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ABOUT FORMED
We don’t just talk about life and leadership. We step into it with you.
FORMED helps leaders clarify who they are and where they’re going, align people and priorities around how to get there, and intentionally form who they’re becoming along the way.
Growth and leadership eventually exposes our inner infrastructure. If your context is outgrowing its foundations, the solution isn't just a new strategy, it's deeper formation. FORMED partners with leaders to bolster both your internal resilience and your external impact.
When the leader is FORMED,
the mission becomes sustainable
and both the leader and the culture thrives.
ImaginE
Leading from a life Built
for the Weight You Carry.
Pressure is inevitable, but chronic exhaustion and friction don't have to be. Recalibrate your internal architecture so your capacity finally outpaces your responsibilities.
Secure, strong, and steady.
meet the Founder
ORGANIZATIONAL
RESET
A 16-week comprehensive and integrative partnership designed to strengthen the health, alignment, and effectiveness of your organization from the inside out.
Includes:
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Diagnostics & Assessments
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Private Leadership Advisory
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Access to Leadership Cohorts
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Strategic Sessions w/ Teams
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Customized Workshops
Jason Guilliams
State Farm
Agency Field Leader
“Ernesto leads and serves with deep conviction and passion rooted in biblical discipline. He has a genuine love for people and their growth journey. He leads with transparency and honor with clear evidence the Holy Spirit is guiding him.”
Bart Moody
Kokosing Construction Company
Vice President of Asphalt Estimating & Engineering
"Ernesto leads with both wisdom and heart. He brings a fresh perspective to challenging situations and has a unique ability to take something that feels complex or overwhelming and break it down into clear, understandable steps. His thoughtful leadership, sound judgment, and genuine care for people make his perspective something I value and trust."
Dr. Wes Tomlinson
Avita Health System
Lead Physical Therapist
“Ernesto has been an absolute blessing to have in my life. He has led well in both action and word. Ernesto’s drive to do everything with absolute excellence is in part due to serving our great God. He has been a strong leader. He will be an asset to anyone he works with.“
Ashley Smith
Ohio State University
Professor & Assistant Coordinator of Education
“Ernesto is a man after the heart of the Heavenly Father. He has provided sound biblical advice to me that applies directly to my life and current situations. He was quick to find the strengths I did not recognize in myself and provides needed redirection in a fair yet gentle way.“
Josh Atwell
Miles-McClellan Construction
President
"Ernesto excels in both creative and critical thinking! He assists in forming thoughts and ideas that transform policies and procedures, as well as lives. He brings to the table, an overwhelming sense of joy, encouragement, and enthusiasm. Ernesto has a positive impact on moving the needle in the right direction with any culture."
Bradley Mikrut
McElvain Homes
CEO
"Working with Ernesto has been incredibly valuable both for me and our company. He brings a genuine enthusiasm and warmth to every conversation, and his curiosity and ability to ask the right questions make you feel truly heard while also helping uncover what’s really underneath the surface. He’s helped our team communicate better and make our meetings more productive, while also helping me pull out what I truly want our mission and values to be rather than settling for something generic. On a personal level, he’s challenged me to grow as a leader, especially in how I communicate, listen, and lead the people around me. Having someone I trust who understands leadership, people, and the faith that ultimately grounds all of it has made him an incredibly valuable and needed voice for me in this season."
Doug Taylor
Lead Bulletproof
COACH
“Ernesto possesses a rare combination of sharp intellect and deep relational insight that instantly puts people at ease while getting straight to the heart of any challenge. His ability to deliver creative, high-impact solutions stems from a truly articulate and visionary approach to problem-solving. Full of unshakeable energy and belief, he not only inspires confidence but consistently drives meaningful, lasting results. Anyone looking to elevate their business or leadership will find an exceptional partner and guide in Ernesto."
Jeremy Smith
City Care Counseling
DIRECTOR
"Ernesto is a charismatic and inspiring leader who has a genuine ability to connect with people, encourage their growth, and help them see what is possible. His Christian faith is evident in the way he values people, navigates challenges, and approaches leadership with conviction and a clear sense of purpose. I believe his gifts and character translate exceptionally well into Christian leadership consulting, and I would enthusiastically recommend him to churches, ministries, and leaders looking to grow both personally and organizationally.”
Brian Souder
Modern Woodman
Managing Partner
"Ernesto has a rare ability to bring out the very best in people, even when they don’t yet see their own potential. His leadership style is marked by a quiet confidence and genuine meekness that never demands the spotlight, yet consistently earns the trust and respect of those around him. He is a masterful communicator who knows how to meet people where they are, listen well, and speak with clarity, encouragement, and purpose. What sets him apart most is his compassion. He genuinely cares about people and has an incredible ability to help them recognize what they’re capable of becoming. His leadership doesn’t just move people forward; it helps people believe they can go further than they ever imagined."
Andrew Pacheco
US Army
Chaplain
“Ernesto is a leader of leaders! He has the wisdom and discernment to identify the cognitive, emotional, and relational traps that prevent individuals, couples, and groups from flourishing in the places and spaces God has called them to serve. He speaks the truth with tact and grace, sharing insights in a way that disarms defensiveness and allows his counsel to be deeply received. My wife and I experienced this firsthand when we sought his wisdom about an issue that was causing marital discord. His counsel became a pivotal point for us, helping us move beyond where we were stuck and continue on our journey toward greater unity and oneness.”
Damien Beauford
419 Barbershop
CEO
As a barber, I’m usually the one listening to people and helping them talk through life, but whenever Ernesto sat in my chair, those roles often reversed. During some of my hardest times, he has been a genuine source of encouragement, wisdom, and support. His caring heart and the love of Christ are evident in the way he treats people, and experiencing that personally has been a true blessing to me. I believe this new ministry will help many leaders find the same encouragement and support that Ernesto has given me."
Tammy Kelley
MinuteMen OhioComp
Claims Specialist
"Ernesto has a way of pulling out the best in people and to call out in them that which they never knew was there. One-on-one meetings were focused on attaining the most authentic representation of myself in order to lead others with care and purpose. His approach was to show me how my interactions with those that I lead could be optimized by learning and leaning on my strengths and by helping me navigate through my weaknesses. His ability to Champion my strengths as one of his team members has given me the ability to lead with strength and authenticity which allows others to do the same. He has been an outstanding mentor."
Cam Estep
DRM Productions
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
“Working with Ernesto greatly influenced my decision-making, confidence, and approach to creative leadership. He created space to listen while also challenging and supporting me through the different seasons and transitions of my career. The skills, perspective, and confidence I gained through our work together continue to shape how I lead and create impact. I now use those skills while continuing to expand my ability to serve and influence my community through different platforms. Much of this growth has been fueled by the experiences, encouragement, and drive that Ernesto inspired in me throughout our work together.”
BJ Price
Skate Ohio
PRESIDENT
“Ernesto’s passion for leading others is clear the moment you meet him. He is genuine in every interaction. Leads with love in all things. Always makes it easy to share what you are struggling with and offer practical solutions or encouragement.“
Jelani Aswad
Stanwich Church
Campus Pastor
“Man oh man. I have been a student of Ernesto in various settings: as a student, a worship leader, recording artists, and pastor. I have also had the privilege of hiring Ernesto for coaching sessions and classes for our teams of 30+ in the past. Ernesto is highly skilled, gifted, and patient. A combination many who want to learn don’t often get the opportunity to experience.”
Tristan Gosser
Smucker's
Senior Cloud Engineer
"Ernesto is a creative & deep thinker which is evident in the way that he interacts with people by helping them grow. Ernesto was able to help me transition from an individual contributor to a leader then from a leader to a leader of leaders - a transformational journey met with intentionality and a strong growth plan crafted with him. One of his best approach tactics is his unique ability to not only connect with every person he comes in to contact with, but be able to see their true potential… often before they see it themselves."
Monica Christie
Crossroads Church
Assistant Worship Director
"Ernesto is the embodiment of joy, depth, encouragement, motivation, and a warm hug all in one. He has a way of seeing the best in someone, helping them see it, and coaching them to become the best version of themselves they could be. After being coached by Ernesto, I am a much more confident leader, effective communicator, and more efficient problem solver. He taught me how to effectively lead meetings, organize teams, dream, strategize and execute large scale events, and lead through stressful situations with grace and kindness. I am the leader I am today because of Ernesto’s example, coaching, constructive criticism, and mentorship."
Michael SearleS
Crossroads Church
CREATIVE ARTS PASTOR
“Working with Ernesto has been a joy! His ability to coach through the hard stuff with kindness and encouragement is unlike any other. He is able to watch, listen, and diagnose potential shortcomings VERY quickly, which makes improving very easy. I am a better leader and pastor because of Ernesto!”
Jacob Vance
Crossroads Church
Next Steps Pastor
“It’s impossible to lead others effectively if you don’t know how to lead yourself. In my time meeting with Ernesto, I learned how to lead myself and others with grace, joy, and clear vision. I used to lead out of insecurity and fear of failure. I now lead from a place of confidence and compassion, and that’s because of the way God has used Ernesto’s contagious joy and profound insight in my life.”
Jake Christie
Crossroads Church
discipleship pastor & Podcast Producer
"Working with Ernesto has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. He has not only helped me grow in my hard skills like writing, public speaking, systems building, and design, but also soft skills like relational connections, self-evaluation, and confidence. Our one-on-ones were a space I could get high level counseling for my soul, practical coaching for ministry responsibilities, and spiritual care and guidance all in the same hour. You’ll leave your time with Ernesto a better, a more confident person and a more devoted follower of Christ!"