Testimonials

Share in the success stories of clients who have worked with Lead Forward to achieve their outcomes, objectives and goals.

Lead Forward is trusted by leaders to navigate complexity with clarity. Here is what clients are saying about working with Lead Forward - an independent, objective advisor, coach and mentor who brings expertise, practical insights, and calm confidence to transformations, leadership challenges and complex decision making.

Advisor Services

“I engaged Daniel on a short-term engagement to help navigate an assurance framework for a complex digital transformation program. His ability to bring clarity and objectivity was invaluable. Referred by a trusted colleague in the digital health sector, Daniel’s experience assuring major health and hospital initiatives was immediately evident. He asked the right questions, identified gaps we hadn’t seen, and provided advice that was both grounded and actionable. Daniel builds trust quickly and brings deep knowledge. I would strongly recommend him as a respected and independent advisor to bring assurance and confidence to any digital program.”

CIO, Private Sector, A.D


Coaching Services

“Working with Daniel sharpened my focus and reinforced the value I bring. I stopped seconding guessing myself and started leading with clarity and conviction. Daniel doesn’t prescribe, he respectfully challenges. His thoughtful questions help me cut through the noise and move forward with purpose.”

Senior Digital Health Program Delivery Executive, P.K.

“From the first minute I met Daniel his enthusiasm was uplifting and his genuine interest in my life and story was clear. Daniel has supported me through a few professional challenges and through our coaching relationship has reached out in between sessions to check on my progress and overall health and wellness. During our first session, without me even realising, he managed to get me to tell my story. Why I first got into healthcare, why I am still in this agenda, and the passion, experience and perspective I bring. I look forward to the next steps in our journey to attain further career opportunities.”

Digital Health Adoption and Clinical Nurse Consultant, C.P.

“Thrust into a deeply challenging situation, I found myself struggling to make sense of things from both a personal and professional standpoint. In working with Daniel, he was extremely adept and rationalising the situation, providing clarity as to the things in my control and those outside it. More importantly, he was able to help me chart a path that enabled me to navigate the complexity I was facing. Daniel's knowledge of both the industry and market was evident and was very quick to connect the dots between the two which helped me define the decisions I needed to make, the opportunities I needed to pursue and the priorities I needed to define to better support my path forward. The most defining feature however is Daniel's deep care and understanding of me as a person. That level of genuine care is unbelievably refreshing and accelerated the development of a positive mindset that has changed the way I view the opportunities and challenges I face. His ability to challenge me in a positive way and pose questions I may not want to ask of myself is extremely rewarding. This balance of deep expertise, first had experience and knowledge of the market and industry and a genuine human focused approach to helping people is what makes Daniel stand out as a coach.”

Partner, Management Consulting Industry, W.C.

“Daniel has been a blessing in my life. He has worked with me to build career clarity and focus on a positive pathway to achieving my goal.  He has worked with me to restore confidence and a sense of purpose. I found meeting with him on a regular basis productive as we worked together to refine the outcomes I was looking for, in a safe and free-thinking environment.  Daniel has a gift, and I am grateful to have been able to share in it with me.  I am grateful to Daniel for the professional services he has provided me and would highly recommend him and the services he provides.”

EL2, Central Agency, N.L.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Daniel over the past several months to accelerate my leadership journey and take my growth to the next level. What stands out most about Daniel is his authenticity and genuine investment in the outcomes we work towards together. He brings a unique flexibility and adaptability to our sessions, seamlessly shifting between coach and mentor based on the needs of each conversation. What I appreciate most is Daniel’s willingness to be vulnerable. He openly shares his own personal experiences and challenges at the right moment, which helps me gain new perspectives and navigate my own path with clarity. His approach has been incredibly impactful in my development. If you're looking to level up and take your leadership to new heights, I wholeheartedly recommend Daniel and his coaching services.”

Director, Management Consulting Industry, T.H.

Mentoring Services

“Reaching out to work with Daniel was the best decision I made and ended up being a critical part of the success I achieved in my first three months as a new CEO. I found the frameworks that Dan brought to our conversations were a great support in building out my 100 Day Plan and it gave me the confidence that I was doing the right things at the right time to reach my short- and medium-term goals.  He helped me to balance my priorities and effort across areas that I naturally gravitate toward, and those that I would otherwise not think of or not give sufficient attention. Being there to cheer me on and provide constructive, immediate reflections in the moments that matter was so important in this crucial time. Most importantly, Daniel helped me to clearly identify and articulate what I want to achieve as a leader – professionally and personally, and to translate that into a plan that I was confident to implement.”

CEO, NFP Sector, A.A.

“I’m super happy to have the opportunity to share this testimonial for Daniel. We first crossed paths when I was beginning to explore the digital health ecosystem and finding my footing in clinical governance within this space. Daniel saw potential in me and, with generosity and ease, connected me with others across the sector to support my growth and learning. His ongoing support has been a steady force - lifting me when I needed it most, and encouraging me to stretch my thinking beyond the expected. Thanks to his mentorship, I’ve stepped into a stretch zone I had only previously imagined. Even now, as I continue to find my footing in a new space, he’s right there - encouraging, professional, kind, and quietly challenging me to grow. Daniel doesn’t just offer support; he creates space for others to rise. I’m deeply grateful for his mentorship.”

Senior Digital Health Leader, Mutli-National System Integrator, E.K.

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