Gloria J. Petersen

Gloria Petersen's down-to-earth style energizes her audiences, inspires them to take control of their careers, and encourages them to serve as role models for others.

Ms. Petersen is Founder and President of Global Protocol, Inc. – the premier resource for personal performance enhancement and leadership development. Since 1985, thousands have learned to project personal power, poise, and presence to improve their business results. Her guidance has helped individuals build self-confidence and promote a dynamic business culture based on teamwork, relationships, and productivity.

By promoting enhanced communication, appearance, and social skills, Ms. Petersen’s seminars have earned praise from clients including Alliant Energy, American Airlines, Aon, Aramark ServiceMaster, AT&T, Bergstrom Manufacturing Co., KPMG, Kraft Foods, Lexus, Microsoft, Motorola, Northeastern Illinois University, Price Waterhouse Coopers, ProQuest Business Systems, Sara Lee, Sun Microsystems, Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Ms. Petersen’s expertise and leadership has been recognized and reported in a wide variety of national and international media. She hosted the FOX television series, “Image of Success,” and has made frequent contributions to the domestic and international media including appearances on network television, radio, and CNBC’s “The Power Lunch.” Her most recent appearance was on The Learning Channel’s reality television show, “Faking It,” where she served as an etiquette judge for New York socialites, in which a segment was also featured on The Oprah Show.

She is a contributing columnist for CK-Magazine (formerlyVision Magazine), a Global Business and Pleasure Magazine, Chicago Restaurant Magazine and the Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Newsletter. Ms. Petersen has written articles for numerous trade and newsletter publications. Her progressive style also has been reflected in a series of e-books and CD-ROM publications. Downloadable electronic books, special reports, and career guides are available at the company website.

Ms. Petersen’s credentials include the CPP (Certified Protocol Professional) designation. She also earned certification in the early 1990s from the Protocol School of Washington® and The Professional Image Institute, followed by extensive training from Dale Carnegie and Associates. In addition to her specialized training, Ms. Petersen studied business administration and liberal arts at Rock Valley College and fashion at Madison Area Technical College. She is currently a seasonal instructor at the International Academy of Merchandising and Design.

Prior to founding Global Protocol, Inc., Ms. Petersen spent sixteen years in civic and corporate roles developing her business protocol and international etiquette experience. She continues to focus on keeping her knowledge current by conducting surveys, attending frequent symposiums, and monitoring the business climate for emerging issues