Cynthia Agresta Forstmann

About Cynthia Agresta Forstmann

Most strategies stall long before they fail—because people don’t see themselves in the story.The real work of change isn’t just managing systems or processes. It’s creating shared meaning—stories that connect strategy to human experience and move people into action.I’m an Organizational Psychologist, 2x Co-Founder, and pioneer in Narrative Intelligence—the framework that translates culture and strategy into storylines people can believe in. Over 20 years, I’ve helped leaders and teams align around purpose, navigate transformation, and rebuild trust in times of disruption.From post-M&A integrations and executive off-sites to large-scale culture transformations, my approach has guided organizations—from government agencies to private equity-backed companies—through moments when alignment mattered most.I use the Archetype-based system behind CultureTalk® to make the invisible visible—to decode motivations, clarify culture codes, and align teams around a living narrative that drives measurable results.Clients see faster adoption, higher engagement, and renewed momentum as stalled strategies turn into shared stories that teams can act on.If you’re navigating change, leading transformation, or looking to partner around culture-first consulting, let’s connect.Because when people see themselves in the story, everything moves forward.

Experience

1. Co-founder & Chief Narrative Officer

   Culturetalk

   Jul 2015 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Co-founded and scaled a culture-assessment and storytelling platform that translates the language of Archetypes into measurable frameworks for leadership, team, and organizational development.Lead brand, business, and product strategy for a growing global community of 200+ certified practitioners in 25+ countries. Guided CultureTalk’s evolution into an enterprise-ready system for assessing, aligning, and transforming culture during growth, change, and integration.Partner with consultants, executive coaches, and organizational development firms to deliver culture-first change strategies—spanning leadership development, team alignment, post-M&A integration, and employment branding.Signature engagements include work with organizations such as the USDA, Nussbaum Transportation, DataBank, and Excellus BCBS—where shared narratives have accelerated adoption, deepened engagement, and sustained transformation.

Education

• Marymount University

  MS, Positive Psychology | Human Performance

  1994 — 1998

• Villanova University

  BA, Psychology

  1985 — 1989

• Marymount University

  Certificate, Educational/Instructional Media Design

  1997 — 1998

• Mindful NYU

  Inner MBA Certificate, Mindful Leaders * Exceptional Teams * Making Work a Force for Good

Skills

• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Inbound Lead Generation
• Google Analytics
• Integrated Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Mobile Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Writing
• Inbound Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Corporate Branding
• Email Marketing
• Brand Development
• Brand Management
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Strategy
• Web Marketing
• Brand Architecture
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Branding Consultancy
• Corporate Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Online Marketing
• Training & Development
• Organizational Development
• B2b Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Sem
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Culture Change
• Non-Profits