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What Stops You From Following Your Inner Voice?
What stops you? What stops you from following your inner voice? Doubt! The quote I’m sharing with you today says it best… “You will never follow your inner voice until you clear up the doubts in your mind.” If clearing up our doubts is the answer to following the...
How to calm your mind (quickly)
Calm your Mind When you are about to speak up in public, your mind can take over and create havoc. Let’s say it’s your best friend’s wedding and you are the best man/honored maiden. It’s traditional for you to step up, raise your glass and give a toast. I’ve...
The Secret to “Virtual Presence”
Do you know how to be fully present with yourself and your listeners? In my video, I offer you my secret to “virtual presence.”
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.” Join me for Virtual Speaking Circle® on Zoom!
Have You Ever Lost Your Power When Speaking?
Power of Your Voice Last week, the electricity went out in my home here in northern California. We were hit by the power outages for public safety. After that, My PC desktop computer suddenly stopped as I was mid-sentence. And then my MacBook Pro laptop screen got...
Zen Wisdom and Confident Speaking
Story of Zen Master The following Zen wisdom and confident speaking story, a favorite of mine, points to what I believe are the 3 secrets to confident speaking. A student came to Master Ichu and said, “Please write for me something of great wisdom.” Master Ichu picked...
Do you “work hard” to overcome fear?
Although you’ve gone to Toastmasters… you’ve put yourself “in the fire…” … are you still plagued with nervous energy when even the thought of being in the spotlight enters your mind? Personally, I know the feeling. I remember when I went to Toastmasters to “get over”...
I wondered if I should cancel the meeting?
My Fear to Lead a Meeting Why? Because, after a few cancellations, I had only two people signed up for the Berkeley Speaking Circle®? The meeting was scheduled to start in an hour. I wondered... ...If the two participants could get enough value out of such an...
End Speaking Anxiety – Online Group Coaching
Join me so you can find the voice that is truly yours and speak without anxiety. Here's what recent participants said after they completed the program: “Working with Doreen was life-changing. I found an inner, grounded, real sense of confidence. My true voice and my...
10 Steps to Prepare a Talk and Boost Your Confidence
Boost your Confidence with these 10 Steps I know you usually find me guiding you to be present and connected when you're speaking, however... ...as I'm preparing to give a presentation myself... I wanted to share the 10 steps I personally go through to create content...