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Executive Coaching Solutions
Welcome to EMPOWERED Executive Coaching Solutions. We provide straightforward, effective coaching to startup founders, business owners, and organizational leaders. Leadership is more than a skill set; it is a mindset built through deliberate practice and the right guidance. Our goal is to help you reach your professional targets while driving real growth for your organization.
Our process starts with an initial consultation to establish your baseline and identify specific areas for development. From there, we build a coaching plan targeting your exact needs. Sessions are conducted one-on-one, either in person or virtually, and focus strictly on removing the barriers standing in the way of your success.
Whether you are a founder building a team, an owner streamlining operations, or an executive refining your leadership presence, our coaching is built to address your specific reality.
Meet the Founder: Dr. Justin A. Thomas
Dr. Justin A. Thomas is an Executive Coach and the founder of EMPOWERED: Executive Coaching Solutions, LLC. Drawing on an extensive background in organizational resilience and human behavior, he brings a narrative-driven, practical approach to leadership development.
Dr. Thomas serves as a Major in the United States Air Force, where he has spent over a decade as a chaplain. He regularly facilitates workshops and delivers public declarations focused on behavioral principles and leadership. When engaging with civilian organizations, he speaks as a dedicated community leader focused on local community relations rather than serving as an official military representative, allowing him to connect authentically and directly with diverse corporate audiences.
He holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. His professional certifications include EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Coaching, TalentSmart EQ, Master Resilience Trainer, and Applied Suicide Intervention Trainer.
Academically, Dr. Thomas built his foundation with a Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University, a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Liberty University, modeling the continuous, lifelong growth he expects from his clients.
Dedicated to practical leadership and authentic connection, Dr. Thomas partners with corporate executives, military leaders, and business owners to build resilience and emotional intelligence from the ground up. He is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody they're traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain."