Purpose:
I'm on a mission to empower leaders and teams, creating spaces for clarity, collaboration, and lasting success.
Who I Work With
Leaders navigating change
Teams seeking alignment and greater cohesion
Professionals seeking to elevate their influence
Impact:
Through coaching, 1-on-1 clients emerge as more effective leaders, colleagues, and family members. Teams grow stronger, more connected, and resilient.
Approach
FBC is dedicated to creating nurturing spaces where clients:
1) Envision new possibilities
2) Revisit and update beliefs, mindsets and tools
3) Tap into untapped reservoirs of energy and wisdom
4) Move forward with clarity and intentional action
Core Beliefs:
I believe each individual and team has immeasurable potential.
I believe our inner and collective energies can unlock greater effectiveness and happiness.
I believe our unique talents add vibrancy and richness to the world.
Voices from The Bridge
Testimonials from those who’ve walked with me.
“Gian Paolo holds a very open and trusting space during coaching - it’s almost sacred!”
“I learned I was capable of formulating solutions when I didn’t think I had any. GP created space that allowed me to open up, get creative, and be vulnerable. ”
“He asks questions that go below the surface. I gained more confidence in myself, and I discovered new approaches.”
“GP helped me to see myself more clearly, to stand more firmly for what I want. ”
“While coaching with Gian-Paolo, I felt supported and yet still very much in the driver’s seat.”
My Story
I'm on a mission to ignite personal and professional growth through leadership and team coaching, fostering vibrant cultures rooted in collaboration and transparency. Raised mainly in the US with a few years on and off in Italy, my father’s native country, I enlisted in the Peace Corps after college, serving in Central America, where I immersed myself in community and youth development. I later co-founded a nonprofit and spearheaded medical and educational services initiatives in rural communities in El Salvador. Armed with an MBA from INCAE (founded by Harvard University in Central America), I extended my impact by advising companies on citizenship strategies across the Americas. My passion for forging meaningful connections led to successful partnerships between private entities in the US and social sector organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2014, I took a pivotal step toward my calling, embracing coaching as a tool to empower individuals to live and lead with clarity, purpose, and passion. After earning credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I founded Forward Bridges Coaching to serve change agents, entrepreneurs, and anyone committed to personal and professional growth. Most recently, I deepened my expertise in team development by completing rigorous training with Corentus, further equipping me with advanced tools to help teams unlock their full potential and thrive. I invite you to reach out and connect. Together, we can create pathways to strengthen your team, elevate your leadership, and drive meaningful impact.