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Global Chamber Book Author Series Leadership Is Passed from Gloria Petersen to Dana Austin

By Yvonne Luker · Globe Chamber

Dana Austin, Executive Director of Global Chamber® Atlanta, is now leading the Global Chamber Book Author Series, with the torch passed from long-time member Gloria Petersen, who conceived and grew the program into a monthly conversation, and over 100 book authors.

We now speak with book authors who are members of Global Chamber® every 3rd Wednesday to hear their stories, inspirations, tips and techniques on completing their books.

And Dana is incorporating workshops into the globinars for 2024 every other month.

Yesterday we spoke with two book authors... Elise Krentzel and Ibeh Agbanyin. Listen to the transition and conversation HERE.

Welcome book authors, aspiring book authors and other celebrants! A great year of sharing, learning and connecting! Attend to...

  • Connect to book authors
  • Gain tips to write your first book
  • Be inspired to write your next book
  • Learn about writing and publishing
  • Have your book benefit your business
  • Make your mark, create a legacy

Speakers:

Elise Krentzel

Elise Krentzel is a polyglot: author, ghostwriter, mentor, public speaker, and communications entrepreneur who has lived in five countries for over twenty-five years. Starting in Japan from 1977 to 1984, she owned a talent and booking agency, introduced punk rock, and was a DJ and a music journalist. As the Tokyo Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine, Elise introduced the Sony Walkman and Laserdisc technology to a western audience during her stint.

After three decades in digital travel publishing (before the internet was a thing), lifestyle marketing, blogging, and public relations in Europe, she returned to the USA and her first love of writing. She effortlessly brings out talents in others. Elise runs a PR and Editorial agency in Austin, Texas, and is working on book two of her memoir trilogy, "Men Moving Me." She is the proud mother of one son.

"I used to be a drama queen, but now I'm just a queen." - from Under My Skin

Ibeh Agbanyin

Dr. J. Ibeh Agbanyim is an executive coach, scientist-practitioner and author. He is a contributor at the Psychology Today, Forbes, and The International Honor Society in Psychology.

He is a multiple bestselling author of The Five Principles of Collaboration which he uses to coach executives on how to improve human relationships in the workplace. He earned both master’s and doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology from Grand Canyon University; Management and leadership executive certificates from both MIT Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Kennedy School. He is a member of both International Council of Psychologists, and International Coaching Federation.

Moderator:

Dana Austin - Executive Director at Global Chamber® Atlanta

Dana M. Austin has been speaking life into and over lives and writing, as far back, as she can remember. She studied Communication & Nursing in undergraduate school. Her love of travel, culture and great cuisine was partially responsible for her becoming a Certified Tea Consultant and the writing of this Tea treasure. "Tea With Strings Vignettes: Culture, Customs & Recipes". A true Tea Connoisseur!

After writing and soon to publish her next book, "The 3-Minute Devotional For Busy Entrepreneurs", She decided to dedicate her time to bringing her life transforming message to schools, conducting workshops and conferences locally and around the world. She also teaches Etiquette classes. Whether as a keynote speaker or a workshop leader, she can help break through the boundaries that may be limiting your group/team and get them ready to be the drivers that shape their own future.

Dana is leading the expansion of Global Chamber® Atlanta.


Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating community of CEOs, executives and leaders in over 525 metro regions around the world, connecting member businesses to new opportunities for advancing growth and success. It's the only chamber of commerce in the world operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporting, importing and investing for members to connect through warm introductions to clients, partners, projects and resources. Global Chamber® has been a registered trademark for Global Chamber LLC since 2014.

Originally published at https://www.globalchamber.org/blog/2024/01/18/global-chamber/global-chamber-book-author-series-leadership-is-passed-from-gloria-petersen-to-dana-austin/

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