by Doreen Downing | Jul 11, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog
Some childhood memories don’t just fade. They take root. And over time, they quietly shape how we show up in the world, especially when it comes to using our voice. One client shared a memory with me. A simple school spelling bee. She made a mistake, and what stayed...
by Doreen Downing | Feb 27, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Presence and public speaking, Professional Speakers, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking at Work
I used to think public speaking meant standing on a stage, delivering a polished speech to an audience that hung on every word. It felt like something reserved for experts, for people with important things to say. It certainly wasn’t something for everyday life. But...
by Doreen Downing | Jan 24, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Presence and public speaking
Anxiety around expressing yourself—whether in conversations, relationships, or creative pursuits—can hold you back from fully sharing who you are. But what if you didn’t have to face this alone? One of the most powerful ways to overcome self-expression anxiety is by...
by Doreen Downing | Jan 15, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Presence and public speaking, Storytelling
We all have stories—moments that shaped us, lessons we’ve learned, and experiences that linger in our hearts. These stories are deeply personal, and sharing them can feel overwhelming, even a little scary. You might feel a tug, a quiet voice inside urging you to...
by Doreen Downing | Dec 18, 2024 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety
That familiar rush of dread when your name is called in a meeting. The tremor in your voice as you muster the courage to speak in a group. Speaking anxiety has a way of holding us captive, silencing thoughts that long to be heard. If this resonates, you’re not...
