My Essential Speaking

Taking this class will change your life. If you want to find an inner, grounded, real sense of confidence, then take this course. Over the weeks, your skills will build. You'll go from tasting a sense of calm inside--while speaking--to experiences daily, on your own, and in your everyday, personal life and work life. You'll find your voice and your strength, which is awaiting inside of you. Please go for it! Doreen is a gentle, loving guide, who shows up with decades of experience. With decades of love and wisdom and care and confronting of fear--which translates into you having the support and space to grow in exactly the ways that you dream of.

I signed up for this course because I am drawn to Doreen's authentic warmth, candor, unashamed vulnerability, and support when I most needed it (last summer I was feeling like a failure at leading a Circle, plopped down next to Doreen, and she calmly and with heartfelt honesty said, "You absolutely have what it takes to be a Speaking Circles(R) Facilitator). I believed her and relaxed into my role knowing I had her support. During the course, I felt encouraged to discover that the processes Doreen has developed and leads dovetailed and filled in the blanks not only with my training as an SCI Facilitator but also with previous (40 years' worth) of psychotherapy and counseling as a child of alcoholic parents and as a "recycled" wife. Doreen gently guided me to explore early, and inaccurate, messages that I had nothing to offer intellectually or verbally, then pointed me toward my innate positivity and unbridled joy in discovering ways that people can share connections. She gently guided us, with a shared sense of humor, to absorb and turn to her 7 Secrets and also drew out several other strengths that were waiting underneath my conscious brain, including, among many others, following my intuition and having the belief in myself to go forward boldly, with caring. Thanks, Doreen!

I recommend taking this course if you're looking to better understand yourself, your flaws and ways to amplify your positive traits which will lead to less nervousness before big speaking events and a more authentic speech or pitch.

I've learned a lot about myself, where my fear of speaking comes from, and now have some tools to manage myself. Now I can acknowledge my anxiety, know it's there, then quickly get back to my place of inner stillness/peace and speak well like I know I can. I use the tools nearly every day in conversations, presentations and meetings that often gave me anxiety in the past (they still do at times, but I can now harness this).

I'm really glad I took the Essential Speaking course. I liked the combination of individual reflection and lessons we do on our own, and the weekly calls where we got to hear from and share with others. I learned so much from the other students and it helped me not feel so alone in my fears about speaking up in meetings and feeling grounded and safe.

I signed up for this course to address my fear of Public Speaking. However, the curriculum and the support received from my instructor and classmates provided a platform to grow and develop as a person. You will learn way more than you plan to and all of it will be beneficial. The class provides lifelong tools for engaging with everyone in your life, not just public speaking. Don't wait and don't hesitate! Sign up now!

After years of trying different approaches to increase my comfort with public speaking, I participated and this was a game changer for me. It was excellent and can’t say enough about it. I appreciated the well-structured program and weekly material. Doreen was very supportive and attentive throughout the program and offered feedback and private sessions in between classes. She truly offers full-service support! And the group experience was tremendously supportive. I appreciated hearing the experience and wisdom my peers shared each week. In the end, I walked away from this program not only with new confidence and a solid framework in which to approach public speaking, but also with a deeper understanding of the power of presence. What a beautiful gift from this creative and effective program! Denise Rose

This course was valuable in that it was a pleasurable experience and it has given me tools to take with me into my everyday life. Doreen is very thorough and gentle, flexible and available. Her passion for this work is wonderful. I really appreciated the camaraderie of all of us who showed up each week. I missed it when they were absent...it helps to feel the company of others as we progressed through the classes. I look forward to deepening my ability to express and to share myself with authenticity. I feel that Doreen is there on the sidelines to reach out to for encouragement and support whenever I want. Thank you Doreen!

The Online Group Coaching Program helped me explore the root of my public speaking anxiety, gave me tools on how to navigate through these challenges and opportunities to practice them weekly. I appreciated the online group format as it was accessible for someone with a busy schedule, and I learned and benefited so much from the experiences of the other participants. Doreen structured the class to provide just the right balance of instruction, attendee participation, and feedback. Doreen was not only an incredible coach but truly cared about the growth and success of each member of the group. I still get anxious when I’m about to speak in a group setting but I now have the tools to successfully manage through the experience, thanks to Doreen and my online classmates!

The most valuable aspect of the group coaching experience for me was to get regular challenges and feedback for so many weeks in a row. Doreen is excellent at mirroring back each participant’s a-ha moments in a way that deepened our realizations while also helping the whole group learn from each other’s experiences.

Doreen is an excellent teacher and communicator. The information she shared was truly transformational. Virtually experiencing this program with other individuals was extremely valuable, in that, we all learned from each other. I highly recommend this program! - John Basile.

My paths crossed with Doreen in what I consider divine timing. She (and her course) was just what I needed. I went on a journey of self discovery for 12 weeks where I learned what my true essence was and how to let it shine through as I speak. I truly learned to value and appreciate the present moment and how valuable that is when speaking. This course was worth the investment in myself, my speaking, and my professional future. Thank you for everything Doreen.