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Be Yourself: The 7th Secret to Fearless Speaking

Be Yourself: The 7th Secret to Fearless Speaking

by Doreen Downing | Jan 17, 2015 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Tips

You Can Be Yourself and Speak Without Fear Fearless speaking takes confidence to express yourself and speak in any situation. It is liberating. When you know who you are, then a strength from within guides and supports you as you face life’s daily challenges....
Awareness: The 3rd Secret to Fearless Speaking

Awareness: The 3rd Secret to Fearless Speaking

by Doreen Downing | Jan 4, 2015 | Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking to Groups

I used to be very uncomfortable with eye-to-eye contact. It was awkward and made me feel uneasy, especially if I didn’t know the person. So speaking in front of a group was even more challenging since there were so many eyes staring back at me. Standing in front...
Authentic Speaking in Business

Authentic Speaking in Business

by Doreen Downing | May 27, 2010 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking at Work, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Circles

Are You Being Authentic? When you speak, your listeners will have their radar up looking to see if you are for real and to determine whether they can trust you are not. Regardless of what you are presenting, they want to be impressed and inspired by YOU. Are you...
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...
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