City of Long Beach DHHS
Workforce strategy connecting internships, mentorship, learning, leadership, funding, and implementation.
Organizational development · live and virtual training · coaching
Strengthen your people, programs, and workforce systems.
I help organizations build the skills and systems their work depends on. My practice combines organizational development, live and virtual training programs, offsite design and facilitation, workforce development, human-centered AI adoption, change management, and workforce strategy.
15+ yearsdesigning learning, coaching leaders, and building workforce systems with public agencies and global companies.
Start here
Start with what you want to make possible.
Choose the path that feels closest. We can sort out the rest together.
Experience with
DisneyNetflixNianticAmplitudeEmerson CollectiveThe EconomistCity of Long BeachFUSEJohnson & JohnsonAdidasMattelWarner Bros.The SmithsonianCartoon NetworkDC ComicsYum! BrandsCribl
Selected work
Work shaped with the people involved.
I adapt each engagement to the people, culture, and need.
The Walt Disney Company
Communication, creative thinking, leadership development, and retreats across creative businesses.
Netflix
Communication, presentation, leadership, mindfulness, and creative collaboration for global teams.
Amplitude
Leadership offsites and workshops in communication, resilience, mindfulness, and team effectiveness.
Ways to work together
Start at the scale your situation needs.
Focused session
A keynote or 60-90 minute session that gives people shared language and a place to begin.
Workshop or retreat
A half-day or full-day experience built around one team challenge.
Cohort program
A learning series with practice, tools, and follow-up.
Systems engagement
Research, strategy, program design, and implementation support.
What clients notice
“His genuine nature and ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment significantly boosted my confidence.”
Nathan Bybee, MBA, CCRPRecommendation on LinkedIn ↗
“Forest excels at helping you discover your inner strengths and boosting your confidence along the way.”
Mansi Chopra