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Title: Turn Your Accent Into An Asset - How To Deliver A Dynamic Speech Even If English Is Not Your First Language
Author: Olayinka Joseph
Category: Education & Language, Professional & Technical, Self-Improvement
Price: $15.95
Language: English
Size: 6 x 9
Number of Pages: 139
ISBN Number: 0-9700236-4-2
Publication Date: April 2006
Website: www.olayinka.com
Email: ola@olayinka.com |
About this Book: |
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You’ve got an accent! So what? Everybody does!
Most foreign-born professionals speak English fluently and add tremendous value to their employers’ bottom-line. However, many of them are reluctant to speak in public because of their foreign accents. Not any more. They can now speak with confidence and turn their accents into an asset.
As a foreign-born professional you do not need to get rid of or change you accent. If you change it, you lose your authenticity. You need to embrace your accent because it is natural. It is what makes you unique and gives them credibility.
This book will give you tips on what to do and how to turn your accent into an asset without losing your authenticity. You will never be afraid of public speaking after reading Turn your Accent into An Asset.
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About the Author: |
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Ola Joseph heads his own consulting firm based in Houston, Texas and is a nationally known keynote speaker, executive speech coach and trainer.
Ola has helped many business leaders and organizations enhance their success through hands-on coaching and mentoring. A dynamic and unique speaker, he has spoken before many conference and corporate audiences around the world.
Ola is a writer with five books and over 50 published magazines and newspaper articles. Turn your Accent Into An Asset is his bridge to connect foreign-born professionals with the rest o the world.
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Book Review: |
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“Turn Your Accent Into An Asset is rich with information, filled with tools, and packed with motivation. This resource will provide you with the golden nuggets necessary to connect with your audience members whether English is or is not your first language.”
Craig Valentine, MBA
“This is a book filled with powerful techniques and tips to help make your presentations memorable and motivational, and will be especially helpful to those who speak with an accent. But this is more than a book on speaking techniques. It is an empowering toolbox for everyone who wants to learn how to enhance his or her presentations.
Peggy Morrow CSP
“This is a must read for anyone who wants to get into the public speaking arena. Ola lays out the dos and don’ts of a good speech with simple clarity. He makes clever use of examples by famous people that anyone, anywhere can relate to. Good job, Ola.”
Theresa Behena
“Ola takes the excuses away. He is a living proof that even someone with an accent can become a top-notch speaker. ‘Turn Your Accent into an Asset’ will show you how to speak with eloquence and confidence so you can accelerate your path to the top!”
Ruben Gonzalez
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P.O. Box 721791
Houston, TX 77272-1791
(713) 283 5141
ola@olayinka.com
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