Endorsements

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"In Full Voice Barbara McAfee introduces leaders to the powerful idea of vocal presence,reminding us that how we speak and how we listen really does matter. Barbara offers us a framework and practice guide, for how to find our voice and express our ideas more clearly."

Nick Nissley, Ed.D.
Dean, Business Technologies
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

"Barbara McAfee has written a book on voice that is more a book on the art of living, through the voice. All true works of prose point back to the essential truths about ourselves--to be true to ourselves, to express who we are in the world completely, and to communicate fully with others whether we are a public speaker, musician, parent, friend, or therapist.  I highly recommend this scholarly and intimate book on the art of voice."

Joseph Bailey, author and psychologist
Author of Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

"This book is a gift and a call to reclaim the deep roots our own life.  It is an invitation to rediscover, embrace and release the power of our  unique voice into the world so our work can be vibrantly alive.  It provides language, tools, practices, and stories that illuminate the journey.  As an educator, I believe the inspiring ideas and messages  in this book must be shared with all children so they understand  not only the "song that is uniquely theirs to sing", but the deep ties between their  voice and  their calling  and how they can bring them to life".  

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.
Founding President and President Emerita
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Author of The Power to Transform: Leadership That Brings Learning and Schooling to Life

“I’ve worked side-by-side with Barbara for many years and witnessed the  brilliance of her talents--her strong, soaring voice that she so skillfully uses to encourage others to find their voices.  I’m so grateful she’s written this book, so that many more people may discover the gift of giving voice.”

Margaret Wheatley, author
Leadership and the New Science and most recently, Perseverance

"Every life is a journey into song. To find it, however, has often been a mystery that   has involved a long, uncertain journey through a dark forest with no clear path to follow.

Until now. Full Voice is a magnificent guide that  illuminates this path and makes this eternal dream  possible. It help us appreciate that the vulnerability of our voice is  also the source of our greatest   power, courage and strength.

Every voice is needed now. The world cannot evolve without it. Each of us has a 'song' to sing. Without  it,  the world will be  incomplete."

Michael Jones
Pianist, composer, leadership educator
author of Artful Leadership

"Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence is practical and inspirational guide in how we can more fully bring our voice into the world.  Barbara McAfee offers tangible ways in which we can strengthen and express our authentic voice."

Angeles Arrien, Ph.D.
Cultural anthropologist
Author and editor of Working Together

"I came to Barbara McAfee wanting to learn 'a song for every occasion.' I got that and so much more. Using the simple practices she offers in Full Voice, Barbara taught me how to fill a large hall with my voice, how to hear a chorus of voices and my own at the same time, and how to truly lift off and soar to the heavens. The Tibetans speak of body, mind, and voice, rather than body, mind, and spirit.  This book offers wise guidance for opening our voices — and spirits — to their full expression."

Eric Utne
founder, Utne Reader

"I found Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence such a delight to read!   I never anticipated learning about vocal presence could speak to me on so many levels.  The metaphors and examples helped me visualize and connect to the message.  And Barbara's intimate writing voice makes it seem as though she is sitting right beside me, talking with me." 

Lori Addicks
President, Larkspur Group
Talent Management Consultants

"Barbara's words are wise and wonderful; the tools are practical and playful. If, indeed, "voice is the muscle of the soul", Barbara offers a most pleasurable Olympic training opportunity. What a gift!"

Jayne A. Felgen  MPA, RN
President, Creative Health Care Management
Author of I2E2 , Leading Lasting Change