About Dorian Cunion

Every leader deserves a trusted partner on their journey. Welcome to a space built to help you step back, find clarity and intentionally design your next level of growth.

If you are a founder, business owner, or corporate executive, you already know what it takes to work hard.

Your dedication, talent, and sheer willpower are exactly what brought you this far. But so often, high-achieving leaders reach a point where the very business they built or the team they lead begins to consume them. You might find yourself caught up in the daily firefighting of operations, feeling like every single problem requires your personal attention.

💡 “When you confuse constant availability with productivity, it is easy to find yourself facing personal exhaustion while inadvertently becoming a bottleneck for your own team.”

Please know that you don't have to carry the weight of everything alone. I don’t believe in prescribing generic advice or pushing you through a rigid, unyielding process. Instead, I provide a professional, collaborative, and deeply supportive partnership. Together, we will clear away the administrative noise, clarify your long-term vision, and establish the structural and behavioral habits that protect your time, restore your energy, and unlock your true potential as a leader.

A Journey from Corporate Executive to Entrepreneur

My deep commitment to supporting leaders stems from a road I have walked firsthand. Before founding Your Path Coaching and Consulting, I spent 21 years navigating the high-stakes, fast-paced world of corporate America at 7-Eleven. Rising through the ranks to become Vice President of Operations, I was responsible for the strategic direction and operational health of 1,000 retail locations along the U.S. East Coast, leading a talented workforce of over 10,000 employees across retail logistics, franchise operations, HR, and IT.

From the outside, it was a story of ultimate professional success. On the inside, however, the relentless pressure took its toll. In my effort to be everything to everyone, I stretched myself too thin, ignored the signs of burnout, and eventually faced serious physiological warning signs, including severe stress and blood pressure issues.

That pivotal moment changed everything. As I transitioned out of the corporate world, I dedicated myself to a profound personal wellness and leadership overhaul. I realized that while standard business environments excel at teaching financial metrics, they often fail to teach us how to manage our cognitive energy, understand human behavior, or lead with a healthy, authentic presence.

I founded Your Path to provide leaders with the exact ecosystem I wish I had during those high-pressure years: a safe, objective environment where executive excellence and personal well-being gracefully coexist.

How we Work Together:
Business Coaching & Leadership Development

Strategic Business Consulting:

I guide business owners through the process of shifting from working in the business to working on it.

Using gentle yet structured tools such as the Strategic Business Canvas and the Balanced Scorecard, we design a clear, one-page roadmap. This ensures your financial goals, customer strategies, and operational processes are perfectly aligned with the life you actually want to live.

Operational Calm & System Architecture:

Research shows that up to 60% of a team's time can be lost to "work about work"—the exhausting cycle of chasing manual updates, navigating disorganized communication, and repeating training. I help you cultivate team autonomy by documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementing continuous improvement frameworks, allowing you to delegate with complete peace of mind.

Executive Development:

Stepping into expanded organizational authority—whether moving from manager to director, or founder to enterprise CEO—requires a profound shift in identity. I serve as a compassionate, confidential sounding board and accountability partner, helping you shed old professional habits so you can confidently step into your new level of leadership.

The Power6 Leadership Framework

True organizational harmony requires data, clarity, and behavioral evidence. Alongside my valued colleague and partner, Dr. Rudy Jackson, I co-host the Coaching Gold Podcast and deliver the Power6 Leader™ Program.

We designed this program as a thoughtful, modern alternative to outdated leadership models. Our framework honors leadership as a beautifully human, behavioral process centered around two primary heartbeats: building a culture of teamwork and protecting team momentum.

Through our proprietary Diagnostic Leadership Evaluation (DLE®)—a precise, 27-item behavioral assessment—we gently map out your organization's exact leadership and operational gaps from day one. Backed by supportive 360-degree team feedback loops, we co-create a definitive 90-day execution framework. This approach gives you, your team, and your stakeholders measurable proof of growth, real-time productivity gains, and a clear, rewarding return on your investment.

You Don’t Have to Walk Your Path Alone

Real organizational growth begins when we find the courage to admit that we don't need a longer checklist—we simply need a better blueprint. Whether you are seeking to revitalize a fast-growing business or nurture the core leadership competencies of your executive team, I am here to help you clear the friction and build a sustainable, lasting legacy.

Let’s take the first step together.

Dorian Cunion

Executive Coach, Small Business Consultant

I help business owners and professionals to think strategically and leverage their skills, knowledge, and resources to lead teams effectively.

I have over twenty-one years of experience running businesses and leading teams with the Food and Beverage and Retail Industries. I am known for helping leaders clarify their goals, improve communication, influence, and develop habits to enhance organizational culture and profitable growth.

I have experience helping small business owners, mid-level managers, and executives develop the skills and habits necessary to expand their leadership and scale their influence. My biggest strength is my ability to listen to leaders, help them refine their thinking, and establish new behaviors that improve performance.