Eddy Paul Thomas is a celebrated author, conscious leadership advocate, the Host of The Unbroken Place Podcast, and the founder of Elevate 1 Consulting, a consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders build resilient, ethically driven organizations. With a deep-seated passion for empowering individuals and teams, Eddy’s work focuses on fostering conscious leadership, which emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, and accountability. This approach, integrated into his consulting and literary work, seeks to inspire positive transformations both domestically and globally. Through his books and initiatives, Eddy strives to provide leaders with the tools to create impact-centered organizations that champion human dignity and inclusivity.

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Driven by a commitment to serve communities worldwide, Eddy’s experience spans two decades of working at the intersections of social justice, human rights, and education. His unique perspective on leadership was shaped by a diverse career path, including time as a missionary, executive, coach, and educator. This breadth of experience has given him invaluable insights into the challenges faced by underserved communities, informing his dedication to creating systems and structures that promote equity and opportunity. Eddy’s efforts are geared toward building a more just world, where communities have the support they need to thrive.

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Eddy attended Purdue University, where he played point guard for the 1995-96 Men's Big Ten Championship Team and later he helped coach the Franklin College Women’s Basketball Team to a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship and a birth in the NCAA Tournament. He continued his desire to coach and mentor the next generation as a missionary and founder of Elevation Performance Training, a ministry designed to guide and influence student-athletes, fostering growth not just in their athletic abilities but also in their faith, education, and civic leadership. 

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Eddy’s literary contributions, include The Conscious Shift, A Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, Resilience, and Building Bridges and When the Light Turns On. His works often explore themes of resilience, empathy, and unity. Through these works, he invites readers to engage in critical conversations about leadership, race, and community-building. As the host of The Unbroken Place Podcast, Eddy further examines these topics, bringing together voices from diverse backgrounds to discuss empathy, conscious leadership, and community impact.

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Through Elevate 1 Consulting, his writing, and speaking engagements, Eddy continues to inspire and educate leaders across industries, encouraging them to adopt a more conscious, people-first approach in their personal and professional lives. His work remains dedicated to bridging gaps, strengthening communities, and building teams that are equipped to lead with purpose and integrity.