Find Your Voice, Change Your Life

Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Public Speaking Confidence: Find your inner voice and express what matters most with Dr. Doreen Downing.

A cognitive science professor once said something his students couldn’t shake:Time doesn’t rush.We stop noticing it.He a...
01/07/2026

A cognitive science professor once said something his students couldn’t shake:
Time doesn’t rush.
We stop noticing it.

He asked them to do something simple.

At the start and end of each day, notice one thing.
A sound. A smell. A brief moment.

By the third day, many said the same thing:
My days feel longer.

Nothing about their schedule changed.

Only their attention did.

At the beginning of the year, it can feel like everything is moving fast.

But often, what’s missing isn’t time.

It’s noticing.

This is about moving forward with clarity, not haste.

What you notice here shapes what you choose next.

💬You’re welcome to leave a word below about what you’re noticing, if it helps to name it.

Reflection matters.Yes, sometimes to learn from what didn’t work.But first, to see clearly.To understand what’s true.To ...
12/28/2025

Reflection matters.

Yes, sometimes to learn from what didn’t work.

But first, to see clearly.
To understand what’s true.
To hear your own voice without the noise around it.

The 12 Days of Mindful Peace and Powerful Presence 2025 Reflection Challenge is now complete inside the group, and it’s not too late to go through them.

You can find all of the posts under .

Link to the group is in the bio 👆🏻

Some parts of this year were heavy.Responsibilities.Decisions.Moments where it felt like you had to figure things out on...
12/16/2025

Some parts of this year were heavy.

Responsibilities.
Decisions.
Moments where it felt like you had to figure things out on your own.

And still, looking back, you weren’t actually alone.

Day 2 is a reflection on connection and how it showed up for you this year.

Add a few words in the group so we can see it and celebrate it with you.

Link to the group is in the bio.

Starting with a pause 🌿The Day 1 reflection is now live in the group.You’re warmly invited to join us today.LINK IN THE ...
12/15/2025

Starting with a pause 🌿

The Day 1 reflection is now live in the group.

You’re warmly invited to join us today.

LINK IN THE BIO

This isn’t another holiday challenge. It’s a place to slow down.Starting December 15, I’m hosting a 12-day reflection ex...
12/14/2025

This isn’t another holiday challenge. It’s a place to slow down.

Starting December 15, I’m hosting a 12-day reflection experience inside my Facebook group.

Each day, I’ll post a simple prompt inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas.

No homework.
No pressure to share.
Just a few minutes to pause and reflect during a busy season.

This is for thoughtful people who want something meaningful, not overwhelming, as the year comes to a close.

If you’d like to join us, come inside the group and you’ll be included automatically.

👉 Join the Facebook group to participate (LINK IN THE COMMENTS)

Most people speak in rooms where they’re judged, interrupted, or quietly evaluated.It makes them tighten, rush, and edit...
12/10/2025

Most people speak in rooms where they’re judged, interrupted, or quietly evaluated.

It makes them tighten, rush, and edit what they really want to say.

Speaking Circles is the opposite.

When you’re actually listened to, your body eases and the words that matter most start to come forward on their own.

If you want to experience this kind of speaking, I’m hosting Speaking Circles in Berkeley today.

Message me “CIRCLES” for details or to see if there’s still room.

If you are tired of speaking spaces where you feel rushed, evaluated, or talked over, Speaking Circles will feel differe...
12/08/2025

If you are tired of speaking spaces where you feel rushed, evaluated, or talked over, Speaking Circles will feel different.

In this space, you are met with full attention.
You can pause.
You can breathe.
You can take your time and let your words arrive at their own pace.

For many, this is the first time speaking feels natural and supported.

If you want to experience that, join me on December 10 in Berkeley.
DM “CIRCLES” or message me to reserve your spot.

12/08/2025

Her voice literally DISAPPEARED…
and it forced her to see the identity she’d been performing instead of the one she actually felt inside.

This episode opens a gentle doorway into the moment you recognize that gap and start waking up to your real voice.

Full episode link is in the comments.

If you are a coach, healer, or therapist who freezes, blanks out, or feels rattled when it is your turn to speak, keep w...
12/01/2025

If you are a coach, healer, or therapist who freezes, blanks out, or feels rattled when it is your turn to speak, keep watching this space.

I will share something important this week and it WILL matter to you.

Eric came to me because he suffered debilitating public speaking anxiety.Even in everyday moments like meetings or phone...
11/11/2025

Eric came to me because he suffered debilitating public speaking anxiety.

Even in everyday moments like meetings or phone calls, he felt short of breath, nervous, and the pressure to “get it right.”

His inner critic had taught him to be tough on himself and to hide the parts of his voice he felt others might judge.

He thought confidence meant “just push through” the fear, but that wasn't working.

What he discovered is that his harshness toward himself was eroding his confidence more than any speaking slip.

Together, we looked at the roots of his inner critic.

Eric recalled childhood moments when his father scolded him when he didn't perform well at sports. He also had memories of being teased at school.

Those experiences left a wound, a belief that something was wrong with him if he couldn’t control his nerves.

To help Eric heal is wounded voice, I guided Eric through a brief visualization: returning to the younger self who felt pressured to be something he wasn't.

Once he realized how his early life experiences shaped his negative view of himself, he started to feel a new strength.

He was ready to let go of pushing himself and discover what ease really feels like.

You don’t have to keep pushing through the fear either. Real confidence begins when you stop fighting yourself.

If you’re ready to find that ease, message me now. Let’s talk about a first step you can take to express what matters most at work and in your everyday life.

Performance doesn’t create impact. Presence does.More practice won’t change what performance has trained into you.Confid...
11/10/2025

Performance doesn’t create impact. Presence does.

More practice won’t change what performance has trained into you.
Confidence isn’t something you project. It’s something you embody.

I’ve spent decades helping people move from rehearsed speaking to real connection.
That’s the foundation of the Speaking Circle method.

Join me Wednesday, Nov 12, 6:00–7:30 PM PT in Berkeley for an in-person circle designed to help you express what truly matters.

Without performance.
Without pretense.
With full presence.

Message me or DM “CIRCLES” for details.

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