Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode is free therapy as we’re joined by Dr. Doreen Downing, an expert on public speaking anxiety and finding your voice. 

Dr. Downing is a psychologist and confidence coach who specializes in the treatment of public speaking anxiety. She is the host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast and teaches her 7-step process for transforming anxiety through presence and connection.

Listen to her conversation with Eric and follow her steps to find your own voice. 

In this episode we’ll talk about:

• Public speaking anxiety and where it comes from

• How to overcome the fear of public speaking

• Getting comfortable talking about things you’re uncomfortable talking about 

• Setting realistic goals and visions for your future

• Focusing on being rather than doing

• Facing fears, financially or in life

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About Dr. Doreen Downing:

Dr. Doreen Downing is a Psychologist and Confidence Coach who specializes in the treatment of public speaking anxiety. She also hosts the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast. 

Doreen once suffered from extreme stage fright. In conquering it, she discovered being connected to your authentic self is the key to relaxed and confident speaking. 

In addition to coaching and online courses, she is author of Essential Speaking: The 7-Step Guide to Finding Your Real Voice, a book that teaches you how to transform your anxiety with presence and connection.  

Website: https://www.essentialspeaking.com 

Course website: https://essential-speaking.thinkific.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/ 

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/drdoreendowning/ 

Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/EssentialSpeaking 

Facebook Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/essentialspeakingbook 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialspeaking/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdoreenh 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drdoreenh 

Podcast Playlist: https://www.findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com 

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