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Stop rehearsing your script and here’s why

Stop rehearsing your script and here’s why

by Doreen Downing | May 27, 2019 | Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips

Does Rehearsing really ward off speaking anxiety? Do you think rehearsing a speech over and over or scripting every word will help you ward off anxiety and look more confident? I used to believe rehearsing was the key to success. In Toastmasters I scripted every...
Do You Get Anxious Looking at Your Audience?

Do You Get Anxious Looking at Your Audience?

by Doreen Downing | May 6, 2019 | Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips

  Do you get anxious looking at your audience? “Here’s lookin’ at you, kid” was spoken by Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman in the classic movie, Casablanca. This line has a rich meaning when you apply it to public speaking and “seeing” your...
How to Stay Cool & Calm: 7 Tips from Athletes

How to Stay Cool & Calm: 7 Tips from Athletes

by Doreen Downing | Apr 18, 2019 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips

Best Way to Calm Your Nerves when Speaking Do you want to know the best way to calm your nerves when you are about to speak in front of an audience? If you want to know how to keep yourself composed and calm when speaking, read this article… “Big Game Preparation – 7...
The “Hey Look Me Over”​ Exercise

The “Hey Look Me Over”​ Exercise

by Doreen Downing | Apr 8, 2019 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips

Do you want to have better eye contact while speaking? “Hey look me over… lend me an ear” is the first line of a Broadway musical song sung by Lucille Ball. How could this line relate to better eye contact when speaking? When I think of this line, I don’t imagine...
“Springsteen on Broadway”​ and why I’m now a fan

“Springsteen on Broadway”​ and why I’m now a fan

by Doreen Downing | Mar 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

I just saw Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway show on Netflix… and now I’m a total fan of “the boss”. It’s an awesome performance based on his book, Born to Run. And if you’re interested in learning about “speaking from your essence,” I think you’ll want to check it...
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