John Black, Founder & Principal Consultant
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.
With more than 18 years of experience in dynamic learning and development, I excel as a public speaker and facilitator with advanced expertise in curriculum development, adult behavioral learning, and leadership growth. Over the course of my career, I have delivered more than 550 training workshops that bridge the gap between knowing and doing.
. These efforts have led to a 20% increase in employee engagement scores and a 15% rise in team productivity. By cultivating a culture of ongoing improvement, my work has positively impacted over 6,000 leaders across various organizations.
My proven ability to elevate employee productivity and operational efficiency through innovative training approaches has consistently yielded measurable success across previous roles. Highly motivated, adaptable, and dedicated to professional growth, I bring strong work ethics and exceptional interpersonal skills to every challenge. Demonstrates strong leadership skills grounded in continuous development and learning in areas such as communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and decision-making, effectively foster an employee-to-leadership mindset.
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)