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 | Aug 24, 2023 | Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Presence and public speaking, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Speaking Circles, Storytelling
The 1960s were a transformative era, marked by cultural shifts, protests, and an explosion of artistic expression. In the midst of this dynamic period, Janis Joplin emerged as a legendary figure with her unparalleled voice and soul-stirring performances. As a witness...
by Doreen Downing | Oct 24, 2022 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Leadership and Public Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Workshops for Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety
Anticipation The day of my wedding I wanted everything to be perfect: Perfect Man Perfect Location Perfect Dress Perfect Ceremony Perfect Planner All checked off the list but then… As I stood outside the church and the doors opened, the music I was supposed to...
by Doreen Downing | Jun 27, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Self Talk
Seeing Your Self I just received this question from one of my students about the mirror exercise I offered in a recent video… “How long would it be best for me to stay in front of the mirror?” My answer…. Remember it needs to be a small mirror, one that is handheld...
by Doreen Downing | May 24, 2021 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Storytelling, Uncategorized
What Is Public Speaking, Really? You might think “public speaking” is about being on a stage with a microphone in hand. The audience sits with rapt attention, or so you wish. But the idea of speaking formally in front of an audience is only a narrow description of...
by Doreen Downing | Apr 26, 2021 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Essential Speaking, Fear of Speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Inspiration to speak in public, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Presence and public speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Coaching, Public Speaking Tips, Self Talk, Storytelling, Uncategorized
The Birth of a New Idea Can you believe how drastically things changed during quarantine? We’re not out of the woods yet, but hopefully, that time is coming soon. How different will our relationships look– will our communication look– once we emerge?...
