Tag Archives: voice coaching

Song of Wonder and Darkness

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Barbara McAfee

A friend and I recently drove to Missouri to witness the total solar eclipse. Our story was a common one in many ways. We changed routes and plans based on cloud cover and missed much of the totality to a … Continue reading →

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The Voice of the Teacher

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

I climb in my car to run some errands. The On Being podcast starts up through the speakers and I instantly recognize the voice of Parker Palmer. My face blooms into a broad smile of recognition. His words are wise … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

A song can be medicine. A song can fuel change. A song can weave in and out of a life, awakening deeper levels of meaning and knowing. I first got acquainted with the song “I Wish I Knew How It … Continue reading →

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My Grandma Wanted to Be President: A Reflection on Women, Voice, and Leadership

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Barbara McAfee

As a voice coach I support many women leaders in finding their voices, speaking their truth with conviction, claiming their power, and fully expressing their gifts. Most of the women I coach are privileged. They have education, financial resources, political … 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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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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