Forward Effect is a dynamic training and coaching firm specializing in effective learning solutions for organizations of all sizes, as well as individual executive and life coaching. Whether it’s one-on-one coaching, group workshop facilitation, live trainings, or webinars, designed to create positive transformation, clarity, improved communication and to strengthen connection, we inspire lifelong learning in everything we do.
Corporate Skills Training
Our trainers and coaches hold a combined work experience of over 40 years in the areas of organizational development, performance improvement, change management, leadership development, and conflict management, and communication skills. We deliver our learning solutions through onsite and online workshops, group coaching, and individual coaching.
Individual & Executive Coaching
Senior members of an organization are looked upon to make critical decisions, deliver high level performance, and influence others, all in the best interest of the organization. As the role of the executive has a direct and visible impact to the organization, getting the best training available to enhance leadership skills is critical. Forward Effect™ has been trusted to assist senior executives effectively and in confidence.
Life Coaching
We are always moving forward in life. But sometimes we’re not sure that we’re moving in the direction or at the pace we really want, and if we are equipped with the skills for both the journey and our destination. That’s why it helps to have a guide along the way. This is where Forward Effect™ can help.
Forward Effect™ coaches can help you:
- Get promoted to the position you want.
- Unleash your creativity.
- Find and nurture your passion in life.
- Rediscover your personal inspiration.
- Find your voice as a leader.
- Achieve work-life balance.
- Prepare you on the path to self or career reinvention.
- Achieve self-compassion and rediscover self-confidence.
Manage relationships better.
Principal Coaches
Suzanne Ness, M.A., CPCC
President/Co-founder
Suzanne is the Principal and Cofounder of Forward Effect™, a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, as well as corporate, executive, and life coach. Suzanne has led hundreds of skill building sessions in a variety of organizations throughout North America. As an ICF certified coach with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, she is adept at helping teams communicate more effectively; specializing in conflict resolution, presentation skills, and team building. Suzanne’s commitment to empower others and encourage self-directed learning is apparent in her coaching and training style.
Qualifications:
- B.S. Communication Studies with a Minor in Women’s Studies
- M.A. Organizational Management
- International Coach Federation member and Certified Coach from CTI (Coaches Training Institute)
- Past Board of Director for the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce
- Executive Director of the Living Forward™ Foundation
- President of the firm, Forward Effect™
- Online Adjunct Instructor for Kaplan University teaching Introduction to Management, Small
- Business Management, Global Business
- Former Corporate Trainer for Skillpath Corporate Strategies
- Corporate Trainer for PDTraining
- Studied acting at the Depaul University Theatre School
E-mail: suzanne@livingforwardllc.com
Phone: 815-608-0252
Lou Ness, M. Med., ORSCC
Professional Certified Coach
Lou Ness, a Vietnam War veteran and co-founder of Living Forward, has over thirty years in public service and administration. Lou holds a Masters Degree in Mediation, is an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church, and is a Fellow with the University of Illinois Leadership Institute. She is also a certified Organization and Relationship Systems Coach (ORSCC). Over the past thirty years, Lou has sharpened her coaching skills helping individuals and organizations manage and use the energy of conflict to transform their organizations and create powerful visions that inspire and drive performance. More recently, Lou walked from Rockford, Ill to Washington, DC (Hear Our Cry, Marching for America’s Poor) meeting with groups, churches and individuals throughout seven states.
E-mail: lou@livingforwardllc.com
Phone: 815-404-7246
Why Choose Us?
Need a solid coach that you can count on?
At Forward Effect, we practice what we preach. As coaches and trainers, we are lifelong learners who constantly stretch and grow for our own sakes and that of our clients. We embrace new technology and new practices and we combine tradition and experience to give you the best that coaching and workforce development has to offer. Founded in 2006, Forward Effect has been serving organizations and individuals for close to a decade.
- Combined experience of more than 40 years working with a variety of clients
- Certified and trained coaches
- Certified Coaching in Organization and Systems Relationship Coaching (ORSC)
- Practical experience in several industries and professions
- A broad network of practitioners and subject matter experts
- A deep regard for the human condition
- Corporate training and coaching experience
- Individual coaching experience