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...
by Doreen Downing | May 4, 2020 | Essential Speaking, Events & Programs, Fear of Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog, Public Speaking Anxiety, Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Circles
Being Present Many of you are now on Zoom and speaking to each other in the virtual world. But do you know how to be fully present with yourself and your listeners? In my video, I offer you my secret to “virtual presence.” First, you must know what being present...
by Doreen Downing | Jul 1, 2019 | Find Your Voice Blog, Professional Speakers, Storytelling
How to Tell Juicy Stories How do you tell a story so juicy your audience is left with their mouths watering like they’re gazing at a red, ripe strawberry? Well, there are three keys to creating captivating and juicy stories. Stories are naturally juicy when they...
by Doreen Downing | Mar 7, 2018 | Find Your Voice Blog
Essential Speaking Programs Can Lead you to Your Real Self Have you been longing for a deeper connection to your real self? Your heart, mind, and soul may beckon you toward a path that can lead you to speak authentically. In Essential Speaking programs, you will find...
by Doreen Downing | Sep 1, 2016 | Authentic Speaking, Find Your Voice Blog
Essential Speaking Programs Can Lead You to Your Real Self Have you been longing for a deeper connection to your real self? Your heart, mind, and soul may beckon you toward a path that can lead you to speak authentically. In the programs offered by The Essential...