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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...
3 Common Blocks to Sharing Your Story and How to Breakthrough Them
Breaking through the 3 Common Blocks In a previous article, I gave you three tips to create juicy stories. Here they are again... be personal, be specific, and be inspirational. But what happens if you get blocked? What happens if you find yourself unable to put your...
Presence and Public Speaking
Early signs of public speaking anxiety I just received a note from one of my coaching clients and I thought it would speak to you... ...especially if you are still working on getting over your speaking anxiety. In my articles, I’ve been helping you learn how to...
Speak From the Essence of Who You Are
When You Connect to Your Essence, Your Voice is Pure and Powerful. I think one has to first believe that within their own body/self/soul there is a core Essence that is powerful, pure, and positive. But how do you find and connect with that state of being within?...