International Association of Women Honors Dr. Susan Harrison as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

CHICAGO, April 25, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The International Association of Women (IAW) honors Dr. Susan Harrison as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local US based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China.

“I’m pleased to welcome Susan into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”

I am just drawn to people — from the grocery store aisle to the church aisle, I want to say hi and make friends. I use that passion for people to help others live better, more productive lives through my workshops and books.

Dr. Susan Harrison, President/Owner, Dr. Susan Harrison LLC

“My love of public speaking began in high school and I really haven't stopped since,” said Dr. Susan Harrison. A highly successful Corporate Trainer in the restaurant industry for many years, Dr. Harrison made the bold move to entrepreneurship in 2012 when she founded her company Dr. Susan Harrison LLC and became a full-time professional Speaker, Coach, and Author.

Using her expansive skills and expertise in communication, motivation and leadership, Dr. Harrison works with women all over the world. Through meaningful and effective workshops and books, she offers her audience encouragement and guidance, helping them to learn how to de-stress and effectively communicate so they may succeed both professionally and personally. “I am just drawn to people — from the grocery store aisle to the church aisle, I want to say hi and make friends. I use that passion for people to help others live better, more productive lives through my workshops and books.”

Involved in all aspects of her business, from sales to finance, Dr. Harrison credits her staff of dedicated professionals with allowing her to focus on her coaching clients and looks forward to continuing to grow her business. “What I love more than anything is when someone tells me their life is changing for the better because they applied some of my stress management techniques to their day-to-day walk,” she said. “I would love to be the go-to person people around the world think of when they need an expert on stress management. The bigger crowd, the better!”

Awards & Accomplishments
2017 Maverick of the Year (Bronze) Stevie Award for Women in Business; 2016 Award Winner of the Readers’ Favorite Excellence in Writing International Contest

About IAW
The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc., an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.

Source: International Association of Women