Category Archives: voice coaching

The Joy of Teaching

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Barbara McAfee

I always have high hopes for my clients and students. With good reason. For decades now, I have witnessed individual voice coaching clients stepping beyond what they believed was possible for them. Timid speakers find their courage to speak out … Continue reading →

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On Being An Amplifer

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

It recently occurred to me that I am an amplifier. As a voice coach for the past 25 years, I have supported people in “finding their voices,” whatever that means to them. Many of my voice clients are doing essential … Continue reading →

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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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Mr. Brown

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Barbara McAfee

I’ve been clearing out. The recycling bin has been filled three times with detritus from my past. I’ve saved very little, but there is one piece of paper that is so precious, I had to tuck it back into the … Continue reading →

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No one else can sing your song

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Barbara McAfee

Voices are so personal. They mirror our story – our gifts, doubts, history, mood, identity, and secret dreams. Every time we speak, we are revealing something about ourselves – the things we’re proud of and perhaps the things we most … Continue reading →

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Patterns, Sound, and Surprises: Client Interview #1

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Barbara McAfee

This is the first of a series of blog posts based on interviews with voice coaching clients.  I am consistently astonished at how working with opening a person’s full voice affects other aspects of their lives.  Their stories touch me … Continue reading →

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