A Vancouver based Image Consultant since 1990, Deborah Reynolds is an International Image Expert, Professional Speaker, Business Consultant, and Best Selling Author. As the founder and President of About Face Image Consulting Inc., Deborah is committed and passionate about helping her clients succeed in life and business, helping them to refine, create, build, and brand their personal, professional and business image. She is best known for providing business growth strategies, for going the extra mile, and for giving her clients a competitive EDGE.
She attained a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Criminology and Political Science from Simon Fraser University, specializing in international politics. She worked for fifteen years in law enforcement before taking an “about face”. Her service with the federal government included ‘life on the installment plan’ with the Correctional Service of Canada. However, her reputation with international law enforcement personnel was gained as a tenacious Immigration Investigator. The highlights of her law enforcement career were the capture of one of “America’s Most Wanted” and the “Second Most Wanted” in Germany.
Deborah’s exposure to different cultures at various socio-economic levels of business and government, and her networking ability has gained her international clients and a reputation as a no-nonsense but approachable businesswoman with strong people skills. She is a sought after Consultant for grooming executives. Deborah consults and speaks on such topics as dealing with difficult people, performance issues, communication and assertiveness skills, customer service, networking skills, stress management, social, business and dining etiquette, and multicultural protocols. Deborah is also a color specialist, consulting on the use and impact of color in business.
The cornerstone of Deborah’s approach is connecting with her clients on a personal level and developing their image from the inside out, starting with the assessment of one’s own values, character and ethics. She says, “It’s important to create a good first impression, but essential to create a great lasting impression.”
As an Image Consultant, Keynote Speaker and Trainer, Deborah specializes in working with individuals, small business owners and corporate staff on image, transformation, and change management. Deborah has presented workshops to thousands of companies in North America. Her personal stories are true inspiration. Her professional integrity and reputation as a positive, inspirational, warm and engaging speaker leaves her audiences wanting more. Along with her most well known image workshop, Your Professional Image, and her marketing workshop, The Business Acceleration Bootcamp – Deborah offers Building Your Business Image, a comprehensive business coaching program designed to get her client’s noticed, known and remembered… for all the right reasons.
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