by Doreen Downing | Oct 17, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety
Living With the Fear You Already Know Most people who struggle with speaking anxiety already know it. They’ve felt their heart race before a meeting, heard their voice shake in introductions, or watched themselves stay quiet when they had something meaningful to say....
by Doreen Downing | Oct 2, 2025 | Confident public speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Public Speaking Anxiety, Uncategorized
Your mind can be full of clear, well-formed thoughts. You may have even rehearsed exactly what you want to say. But the moment the attention lands on you? Your chest feels tight, your voice becomes quieter than you intended, and the words you had ready suddenly...
by Doreen Downing | Aug 20, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Inspiration to speak in public, Mindfulness and speaking, Presence and public speaking, Public Speaking Tips
Speaking anxiety can feel like a wall you can’t climb. It’s not just the act of speaking—it’s the fear of judgment, the vulnerability of being seen, and the lingering doubts about your own voice. Many people struggle with this, and it’s easy to stay silent to avoid...
by Doreen Downing | Jul 15, 2025 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety
We’ve all been there. Walking away from a moment knowing we should’ve said something but didn’t. What follows isn’t just regret. It’s a loop of replaying the scene, analyzing what went unsaid, and wondering what’s wrong with us. Those silent moments can feel like...
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...
