by Doreen Downing | Aug 25, 2024 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights
Facing fear is one of life’s greatest challenges, especially when it comes to speaking up. Whether it’s the fear of public speaking, sharing your ideas in a meeting, or even having a difficult conversation, this fear can hold us back from expressing our true selves....
by Doreen Downing | May 14, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety
A Powerful Question I received an email from one of my writing mentors, Naomi Rose, and I want to pass on to you a question she presented. It’s a powerful tool you can use to help calm your nerves whenever you have speaking anxiety (or any anxiety, really) Naomi...
by Doreen Downing | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fear at 40 Why did I wait until I was 40 to face my fear of speaking? I can name reasons, but here’s the truth… I was afraid to face my fear. Even though I had my Phd. in Psychology and was helping people with their fears I was able to avoid my own inner terror. I...
by Doreen Downing | Apr 2, 2020 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Speaking Circles
Virtual Speaking Circle® on Zoom! Do you want to be more comfortable whenever you speak? Now you can experience Speaking Circles while maintaining “social distance.” I invite you to join me for a Virtual Speaking Circle® on Zoom. Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm or Thursdays,...
by Doreen Downing | Jul 16, 2018 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety
Public Speaking Anxiety Holds us Back Do you suffer from public speaking anxiety? I once did. It held me back from opportunities to promote myself and grow my business. Although I had a Ph.D. in psychology, I was able to hide my stage fright for many years. After all,...
