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Zen Wisdom and Confident Speaking
Story of Zen Master The following Zen wisdom and confident speaking story, a favorite of mine, points to what I believe are the 3 secrets to confident speaking. A student came to Master Ichu and said, “Please write for me something of great wisdom.” Master Ichu picked...
Do you “work hard” to overcome fear?
Although you’ve gone to Toastmasters… you’ve put yourself “in the fire…” … are you still plagued with nervous energy when even the thought of being in the spotlight enters your mind? Personally, I know the feeling. I remember when I went to Toastmasters to “get over”...
I wondered if I should cancel the meeting?
My Fear to Lead a Meeting Why? Because, after a few cancellations, I had only two people signed up for the Berkeley Speaking Circle®? The meeting was scheduled to start in an hour. I wondered... ...If the two participants could get enough value out of such an...
End Speaking Anxiety – Online Group Coaching
Join me so you can find the voice that is truly yours and speak without anxiety. Here's what recent participants said after they completed the program: “Working with Doreen was life-changing. I found an inner, grounded, real sense of confidence. My true voice and my...
10 Steps to Prepare a Talk and Boost Your Confidence
Boost your Confidence with these 10 Steps I know you usually find me guiding you to be present and connected when you're speaking, however... ...as I'm preparing to give a presentation myself... I wanted to share the 10 steps I personally go through to create content...
3 Common Blocks to Sharing Your Story and How to Breakthrough Them
Breaking through the 3 Common Blocks In a previous article, I gave you three tips to create juicy stories. Here they are again... be personal, be specific, and be inspirational. But what happens if you get blocked? What happens if you find yourself unable to put your...
Presence and Public Speaking
Early signs of public speaking anxiety I just received a note from one of my coaching clients and I thought it would speak to you... ...especially if you are still working on getting over your speaking anxiety. In my articles, I’ve been helping you learn how to...
Speak From the Essence of Who You Are
When You Connect to Your Essence, Your Voice is Pure and Powerful. I think one has to first believe that within their own body/self/soul there is a core Essence that is powerful, pure, and positive. But how do you find and connect with that state of being within?...
Afraid to Run Out of Words When Speaking in Public?
Losing Your Words When Speaking? I recently received an email from a woman who said she's afraid of losing her words and being spontaneously asked to speak. Two very common fears! If you have or ever have had either fear, I thought you might find my response helpful....
Stillness: The Key to Public Speaking Ease
Stillness: The Key to Public Speaking Ease Do you know the secret to relaxed public speaking? Relaxed public speaking is possible when you can be at ease with silence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o7wjbs3NLs In this video, Lee Glickstein, founder of Speaking...