http://katepeters.com/blog A blog about voices: using them, freeing them...and hearing them Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:04:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I did a Google search on Obama's baritone, I got 19,600,000 results. Clearly, there is a lot of  interest in his voice as part of his success.  His prowess as a speaker is even accepted by the opposition. In fact, the latest research seems to indicate that, if the ... http://katepeters.com/blog/2008/08/27/obamas-voice-is-already-a-winner/ With the conventions about to get underway, it is fascinating to consider the many influences over who we choose for our elected officials.  In this case, I am specifically wondering if we choose them by what they say or HOW they say it.  In a well-known study by Dr. Albert ... http://katepeters.com/blog/2008/08/18/the-politics-of-voice/ Do you talk on the phone for hours every day? In spite of the time we all seem to spend on the internet and using e-mail, most of our important communication still requires us to talk to each other. However, many people use their voices in ways ... http://katepeters.com/blog/2008/07/31/taking-care-of-your-voice/ At an early age, I became obsessed with the need to be understood. Not unusual for a self-focused kid, and some would say it is often the driving force of a middle child (my mom always called me the Ham in the Sandwich..with good reason!). I am sure ... http://katepeters.com/blog/2008/01/25/the-key-to-being-heard/ I am very pleased to add my voice to the ranks of bloggers. This is the first, of course. Every post will contain something about voices in it and I hope that you will add your voice to mine and join in the conversation. http://katepeters.com/blog/2008/01/24/hello-world/