COUNSELING. COACHING. EQUIPPING

The need is great.  We can do this together.

We help people move Forward in life from a solid Foundation of value and purpose.

The Forward Foundation provides professional counseling, coaching and coach equipping. 

Our faith-based, research-informed coach training course, LifeCare, is available free, online, and on-demand. LifeCare equips everyday Christians to care for others in every setting, and can be used as the basis for professional accreditation with the International Coach Federation (ICF) or Association for Coaching (AC).

By offering coach training services to create new venues for care in our churches and nonprofits, and by providing care services in our offices locally, we are helping to meet the growing need for professional and community based counseling and coaching in our world. 

Partnering with individuals, churches, and non-profits to increase the availability of affordable care.


Creating a network of care by...


Care for Care Providers

The Forward Foundation provides discounted coaching for church and non-profit staff. We also offer professional counseling and accept most major insurance. Click below to meet our counseling team!

Equipping for Care Providers

Our coach training program, LifeCare, can be used to equip individuals, organizations, and teams with the skills to lead themselves and others towards a more satisfying personal and professional life.

Strengthening Marriage

Our Austin Marriage Initiative seeks to network and elevate marriage support services across Austin to ensure every couple is offered the vision, skills, and support to thrive in their relationship.

board of directors

Scott Esler

Scott Esler

BOARD MEMBER

Retired Business Executive

Cabot Corporation
Global Manufacturing
19 Years

ABC Home & Commercial Services
Diversified Service Company
20 Years
Greg Tolander

Greg Tolander

BOARD MEMBER

Co-founder and CEO of Oak River

Former CIO at IXC Communications and Sprint PCS

Skilled in Business Planning & Operations Management

Rob Neville

Rob Neville

BOARD MEMBER

President and CEO of Goodwill Central Texas

Innovative and entrepreneurial business and non-profit leader

Track record of strategic and execution accomplishments

Solome Skaff

Solome Skaff

BOARD MEMBER

President and CEO of The Forward Foundation

LPC-S with over 20 years of counseling and coaching experience

Co-founded The Forward Foundation with his wife Hil in 2019

Our vision is to equip thousands of coaches and counselors with faith-based, research-informed mental health and wellness skills they can use to minister to people going through life’s critical challenges.

All donations support our care and equipping services.