by Doreen Downing | Feb 27, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Personal Relationships and Speaking, Presence and public speaking, Professional Speakers, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking at Work
I used to think public speaking meant standing on a stage, delivering a polished speech to an audience that hung on every word. It felt like something reserved for experts, for people with important things to say. It certainly wasn’t something for everyday life. But...
by Doreen Downing | Jan 15, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Presence and public speaking, Storytelling
We all have stories—moments that shaped us, lessons we’ve learned, and experiences that linger in our hearts. These stories are deeply personal, and sharing them can feel overwhelming, even a little scary. You might feel a tug, a quiet voice inside urging you to...
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 | 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...
