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Scott V. Black

Scott V. Black is the CEO and founder of Empower U. Scott founded Empower U in October of 1994. Scott is certified as a Human Behavioral Specialist and as a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Scott has developed himself into a Master of Neuro Linguistic Programming in his work with tens of thousands of clients across North America. Scott has conducted Leadership training in three countries. Helping people get what they want in their professional and personal lives is the drive that keeps Mr. Black “Raising the Bar.” Scott is also a member of NSA – National Speakers Association and hosted the Internet broadcast, Under Construction with Mr. Black. You can hear recordings of his show via downloadable mp3 or streaming on this website (listen here).

Some of Scott’s clients include: MillerCoors, Maytag, Air Systems, Cintas-The Uniform People, Tony’s Fine Foods, Spalding/American Athletic, Kraft-Nabisco, CompuCom Corp., Avail Medical Products, Lionakis Beaumont Design Group, DPR Construction, Shaw Industries and hundreds of other national and international companies.

The Leadership Awakening course Scott developed is nationally known as the most powerful leadership training available today. He is currently consulting and coaching executives and business teams from across the country.

As part of his training work with corporations, he specializes in helping teams and individuals better understand themselves and others. His custom Conflict Resolution and Secrets of Motivation work helps his clients and their teams to discover and reach their potential in both their business and personal lives.

Scott has been working in the field of personal development since 1992. Before forming Empower U in 1994, Mr. Black was a Master Trainer for Rapport Leadership International. As their National Sales coordinator, he also helped grow the company by over 300% in a few short years.

Scott’s first book, Want it. Create it. Live it…3 Steps to becoming your dreams, was released in October ‘02. He is also credited as a poet, writer and producer of the musical CDs, Awakening, Think About That… and Steppin’ Over the Line. In 2008 he co-authored, Discover Your Inner Strength with Ken Blanchard, Brian Tracy & Stephen Covey. His is also co-authoring an upcoming book with Jim Rohn, called Yes We Can.

Mr. Black and Family Scott’s strong belief in the potential of the individual has moved his passion to train and coach business leaders and their teams to be all they can be. He is an inspirational leader who is committed to making this world better, one individual at a time. His mission is to get people emotionally involved with their cause – helping individuals and organizations take themselves to the next level.

Scott lives in Mansfield, Texas with his three children Faith, Christian and Major Black.

Tracy Bradfute

Tracy manages Empower U's Fernley office and is Administrative Assistant to Scott V. Black. She coordinates projects, supervises staff and keeps the behind-the-scenes activities of Empower U on track.

She has 2 beautiful children and enjoys camping and snow skiing. Having grown up in Montana, she moved to Nevada to be close to her parents and brothers. She's been with the company since 2003.

Edie Black

Edie was born in Germany, came to this country in 1948 with her mother, and became a citizen in 1954.

Graduating from High School in New Jersey, she got married, moved west had 5 children. While raising her family, she worked and took general business classes in college. They lived in the Las Vegas area for 36 years.

She and her husband have 25 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. They moved into the Dallas/Fort Worth area to work with her son, Scott.

Edie enjoys traveling, roses and of course, family. She is looking forward to slowing down some so she can stop and smell the roses.