Dr. Cynthia Gunner introduction video.
LeadYOU Consulting, LLC
The home of the Dare to Disrupt
leadership framework.
Clear leadership
Courageous action
Consistent results
Who Am I
I’m Dr. Cynthia Gunner, a principal and education consultant with over 25 years in the work, known for disrupting what has always been done in service of what actually works. I’ve led schools through measurable transformation by building systems that demand clarity, courage, accountability, and consistency, and that continue to function when the leader steps away. I push leaders to question tradition, resist autopilot, and make intentional decisions even when it would be easier to comply, appease, or maintain the status quo. My leadership philosophy is rooted in relentless intentionality and the belief that real transformation requires the willingness to lead differently, a perspective that has been recognized nationally, including being featured in The New York Times Magazine.
What I Help People Do
Say what matters. Name what’s broken. Decide on purpose.
I help leaders disrupt ineffective practices and
build systems that produce results.
Do the right thing, even when it costs comfort.
What you allow once becomes the standard.
Inspect what you expect and follow through every time.
Who I Work With
I work with principals, school leaders, and education professionals who are serious about transformation, not performance. The leaders I partner with are thoughtful, reflective, and willing to challenge what has always been done in order to build what actually works. They are navigating complex systems, high-stakes decisions, and human dynamics, and they understand that clarity, consistency, and follow-through matter more than charisma or quick fixes. If you are ready to lead intentionally, disrupt autopilot thinking, and do the disciplined work of building systems that last, this work will resonate.
My Featured Services
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This short term engagement is designed to diagnose the real issues & identify next steps.
What this includes:
Diagnostic discovery conversation
Focused strategy session
Review of relevant content or materials
Clear recommendations & next actions
Best for leaders facing decision fatigue, conflict, or stalled progress who need clarity quickly.
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This engagement provides sustained coaching focused on decision-making, accountability, and follow through in real leadership situations.
What this includes:
Ongoing 1:1 coaching sessions (monthly or bi-weekly)
Problem solving around live leadership challenges
Direct feedback & reflection
Support focused on clarity, courage, and consistency
Best for leaders who want consistent, high level support while navigating complex roles.
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This engagement focuses on closing the gap between decisions and execution by strengthening systems, expectations, and accountability structures.
What this includes:Leadership or team diagnostic
Review of systems & practices
Strategy & planning sessions
Clear accountability structures & next steps
Best for organizations struggling with follow through, inconsistency, or systems breakdowns.
How I Lead
These short videos offer a window into how I think & how I lead.
They reflect the lessons, missteps, and decisions that shaped my work
as a principal across different schools and different contexts.
Closing the Circle: Inspect What You Expect
Mistakes Principals Make Under Pressure
Consistency Across Different School Context
Let’s Work Together
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