Bio
Instructor. Writer. Trainer. Leader. Servant
Collette C. Edwards
Collette C. Edwards created Forward Excel. She combined her experience as a writer and educator to comprise a business that speaks to the need for effective communication and productivity within teams and organizations.
The Purdue University graduate holds over 20 years of writing experience within platforms of academia, faith-based organizations, and small businesses.
Her career spans from working in speech, language and hearing sciences, to her current role as an Associate Professor of Communication.
She has delivered trainings centered on interpersonal communication, workplace communication, and public speaking. She also trains directors and managers in supervisor education sessions in where she focuses on helping them excel in leadership while delving into critical areas like conflict
management, team building and leadership strengths.
Through instructional design, she creates digital materials and writes content that is applied to best practices for teaching, training, and collaboration in onsite and digital platforms.
She has completed consulting research projects for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Her research interests include developing strategies for effective teaching in onsite and digital platforms while improving classroom learning climate and assembling inclusive teaching practices that last.
Forward Excel is a unique blend of Edward’s professional experience. Most importantly, it is cultivated with support from a framework of loved ones and mentors. Their encouragement and insight helped bring Forward Excel to life.
Collette is married to Cameron. She enjoys museums, American history, and reading. She likes fashion, organizing tips, Starbucks coffee, nail color, and smoothies. She's also an avid collector of office supplies.
Signature Leadership Themes
Achiever
Execution
Focus
Execution
Responsibility
Execution
Learner
Strategic Thinking
Relator
Relationship Building (Mentor, Trainer)
Source: Gallup, ClifftonStrenghths (2018)
The Purdue University graduate holds over 20 years of writing experience within platforms of academia, faith-based organizations, and small businesses.
Her career spans from working in speech, language and hearing sciences, to her current role as an Associate Professor of Communication.
She has delivered trainings centered on interpersonal communication, workplace communication, and public speaking. She also trains directors and managers in supervisor education sessions in where she focuses on helping them excel in leadership while delving into critical areas like conflict
management, team building and leadership strengths.
Through instructional design, she creates digital materials and writes content that is applied to best practices for teaching, training, and collaboration in onsite and digital platforms.
She has completed consulting research projects for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Her research interests include developing strategies for effective teaching in onsite and digital platforms while improving classroom learning climate and assembling inclusive teaching practices that last.
Forward Excel is a unique blend of Edward’s professional experience. Most importantly, it is cultivated with support from a framework of loved ones and mentors. Their encouragement and insight helped bring Forward Excel to life.
Collette is married to Cameron. She enjoys museums, American history, and reading. She likes fashion, organizing tips, Starbucks coffee, nail color, and smoothies. She's also an avid collector of office supplies.
Signature Leadership Themes
Achiever
Execution
Focus
Execution
Responsibility
Execution
Learner
Strategic Thinking
Relator
Relationship Building (Mentor, Trainer)
Source: Gallup, ClifftonStrenghths (2018)