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[Get Started](https://www.bktlead.com/connect?hsLang=en) # Developing *Leaders* Who Deliver Lasting Results We partner with public-serving institutions to strengthen leadership, align systems, and build culture that honors public trust. ##### Watch Now. ##### Education Systems We support education systems in building cultures where students, families, and educators can thrive. [Learn More](https://www.bktlead.com/education?hsLang=en) ##### Government Agencies We partner with local and state governments to strengthen leadership, align systems, and deliver on public commitments. [Learn More](https://www.bktlead.com/government-consulting-services?hsLang=en) ##### Non-Profit Organizations We help nonprofits build the internal clarity and capacity needed to deliver on their missions. [Learn More](https://www.bktlead.com/nonprofits?hsLang=en) ![Deb Presenting 2](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Redesign/Deb%20Presenting%202.jpg?height=1700&name=Deb%20Presenting%202.jpg) ## Research shows that public-sector change efforts fail around 80% of the time without strong leadership and coordinated strategy. Leading in the public sector isn’t easy. Things change fast, expectations are high, and the challenges are real. We help leaders cut through the complexity, bringing practical solutions, clear strategies, and tools to build trust, rally support, and get things done. ![32](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/32.png?width=225&height=225&name=32.png) ![Rochester Chamber Logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rochester%20Chamber%20Logo.png?width=418&height=120&name=Rochester%20Chamber%20Logo.png) ![Change Management Cert](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Change%20Management%20Cert.png?width=225&height=225&name=Change%20Management%20Cert.png) ![Sigma 6](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sigma%206.png?width=225&height=225&name=Sigma%206.png) ![kjb](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kjb.png?width=300&height=250&name=kjb.png) [Learn Who We Are](https://www.bktlead.com/about?hsLang=en) ## Passion is only the *Start*, Impact Comes from Strategy. At Breakthrough Leadership Consulting, we go beyond passion, we help you turn it into action. We provide the skills, strategies, and systems you need to lead with clarity, focus, and impact. Our experience spans government, education, and nonprofit sectors, helping communities tackle complex challenges and create lasting change. 0+ Leaders & Professionals Developed 0+ District & City/State Partnerships 0 Stakeholder & Community Engagements 0 States Served ![](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blur%20Background%20Design%20(2).png?width=1067&height=1600&name=Blur%20Background%20Design%20(2).png) ![](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_5440_websize.jpg?width=1067&height=1600&name=DSC_5440_websize.jpg) #### Government Agencies We partner with local and state governments to strengthen leadership, align systems, and deliver on public commitments. #### Education Leaders We support education systems in building cultures where students, families, and educators can thrive. #### Non-Profit Organizations We help nonprofits build the internal clarity and capacity needed to deliver on their missions. How We Serve ## Our Services Are Built on Years of Tested Experience With 20 years of experience building resilient systems, we know how to focus on what actually works. By listening first, honoring local expertise, and grounding our approach in research and proven practice, we help you lead with confidence and create lasting impact for the people you serve. ![City of Greenley Logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/City%20of%20Greenley%20Logo.png?width=818&height=471&name=City%20of%20Greenley%20Logo.png) ![eala-logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Redesign/eala-logo.png?width=1200&height=1200&name=eala-logo.png) ![cjcc logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cjcc%20logo.png?width=1028&height=256&name=cjcc%20logo.png) ![Ready Logo_Color](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Redesign/Ready%20Logo_Color.png?width=1000&height=193&name=Ready%20Logo_Color.png) ![Education Success Foundation logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Redesign/Education%20Success%20Foundation%20logo.png?width=321&height=157&name=Education%20Success%20Foundation%20logo.png) ![PAB Logo](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PAB%20Logo.png?width=1280&height=720&name=PAB%20Logo.png) #### Leadership Development & Capacity Planning View Services #### Strategy Planning & Implementation View Services #### Community & Stakeholder Engagement View Services #### Organizational Culture & Systems Alignment View Services #### Governance, Boards & Decision-Making View Services #### Research-Informed Insight & Learning View Services ##### Leadership Development & Capacity Building ![Breakthrough Images (1)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(1).jpg?width=640&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(1).jpg) ##### Strategy, Planning & Implementation ![Breakthrough Images (2)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(2).jpg?width=640&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(2).jpg) ##### Community & Stakeholder Engagement ![Breakthrough Images (3)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(3).jpg?width=640&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(3).jpg) ##### Organizational Culture & Systems Alignment ![Breakthrough Images](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images.png?width=640&name=Breakthrough%20Images.png) ##### Governance, Boards & Decision-Making ![Breakthrough Images (4)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).jpg?width=640&name=Breakthrough%20Images%20(4).jpg) ##### Research-Informed Insight & Learning ![Icons (1)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons%20(1).png?width=640&name=Icons%20(1).png) ### Leadership Development & Capacity Planning Explore Services ### Leadership Development & Capacity Planning Explore Services ### Leadership Development & Capacity Planning Explore Services Who We Are # Our Values Drive Our Shared Success Trust is at the center of our work. We earn it by listening first, being honest about what’s possible, and focusing on solutions that work in real-world conditions. Our values guide how we partner with public institutions, showing up with care, discipline, and a clear commitment to serving communities well. ##### We are Humble We listen first and lead with respect. ##### We are Practical We focus on solutions that work in the real world. ##### We are Faith-Filled We are grounded in service and purpose. ##### We are Inclusive We believe better decisions come from diverse perspectives. ##### We are Professional We honor the trust placed in public institutions. ##### We are Research-Informed We ground our work in evidence-based practice. ![Icons (1)](https://www.bktlead.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons%20(1).png?height=1700&name=Icons%20(1).png) Lead & Learn with us ##### Learn What Makes Us Unqiue What Our Clients Say ### Our Service Speaks for Itself. - “Working with Breakthrough Leadership Consulting was a great experience. Deb and Steve provided a welcoming and engaging approach that created space for authentic dialogue and feedback. Through these collaborative conversations, we were able to achieve well-informed analysis, insights, and recommendations for strategic planning. ” ###### Erica Hernandez Director of Neighborhood Service Centers, City of Rochester - “Deb has served as a vital partner in the creation and development of a leadership program for faculty, staff, and administrators at our school. Deb’s presence and professionalism combined with her keen insight into people and organizations all explain why she has received rave reviews from our community year after year. She listens carefully and collaborates wholeheartedly in addressing institutional and individual needs and steering teams toward collective impact." ###### Eric Roland Director of Partnership Tangs Institute, Philips Andover Academy - “Working with the team at Breakthrough has been instrumental in advancing the Police Accountability Board’s strategic planning efforts. Their ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, meaningful strategies has strengthened the Board’s internal direction and external messaging. Breakthrough’s partnership ensured that the PAB’s work is not only clear and actionable but also aligned with its mission to promote accountability, transparency, and community trust.” ###### Dr. Lesli Myers-Small Executive Director, Rochester Police Accountability Board City of Rochester - “Thank you for facilitating such a meaningful retreat today. Your thoughtful approach to creating an environment that balanced information sharing, hands-on application, and group discussion really enhanced our learning experience.The activities you designed gave us valuable opportunities to reflect on organizational growth and learn from each other in a supportive, non-judgmental space.Thank you again for your time, expertise, and the care you put into making this such a worthwhile experience for all of us. 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