Leadership • Talent • Legacy

Build what matters. Lead what's next.

Leadership development, talent alignment and financial security, three specialized divisions working as one group for individuals, families and organizations.

We assess challenges, structure thinking and implement efficient solutions.

A central place for leaders, owners, families and organizations to find the right next step.

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  • Managers
  • Executives
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Owners
  • Families
  • Organizations
  • Mission-Driven Leaders
About Ironstone

Clarity and preparation, built into every engagement.

Founded by Mike Brown, Ironstone Services Group is a consulting practice specializing in leadership development, organizational strategy, team cohesion, talent assessment and financial security.

We design and implement tailored client engagements and programs that guide clients through personal and professional shifts for peak performance.

25+Years of military & federal service
22+Years in leadership & training roles
3Specialized divisions
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(Our approach)

Assess. Structure. Implement.

Why Ironstone

Clarity under pressure. Capacity that lasts.

(Four commitments in every engagement)
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(Assess)

Assess before acting

We start by understanding where you are now and what you're trying to achieve.

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Structure the thinking

Practical frameworks turn complex situations into clear decisions.

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(Implement)

Implement efficient solutions

Tailored engagements built around your goals, your people and your environment.

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(Mission)

Mission-centered

Principles shaped by decades of high-stakes leadership, applied to your world.

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Ironstone Coach

Lead what you've built.

Leadership isn't only managing the work. It's building the capacity of people to do the work that matters most.

Business Owners & Founders

From founder bottleneck to executive excellence. Move from daily operational triage to systematic leadership with delegation frameworks and decision architecture.

Executives, Boards & Senior Teams

Private executive coaching and leadership development for leaders operating under real consequence.

Managers & Emerging Leaders

Lead with intention and build the capacity to grow others, so teams want to follow.

Leadership Training Workshops

Group workshops that build effective leadership approaches.

Leadership Coaching Engagements

Focused, confidential partnerships to refine mindset and skillset.

Strategic Planning Sessions

Organizational strategy and planning for the road ahead.

Team Cohesion

Build trust, alignment and cohesion across your team.

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(Our promise)

We Protect What Matters and Build What Lasts.

Ironstone Legacy Group

Financial confidence for individuals, families and businesses.

Why we exist

We safeguard the financial well-being of individuals, families and businesses, so that everyone has access to a safe and successful financial future.

What we do

We provide financial services that offer financial security and legacy-building opportunities.

01

Educate & Explore

We meet with you to educate and explore options related to our services.

02

Custom Needs Assessment

We understand where you are now and what you're trying to achieve.

03

Strategy in Partnership

We share viable solutions and develop a strategy with you to achieve your financial future.

Mike Brown is a licensed financial professional

Educational information only; not individualized financial advice. Products and services are discussed only after a personal needs assessment.

Ironstone Talent

The right people in the right roles.

Hiring the right people is essential to effective business operations. We examine existing cultures and processes, then provide assessments and alignment recommendations to enhance performance.

Hiring Alignment

Strengthen how candidates are evaluated against real role requirements.

Employee Development

Grow existing people with clear awareness and intentional development.

Promotion Readiness

Align promotions with the capabilities each role demands.

DISC Assessments & Training

Administered, debriefed and trained by a certified DISC Consultant, focused on personality types and key communication styles.

Informed by over two decades of leadership and training, including service on selection and hiring boards for federal agents and supervisors.

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The Ironstone Approach

A clear path from first conversation to lasting results.

Every engagement follows the same disciplined path, adapted to your goals.

01

Meet & Explore

We learn about your situation, priorities and goals.

02

Assess

We identify needs, challenges and opportunities through the right assessment.

03

Design

We build a tailored engagement, program or strategy around your objectives.

04

Implement & Follow Through

We put solutions into action and adjust as you grow.

Next Step

Ready to lead what you've built?

Whether you're strengthening your leadership, developing your people or planning your financial future, the right path starts with one conversation.

Programs & Courses

Learn at your pace. Grow with focus.

No Fee • No Obligation

Ironstone Leadership Crash Course

60-min self-paced course with unlimited access, for business owners ready to think differently about how they lead.

    30-mins • 3-days • 1-focus

    Ironstone Challenge

    Take one real leadership challenge and work through it with focused, confidential coaching.

    • Navigate an important leadership decision or situation
    • Face a new endeavor or responsibility with confidence
    • Overcome a personal leadership plateau, limitation or derailer
    Self-Paced Tool

    Ironstone Coach App

    Your personal leadership development tool.

    • Assess your own leadership
    • Identify opportunities to grow
    • Explore real leadership situations with supportive guidance
    Deeper Development

    Ironstone Development

    Deeper development. Greater capacity. Lasting impact. Continue building leadership capacity for yourself and your organization.

    • Leadership Training Workshops
    • Leadership Coaching Engagements
    • Strategic Planning Sessions
    Coming Soon

    Course Library

    New courses and course content are in development. Register your interest to be notified when enrollment opens.

    Leadership Audit

    Where does your leadership stand today?

    A short self-reflection form. No account, no scoring, just a clear summary of your answers you can send to Ironstone to start a focused conversation.

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    AnswerReflect on your role, team and focus areas.
    02
    ReviewSee a clear summary of your answers.
    03
    SendShare it with Ironstone to start the conversation.
    What the audit covers
    DelegationDecision-makingCommunicationTeam developmentAccountabilityOrganizational alignmentHiring & talentStrategic planning
    About 5 minutesNo scoringNo account
    Mike Brown, founder of Ironstone Services Group
    Mike BrownFounder, Ironstone Services Group
    Meet the Founder

    Experience shaped by service. Leadership built through practice.

    Mike Brown is the founder of Ironstone Coach, where he guides managers, executives and entrepreneurs to become leaders that teams want to follow.

    With over two and a half decades of distinguished service in the military and federal law enforcement, including over twenty-two years in leadership and training roles, Mike has operated in environments where clarity and preparation are not luxuries but requirements for leadership survival and success.

    Now a leadership consultant supported by leadership development and executive coaching credentials, he translates that high-stakes operational experience into a practical framework for business owners and leaders across industries, helping them navigate complex, high-pressure environments with the precision and poise needed on the front lines.

    When leaders are ready to shift from managing tasks to leading people, Mike provides the structure and insight needed to elevate their impact and achieve mission success.

    • Certified DISC Consultant
    • Licensed Financial Professional
    • Executive Coaching Credentials
    • CA-DVBE #2040298
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    Free Resources

    Learn. Reflect. Build. Grow.

    Free tools and guides from all three divisions, released as they're ready.

    Ways to Work Together

    Choose how you want to engage.

    Every engagement is tailored. Details and pricing are shared after an initial conversation.

    Consultations & Appointments

    One-on-one conversations with the right division.

    Includes
    • Ironstone Coach consultations
    • Legacy Group needs assessments
    • Talent consultations

    Pricing on request

    Custom quote after consultation

    Programs & Courses

    Self-paced learning, workshops and focused challenges.

    Includes
    • Self-paced courses
    • Leadership workshops
    • Ironstone Challenge

    Pricing on request

    Custom quote after consultation

    Ongoing Service Subscriptions

    Continued support for leaders and organizations. Subscription options are being finalized.

    Includes
    • Ongoing coaching & advisory
    • Team development support
    • Details shared on request

    Pricing on request

    Custom quote after consultation

    FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Straightforward answers before your first conversation.

    A consulting practice that brings together three divisions: Ironstone Coach for leadership development, Ironstone Legacy Group for financial security and legacy building, and Ironstone Talent for hiring and team alignment.

    Take the Leadership Audit or contact us and choose 'Not sure — help me choose'. We'll point you to the right division.

    Use any Book button to schedule through our online calendar, or send a message through the contact form.

    Register for the free Ironstone Leadership Crash Course through its link, or register your interest in upcoming courses from the Programs section.

    Yes. We work with managers, executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, families and organizations.

    No. It's a self-reflection form. You receive a summary of your answers and choose whether to send it to us.

    Yes. The Ironstone Leadership Crash Course is free, and more resources are being released in the Resources section.

    Pricing and subscription details are shared after an initial conversation, so every engagement fits your needs.

    Contact

    Let's start the conversation.

    Tell us what you're working toward and which division you're interested in.