Because Every Next Step Is Easier Together.
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Our Story​ About Lily B.​ Our Approach​
Our Story
Creating Forward Careers
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The organizations I was part of during my professional life always approached layoffs and career transitions with care, respect, and dignity and recognized them as significant moments that deserved thoughtful support.
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However, outside of those environments, I began to notice a consistent gap. Many capable professionals navigating career change did not have access to clear, human, or effective support. Too often, they were left to sort through generic advice, rigid frameworks, or external providers that placed the burden of figuring things out squarely on their shoulders.
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I started informally supporting friends, colleagues, and friends-of-friends who were navigating career decisions. These conversations were grounded, practical, and deeply personal, and they consistently made a difference. What started as quiet support became a clear signal that there was a need for something more thoughtful and steady.
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Forward Careers grew from that realization. Today, it brings together real-world experience, careful listening, and practical strategy to support professionals through career inflection points with clarity, respect, and a trusted partner in their corner.
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With the right support, you can regain perspective, feel more in control, and approach your next steps with intention and confidence.
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If you’re considering a change, it starts with a simple conversation.
Because Every Next Step is Easier Together.
Our Founder
Hello, I'm glad you're here!
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I am Lily B., Founder of The Forward Careers Program.
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I bring more than 25 years of experience in HR leadership across industries including financial services, legal, and hospitality. My background includes dual master’s degrees in Economics and Communications, an MBA, and a SHRM-SCP certification. But what matters most is this:
I’m in your corner, and I’m committed to making your next step easier.
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Throughout my professional life, one truth has remained constant: people do their best work, and make their strongest decisions, when they have clarity, confidence, and trusted support.
I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of professionals through moments of transition, growth, and change. I’ve led global teams, built and managed recruiting functions, designed talent development programs, advised senior leaders, and supported organizations through significant periods of transformation.
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Forward Careers was created to bring that experience directly to individuals navigating career inflection points. In every partnership, we meet where you are and help you move toward opportunities aligned with your strengths and aspirations, with steady guidance and tailored support.​​​
Our Approach
Forward Careers is built on a partnership-centered approach to career coaching and consulting.
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Our methodology draws on what you already know and the experience you bring, leveraging your strengths, interests, and areas of expertise.
We work with you to clarify direction, strengthen your professional narrative and materials, and build confidence in how you move forward.
Our work is one-on-one and highly personalized. We listen carefully to your story and goals, then craft your strategy and refine your resources accordingly. We handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to manage endless tasks.
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Our work is grounded in:
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Calm, honest guidance
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Practical strategy over generic advice
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Respect for your experience and complexity
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Partnership — not pressure
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We believe career transitions need clarity, structure, and steady support.