What We Do

Equipping leaders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

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Leadership demands more than a title. It requires clarity, discipline, communication, and the ability to guide people through complex situations.

Many leaders step into roles with significant responsibility but little preparation. Expectations rise quickly, yet few receive the practical guidance needed to navigate people, decisions, and influence within complex environments. That is the gap Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC was created to close.

Through coaching, training, facilitated learning, and leadership development programs, many rooted in the principles of John C. Maxwell, we equip new and aspiring leaders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to lead with intention, integrity, and impact.

Who Is John C. Maxwell?

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Nearly everything we offer is grounded in the teaching of John C. Maxwell. He is one of the most recognized leadership experts in the world and a bestselling author of more than 100 books, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Developing the Leader Within You. For decades, he has studied and taught what it means to lead with excellence, impacting individuals, teams, and organizations across industries in more than 180 countries.

As a certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer, Debra brings John’s proven frameworks directly to you, in every session, every workshop, every conversation, and every product we offer.

  • Leadership Coaching

Many people step into leadership with responsibility but little preparation. New leaders face complex decisions, team dynamics, and expectations that require skills rarely developed before the role begins. Coaching provides the guidance, structure, and support needed during this critical stage of development.

At Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC, our coaching experiences are designed to build clarity, confidence, and leadership discipline. Each engagement focuses on practical leadership skills that help leaders guide teams, communicate effectively, and make sound decisions.

We offer four coaching options designed to meet you where you are:

  • Individual Coaching

A private, focused space for new leaders to examine challenges and strengthen their leadership approach. Through structured conversations and guided action steps, leaders develop stronger decision-making, leadership presence, and communication skills, one session at a time.

  • VIP Consulting Day

A full day of intensive, dedicated leadership development for leaders who want to step away from daily responsibilities and concentrate entirely on their leadership priorities, goals, and long-term direction. Together we examine challenges and develop practical strategies that build confidence and clarity.

During the VIP Consulting Day, we will work together to:

  • Clarify your leadership priorities and responsibilities
  • Develop strategies that strengthen your team leadership
  • Identify opportunities to increase your influence and effectiveness
  • Determine the next leadership actions that support your growth

Six Month Coaching Package Leadership growth develops through consistent reflection and practice. This structured six month engagement supports new leaders as they build confidence, strengthen their leadership approach, and apply what they are learning to real situations in their workplace.

Nine Month Premium Coaching Package For leaders who want deeper reflection and sustained support, the nine month engagement allows time to develop a strong leadership identity while building the skills needed to guide others with confidence and purpose. This package is ideal for leaders who:

  • Want stronger confidence in their leadership role
  • Seek clarity in their leadership direction
  • Desire stronger communication and influence with their teams
  • Want to move forward with discipline and intention
  • Are committed to building stronger relationships with colleagues and team members

Group Coaching Group coaching brings new leaders together in a collaborative learning environment where shared experiences support individual growth. Participants explore leadership challenges, exchange ideas, and gain insight and practical strategies alongside peers who are on the same journey.

Not sure which coaching option is right for you? That is exactly what the Discovery Call is for.

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  • Keynote Speaking

A powerful keynote does not just fill a time slot. It shifts the energy in the room and leaves people with insights to carry forward long after the event ends.

Every Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC keynote is developed through direct collaboration with event organizers to understand the goals of the event, the challenges facing the audience, and the outcomes desired. Drawing on John Maxwell’s leadership principles and decades of real-world experience at the highest levels of military and federal leadership, Debra delivers presentations that are honest, practical, and deeply relevant to the leaders in the room.

Presentations focus on leadership accountability, influence, communication, and strategies leaders can apply immediately within their organizations.

Best for: Conferences, corporate events, leadership summits, annual meetings, and organizational kickoffs.

  • Workshops and Leadership Development

Our workshops provide structured, interactive learning experiences designed to strengthen leadership knowledge and build practical skills. Sessions are reflective and engaging, encouraging participants to apply concepts directly to their leadership roles, not just absorb information passively.

Topics include leadership influence, communication strategies, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and developing leadership capacity within teams.

Our workshop curriculum draws directly from John Maxwell’s most powerful leadership frameworks including:

15 Invaluable Laws of Growth · 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership · Becoming a Person of Influence · Communication Strategies · Developing the Leaders Around You · Everyone Communicates Few Connect · Good Leaders Ask Great Questions · Intentional Living · Leadership Gold · Put Your Dream to the Test · REAL Success · Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn · Team Building · Today Matters

We also offer a growing library of journals, guides, affirmation tools, and leadership resources that extend the learning from each workshop, because growth should not stop when the session ends.

Best for: Organizations, corporate teams, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.

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  • Lunch and Learn Sessions

This is one of the most effective and least disruptive ways to invest in your team’s development. In just one hour, using a simple setting and focused conversation, we introduce practical leadership concepts that improve communication, encourage collaboration, and support professional growth across your organization. Our Lunch and Learn topics are drawn from John Maxwell’s leadership principles and customized to address the specific challenges your team is navigating right now. Looking for resources to reinforce the message after the session? We have products for that too.

Best for: Organizations looking to build a culture of learning without pulling people away from their work for extended periods.

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  • DISC Behavioral Assessment and Training

Powered by the Teaching of John C. Maxwell

Before you can lead others well, you have to understand yourself. That is the foundation of everything John Maxwell has built his life’s work upon, and it is the foundation of our DISC training at Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC.

The DISC Behavioral Model identifies four core personality and behavior types: Dominant, Influencing, Steady, and Compliant. Through our DISC training, individuals and teams build self-awareness and communication skills to work more effectively, reduce conflict, and  strengthen team performance.

We go beyond simply identifying your behavior type. We help you understand your natural strengths, recognize your blind spots, learn how to communicate effectively with every personality in the room, and use language that keeps conversations open and productive.

Organizations that understand behavioral differences consistently experience stronger collaboration, improved communication, and healthier team dynamics. When people understand each other, everything changes.

Best for: Teams, organizations, leadership retreats, corporate training days, and onboarding programs

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  • The Leadership Development Game Experience

Looking for a structured, engaging, and memorable way to develop your team’s leadership awareness? The Leadership Game Experience guides six to ten leaders through thought-provoking questions and group discussions that examine how leadership behaviors influence team dynamics and organizational culture.

The experience encourages open dialogue, builds trust among participants, and helps leaders recognize how their actions and example shape the environments they lead. It is not just a game. It is the conversation your team needs.

Best for: Leadership retreats, team-building events, and small group development sessions.

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  • DISC Behavioral Assessment and Training Mastermind Groups — LeaderSHIFT

Change is accelerating. The leaders who thrive are not the ones who stay the course. They are the ones who know when and how to shift. Our LeaderSHIFT Mastermind is a facilitated group experience based on the work of John C. Maxwell, focused on the key shifts leaders must make to remain effective, relevant, and influential in a fast changing world.

Each session combines leadership education, peer discussion, and accountability in a collaborative environment where leaders expand their thinking, examine real challenges, and move forward with greater clarity and focus.

Over six powerful sessions, you will explore how to continually learn, unlearn, and relearn what it means to lead. You will move from maintaining to creating, from pleasing people to genuinely challenging them to be their best, and from being goal-oriented to truly growth-oriented in everything you do.

What You Will Gain:

  • Greater confidence and clarity in your leadership
  • A trusted peer network that challenges and supports you
  • Fresh perspective and honest feedback from people invested in your success
  • An action plan with built-in accountability
  • Practical tools and resources you can apply immediately

We also offer supporting journals, workbooks, and resources that bring the LeaderSHIFT principles to life beyond the sessions, so the growth continues long after the mastermind ends

Interested in joining the next LeaderSHIFT Mastermind? Get on the list today.

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  • Leadership Retreats

Retreats create space leaders rarely give themselves; time to pause, reflect, and focus on what matters most. Away from daily responsibilities, leaders engage in conversations that strengthen relationships, clarify direction, and reinforce shared vision.

Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC offers retreats ranging from single-day leadership intensives to multi-day off-site experiences designed to build team alignment, leadership accountability, and strategic focus. Every retreat is customized to the needs and goals of your team.

Best for: Leadership teams, organizational offsites, and groups seeking deeper alignment and renewed direction.

  • Leadership Curriculum and Training Programs

For organizations seeking more comprehensive and customized approach, Ebony Concepts Solutions, LLC develops tailored leadership training programs built around your team’s specific needs and goals. Each program combines John Maxwell’s leadership principles with practical application, ensuring participants leave with strategies they can implement immediately.

Training topics include leadership influence, communication strategies, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, team development, intentional leadership, and personal growth.

Best for: Organizations, federal agencies, healthcare institutions, nonprofits, and any team committed to developing leaders from within.

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Every service we offer is supported by a carefully curated collection of leadership tools; journals, e-books, affirmation cards, and guides designed by Debra Thomas and rooted in John Maxwell’s principles. These are not generic products pulled off a shelf. They are resources built from real experience, for real leaders, facing real challenges every day.

Whether you are a coaching client, a workshop participant, or someone growing entirely on your own, our products are designed to keep you moving forward.

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