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Dare to Be Real When Speaking in Public

Dare to Be Real When Speaking in Public

by Doreen Downing | May 17, 2010 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog

Are You Real When Speaking in Public? “Dare to let the real you shine through” is the message by Teresa Tayag, Trainer, Speaker, Public Speaking Coach and blog author of Let the Real You Shine Through. I agree with Teresa that to be real when speaking in public is the...
3 P’s of Authentic Speaking: Passion, Personality and Play

3 P’s of Authentic Speaking: Passion, Personality and Play

by Doreen Downing | Feb 16, 2010 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Tips

Today I found an article related to authentic speaking by Teresa Tayag, Trainer, Speaker, Public Speaking Coach from “Let the Real You Shine Through.” Teresa writes… “Public speaking has been a very intimidating pursuit for many. Experienced speakers have...
The True Self as Speaker

The True Self as Speaker

by Doreen Downing | Feb 10, 2010 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Inspiration to speak in public

Your True Self is a Powerful Communicator Most people who have a fear of speaking in public can not begin to imagine that they could ever be their true self and speak in front of others. But the most powerful communicators are ones that can be absolutely authentic and...

SpeakingQuest: Journey to Your Authentic Self

by Doreen Downing | Feb 2, 2010 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Authentic Speaking, Essential Speaking, Essential Speaking Book, Events & Programs

Week-long retreat in Molokai, Hawaii Facilitated by Doreen Downing and Katherine Mapes-Resnik When: October 10-16, 2009 Where: Island of Molokai, Hawaii Information: www.speakingquest.com SpeakingQuest retreats combine the excitement of travel with the satisfaction of...
Facilitating Change with your Authentic Voice

Facilitating Change with your Authentic Voice

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...
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