About The Leadership Guru

Meet Dr. Cynthia Pace, PhD, CPF

Dr. Cynthia Pace, founder of The Leadership Guru, is a certified professional facilitator (CPF) endorsed by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF). As a highly acclaimed speaker, leader, and consultant, Dr. Pace holds a Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Higher Administration from The Ohio State University. Prior to starting her consulting practice, Dr. Pace served in higher education for over 25 years, including her tenure as a community college president.

While assisting clients in the public and private sectors, as well as nonprofit organizations, Dr. Pace helps individuals and organizations “Experience Their Greatness” by identifying needed leadership behaviors that produce successful and quantifiable results. One of her primary specialties as a leadership coach is helping organizations create a culture of trust and personal responsibility.

Certified Professional Facilitator

Group Facilitation has been the cornerstone of Dr. Pace’s work since 2000. She is well known for conceptualizing and facilitating events that are engaging, interactive, and exciting. In addition to being certified by the IAF, she is also a member and former co-chair of the Mid Atlantic Facilitators Network (MAFN) and the Dean of the Mid Atlantic Facilitators Network University. Dr. Pace is presently the United States Representative (Board Member) for the International Association of Facilitators.

Organizational Development Consulting

As an accomplished trainer, speaker, and facilitator, Dr. Pace’s expertise spans business process reengineering, change management, and strategic planning. Using a customized approach, she works with groups to promote profound and sustained change that impacts each participant’s professional and personal lives. Dr. Pace has gained much experience while assisting numerous prestigious organizations, including clients in the healthcare, energy, nonprofit, military, and government sectors.