Forward Co.
I help leaders, teams, pastors, and churches advance with clarity, strategy and purpose. Whether you're leading in the marketplace or the ministry, I’m here to help you move forward in work and life.
You were never meant to stay stuck. Whether you lead a business, a team, or a church, you were made to advance—with purpose, with clarity, and with traction.
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Leading everyone else but losing yourself in the process? The Forward Leader helps you rediscover your clarity, renew your energy, and lead with purpose—without burning out in the process.
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Struggling to get your team aligned and firing on all cylinders? Forward Teams helps you build a high-performing, healthy culture by developing each team member, improving communication, and creating clarity around mission
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Feeling the weight of ministry without the support you need? The Forward Pastor equips you with soul care, strategy, and leadership tools to help you lead with clarity, stay spiritually healthy, and move your church forward with confidence.
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Is your church stuck in survival mode instead of gaining ground? The Forward Church equips you with practical tools, strategic clarity, and a leadership framework to help your church thrive, not just survive.
You Were Made To Go Forward.
You weren’t meant to be stuck.
We know what it’s like to spin your wheels while others pass you by—and we believe going backward was never part of your story. You were made to move forward, take ground, and lead with clarity both personally and professionally. That’s where we come in. Let Forward Leadership be the traction you need to start gaining momentum again.
At The Forward Co, our mission is simple: to help you move forward in work and life. Through personal development, team performance, and a strong organizational culture, we equip leaders with the tools and traction to thrive. As a certified coach in Gallup StrengthsFinder, Working Genius, Enneagram, and DiSC—and trained by leadership mentors like John Maxwell and the WeAlign Coaching Firm—Alan Pastian brings proven experience to help you unlock your potential, sharpen your performance, and lead with purpose.
Stuck isn’t your story. Forward is.
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Meet Alan, Your Forward Coach
“Alan helped me to not only discover what was holding me back, but gave me and my team a plan for my future.”
— Tim H, Academic VP of University