Bio

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.
In trainings, she integrates theories of interpersonal communication, workplace communication, and public speaking. 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.
Forward Excel is a unique blend of Edwards' professional experience. Most importantly, it is cultivated with support from a network of loved ones and mentors. Their encouragement and insight helped bring Forward Excel to life.
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.
In trainings, she integrates theories of interpersonal communication, workplace communication, and public speaking. 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.
Forward Excel is a unique blend of Edwards' professional experience. Most importantly, it is cultivated with support from a network of loved ones and mentors. Their encouragement and insight helped bring Forward Excel to life.
Signature Leadership Themes
Achiever
Execution
Focus
Execution
Responsibility
Execution
Learner
Strategic Thinking
Relator
Relationship Building (Mentor, Trainer)
Source: Gallup, ClifftonStrenghths (2018)