Lead with Purpose. Communicate with Impact. Transform with Confidence.

At Focus Forward Services, our mission is to create a trusted space where leaders, from aspiring professionals to executive suite decision-makers, can build, evaluate, & execute strategies that drive performance and sustainable change.

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Leadership Coaching

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Facilitated Workshops

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Quick Learn Sessions

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Assessments

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Advisory Services

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Leadership Coaching • Facilitated Workshops • Quick Learn Sessions • Assessments • Advisory Services •

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Building Stronger Leaders, Teams, and Cultures

We work with individuals, teams, and organizations through professional coaching, facilitated workshops, quick learn sessions, as well as targeted advisory services.

Specializing in effective communication, emotional intelligence, influential leadership, change management, and building data culture, we meet you where you are and walk beside you on a personalized journey of assessment, discovery, co-creation, and results. No two paths are the same; because it begins and ends with YOU.

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Our Commitment to Your Success

We are committed to creating a judgment-free environment where leaders feel safe to explore challenges, test ideas, and grow. Together, we co-create solutions that are tangible, realistic, and aligned with your values and goals. Our work is not just about performance; it’s about purposeful leadership that inspires innovation and resilience.

Let’s build the future of leadership together.

Our Core Services

Supportive one-to-one or team coaching that helps leaders deepen self-awareness, communicate effectively, and build meaningful influence across their organization.
Practical, collaborative workshops designed to help teams sharpen communication, deepen emotional intelligence, and strengthen influence—offered in 1.5–3 hour sessions or multi-part series.
Concise, high-impact sessions that introduce key concepts in communication, emotional intelligence, and influence. Perfect for lunch-and-learns or team meetings, delivered in focused 45–60 minute formats.
Targeted assessments in Communication, Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i), and Influence Styles (ISI) that reveal your strengths, blind spots, and opportunities for growth, giving you a clear roadmap for development.
Strategic advisory support in Change Management and Data Culture that helps organizations navigate transition, strengthen resilience, and build the mindsets and systems needed for long-term success.

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Results & Reflections

Coaching Client

“Being coached by Melinda has been re-energizing for both my professional aspirations and my personal well-being. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to reignite their flame.”
Coaching Peer

“Melinda has excellent leadership skills and drive. She’s broadened my knowledge and has given me the skills to continue to expand my horizons.”
Andy Metzger, CEO EQUS

“Melinda is the type of coach that I will always look to work with. Melinda asks the right questions at the right time to evoke awareness in me. Thank you for being you in your coaching practice Melinda!”
Rebecca Hile, Equinor

“Melinda is the calm in the storm. She finds a positive way to get the work done without compromising her values. She is a strong and admirable leader. Someone people look up to and trust with anything.”
Coaching Client

“Melinda works with you to diagnose what you need and gets to the solution.”
Coaching Peer

“Melinda is a wonderful thinking partner who cares about helping others reach their goals. She has a unique presence that creates trust and engagement. She is a wonderful executive coach.”