A practical companion for everyday speaking
The 7 Secrets
Practice Deck
49 easy practices for real speaking moments.
Before a meeting, presentation, or conversation that matters, choose a card, do the suggested practice, and then keep it close so you can stay connected to yourself and what you have to say.
$27, excluding shipping. Available to US customers only.
53 cards
49 practices + 4 introductory cards
Does this sound familiar?
You had something to say,
then the moment passed
01 / At a meeting
You wait for an opening
You rehearsed your point, but others moved on before you said it.
02 / In a conversation
You soften your words
You held back because you worried how people might respond.
03 / Before a presentation
You think you'll go blank
You know your material, but get scared that you'll lose your words.
Knowing what helps you speak is one thing,
remembering it when you’re nervous is another
One small practice can give you something to return to when the next moment comes
Why a physical deck?
A practice you can
keep close
Sometimes a reminder is easier to use when you can see it and hold it. Choose one card to focus on, then leave it somewhere you’ll notice it before the next conversation.
On your desk
Beside your mirror
Inside your notebook
Small moments of practice
How to Use the Cards
No complicated routine. Just one practice you can bring into a real moment and return to again.
1
Choose one
Begin your day with any card, or choose a Secret you’d like to explore and select a card from that group. You can also reach for one before a conversation, meeting, or presentation that matters.
2
Do the practice
Read the suggested practice slowly and give yourself time to experience it. Notice what you feel in your body and discover. Explore the WHEN SPEAKING section for ways to integrate the practice.
3
Return to it
Keep the card close and let its REMEMBER message support you as you speak. Afterward, notice your experience. Return to the practice often to deepen awareness and build inner confidence.
A practice in real life
BE Connected
Create a We
You’re speaking to an audience and notice people seem distracted or disengaged. You feel pressure to work harder to hold their attention.
Where the card comes in
PRACTICE: Build connection by shifting your focus from “me” to “we.”
WHEN SPEAKING: Ask questions, invite participation, or share an experience.
REMEMBER: You're not just delivering a message. You're creating a moment together.
Example: “BE Connected - Create a We”
The details
What’s in the Box
- 49 practice cards organized around Doreen’s 7 Secrets
- 4 introductory cards
- 53 cards total, each measuring 3.5 × 5 inches
- A box to store and keep the cards together
Keep a card on your desk, bring one to a meeting, or return to a familiar practice whenever you need it.
Buy the Deck — $27$27, excluding shipping. Available to US customers only.
A note from Doreen
Why I Created This Deck
“Over the years, I’ve seen how important it is to practice speaking with greater ease, not just learn about it. I wanted to make these practices available beyond workshops and sessions, in a form you could reach for in everyday life.”
Dr. Doreen Downing is a Clinical Psychologist, Mindfulness Teacher, and author of The 7 Secrets to Essential Speaking. She serves as Training Director for Speaking Circles Int'l. Her approach grew from her own experience overcoming speaking anxiety and a lifelong passion to help people feel safe enough to BE themselves.
One moment at a time
Bring One Practice Into Your Next Conversation
Begin with one card and one speaking moment. Keep the reminder close, and return to the practice as often as you need.
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