Debra Brittain Davenport is the founder and executive director of The Davenport Institute. With over 20 years of C-level experience, Ms. Davenport is committed to her clients' success. She approaches her clients' goals from an integrated perspective that encompasses image, career and well-being.
A respected international authority in the field of career development, Ms. Davenport has appeared twice as a guest expert on the Dr. Phil show. She is a frequent interview guest and expert resource for Yahoo Hot Jobs, "Career Clinic," FOX Television and numerous radio programs. She is the host of over 100 career videos on the popular information web portal, videojug.com, and she has been a syndicated career columnist for both national and international publications. Ms. Davenport is also the creator and host of a soon-to-launch Internet radio show (click here to listen).
Ms. Davenport is the creator of the popular Career Shuffle™ career interest game, a contributing author in the book, Some Leaders Are Born Women, and a contributor to the Journal of Medical Aesthetics. She is the former editor of two health education publications.
"Debra Davenport is one of the top two career experts in the country," says Dr. Phil.
ABC television personality and author, Doug Hall, calls Debra "Your personal Chairman of the Board."
Ms. Davenport's image consulting experience encompasses her two-year role as the workplace color psychology expert and national spokesperson for the Panasonic global brand, as well as her work with law firms and corporations where she provides high-level consulting in the areas of appearance, verbal and nonverbal communication, and perceptual management.
Ms. Davenport has served as a fashion and lifestyle editor for the luxury magazines, Affluent Living and U Magazine, the premier fashion publication in Jordan. An internationally recognized fashion designer, Ms. Davenport's garments have been seen on television, runways, the red carpet in Hollywood and in such publications as Elle, InStyle, People Stylewatch, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine and Us Weekly.
A trusted strategist in the area of perceptual management, Ms. Davenport assists her clients in designing the appearance, cachet and credibility that gets them recognized, hired, promoted and respected. As a media personality herself, she knows first-hand the critical importance of poise, communication skills and personal style.
A firm believer in the holistic lifestyle, Ms. Davenport advocates wellness, fitness and life balance as key components of an individual's overall image. She holds the following licensures and certifications:
Ms. Davenport earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees in communication arts from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, and a PhD in education/communication (with US degree equivalency) from the Empresarial University in San Jose, Costa Rica. She regularly teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses in public relations, psychology, human behavior and business at several universities.
Ms. Davenport's expansive experience enables her to move clients swiftly from their status quo to the pinnacle of their success.
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