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Public Speaking Confidence: Find your inner voice and express what matters most with Dr. Doreen Downing.

08/11/2026

Does this happen to you too?

One bored or distracted face can make you wonder if you’re losing the room, even when you know exactly what you want to say

But one expression does not tell you everything about what a listener is thinking

Part of staying connected is noticing your audience without letting every look become a judgment about how well you’re doing

Has a listener’s expression ever thrown you off while you were speaking?

I’d love to hear what happened. Let me know below 👇🏼

08/10/2026

"I can just relax and let words flow, without any preparation. I can be myself. Often, I am surprised at what comes out of my mouth." — Rosalyn Hagiwara, Teacher

This is what Speaking Circles® does for people. And it can do the same for you

I'm leading an in-person circle in Berkeley on August 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm PT. Come experience it for yourself

💌 Comment "CIRCLES" for details

08/05/2026

Some of your greatest strengths may have begun as survival skills

For Riana Malia, years of change and uncertainty taught her to become deeply resourceful

When something went wrong, she looked for a solution
When a path closed, she found another way
When life placed a boulder in front of her, she searched for a way to reach the other side

That instinct to fix, solve, and keep moving helped shape who she became

And today, her resourcefulness carries a different message: “This isn’t the end. There’s more meant for me”

Comment “PODCAST” and I’ll send you the full episode

08/03/2026

We often see fear as something to overcome

What if it's also pointing you toward something that needs your attention?

The Root Cause Quiz helps you discover what's influencing your speaking fear

💬 Comment “QUIZ” to get the link

08/01/2026

Long before we speak in a meeting, on a stage, or even in a difficult conversation, we may have already learned what felt safe to say and what was better left unsaid

Those early experiences do not have to be dramatic or negative. Sometimes they simply shape the way we respond, hold back, or look for reassurance before speaking

The Root Cause Quiz can help you discover what may be influencing your speaking fear today

💬 Comment “QUIZ” and I’ll send you the link

07/29/2026

After all that practice, it really seemed this would finally be the time you could speak the way you wanted to

Your words sounded clear beforehand, and you had rehearsed again and again

Then it was time to speak, and the same pattern came back

Your mind went blank, the words came out all wrong, or you stayed quiet and let the opportunity pass

So you think the answer is to become more confident. Practice more. Take another course. Learn another technique

Before long, you're caught in the same cycle. Trying harder, hoping this time will be different, only to watch the same pattern return

That's what makes speaking anxiety so discouraging. It's not just the fear. It's believing you've finally made progress, only to find yourself back where you started

The missing piece isn't more practice

It's understanding what keeps bringing the fear back every time you have to speak

💬 Comment "QUIZ" for the link

07/28/2026

You can practice speaking, memorize what to say, and learn techniques

They may help…but if the reason you're holding back is still there, the same pattern often returns

You’re not doing something wrong

You've just been trying to solve the problem on the surface

✨ The Root Cause Quiz isn't about labeling you

It's about giving you a place to begin

♥️ Comment QUIZ and I'll send you the link

07/26/2026

Behind so many speaking struggles was something deeper than a lack of confidence

For years, people would tell me about freezing, overthinking, losing their voice, or replaying conversations long after they were over

Every story was different

After enough conversations, I realized people needed a more personal place to begin

Not another one-size-fits-all solution, but something that could meet each person where they were and help them better understand their own experience

Eventually, that idea became the 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇

My hope is that it helps you pause, reflect, and see your own experience in a new way

♥️ Comment QUIZ to receive the link

07/24/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 isn't only about learning what to say or becoming more confident

It's also about understanding what has shaped the way you speak

Over the years, I've seen how our experiences, beliefs, and life stories can quietly influence the way we show up in conversations, meetings, presentations, and everyday moments. Sometimes we don't even realize they're there

That's why I created the 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇

It's a simple way to begin exploring what may be influencing your voice today. Not to judge yourself or dwell on the past, but to gain the understanding that helps you move forward with greater awareness, self-compassion, and confidence

Because when you understand what shaped your voice, you can begin to shape what comes next

✨ Comment 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭 and I’ll send you the link

07/23/2026

🙋🏻 There's one question I wish more people would ask about speaking anxiety

After decades of working with thousands of people, I've come to believe that the answer isn't always where we think it is

Tomorrow, I'm launching something designed to help you discover what may be beneath your fear of speaking

I can't wait to share it with you ♥️

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https://doreendowning.com/

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