I've had the pleasure of working with Andrew over the past year, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He brings exactly what I look for in an executive coach: the courage to challenge assumptions, genuine encouragement when stepping into the unknown, a sharp intuition for what remains unspoken, and a deep well of both theoretical and practical expertise—all delivered with a healthy dose of humour.

Working with Andrew has been transformative. His guidance has helped me uncover my true strengths and navigate a new and exciting career chapter. I’m deeply grateful for his presence on this journey and wish him continued success as he supports others in navigating their inner "4Seas".

Having known Andrew from our time at Novartis, I knew he’d bring insight - but his executive coaching (The 4 Seas) went well beyond that. Through thoughtful challenge and reflection, he enabled me to articulate who I am and what I bring - simply and powerfully. He helped me present my real self, career story, and aspirations - with clarity and confidence.

During my time as Head Finance NCE at Novartis, I had the great pleasure to have Andrew Forbes as my HR Business Partner. Throughout our collaboration, I was impressed by Andrew’s strong coaching skills and genuine empathy for team members.

Andrew Forbes has a remarkable ability to understand the needs of both the business and its employees, often finding common ground that helps resolve conflicts and foster collaboration. His approachable nature and commitment to supporting others in their development greatly enhance any organization he is part of.

I truly appreciate the positive impact Andrew brings to the workplace. I believe he would be a valuable asset to any team looking for a thoughtful and effective HR partner.

I worked with Andrew for several years as our HR (P&O) partner for the development Finance department.
He guided, coached and supported me and my team in hiring, building and developing a multi-location remote team.
He is an honest, authentic and emphatic HR professional. Always staying calm and settled in even quite challenging situations. His feedback is extreme valuable and helps to look on things from different perspectives.
It has been a pleasure to work with him!

Having worked with Andrew, who was our HR (P&O) Business Partner, I can now vouch for him that you will not find a more approachable, more empathetic and more talented human resource professional. He not only displays a deep understanding of HR policies, practices and nuances, but also has a very practical approach to address any issue. What I appreciate most about Andrew is his very pleasant demeanour, his knack for understanding the employee needs and ability to build strong relationships. I was quite surprised how easily he could understand my needs, and how he always sets you up to succeed. I have seen his deep expertise, professionalism, and how his contributions have had a significant impact on our function.

Andrew was our HR partner for the last few years in R&D Finance and was key to developing our organization in two fronts: (1) team and culture building and (2) preparing to manage for transition. In the first case, Andrew helped the finance organisation develop a more trusting and collaborative culture, which he did by co-creating and adapting numerous team exercises and dynamics tailored to individual needs. That he was able to do this during times of lockdowns and dispersed working-from-home set-ups is even more impressive. Secondly, Andrew helped the finance team frame the desired outcomes and journey as part of our overall transition to a leaner, more globally dispersed team. We are in the middle of executing this transition, despite Andrew having moved on to a new role - but we miss his spot-on insights, provocative questions, and overall positive vibe during times of crisis. I'd happily work with Andrew again in the future.

If you are looking to transform your career journey, or need executive coaching while going through challenges at work or in your personal life, I can only recommend to contact Andrew. His coaching approach helps you to overcome blockages in a safe place with empathy and professionalism.