newman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-newman-writer-and-speaker/

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In this deeply personal episode, I share the transformative experience I had in Mexico, where I had the privilege of witnessing the incredible journey of sea turtles.

I relate this amazing experience to the concept of the "upper limit problem"—the invisible ceiling that holds us back when things are going well, as described by Gay Hendricks in "The Big Leap." I also share practical steps for recognizing and overcoming your self-sabotage patterns.

Join me as we explore:

• What the upper limit problem is and how it shows up in our lives

• How self-sabotage can occur just as we're experiencing more love, success, or joy

• The powerful lessons learned from sea turtles about patience, discernment, and expanding capacity

• The importance of honoring your process and staying in integrity with yourself

• Practical steps to recognize and move beyond your own upper limit
  
  

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This week, you'll hear a big talk from Maria DeLorenzis Reyes at the Speaker Salon Showcase.

Maria is an executive leadership coach who specializes in challenging conventional norms and fostering cultures of belonging and high performance. As CEO and Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, she has transformed over 1,600 companies across 8 sectors, delivered over 5,800 presentations and trained 200,000+ people. Her extensive knowledge and speaking skills make her a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker.

Maria is the creator and host of the "Finding the Upside" podcast and TV series. She is a Certified Personal Empowerment Coach (PECC), Master Level Certified NLP Coach, Master Practitioner of Hypnosis and TimeLine Therapy (TLT).

In her inspiring talk, "Choosing To Be a Rebel Leader," she explores:

• Why most leadership promotions are fundamentally flawed

• The reason that 52% of people leave companies and the systems that need to change if we, as leaders, want them to stay

• How creating safe, supportive environments based on shared team identity doesn't just improve culture—it actually increases productivity and profitability

• The power we all have to lead and create belonging by ensuring others feel seen, heard, and valued—regardless of position or title

Website: mariadr.com

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

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