by Sarah Dawkins on Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins
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Do you struggle with the fear of public speaking, especially in professional settings? Dr. Doreen Downing, a seasoned psychologist, understands. She faced crippling anxiety when speaking in meetings with her peers.
In this insightful interview, Dr. Doreen shares her personal journey and the effective strategies she used to overcome fear of speaking. Learn how to find your voice, build confidence and speak up for yourself in any situation. Whether you're battling social anxiety, meeting jitters or simply seeking to improve communication skills, Dr. Downing's experience provides valuable lessons and practical advice.
00:29 Introduction
01:44 Doreen's fear
13:22 Confronting fear
19:05 Dysregulation symptoms and healing
20:57 How to overcome the fear
26:40 Tip to find your voice and speak up
Dr Doreen's Bio
I’m a psychologist and fearless speaking coach. I work with those who struggle to speak up in public, whether professionally or personally. With my signature Find Your Voice training programs I support people to face and transform fear into a magnetic presence so they can express what matters most anytime, anywhere.
Her book is here https://doreendowning.com/book/
Connect with Dr Doreen
https://findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/
https://www.youtube.com/@drdoreendowning
https://www.facebook.com/groups/freeyourvoicespeakup
https://www.instagram.com/drdoreendowning/