by Doreen Downing | Aug 20, 2009 | Find Your Voice Blog, Speaking Circles
Recently a participant made a comment to me about how he felt that the Speaking Circle was “too safe” and this made him doubt our approach. I explained that in this process I intentionally create a gentle learning environment because I believe it’s difficult to change...
by Doreen Downing | May 5, 2009 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog
I rang the chimer to start the Facilitator Training program, and the sound of the bell hung in the air for a very long time. We were all quiet as the vibration filled the room. The note seemed to float through the window, into the forest, beyond the village, and...
by Doreen Downing | May 4, 2009 | Events & Programs
When: Monday, May 18, 2009 Time: 6:30-9:00pm Where: East Bay Coaches, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA www.eastbaycoaches.org 510-524-4055 When you deliver a speech to an audience, work with a client, or talk intimately with a friend, it is your presence that carries your...
by Doreen Downing | Apr 14, 2009 | Find Your Voice Blog
Relational Presence is an ongoing practice that can be part of living more consciously every moment of every day. As Facilitators of Speaking Circles we apply this amazing process to help people transform their fear of speaking in groups, but we are also introducing...
by Doreen Downing | Mar 12, 2009 | Find Your Voice Blog
I was a Toastmaster who regularly won contests. I even advanced to district and regional awards. The truth is that my gut fear was always present. I learned techniques that I used to manage “the butterflies,” but I did not transform that basic insecurity...
