by Doreen Downing | Nov 7, 2024 | Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking
When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Often, our reflection reveals more than just a face—it holds the story of who we believe we should be and hints at the person we long to become. If you’re someone who struggles with speaking anxiety or expressing your true...
by Doreen Downing | Oct 22, 2024 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Inspiration to speak in public, Mindfulness and speaking, Presence and public speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking to Groups
Speaking fear is something many of us know all too well—the pounding heart, the racing thoughts, the feeling of wanting to shrink into the background. But what if that fear didn’t have to control you? Mindfulness can be a guiding light in this journey, offering a way...
by Doreen Downing | Sep 14, 2024 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety
We often think that overcoming fear—especially the fear of speaking up—comes down to learning strategies, tips, and techniques. Perhaps you’ve heard advice like, “Just practice more,” or “Fake it till you make it.” While these can be...
by Doreen Downing | Jan 25, 2024 | Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk
The idea that our thoughts attract experiences to us isn’t a new one. Ancient traditions around the world emphasize the power of intention and visualization, while modern research in cognitive psychology explores the undeniable link between our thoughts and our...
by Doreen Downing | Dec 14, 2023 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Events & Programs, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Leadership and Public Speaking, Mindfulness and speaking, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips, Workshops for Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
Before I present what I believe are the three ways you might be hiding your authentic self, let’s first talk about masks. As youngsters, we learn how to create all sorts of masks, and these aren’t the kind that we make with colored paper, crayons, and glue. I’m...
by Doreen Downing | Apr 12, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Inspiration to speak in public, Leadership and Public Speaking, Mindfulness and speaking, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Presence and public speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking at Work, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Speaking to Groups, Storytelling
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...
