From Idea to Impact
Strategic consulting for entrepreneurs & nonprofits
Whether you're launching a business, scaling an organization, or navigating a crossroads — Forward Planning gives you the strategy, tools, and expertise to move forward with confidence.
- 30+
- years in executive & technology consulting
- 2023
- UN Day Global Leadership Award recipient
- Ph.D.
- Public Affairs, University of Texas at Dallas
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Ways we work together
Every entrepreneur, organization, and mission is at a different stage. Whether you're exploring an idea or scaling impact, we offer hands-on support tailored to where you are.
Strategic Advisory & Leadership Support
With deep experience in executive management, business strategy, and global team leadership, we work alongside you to clarify direction, strengthen execution, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Best for: Leaders, executives, scaling organizations
Entrepreneur Mentorship & Partnership
We act as hands-on partners, bringing templates, financial expertise, and real-world experience to help you avoid costly mistakes and move faster with confidence.
Best for: Early-stage founders, career pivoters
Impact & Success Measurement
Many organizations struggle to clearly demonstrate their impact. We help you define, measure, and communicate the difference you're making — so you can grow support and scale effectively.
Best for: Nonprofits, social enterprises
Situational Assessment & Strategic Design
Before you can move forward, you need to understand where you are. We help uncover your assets, challenges, and opportunities — then design a clear path toward your goals.
Best for: Anyone at a crossroads or seeking direction
Work in the community
Beyond advising, we build. A look at ventures we've helped launch and grow.
Urban Agriculture & Economic Development
Restorative Farms
An award-winning urban farm system training, hiring, and paying members of the South Dallas community to grow fresh food and build a resilient local food economy.
Social Impact Investing & Venture Diligence
SMU Impact Lab
A student-led diligence program at SMU that evaluates real companies and social ventures, turning classroom rigor into investment recommendations and mentorship for founders.
Urban Agriculture & Workforce Training
Hatcher Station Community Garden Training Farm
A DART-affiliated community garden and training farm supporting hands-on agricultural education in South Dallas.
The Podcast
Reinvent Yourself For Good
“There is more to life than capitalism and consumption.”
Hosted by Dr. Doric Earle, a companion podcast to his book Reinventing Yourself For Good, For Good — candid, unedited conversations with people who made real career pivots into meaningful work.