Public Speaking Archives - Doreen Downing

The Words You Didn’t Say: How to Stop Replaying Silent Moments

by Doreen Downing | Jul 15, 2025 | Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety

We’ve all been there. Walking away from a moment knowing we should’ve said something but didn’t. What follows isn’t just regret. It’s a loop of replaying the scene, analyzing what went unsaid, and wondering what’s wrong with us. Those silent moments can feel like...

The Spelling Bee and the Inner Being: How Childhood Moments Shape Our Presence

by Doreen Downing | Jul 11, 2025 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog

Some childhood memories don’t just fade. They take root. And over time, they quietly shape how we show up in the world, especially when it comes to using our voice. One client shared a memory with me. A simple school spelling bee. She made a mistake, and what stayed...

Your Voice Matters: Why It’s Worth Working Through Speaking Anxiety

by Doreen Downing | Dec 18, 2024 | Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fear of Speaking, Insights, Mindfulness and speaking, Public Speaking Anxiety

That familiar rush of dread when your name is called in a meeting. The tremor in your voice as you muster the courage to speak in a group. Speaking anxiety has a way of holding us captive, silencing thoughts that long to be heard. If this resonates, you’re not...

Growth Through Challenges: A Path to Confident Communication

by Doreen Downing | Aug 25, 2024 | 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Authentic Speaking, Confident public speaking, Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights

Facing fear is one of life’s greatest challenges, especially when it comes to speaking up. Whether it’s the fear of public speaking, sharing your ideas in a meeting, or even having a difficult conversation, this fear can hold us back from expressing our true selves....

Insights from My “Find Your Voice” Workshop: 3 Steps to Fearless Speaking

by Doreen Downing | Jul 26, 2024 | Fearless Public Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Insights, Workshops for Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

As a psychologist specializing in public speaking anxiety, I recently led a workshop called “Find Your Voice: 3 Steps to Fearless Speaking.” The experiential workshop provided powerful insights to help participants overcome their fears and access their...

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The Words You Didn’t Say: How to Stop Replaying Silent Moments

The Spelling Bee and the Inner Being: How Childhood Moments Shape Our Presence

Your Voice Matters: Why It’s Worth Working Through Speaking Anxiety

Growth Through Challenges: A Path to Confident Communication

Insights from My “Find Your Voice” Workshop: 3 Steps to Fearless Speaking

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