A Dedicated Business Consultancy
Creating Innovation
Through Human Capital
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Innovative Mentorship Programs
Leadership Development
Legacy Strategies

Trust | Integrity | Purpose | Critical Thinking

Big ideas build a better tomorrow.

Whether you’re a startup or shaping a legacy transition, Forte Designs will help you place every brick along the way. From early ideas to established growth, we help develop, design and structure tailored plans to implement your goals. Have an idea? We grow ideas into successful businesses.

One of the greatest competitive assets of any organization is the talent of its human capital.

We partner with forward-thinking leaders
to develop and realize innovative methods for investing in their human capital because the overall wellness of an organization
generates economic growth.

Prepare for the future.

Are you ready to grow?

We’ll help you implement an intentional and tailored mentorship program to grow leaders with strategic skillsets to keep the company competitive today—and tomorrow.

Current & Past Clients

  • "For more than a decade...

    I have been fortunate to work with Ssusan Forte O'Neill. Throughout that time, she has provided advice, guidance, and connections that have helped shape both my professional growth and personal development.

    Ssusan has a unique ability to challenge people to reach higher, do better, and expect more from themselves. At the same time, she understands when to step back and remind you that taking care of yourself comes first.

    When I reached a point in my career that I considered starting my own firm, Ssusan listened to my concerns and excitement.  When I decided it was time to start the firm, Ssusan provided advice, input and support throughout.  Her input has been invaluable throughout the entire process.

    What began as a relationship with a hired advisor has grown into a trusted friendship.”

    Wesley McKean
    Principal

    Olais Engineering

  • "My life changed when I met Ssusan...

    For the past 21 years, she has been my mentor, and over that time we have become friends, colleagues, and sisters.

    Together, we tackled major engineering initiatives through the Building Bridges program while she guided me in leadership and personal growth. Susan taught me principles that continue to shape both my career and my life: always move forward, trust in God and His guidance, work for a better tomorrow, share the good news, lead with your heart, and remember that your greatest asset is your team.

    Susan continues to inspire and mentor me through our work with Giving Women of Technolink. She has also generously invested her time in mentoring several of my employees, team members, and even members of my family.

    Susan's greatest legacy is not only the work she has accomplished, but the lasting impact she has had on the people she has touched. Her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering belief in others have left an enduring footprint in all of us, and I am profoundly grateful to be one of the many lives she has transformed.”

    Kelly Schlegel
    CEO

    SchlegelTech

  • "Forte Designs has been instrumental in my professional growth...

    Through thoughtful mentorship, practical coaching and proven strategies, they helped me strengthen executive skills needed to lead with greater clarity, confidence and purpose. I developed systems and solutions to better prioritize, make decisions, stay organized and think more strategically while navigating the complexity of the volunteer led organization. Their mentorship has had a lasting impact on how I lead and continues to make me a stronger, more effective executive every day.”

    Alex McNulty
    CFEE, Senior Manager, Member Services
    Pasadena Tournament of Roses