by Doreen Downing | Sep 7, 2020 | Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Leadership and Public Speaking, Storytelling
If you opened this post, you’re probably aware that Chadwick Boseman, the star of the Black Panther movie, just died. He played the African king of Wakanda, a fictional country in the Marvel comic book series. With stunning beauty and advanced technology the country...
by Doreen Downing | Sep 1, 2020 | Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips
Feel Weak when you Speak Many people who get nervous when they speak in public tell me that they feel weak. And, they feel weaker than the rest of the people in the room. What happens when you feel weak? Physically… You’re not able to control… the quiver in your...
by Doreen Downing | Aug 3, 2020 | Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety
Do you want to know what experts have to say about anxiety and how to deal with it? Well, now is your opportunity to get free advice! I’ve just completed a video series of interviews with 20 experts in the field of anxiety and confidence. Each one of them had...
by Doreen Downing | May 29, 2020 | Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips
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...
by Doreen Downing | Apr 2, 2020 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Speaking Circles
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.” I invite you to join me for a Virtual Speaking Circle® on Zoom. Wednesdays, 7-8:15pm or Thursdays,...
by Doreen Downing | Mar 2, 2020 | Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking to Groups
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...
