Debra King is the Founder and CEO of The DragonFly Consulting Group, A Kingdom Sourced LLC™, the parent company of Debra King Consulting™. She is passionate about helping people, regardless of age or stage, create the personal and professional lives they want.
In addition to 30+ years of experience with Exxon Mobil Corporation as a global executive, Debra is a lifelong learner with numerous certifications and certificates she uses to pour into the lives of her clients.
Debra is the bestselling author of the autobiographical memoir Dare to Climb: Your Journey Can Move Mountains and is working on another book about mountain climbing and global travel.
In her spare time, Debra enjoys Dave Matthews Band concerts, NBA games, and traveling the world – so far 78 countries and all seven continents.
EDUCATION
Harvard Business School Online – Financial Accounting Certificate
Georgetown University – International Business Management Certificate
Cornell University- Industrial & Labor Relations Certificate
University of Pittsburgh – Masters degree, Information Science
University of Pittsburgh – Bachelors degree, Child Development/Child Care & Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS
The Highlands Company Certified Consultant
Myers-Briggs’ Strong Interest Inventory Certified Consultant
Myers Briggs’ FIRO-B and FIRO Business Certified Consultant
Health Coach Institute Certified, Mastery & Transformational Coach
Health Coach Institute Certified Life, Health, & Wellness Coach
Coaching Institute, Strategic Intervention Coach
John Maxwell, Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach
ACHIEVEMENTS
Member, 1787 Society of the University of Pittsburgh
Member, Board of Visitors, University of Pittsburgh School of Computing, and Information
Former Board Member – Northern Virginia Urban League, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, United Way of Miami-Dade, United Way of Greater Union County
The Green Diamond Award issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in support of the Educational Advancement Foundation
The Emerald Award issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in support of the Educational Advancement Foundation
The Distinguished Alumni Award issued by the University of Pittsburgh- School of Computing & Information because of alumni engagement.
The Legacy Laureate Award recognizes alumni who have exemplified leadership personally and professionally.
Global Visionary Leadership Issued by Howard University’s John H Johnson School of Communication.
High Heels in High Places issued at the Trumpet Awards
The dragonfly symbolized transformation, change, adaptability, and self-realization. The light purple represents royalty, while the light green represents growth. Through Debra King Consulting, I want my clients to embrace their inner regalness and amplify their voices!