About - Ebenum Equation

ABOUT
EBENUM EQUATION

CERTIFIED WOMAN-OWNED & MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS

LEARN. RESET. THRIVE.

We Are Leadership Development Experts

Ebony Smith & Associates, Inc. is a training and development firm specializing in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (V.U.C.A.) work environments.

Our philosophy is built on delivering direct coaching and feedback while building capacity and capability through practical skills that leaders can implement immediately. We understand that thriving in extreme disruption and distributed work environment is a skill set most managers have not devoted attention to develop. We partner with left-brained leaders to design a leadership style that highlights their acumen.

Our Capability Video

Starts with awareness, information and the application of new skills and tools.

Resilience skills can be taught, sharpened, practiced and exercised like an athlete. We work with our clients to add processes and tools, so they can be malleable, adaptive- have bounce! Resilience is not often thought of as a skill you can practice and hone, but a great leader taps into resiliency seamlessly.

Ebenum Equation Core Values

Nurture Trust

Keep promises: Always deliver on what we commit to.
Exceed expectations: Aim to surprise and delight, going beyond what’s expected.
Build lasting relationships: Trust is earned over time through consistent, reliable actions.

Use Strategic Thinking as Oxygen

Always align: Every action is guided by our clients’ goals, not our own.
Solve SUPER™ problems: Address Specific, Urgent, Persistent, Expensive, and Recognizable issues.
Think ahead: Anticipate challenges and opportunities to create effective strategies.

Be the Coach the Client Needs

Tailored guidance: Provide coaching that is personalized to each client’s unique journey.
Empower success: Help clients achieve their goals, offering the support they need.
Adapt and evolve: Adjust our approach based on client needs and feedback.

Deliver Value at Every Touchpoint

High-impact results: Deliver tangible outcomes with minimal risk.
Seamless process: Add value at every phase—discover, assess, co-create, implement, execute, and debrief.
Client-centric focus: Prioritize the client experience and ensure meaningful value at each interaction.

PAIN + REFLECTION = PROGRESS

Embrace challenges: See pain as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Reflect and improve: Use insights from tough experiences to drive progress.
Break through: Every 30% in growth requires breaking 100% of old processes—embrace the transformation.