Phyllis Davis
Ethics & Etiquette Expert | Author | Speaker | Co-Founder, Success Technology™
About Phyllis Davis
For more than 40 years, Phyllis Davis has traveled the globe teaching and speaking about American business ethics and etiquette. From government agencies in Washington to corporate boardrooms in Singapore, she has advised leaders, teams, and organizations on how to succeed with integrity, poise, and cultural intelligence.
In 2024, she released her acclaimed book, Navigating Virtue – Ethics & Etiquette in the American Business Landscape. Her work blends timeless etiquette principles with modern workplace realities; think less “elbow off the table” and more “how to send a Slack message without causing a diplomatic incident.”
Current Projects
Phyllis is the Co-Founder of Success Technology™, launching October 14, 2025. This Google and Apple app delivers 20 high-impact video trainings on Leadership Mastery and Modern Ethics and Etiquette in American Business, plus two weekly newsletters:
- MyCoach On Tap – Practical leadership skills for today’s managers and executives
- The Summit – Real-world application of ethics and etiquette in the workplace
Her mission? To make world-class leadership and etiquette training accessible, engaging, and, yes, she is even funny.
Past Achievements
- Founder & Director, American Business Ethics and Etiquette Trainers Association (since 2002) – Training and certifying professionals in the art and science of modern business conduct.
- Partner, Concept to Licensing LLC – Helping innovators bring ideas to market.
- Co-created a workshop with Julia Cameron (The Artist’s Way) in 1989, personally graduating over 40,000 students from her six- and twelve-week creative courses.
- Published author and frequent contributor to media outlets, business publications, and professional journals.
Style & Personality
Phyllis is known for delivering wisdom with clarity, wit, and warmth. She doesn’t just “talk at” audiences, she engages them, challenges them, and often makes them laugh while making a serious point.
Quote from Phyllis:
“Good etiquette is just ethics in action, whether you’re shaking hands in person or hitting ‘send’ in an email.”
Quote from a Client:
“Phyllis is the only person who can teach you how to survive a formal dinner with foreign dignitaries and then tell you which fork to use, without making you feel like you’ve done something wrong.”
Speaking Topics
- Leadership Mastery in a Distracted World
- Modern Business Etiquette for the Digital Age
- The Invisible Language of Trust: Ethics as Your Competitive Advantage
- How to Build Respect Across Cultures & Time Zones
- The Art of Connection: From Boardrooms to Zoom Rooms
Why Interview Phyllis?
She’s globally experienced, media-friendly, and endlessly quotable. Whether your audience is made up of CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, or curious professionals, Phyllis brings relatable stories, unexpected insights, and actionable takeaways.
Plus, she’s been doing this long enough to know how to make even complex topics feel light, energizing, and relevant.
Fun Facts about Phyllis Davis
- She lives in an 80-year-old converted church in the deep woods, south of Washington, DC, with her husband Colle Davis and their three small dogs, Scarlet, Gretta, and Helen (Helen, a one-year-old chihuahua and a ten-pound bundle of joy, runs the house and everyone in it.)
- Loves home rehab projects, especially when they involve discovering something odd behind a wall.
- Has logged over 3 million miles speaking to audiences worldwide, proving she’s a frequent flyer champion and suitcase-packing master.
Booking Information
Website: SuccessTechnology.net
LinkedIn: Phyllis Davis
Email: pdavis@ethics-etiquette.com
Website: Ethics and Etiquette
01+804-467-3752
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