Education / Training / Certifications

  • Bachelors of Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago

  • SIYLI – Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute

  • CTI – Co-Active Leadership

  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)

  • 360 Leadership Navigator (instrument-based)

  • 360 Full Loop by Quantum Endeavors (interview-based)

  • Emotional Intelligence EQi-2.0 Instrument (MHS)

 

Languages

  • English

Michele Davenport (Munford) PCC

Location: United States

Michele Davenport (Munford), PCC, is a seasoned executive coach with nearly 30 years of experience supporting leaders across a wide range of sectors, including CPG, biotech, law, nonprofit, and tech. Known for her values-driven approach, Michele partners with clients to develop executive presence, emotional intelligence, courageous communication, and strategic agility. She is especially effective with diverse leaders and women in leadership roles, empowering them to step fully into their purpose with clarity and confidence.

Michele’s coaching style is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and bold authenticity. Her clients describe her as warm, engaging, and deeply transformative—someone who creates a safe space for honest reflection while challenging leaders to grow. Whether guiding a CEO through post-promotion transitions, supporting a law partner in business development, or helping a nonprofit leader shift organizational culture, Michele brings a whole-person approach to leadership development that drives measurable impact.

 

 

Notable Engagements

  • CEO, Transportation Company – Post-promotion focus on strategic agility, presence & change management

  • CEO, Family Services Non-Profit – Culture shift & leadership transition

  • EVP Development, Media & Entertainment – Collaborative leadership, team-building & emotional intelligence

  • VP, Communications, Healthcare – Heightening self-awareness & team collaboration

  • Partner, International Law Firm – Emotional intelligence & growing book of business

  • Associate General Counsel, Biotech – Transitioning into new role

  • Associate General Counsel, Banking – Executive presence & relationship-building

Specialties

  • Communication Skills
  • Developing, Coaching, Mentoring Others
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Empowering Others / Delegation
  • Executive Presence
  • Political Savvy
  • Women in Leadership

Client List

Michele’s clients include business leaders from a diverse range of organizations such as Genentech, Verily Life Sciences, Apple, Bananas, Inc. (a non-profit based in Oakland, CA), Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Richmond, VA), McDermott, Will & Emery (a law firm in Washington, DC), The Partnership, Inc. (a leadership development non-profit in Boston), and LeaderSpring, a division of the Tides Foundation. Beyond formal HR and L&D engagements, Michele has also coached executives from major companies including Pfizer, Silicon Valley Bank, Gap, Nestle, Disney, and others, reflecting a broad and impactful reach across various industries.