About Her
Leader. Teacher. Encourager.
Jolanda Thomas is a natural born leader who embodies and keenly deploys the skill of self awareness to edify, equip, and empower others for lifelong success. Jolanda's life mantra, "Relentless pursuit of Excellence" invigorates her to make a difference and help others succeed in personal excellence.
Jolanda is respected as a Leader's leader, strategist, and change agent. She not only talks the talk, but also she walks the walk. Her passion lies in adult and organizational development. As a Leadership trainer, mentor, and strategist, Jolanda has helped numerous leaders navigate their journey from discombobulated to holistic awareness utilizing her proprietary educational training platform, Compass 2 Success.
Jolanda obtained her MBA in Management and Organizational Leadership in 2011, and continued her love for developing leaders over her nearly 30 year career with the Federal Government. After a transformational experience in March 2016 while attending the John Maxwell Team Leadership Certification, Jolanda retired from the Federal Government in July 2016, and her "dream deferred" training company, Compass2Success, was finally launched. Jolanda's greatest joy is helping others live and love the life they imagined.
Jolanda and her husband, Phil, co-own Promos. Done. Smart. ~ A Preferred Document Solutions, LLC Company where they offer quality branded products and unparalleled customer service to small business owners, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions.
Here are a few of Jolanda's credentials.
*Certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker/Trainer/Coach
*Certified Mediator - Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
*Certified Human Behavior Expert - Personality Insights
*Certified EEO Investigator - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
*Certified Negotiation Expert - National Association of REALTORS
*Certified Advertising Specialist - Promotional Products Association International
During the unprecedented pandemic, Jolanda reconnected with her love of journaling and crafting. Some of her work like Honor Mugs and journals are featured below on this site.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston Churchill
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle
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Honor Mugs
My friends are my strength. I decided to honor three of my special friends because of their super power to inspire and motivate others every day. Help me honor them by purchasing a mug with their message on it. A portion of the proceeds will go to each of their chosen non-profit. - Jolanda