Category Archives: Full Voice

Help for “Soft Talkers”

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barbara McAfee

I went to the audiologist with my 90-year-old mom last week. Jennifer is smart, thorough, and takes the time to be personable. She originally took up audiology – the fitting and servicing of hearing aids — as a way to … Continue reading →

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Five Simple Practices to Improve Your Voice Right Now

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Barbara McAfee

Many of my voice clients enter coaching with me with some big goals in mind: “I want to more fully express who I am in the world – starting with my voice.” “Please help me get over this life-long stage … Continue reading →

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Opening Words

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Here are the opening words of Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence.  It comes out next week.  Buy it on Amazon on October 4 to support Fifty Lanterns International and their great project in Uganda! Welcome This … Continue reading →

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Staying Alive

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

This whole conversation about voice boils down to one question: how alive are you willing to be? Inhabiting your full voice makes you feel more alive. You breathe deeply. Your body is engaged. Your heart is open. Your face is … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Noise

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Bonnie Raitt’s fine and eerie song, “Crooked Crown” begins with these lyrics: I could say what I mean, (Or I could dance around it) It would feel good to scream (I should quiet down) I could be recognized (Or I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Full Voice

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Welcome to Full Voice – a blog exploring, celebrating, and provoking more vivid expressions What is Full Voice? Full voice is having all of the colors and sounds available to paint your words with meaning. Full voice means knowing how … Continue reading →

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