Squelched

Succeeding in Business and Life by Finding Your Voice

By: Terry Beard

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eBook | 17 June 2021 | Edition Number 1

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At a time when so many of us are searching for a better way of life, Squelched: Succeeding in Business and Life by Finding Your Voice is big in its vision. With the world in turmoil, we need to take control of our lives in a positive fashion. Terry Beard, the author, believes that his book is everyone’s story. It is a powerful account of how one person has come to validate himself. Many of us have been squelched and have lost our childhood innocence, our pride, our self-esteem and our self-confidence. As a result, too many of us live with our inner voices reinforcing the feeling that we are “not good enough.”

Terry Beard empowers his readers by sharing with them that his life was controlled by others telling him directly and indirectly that he was “not good enough.” How he battled and overcame that negativity is the substance of this story.

By joining Toastmasters, Terry Beard developed public speaking skills, writing skills, and interpersonal communication abilities, which have given him strength and confidence. These empowered Beard to conquer his fear of “not being good enough,” and become a financially successful business person and community leader. He shares his story in a way that gives strength and encouragement to his readers, who may also lack the self-confidence to stand up in front of an audience and face their fear of being judged head-on.

Squelched: Succeeding in Business and Life by Finding Your Voice is a story of turning lead into gold. It is living testimony that we need not succumb to the negative messages life readily serves to thwart our best efforts. We can be more than the expectations of others, with effort and conviction and a refusal to surrender.

Industry Reviews

"Socrates taught us that the “unexamined life is not worth living”. Terry Beard’s profoundly honest examination of his own life offers valuable lessons for all those seeking to find their personal voice." —Michael Miller (CEO of Goodwill Industries)

"At some point in our lives we’ve all felt controlled and emotionally blackmailed by fear, intimidation, and guilt. We’ve felt… “Not good enough.” Terry Beard’s book, SQUELCHED, will give you real-life strategies that make you “Feel good enough” to succeed in business and in life. It is terrific!" —Carol Gardner, Creator of the brands Zelda Wisdom Inc. and MaxDaddy Inc., Author and entrepreneur

"Awareness by awareness, discovery by discovery, fueled by true grit and resolve Terry snipped away the tethers of the past and created his own opportunity to soar to new heights and fly with the eagles." —Dr. Richard, Professor of Psychology at Portland Community College

"Terry's enthusiasm has helped countless men and women "find their voice". The book is refreshingly honest and enjoyable to read. Terry's storytelling throughout the book will motivate others to seek their potential. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did." —Al Jubitz, President of the Jubitz Family Foundation

"Terry Beard has written an inspiring memoir that will serve as an example of how to achieve success regardless of your circumstances. His stories will warm your heart and make you laugh and help you find your voice." —Gary Schmidt Clackamas, Past International President, Toastmasters International

"When I read SQUELCHED one year ago, I was on the way to change my life. It made me realize that when you need to do something important it is possible although it seems so difficult. It is very frightening but it is possible! For me it was amazing to read Terry's story, he has done so much in his life and I admire him for that. What I also appreciate with Terry is his interest in other people." —Susanne Millien

"SQUELCHED is the story of anyone’s journey, male or female. If you came of age with never-ending scripts from parents, teachers, friends, and others saying, “You can’t…” “you shouldn’t…” and “you won’t…” this is for you. Terry Beard learned he could and he should… then he DID. He tells his story with honesty, humility, and humor, drawing you in with a writing style that allows you to find your story. I recommend SQUELCHED to clients who ask: ”Should I…?” “Can I…?” “Will I…?” Then I ask, “Why shouldn’t you…?” “Why can’t you…?” and “Why wouldn’t you?” —Susan Goldstein, Navigating Professional & Organizational Contours