Meet Alan, your Forward Coach.
Alan Pastian is the founder of Forward Leadership Coaching. Forward’s mission is exactly the same as Alan’s personal mission: To help you move forward in work and in life. Forward Leadership gives “traction” to leaders like you to help you, your team and your organization to advance in personal development, team performance, organizational productivity and cultural strength.
While setbacks are part of life, make your life a comeback story. Investing in the growth of your personal life, your business and in your team is the key to long-term success. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, training or a speaker for your next event, Alan’s will help you find your Forward motion.
Stop doing life in “reverse.”
“I know what it’s like to be stuck and spinning your wheels while others pass you by…and I was not OK with that.” -Alan Pastian
Alan has personally challenged himself to live a life of “forward motions.” Growing up in a mobile home park as the son of a construction worker, Alan found himself stocking grocery shelves at 14 years old, working multiple jobs while pursing his education. Alan moved from his small town to becoming the first in his family to graduate with not one but two college degrees in business and theology. Alan discovered his purpose and devoted himself to working in the non-profit sector, mentoring people, investing in multiple non-profit organizations and empowering his community to “live life to the full.” As an entrepreneur, Alan started his own design company to help bring the small businesses and non-profit dreams of others to life. Alan is also a published author and is featured on Amazon and in multiple magazines, blogs, online platforms, etc.
Alan started Forward Leadership Coaching because of his own personal mission: to encourage people forward in work and life. Alan is certified in Strengthsfinders, Enneagram and DISC. Alan is a Certified Independent Speaker, Coach, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team, serving as both a Maxwell Method DISC Consultant and Youth Certified Facilitator and is part of the WeAlign Coaching Firm.
When he isn’t inspiring others to advance Forward, you can find Alan on one of the many lakes in Minnesota boating, biking, discovering new restaurants and coffee shops, writing, traveling and living life to the fullest. He is also a voracious reader and lifelong learner. Alan and his wife Heidi have been married for over 25+ years and have 2 children: his “ray of sunshine” daughter, Anja; and his “mighty warrior” son, Magnus. In addition to enjoying living in beautiful Minneapolis, MN, Alan and his family have lived in multiple cities around the US including Washington DC, Mobile, AL and Phoenix AZ connecting and building community wherever he goes. Alan has traveled the world (over 23 countries) inspiring, encouraging and leading others with his infectious energy of living life and finding the potential in every person and situation.
Discover your Forward motion.
Forward Leadership Coaching believes that reverse isn’t an option. You were always meant to advance in life. You have what it takes to move forward into the personal and professional future you’ve been dreaming about. Your future is comprised of 3 Forward motions which collectively define and determine the choices you make and ultimately drive the trajectory of your life. Forward Leadership helps you identify these Forward motions in the different services provided. These Forward motions are listed below:
Go Higher.
Forward Leadership Coaching inspires you higher to discover and fulfill the dreams and plans in your head and heart. Helping you answer the question: What is the vision you have in your head and let’s bring it to life! For more FAQ’s on going higher click here. Take your next step Forward and get started here.
Go Farther.
Forward Leadership Coaching encourages you farther to find your direction in all areas of your life. This Forward motion helps you answer the question: Where do you, your team and your business need to go so you can get to your future? For more FAQ’s on going farther click here. Take your next step Forward and get started here.
Go Deeper.
Forward Leadership Coaching will motivate you deeper to discover the “true you.” This Forward motion helps you answer the question: Who you were always meant to be and who you are desiring to become. For more FAQ’s on going deeper click here. Take your next step Forward and get started here.
Take a step Forward:
One:One Coaching
Online or in-person, this is designated for you to process and explore your thoughts, increase your mental capabilities to drive results and uncover your potential. By pushing past your own limitations by challenging what you think, believe, and how you behave, Alan uses an individualized approach in each interaction to stimulate critical thinking in each you to help bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.
Curated Courses
Online or in-person, ‘Forward’s Courses are the solution to uncover potential, bring together a culture of community, and stimulate critical thinking within each individual. In each course, you will be taught lessons and have a facilitated discussion about a specific topic of your choosing. Connect with others on a deeper level as participants share lessons from their own experiences as you grow individually and as a team.
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Seminar Events
Online or in-person, this leadership development training is tailored to your needs, time, availability and learning style. Seminars are largely interactive with effective application and lifestyle transformation emphasized. Alan’s leadership seminars offer both teaching and hands-on interactive exercises, powerfully delivered for life-changing results. His desire is to equip others while helping emerging leadership achieve their potential.
Assessment Sessions
In-person or online, these sessions emphasize helping you assess your skills, talents, personality and leadership style by using different personality tools. ‘Forward is equipped in teaching any of the following: StrengthsFinders, Enneagram, Working Genius and DiSC. Each assessment comes with a personalized test and an evaluation of the results to assist you in discovering your strengths and weaknesses to help you become a better leader and a healthier team.