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.

10/11/2025

Most of what we call confidence looks assertive or dynamic –
the person who takes charge, speaks up first, fills the room.

But there’s another kind of confidence.
It’s grounded. Steady. Calm.
The kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be heard.

It shows up when you stop trying to control how you’re perceived
and start feeling safe in your own presence.

When confidence comes from within,
you don’t have to push it.
It steadies you.

If that’s something you’re learning to step into, drop a ❤️ in the comments.

10/06/2025

When you stop chasing the ‘right’ voice, you start hearing the real one.

Finding your voice is a journey of knowing yourself.
Each stage of your life reveals new truths…
and with them, a deeper confidence that feels real, not rehearsed.

Because this journey isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about allowing more of who you are to speak.

Watch the full conversation on the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast.

For decades I studied human behavior as a psychologist. Yet behind the title, I lived with CRIPPLING SPEAKING ANXIETY.I ...
09/30/2025

For decades I studied human behavior as a psychologist. Yet behind the title, I lived with CRIPPLING SPEAKING ANXIETY.

I would rehearse a 5-MINUTE talk 50 TIMES…only to forget every word in front of people.

What I discovered is that real confidence doesn’t come from performance. It comes from presence. From stillness. From speaking truth.

That’s exactly what I shared with Denise Drinkwalter on Thrive After 45 — how fear can actually become a teacher, guiding us to find our own voice so we can stop people-pleasing, speak with authority, and create the kind of relationships and impact we’ve always wanted.

The episode became the most downloaded on the show because women after 45 are reclaiming their voice.

I’m deeply grateful to Denise Drinkwalter for inviting me into this conversation and for guiding it with such wisdom and heart.

Catch the full story through the link in the comments.

Your struggles can become your superpowers.Vision. Creativity. Problem-solving. Out-of-the-box thinking. The very things...
09/24/2025

Your struggles can become your superpowers.

Vision. Creativity. Problem-solving. Out-of-the-box thinking.

The very things once seen as obstacles may be what sets you apart.

Going live at 1 PM PT today.

👉🏻Link to the group in the bio

Chasing, stalking, spamming…And still—no replies.As a psychologist and Fearless Speaking Mentor, I help people overcome ...
09/22/2025

Chasing, stalking, spamming…

And still—no replies.

As a psychologist and Fearless Speaking Mentor, I help people overcome speaking anxiety and reclaim their fearless voice. One of my core values is authenticity—your voice and message should feel true to you.

That’s why Holly MacCue’s work stood out to me. Believe me when I say: if you’re an entrepreneur, she’s the kind of Sales and Messaging expert you’ll want in your corner.

Where my focus is on helping people uncover the voice buried in fear, Holly shows service-based entrepreneurs how to share that voice in their messaging by owning what already sets them apart—so clients hear it, feel it, and say HECK YES.

When I joined her program, it felt like puzzle pieces finally falling into place. That kind of clarity is rare, and it’s why I want to share this with you.

How to Attract Heck YES Clients Direct to Your DMs

🗓️ September 23 @ 9:30 AM AEST OR 6:30 PM AEST

If you’re tired of explaining your work without results, this masterclass will help you get the kind of clarity that makes clients lean in.

Send me a quick ‘YES’ and I’ll make sure you get your free spot 👇🏻

The hardest part of business? Not knowing why you do what you do.Without clarity, it’s easy to lose direction and second...
09/16/2025

The hardest part of business? Not knowing why you do what you do.

Without clarity, it’s easy to lose direction and second-guess every decision.

That’s why this week’s Wednesday Spotlight is with Joey Chandler, a coach who helps entrepreneurs clarify who they are and why they operate, so their business decisions flow from values, not guesswork.

📍 Live Wednesday, Sept 17 at 1 PM PT

📍 Inside the Find Your Voice & Speak Up Facebook group (link in bio)

👉 Save your spot and join us live — you’ll walk away seeing business growth in a completely new light.

In your mind, the words are clear, but when it matters, they vanish.Not because you’re unprepared, but because your body...
09/16/2025

In your mind, the words are clear, but when it matters, they vanish.

Not because you’re unprepared, but because your body is protecting you from being heard.

When safety returns, the voice that comes out isn’t forced.

It’s the one that feels real.

The one people remember.

SOCIAL MEDIA OFTEN OVERLOOKS WOMEN OVER 50 with decades of wisdom, as if relevance belongs only to the young.But what if...
09/09/2025

SOCIAL MEDIA OFTEN OVERLOOKS WOMEN OVER 50 with decades of wisdom, as if relevance belongs only to the young.

But what if the wisdom you’ve built is exactly what makes you magnetic, powerful, and in demand?

On Sept 10 at 1 PM PT, I’m going live with Sal Daina for my Wednesday Spotlight Series.

Together, we’ll explore:

✨ The barriers women face online: from fear of judgment to the belief that it’s “too late.”

✨ How wisdom becomes presence, confidence, and relevance.

✨ Why visibility isn’t just about business, it’s about joy and authority in every part of life.

📍 Join us live inside Find Your Voice & Speak Up → link in the bio

Some visions are carried for years, others take shape later in life, and sometimes, the vision is just beginning to emer...
09/02/2025

Some visions are carried for years, others take shape later in life, and sometimes, the vision is just beginning to emerge.

This Wednesday, we’re exploring what it means to grow a business in your 50s and beyond.

Why it’s not too late, too early, or too uncertain to trust what you feel called to build.

I’ll be joined by Mel Larsen, a Business Growth Mentor who has helped thousands grow their clients, income, and impact by learning to trust the vision they carry.

This isn’t about rushing to catch up.

It’s about honoring your timing, your clarity, and your capacity to build something real.

📍Live inside the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Facebook Group

🔗Click the link in the bio to join the group.

🗓 Wednesday, Sept 3 at 1 pm PT

09/02/2025

We’ve changed. We’ve improved. We’ve taken action.

Now the homepage reflects that—with a clearer message, a calm design, and a direct look at how Find Your Voice supports those living with speaking anxiety.

If you’ve been holding back in conversations, freezing in meetings, or walking away from moments wishing you’d said more, this update is for you.

You’ll see:

- How the method works without performance tricks
- The story that shaped it from decades of clinical work
- And what begins to shift when your voice comes from inner steadiness, not pressure

As part of the refresh, I’ve opened 5 Anxiety Breakthrough Sessions

Available until September 5

$97 instead of $150

For those who are ready to stop circling the fear and take a grounded first step.

Link is in the comments.

Hey, the homepage just went live.I gave it a refresh so it’s easier to understand what kind of support I offer, especial...
09/01/2025

Hey, the homepage just went live.

I gave it a refresh so it’s easier to understand what kind of support I offer, especially when anxiety shuts your voice down and you can’t figure out why.

To mark the launch, I’ve opened 5 spots for a 30-minute Anxiety Breakthrough Session.

One-on-one. Focused. $97 (normally $150).

If this is something you’ve been thinking about but haven’t acted on yet, this is the window.

The booking link is on the new homepage. Just scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see it.

Once the 5 are taken, that’s it.

Take a look while it’s open 👉🏻 https://doreendowning.com/

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