Doreen Downing PhD

How to speak without fear with Doreen Downing

With my coaching programs, I safely guide you so you can…

  • Reach a calm, centered, and powerful inner core
  • Be your true self and speak with ease
  • Engage your listeners and radiate confidence.

  I’m Doreen Downing, PhD, Psychologist, Founder of Essential Speaking, and Training Director of Speaking Circles® International with over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.

Earlier in my career, as I was helping others overcome their fears, I carried a hidden terror of my own. I was afraid to speak in public.

I have discovered that the key to confident speaking is being fully present and connected to my Essential Self.

After earning a degree in Sociology in the 1960’s my life path led to Malaysia as a Peace Corps volunteer. I realized that at the core of social problems were communication and relationship issues. I returned to get a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and began my private practice in the 1980’s.

I believe my calling is to facilitate personal and professional transformation and to help people recover their vibrant inner spirit and speak without fear.

I now teach others how to dissolve stage fright forever through Private Coaching with Doreen Downing, PhD, Speaking Circles®, Fearless Speaking Workshops, and Self-Guided E-Courses. As Training Director of Speaking Circles® International, an organization dedicated to helping people speak more naturally and powerfully, I lead authentic communication seminars worldwide. I also co-lead the Speaking Circle® Facilitator Certification Program and have trained Facilitators who now practice in Canada, Europe, India, and Asia.

For more information about EssentialSpeaking with Doreen Downing, PhD.

I offer a Free 30-minute time to chat session to explore how you can get started on your journey to be fully expressed in all areas of your life.

I experienced profound transformation in myself and witnessed it in others. It was a safe space for overcoming a deep-seated fear. I loved it!

EMILY KOBEK

Doreen makes it possible to take the risk of exposing fear and anxiety in a safe, learning environment.

REBECCA MILLER

I learned a great deal from Doreen. I feel that I had a chance to explore some deep-seated fears about public speaking either to an individual or a group, and through that exploration found my power.

JIM PETERSON

7 STEP GUIDE TO FEARLESS SPEAKINGPodcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, helps people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear.

Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speakingdoreen7steps.com.