Discover how Mary can inspire your organization to thrive
Combining a PhD in Counseling Psychology with thirty years of consulting and corporate leadership experience, Dr. Mary Cianni serves as a trusted thought partner to executives, helping leaders master the critical, micro-moments that determine macro transformational success. Now with her book Step Forward: Leading the M&A Moments That Matter, she is focusing on her passion for enabling leaders during complex transactions and transformations.
Mary is based in New York City and Arcevia, Italy.
Leadership Advisor | Author | Speaker
Through her engaging presentations and workshops, Mary empowers leaders and teams to embrace change, nurture talent, and build environments where innovation and collaboration flourish.
She is also the author of the book, The Consultant’s Compass: Navigating Success with Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion. This transformative guide provides actionable strategies and a clear roadmap for individuals and organizations striving for growth, resilience, and meaningful impact.
As a Clinical Associate Professor of Organizational Consulting at NYU, Mary shapes the next generation of leaders, consultants and change-makers, blending academic rigor with real-world application.
What I found in Cianni’s book, The Consultant’s Compass: Navigating Success with Courage, Curiosity and Compassion, is exactly what I experienced as her client-honest advice and practical recommendations that are on target when the stakes are high and the issues complex.
Jean S. Chitwood
Retired Executive, Clinical Drug Development and Pharmaceutical Services