Where Healing Meets Leadership.

Focus Go Forward Coaching.

Strategist with Soul

Change Takes Time, Trust the Process.

Veteran Owned | Empowering Leadership, Healing & Purpose

Grace

Veteran and Founder of Focus Go Forward Coaching

Strategist with Soul and Creator of the CARE™ Framework

Meet Grace – The Focus Go Forward Coach

Grace helps individuals, leaders, and veterans discover renewed purpose and direction through trauma-informed, purpose-driven coaching. With a foundation in leadership and emotional healing, she empowers clients to navigate transitions with clarity and confidence.

“I believe growth begins when you give yourself permission to trust the process.” – Grace

Empowerment – Focus Go Forward Coaching (FGFC) CARE™ Program

The FGFC CARE™ Program is the signature empowerment framework of Focus Go Forward Coaching. Built from lived experience, trauma-informed leadership, and grounded personal transformation, the program guides clients through clarity, alignment, renewal, and empowerment. Its three pillars, ReFormed By Grace, Forge Onward, and iModeMe4e, help clients rebuild confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and turn their values into purposeful action.

These three pillars guide clients toward identity grounding, emotional strength, and purposeful action.

ForgeNexus Institute

Trauma-informed leadership and organizational change for youth, veterans, and community health providers.

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Change

ISO 45003 Psychosocial Risk Framing

ISO 45003:2021 Psychosocial Health and Safety Statement

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Please read this statement carefully. It explains how ForgeNexus Institute and Focus Go Forward Coaching, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) apply the guidance of ISO 45003:2021 to structure the psychosocial risk framing used in our coaching, leadership development, and organizational change services. By visiting, viewing, or using this website and/or engaging any program, product, course, or service offered by us, you acknowledge and agree to this ISO 45003 Statement.

ISO 45003:2021, Occupational health and safety management – Psychological health and safety at work – Guidelines for managing psychosocial risks, provides internationally recognized guidance for identifying, assessing, and managing psychosocial risks within an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system based on ISO 45001. The purpose of this standard is to support organizations in preventing work-related injury and ill health and in promoting well-being at work. ISO 45003 applies to organizations of all sizes and sectors and supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.

ForgeNexus Institute uses the principles of ISO 45003 to inform the design of our trauma-informed leadership practices, supervisor toolkits, dashboards, and organizational development resources. We align our services with the standard’s focus areas, such as work design, workload, role clarity, leadership behavior, culture, communication, and support mechanisms. Our

approach also incorporates SAMHSA’s trauma-informed principles to strengthen psychological safety and wellbeing across youth, veteran, and community health environments.

Our use of ISO 45003 is advisory. We are not an ISO certifying body and do not currently hold ISO 45001 or ISO 45003 certification. Organizations remain responsible for their own occupational health and safety management systems, compliance obligations, and certification decisions. Our services do not replace legal, clinical, regulatory, or occupational health requirements, and participation in our programs does not constitute certification or guarantee compliance with any standard.

By using this website or any of our services, you agree and understand that:

ForgeNexus Institute delivers psychosocial risk framing aligned with ISO 45003 guidance, not certification.
We provide educational, coaching, and organizational development resources designed to strengthen trauma-informed leadership and psychological safety.
Any implementation of ISO 45003 or related OH&S systems within your organization is your responsibility.
We do not assume or guarantee legal compliance, certification readiness, or occupational safety outcomes.
You remain responsible for decisions made based on our training, consultation, or materials.

If you have questions about how we use ISO 45003 guidelines within our services, or if your organization seeks support in strengthening trauma-informed leadership and psychological health practices, contact us at:

Email: grace@forgenextusinstitute.com
Contact Form: Available on this website

SAMHSA-Aligned Trauma-Informed Principles

SAMHSA-Aligned Trauma-Informed Principles Statement

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

NOTICE: Please read this SAMHSA-Aligned Trauma-Informed Principles Statement carefully. It explains how ForgeNexus Institute and Focus Go Forward Coaching, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) apply the trauma-informed framework published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). By visiting, viewing, or using this website and/or by engaging any program, product, course, or service from us, you acknowledge and agree to this Statement.

SAMHSA defines a trauma-informed approach as one that realizes the widespread impact of trauma, recognizes the signs and symptoms, responds by integrating this knowledge into policies, procedures, and practices, and actively works to resist re-traumatization. We align our work with SAMHSA’s six key principles of a trauma-informed approach:

Safety
Trustworthiness and Transparency
Peer Support
Collaboration and Mutuality
Empowerment, Voice, and Choice
Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues

At ForgeNexus Institute, these principles inform how we design and deliver leadership development, supervisor toolkits, organizational consultations, and coaching for youth, veterans, and community health providers. In practice, this includes attention to physical and emotional safety, predictable routines, clear communication, de-escalation and boundary setting, peer and lived-experience perspectives, shared decision-making, strengths-based planning, and respect for cultural and historical context.

Our services are educational, coaching, and organizational in nature. We are not a SAMHSA agency, we are not endorsed or funded by SAMHSA, and we do not provide licensed clinical treatment or emergency mental health services. No content on this website or in our programs should be taken as medical, psychological, or legal advice, and participation in our services does not replace professional care, crisis support, or your organization’s legal and regulatory obligations.

By using this website or our services, you agree and understand that:

“SAMHSA-aligned trauma-informed principles” means our work is guided by SAMHSA’s public framework, not that we represent SAMHSA or provide clinical care.
You and your organization remain responsible for your own policies, clinical practices, and compliance with all laws and regulations.
We cannot guarantee any particular clinical, legal, or organizational outcome, and you should consult licensed or regulated professionals where required.

If you have questions about how we apply SAMHSA-aligned trauma-informed principles in our coaching, leadership, or organizational offerings, you may contact us at:

Email: grace@forgenextusinstitute.com
Contact Form: Available on this website

Outcomes of the Training

Outcomes of the Training

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

ForgeNexus Institute provides trauma-informed leadership and organizational change training designed to improve performance, strengthen psychological safety, and build resilience across youth, veteran, and community health settings. Our training outcomes align with SAMHSA’s trauma-informed principles and ISO 45003 psychosocial risk guidelines.

By participating in our programs, organizations can expect measurable progress in:

Psychological Safety – Increased trust, reduced fear of retaliation, and improved communication between staff and leadership.
Trauma-Informed Leadership Competency – Supervisors and managers gain actionable skills – in emotional regulation, de-escalation, boundary setting, and strengths-based engagement.
Workforce Wellbeing and Engagement – Reduced burnout, improved morale, healthier work relationships, and higher staff satisfaction.
Consistency of Practice – Teams demonstrate clearer procedures, predictable routines, and improved follow-through in trauma-informed policies.
Service Quality and Client Outcomes – Better client interactions, reduced incidents, and safer environments for youth, veterans, families, and community health partners.
Organizational Alignment – Leadership, HR, and front-line teams operate from a shared language, shared expectations, and shared trauma-informed principles.

Outcomes may vary based on implementation fidelity and organizational readiness. Our role is educational and developmental. Organizations remain responsible for sustaining and applying learned practices.

Email: grace@forgenextusinstitute.com
Contact Form: Available on this website

Dashboards

Dashboards

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Dashboards offered through ForgeNexus Institute are visual tools that help organizations track progress, monitor climate, and evaluate the impact of trauma-informed and psychologically safe workplace strategies.

These dashboards are not clinical records and not tied to medical assessments. They serve as management and improvement tools that align with ISO 45003 guidance on monitoring psychosocial risk.

Dashboards may include:

Psychological Safety Indicators – Anonymous pulse-check responses on trust, communication, perceived fairness, and emotional safety.
Leadership Behavior Tracking – Observational and self-rating indicators on transparency, modeling, calm communication, and shared decision-making.
Work Environment Trends – Monitoring stressors, workloads, role clarity gaps, and patterns related to burnout or overwhelm.
De-escalation and Incident Response Trends – Tracking non-clinical workplace incidents, responses used, and opportunities for improvement.
Training and Competency Progress – Snapshot views of who has completed training modules, who needs refreshers, and where skill gaps remain.
Cultural and Engagement Metrics – Indicators tied to belonging, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and voice/choice across teams.

The goal is simple: help organizations see where they are strong, where support is needed, and how to move forward with clarity.

Organizations are responsible for how they use dashboard data and for all employment-related decisions.

Email: grace@forgenextusinstitute.com
Contact Form: Available on this website

Supervisor Toolkits

Supervisor Toolkits (What We Provide)

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

ForgeNexus Supervisor Toolkits give managers and front-line leaders the structure and confidence needed to navigate trauma-informed leadership. These toolkits align with SAMHSA’s six principles and ISO 45003 guidelines for psychosocial risk management. They do not replace clinical protocols or legal advice; they strengthen everyday leadership practice.

Supervisor toolkits include:

Trauma-Informed Interaction Scripts

Practical phrasing for de-escalation, limit setting, reflective listening, and offering voice and choice.

Supervisor Quick-Guide Cards

Pocket-size reference sheets summarizing the six SAMHSA principles, crisis communication basics, role clarity prompts, and self-regulation reminders.

Boundary-Setting Templates

Guides for establishing healthy expectations, meeting structures, communication routines, and workload boundaries.

Performance and Coaching Worksheets

Trauma-informed approaches for coaching staff, giving feedback, documenting concerns, and redirecting behavior without re-traumatization.

Workload and Stressor Assessment Tools

Checklists for identifying environmental stressors, workload imbalance, role conflict, and team emotional climate.

Reflective Supervision Structure

A step-by-step framework supervisors can use to support staff, prevent secondary trauma, and promote psychological safety.

Cultural and Inclusion Worksheets

Prompts to help supervisors recognize cultural stressors, historical trauma triggers, and identity-informed care needs.

These tools help leaders create consistent, respectful, predictable environments—the foundation of trauma-informed organizational change.

Email: grace@forgenextusinstitute.com
Contact Form: Available on this website

ForgeNexus Institute

Trauma-informed leadership and organizational change for youth, veterans, and community health providers.

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Change

Our Three Pillars of Transformation

Focus Go Forward Coaching unites two powerful paths of growth — one rooted in faith and renewal, the other in leadership and purpose. Together, they reflect our mission of healing the soul while shaping the leader.

Reformed By Grace

God’s Redemption at Christ’s Expense

Transformation through faith, reflection, and renewal. A space to rediscover strength and divine direction.

Forge Forward™

Strength in Motion, Purpose in Progress

Transform challenges into purpose. Empowering veterans, leaders, and organizations to move forward with clarity and courage.

iModeMe4e

From Clay to Creation, Where Healing Meets the Art of Becoming

Coaching That Moves You Forward

Practical. Purposeful. Personal.

At Focus Go Forward Coaching, our services are built to help you gain clarity, confidence, and strategy—no matter where you’re starting from.

Personal Development Coaching

Discover your inner strengths, clarify your values, and build a personalized strategy for life and purpose.

Career Growth & Transition Coaching

Navigate new career chapters—whether you’re switching industries, returning to work, or seeking alignment with your values.

Conflict Resolution & Communication Coaching

Turn tension into teamwork. Learn how to approach difficult conversations with courage and compassion.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Strategic coaching for professionals and teams looking to strengthen leadership, improve communication, and lead with empathy.

Mindfulness & Meditation Practice

Learn techniques to reduce stress, increase focus, and reconnect with your present self through guided meditation and daily mindfulness tools.

Youth Mentorship & Educational Planning

Discover your inner strengths, clarify your values, and build a personalized strategy for life and purpose.

Who We Serve

From Challenge to Calling

Born out of lived experience and fueled by service, Focus Go Forward Coaching was founded by a veteran who understands what it means to navigate trauma, loss, and transformation. From the battlefield to boardrooms to community spaces, the journey of rebuilding led to one powerful realization: healing and leadership must coexist.

Adults & Seniors

Navigate transitions, purpose, and the emotional complexities of life with clarity and resilience.

Children & Teens

Mindfulness-based coaching to build emotional regulation, academic focus, and self-awareness.

Family 6R EnGagement Act

Strengthen connection, offering 6Rs – Respect, Responsiveness, Reassurance, Relationship Boundaries, Reciprocity, Reflection, Resolving Conflict, and build trust and promote positive family engagement together.

Career Changers & Veterans

Find clarity and courage as you pivot professionally with real-world strategies and veteran-sensitive support.

First-Gen Scholars

Navigate higher education and early career challenges with culturally responsive, empowering coaching.

Professionals & Executives

Lead with vision and emotional intelligence. Elevate your leadership and wellbeing in high-stakes roles.

Organizations & Schools

Team coaching, DEI strategy, and mindfulness workshops that build resilient cultures.

Real Stories. Real Growth.

Every journey forward begins with trust. Here’s what clients have shared about their experience with Focus Go Forward Coaching.