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Cynthia Fortlage
CEO at The Fortlage Collective
About
Bio: Cynthia Fortlage is a globally recognised, award-winning speaker, writer, and consultant on inclusive leadership, gender diversity, and intersectional human rights. As founder of The FORTLAGE Collective, she draws on more than 30 years of experience in systems and process development and senior leadership to help organisations in over 30 countries build cultures where everyone feels they belong.
Known as “One Leader with Two Genders of Experience,” Cynthia brings both professional expertise and lived perspective to her work. She is the author of Mentor in a Minute and has completed several other titles, including Advice from My Mother and The Things I Wish Mothers Would Teach Their Sons About Women. She is currently seeking representation for her broader body of work, including Acceptance Without Understanding™ and two active projects. Her bold vision is to inspire one billion people to practise acceptance by 2050.
Known as “One Leader with Two Genders of Experience,” Cynthia brings both professional expertise and lived perspective to her work. She is the author of Mentor in a Minute and has completed several other titles, including Advice from My Mother and The Things I Wish Mothers Would Teach Their Sons About Women. She is currently seeking representation for her broader body of work, including Acceptance Without Understanding™ and two active projects. Her bold vision is to inspire one billion people to practise acceptance by 2050.
Project 1000, Woman of Impact 2025
Mentor Availability: Unavailable
Location: London, UK
Experience Level: C-Suite
Areas of Expertise: Analytical Thinking, Change Management, Communication, Consultant, Customer Services, Diversity & Inclusion, Governance, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing, Networking, Problem Solving, Project Management, Relationship Building, Resilience, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Operations, Technology,
As an award-winning leader with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge to mentorship, having successfully guided over 30 mentees in their professional and personal growth. My career spans global roles across corporate leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B), and advancing inclusive cultures within corporate, feminist, and LGBTQ+ spaces. With a deep understanding of navigating complex challenges, I focus on empowering mentees to develop their leadership potential, strengthen their confidence, and foster a sense of belonging in their organisations and communities. My mentoring approach is tailored to each mentee’s unique goals, blending practical strategies, empathetic guidance, and actionable insights to help them achieve their aspirations.
In addition to my extensive mentoring background, I served on the board of Outright International, contributing to global LGBTIQ+ human rights advocacy and UN Secretariat initiatives. I have collaborated with over 500 organisations in 30+ countries, developing strategies to cultivate high-performing teams where inclusion thrives. I’m also a keynote speaker and certified mentor with a passion for building leaders who embrace inclusivity and equity in their leadership styles. My experience and perspectives ensure that mentees gain access to transformative guidance rooted in empathy, cultural intelligence, and a proven track record of creating lasting impact.
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2026-07-01