I help leaders and teams create workplaces where people feel safe enough to speak up, ask for help, and do their best work. As a consultant, keynote speaker, and TEDx presenter, I've spent over a decade studying what makes people feel seen, heard, and valued at work and helping organizations put that into practice.
My sessions are grounding, validating, and built for real life. Participants leave with language they can use immediately in hard conversations, high-pressure moments, and the everyday interactions that shape culture. I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and certifications in Psychological Safety, Trauma-Informed Care, and Parental Burnout.
I'm Dr. Amber Gunner
My journey into this work began during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. The same week I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was laid off from my job. The stress of those two major events led me into a season of silence, isolation, and eventually, a mental health crisis.
But I wasn't alone. I had people who helped me navigate my co-parent, my OBGYN, my doula, family, and friends. That experience taught me something I now teach leaders: asking for help isn't a weakness; it's wisdom.
After returning to work, I pushed myself hard. I overperformed. I proved myself. And I burned out. Looking back, the signs were all there but I didn't feel safe enough to slow down, speak up, or say, "I'm not okay."
Now, I help teams and leaders build environments where people can speak up before they break down. It's the culture I needed and the one I'm committed to helping others create.
I teach from lived experience.
Why this work matters
Let's build something together.
We've been taught that success means pushing through, staying strong, and handling things on our own. But the truth is, the most successful people know when to reach out. They ask for help. They receive support. And they remind others that they're not alone either. That's not weakness that's wisdom in action.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Rest is necessary and productive.
Things i know to be true
Research backed, Human Centered
what drives my work
Culture is built in small moments.
I believe
You can hold high standards and high compassion at the same time.
Things I know to be True
Connection before content.
what drives my work
Leaders set the tone, whether they mean to or not.
i believe
What Guides Me
