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Our Instructor John P. Oda NLP is the founder of Oda Research International
John Oda is the founder of Oda Research International LLC.
As a child John Oda had a severe stuttering challenge. John went to a private catholic school St. Mary's Grade School in
Michigan City, Indiana. One day in the first grade, one the nuns told John he was retarded, and wouldn't finish eighth grade
because he stuttered.
Those words were like being struck my lightening and feeling the aftershock for the rest of his life. Summer vacation was
blissful that year, and John was glad that he would be moving up a grade and getting away from the insensitive nun. However,
when he returned to school he was devastated to discover that he was being held back. He was forced to repeat the first grade
simply on the basis of the fact that he stuttered. Being small child, John was confused, and asked himself "WHY". He even
began to think maybe the nun was right, and he might be retarded. Those thoughts penetrated into his little brain like battery
acid successfully killing every hope of success he had.
Fortunately, John had strong parents who loved him. His mother told John that her father stutters, and so did your grandfather
and both of them overcame it. Then his mother stated; "everyone has a belief system, and he shouldn't listen to negative people
comments, and when people talk about you, that is the best luck in the world".
John held on with all his might to his mother's words, and pursued his education. When he graduated eighth grade John told
the nun that he made it. The nun could not admit she had been wrong, and again put him down saying, "You won't finish high
school".
What the nun didn't understand was, that John was now older now, and all her words did now, is too start a fire in John.
It was those very same words that led John Oda to create Oda Research International (ORI) LLC.
Following a successful career as a basketball player and nineteen years working with at-risk youth. John Oda has also been
an instructor at Portland Community College for two semesters, teaching Leadership, Advance Communication for the Skill Center
program of the college.
In 1995, John met, and teamed up with best-selling author and peak performance expert - Joseph McClendon III, a head trainer
for the Anthony Robbins Organization. Through his contact with Joseph McClendon III, Anthony Robbins, and success coach Michael
Leahy, John has been blessed with the opportunity to gain knowledge from the best in the field of "life coaching and peak
performance expert".
Recognizing the need for peak performance material specifically geared to at-risk teens. John Oda's produced a best selling
book called "Connecting With Your Teen: Seven Principles to Resolve Teenage Behavioral Challenges".
This work provides new insight for parents to connect with their teen. John also had an Internet radio show on Omni media
network called "Achieve Your Peak Performance". This is a talk radio show to help people who are facing challenges in their
lives.
John's remarkable ability to go straight to the core of the challenge and effect rapid change makes him a valuable commodity
as a turn around specialist in bonding the family together. Known for his unique brand of leadership, presentation style,
humor and passion for living, John impacts by example. His ability to inspire others to take action and to achieve greater
results are principles of living that he upholds.
John Oda has certified in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Where he maintains a private practice, holds seminars, and
change people lives.
Testimonial
" In spite of our burned out skepticism, we noticed subtle changes in his attitude immediately. By
the second week, it was if his metabolism had sped up. He was actually doing his homework unprompted and pitching in on his
homework and chores. We are witnessing what appears to be nothing more than a transformation. John you are a true miracle
worker." |
-Tom, Parent, Portland Oregon |
" He has been in various forms of counseling and psychiatric intervention, including a year of medication
for lethargy and depression (Zoloft). None of these efforts have done much, beyond addressing some of his earlier, more disturbing,
rage behavior that have since virtually disappeared. Hes been involved since January in martial arts, Audubon summer program,
and has profited from a warm and growing relationship with his stepfather. These have really helped, but aside from their
minimal mitigations, we had previously put all our faith in the psychological support mentioned above, which have been, as
I said unimpressive compared to the immediate and stark changes we seen in him since becoming your student. I am now a reformed
skeptic and grateful mom! " |
-Laurie, Portland Parent |
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