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Reflections of Your True Self: Rediscovering Confidence and Authenticity

Reflections of Your True Self: Rediscovering Confidence and Authenticity

by Doreen Downing | Nov 7, 2024 | Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking

When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Often, our reflection reveals more than just a face—it holds the story of who we believe we should be and hints at the person we long to become. If you’re someone who struggles with speaking anxiety or expressing your true...
The Courage to Speak: Why Overcoming Fear is an Inside Job

The Courage to Speak: Why Overcoming Fear is an Inside Job

by Doreen Downing | Sep 14, 2024 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety

We often think that overcoming fear—especially the fear of speaking up—comes down to learning strategies, tips, and techniques. Perhaps you’ve heard advice like, “Just practice more,” or “Fake it till you make it.” While these can be...

Fearless Speaking: Discovering Your True Voice

by Doreen Downing | Feb 2, 2010 | Events & Programs

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Where: San Francisco, CA Fee: $165 Registration: SFSU College of Extended Learning (415) 405-7700 Imagine feeling relaxed and confident when you speak in front of a group. Whether you dread the thought of public...
Discover What You have to Say

Discover What You have to Say

by Doreen Downing | Oct 30, 2009 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Tips

A potential participant heard that in Speaking Circles we come up with our own topics, and she wrote to me asking if this was true. She was afraid she didn’t have anything to say. This is my response to her… “I’m glad that you are considering how Speaking...

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by Doreen Downing | Aug 24, 2009 | Find Your Voice Blog

Essential Speaking: The 7-Step Guide to Finding Your Real Voice is published and now available on my website, www.essentialspeaking.com or on...

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