John Black, Founder Consultant & Facilitator
The "Counselor" of Strategy
A proud United States Air Force veteran with over 10 years of service, including distinguished achievements awards during Desert Shield/Storm as a liaison between the US Air Force and Saudi Navy. Successfully placed armed forces patriot missiles to target Saddam Hussein Scud- B missiles. Recipient of multiple honors, such as the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Air Force Longevity Service Award.
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP) with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering dynamic learning and development programs. A seasoned public speaker and facilitator with advanced expertise in curriculum design, adult behavioral learning, leadership development, and performance improvement.
Across my career, I have delivered 550+ training workshops totaling more than 15,500 instructional hours, consistently bridging the gap between knowing and doing. My programs have driven measurable organizational impact, including a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% rise in team productivity, while strengthening leadership capability for more than 6,000 leaders across diverse industries.
Recognized for elevating employee performance and operational efficiency through innovative, learner‑centered approaches, I bring a blend of strategic insight, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication to every engagement. My leadership philosophy is grounded in continuous development, empowering individuals to enhance communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and decision‑making—ultimately fostering a mindset shift from employee to leader.
Focus: Organizational Design, Leadership Counseling, and Behavioral Change.
True North: "I believe that when you give a person a clear direction and the psychological safety to fail, they will eventually reach heights they never imagined."
A master of high-energy engagement and immersive learning ensures that every "Compass" strategy is met with world-class execution. With a background in Technical Training, we specialize in taking complex business objectives and turning them into "Aha!" moments for teams. From global tech firms to boutique consultancies.
Elevate Compass Solutions has a singular mission: to bring empathy back into the executive suite. Having counseled leadership teams through global mergers and digital transformations, they understand that the most successful organizations are those that prioritize the mental and professional wellbeing of their people.
Certifications: (PMI) Project Management Institute, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Certification Institute (HRCI), National association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)