Testimonials
“LeadTeam was the best thing I did as I thought about starting to work in advisory services. Chris was a steady, thoughtful sounding board during a time of transition—never pushing a template or an agenda.
The structure of the experience mattered tremendously. The regular meetings, huddles, association connections, and community updates created both accountability and perspective. Just as important, it connected me to a thoughtful community of leaders navigating similar transitions and questions.
Chris Pryor and the LeadTeam Partners team create space for clarity, connection, and growth, without ego or agenda. I’m grateful for the role LeadTeam played in helping me build confidence, sharpen my thinking, and take this next step.”
- Mike Marich, Mindset Curated Advisory Services
“I’ve really enjoyed being part of the LeadTeam community. Large social media groups often feel overwhelming, but this smaller, more intentional group is one I can truly keep up with and engage in. I’ve also missed the book clubs and trainings that were such a big part of my life when I worked in a school community. Being part of LeadTeam has brought that sense of connection back—it genuinely feels like being part of a family again.”
—Dr. Paula Apostolou, Founder, Recentered, LLC
“The process LeadTeam Partners has implemented to identify potential projects and introduce them to the LTP consultant community is efficient, informative and straightforward, enabling me to engage with client schools who may have not otherwise emerged on my radar.”
—Tom Sheppard, Founder and Principal, 20 More Students
“Chris and LeadTeam Partners have been valuable to my consulting practice in at least three ways: referring prospective school clients; introducing other practitioners working in complementary domains; and finally, offering thoughtful conversation about a variety of emerging challenges and opportunities for independent schools. Chris is a natural connector and collaborator: that's the secret sauce of LeadTeam Partners.”
- Pete Upham, Peter Upham Consulting LLC
“Powered by Chris Pryor, a seasoned independent school leader with a knack for relationship building, LeadTeam Partners offers powerful opportunities for schools and right-fit firms to team up. I'm grateful to LeadTeam Partners for facilitating the connection that led to my firm's latest project, and I also deeply appreciate the continuing education and networking opportunities.”
- Dale Seabury, Seabury Consulting LLC
"I am so glad Chris is facilitating LeadTeam Partners! It has benefited me in several ways: I have connected with other consultants with whom I am now collaborating, I have had several opportunities to offer proposals for work projects, and I have participated in sessions with Association leaders. All of this has been valuable to me. I've also referred several of my client schools to LeadTeam Partners for other work, and they have found it beneficial. This is a great service!"
- Brooke Carroll, Acies Strategies
“Chris and his help in getting my company's name out into the industry has been exceptionally valuable and has led to engagements! Thank you, Chris!”
- David Hanson, Winthrop & Associates, LLC
“Joining Lead Team Partners has been one of my best business decisions. As an external partner, I appreciate their efficient process, which seamlessly links me with school leaders who need support in my area of expertise. They take the time to understand the services offered by each external partner, which allows for an easy match with school leaders and facilitates effective collaboration.”
- Diana Artis, Ed.D., Olive Branch Educators, LLC
“LeadTeam Partners has been a great investment for me. I have enjoyed the professional community, networking opportunities, and professional development that have come through this group. Chris has done a great job vetting the right people and learning opportunities to make this an excellent resource for professional consultants serving schools!”
- Adam Hotchkiss, LeadershipOne Technologies
“LeadTeam Partners has yielded opportunities to build new partnerships, connect with peer colleagues, discuss challenges, and celebrate each other’s wins. A special thanks to Chris for bringing us all together. His ability to create a space where information sharing and open-mindedness are of utmost importance has enhanced both individual and collective work. I’m grateful to be a part of a dynamic and supportive community!”
- Laurie Ehrlich, Thrive Hive
“As a freelance writer for schools, I have found LeadTeam Partners to be an invaluable professional forum. Working from home can be a lonely endeavor, but having LTP as a go-to venue to connect with and learn from colleagues — not to mention be the first to hear of work opportunities from schools — has been tremendously uplifting and helpful. Recently, a fellow freelancer and I partnered with a terrific K-12 organization on an in-depth project, all thanks to LTP. Kudos to Chris for launching this platform and uniting us, as external partners, with the very schools we most want to reach. It’s a win-win!”
- Andrea Dawson, Andrea Dawson LLC