Susan Peterson

She covered national and world events from Watergate to Warsaw, interviewing presidents, popes and prime ministers as CBS's first female foreign correspondent. A talented and dynamic communicator, Susan draws from her media experiences to enhance the business communication skills of executives around the world.

In addition to providing keynote speeches at conventions and conferences, Susan regularly conducts private training sessions with CEOs, presidents, and high-level corporate managers to prepare them for media interviews, speeches and crisis communication.

Susan is the immediate past-chair of the National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NFWBO), a research and development organization that represents eight million women business owners. In addition, Susan is a graduate of the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration. She presently serves on the board of directors of Century National Bank and the National Foundation for Women Legislators.

Susan's presentations are interactive, energetic and visual, complete with computer graphics and supplemental materials for audience members. Topics of her dynamic presentations include:

7 The Language of Leadership: Communicating Executive presence 7 Breaking Boundaries: Conquering Communication Barriers for Women 7 Presentation Power: Speak Like a Pro 7 Communication 2000: Effective Electronic Presentations 7 Crisis Communication: Managing the Unexpected 7 Trends and Realities in Today's Media: Managing and Controlling Interviews