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The thrill of the game of life is charting a course,
facing challenges head on,
making the most of it!
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Background
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http://www.AuthorsDen.com/adstorage/1015/JoDoes.Mp3
I have been steeped in self-development since I became of age.
Growing up as a second daughter, it was tough competing with a brilliant older sister. My father taught us that there is no such thing as “can’t.” I learned to persevere, and was sometimes referred to as being stubborn. In the long run,
that is what pays off—perseverance--persistence, determination, and hard work.
My greatest joy is knowing that somehow I helped someone else to
succeed. For example Toastmasters in the District I led to
reach President’s Distinguished District #1 in the world said to me,
"We didn’t think we could do it, but you believed in us and we did it!”
One reader of my book Take Charge of Your Life wrote that it literally
saved her life. That gives me a thrill. She was an abused spouse.
My first book 101 Ways to Improve Your Communnication Skills Instantly was written to support a speaking career. It is now sold by publishers all over the world who have translated the book into 12 languages, including Arabic, Korean, and Spanish. I chose that topic because I needed to learn more about it. English was a second language for my parents who spoke French. I felt insecure about my ability to communicate effectively and sometimes could not find exactly the right word to express my thoughts. Researching and writing that book with Bennie Bough was a great beginning for me. I have since presented many seminars on effective communication skills and find it very rewarding.
Take Charge of Your Life shares the benefits of my personal journey from vision to victory—from single-again with a part-time job, to supervisor at Army Headquarters in the Pentagon, to business owner and corporate executive. I have presented seminars on this topic in New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, and many other cities. I signed the book for the Barnes and Noble store in Rockefeller Center, New York City. Articles based on the book have been published articles in magazines such as Toastmasters, Real Estate Professional, BizLife Magazine, Biz2Biz, Credit Union Executive Society (online) and a host of others. I have been quoted in Woman's World and featured as Real Simple magazine's "Wise Woman."
I began writing my third book, From Book Signing to Best Seller, by dictating ideas into a digital recorder as I was returning to Los Angeles from a 12-city book signing tour. John B. Slack added his experiences of being on the road. The book was named "Best Writers Reference Guide" by the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.
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Birth Place
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San Antonio, TX USA
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Accomplishments
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US Department of Commerce Commercial Services Export Achievement Certificate for Accomplishments in the Global Marketplace, 2007 Ford Motor Company and Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce award for Outstanding Business Women, Toastmasters International Presidential Citation in 2005, Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service by Secretary of the Army, Togo West; Board of Directors, Toastmasters International; District Governor, Toastmasters International (#1 ranking District worldwide 1991-1992); Master of Science in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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Additional Information
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http://www.goalminds.com
Watch for upcoming conference call seminars: Topics: MasterMind Groups (BrainPower Groups); How to Reinvent Yourself; and Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Your Books
Jo's books are distributed to bookstores nationally by Atlas Books Distribution, 1 800 462-6420. They are also available online, some are downloadable eBooks. The books are used in training programs of international corporations, consulting firms, colleges, and network marketing groups.
Take Charge of Your Life: Dare to Pursue Your Dreams! (paperback) Revised, second edition of A Millennium Primer: Take Charge of Your Life.
Take Charge of Your Life was recorded by the author in an abridged version and is available in the AuthorsDen, Amazon.com,, and libraries and book stores in the U.S. Of course, you can still order directly from GoalMinds.com
Author: A Millennium Primer: Take Charge of Your Life
Coauthor: 101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly which has been translated into ten languages
Coauthor: From Book Signing to Best Seller: An Insider's Guide to Conducting a Successful Low-Cost Book Signing Tour. This book was judged 2001-2002 Best Writer's Reference Guide by the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.
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Contact Information
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GoalMinds, Inc.
P.O. Box 100903
San Antonio TX 78201-8903
USA
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Contact Author: Jo Condrill
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Favorite Links
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GoalMinds
Free communication tips and interactive self-assessment. Articles and reviews, too.
Download "How to Form a Master Mind Group," From Book Signing to Best Seller," and "Take Charge of Your Life" from the "Tool Shop."
Publish and Prosper
My journey into the realm of writing and self-publishing books. Tips and links that can cut months off your learning curve and even show you how to get your books into foreign markets--found money, they call it.
Book Signing
Introduces you to experts who set up Jo's book signing tours.
marketing your book
Discover The Incredible Inside 'Shortcut' Secrets of a Self Published Best Selling Author!
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