Lise et david forster

Experiential Learning Sàrl

Explore. Understand. Transform.

A new approach to trauma and resilience

ExperientialLearning David Forster

David Forster

 

With a dual Master’s in Coaching and NeuroLeadership, and credentials in Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness teaching, and relapse prevention, David integrates science, embodiment, and compassion to support deep change.

 

With a dual Master’s in Coaching and NeuroLeadership, and credentials in Somatic Experiencing®, mindfulness teaching, and relapse prevention, David integrates science, embodiment, and compassion to support deep change.

Since 2006, he has worked across industries and continents, guiding leaders and teams toward grounded, resilient leadership.

Former faculty at IMD, Thunderbird, Aalto, and HEC Paris, he has served clients including ExxonMobil, Nestlé, Adidas, Toyota, and Roche.

David speaks English and French, and brings a global, trauma-informed lens to every interaction.

ExperientialLearning Lise Forster

Lise Forster

 

The operational backbone of Experiential Learning. Lise handles sales, marketing, logistics, and administration with precision and heart.

 

With a strong entrepreneurial background and a love for adventure, she brings mountain-tested resilience to everything she does. A firm believer that performance begins with self-worth and meaning, Lise supports the structures that let transformation flourish.

 

She speaks French, English, and Spanish fluently.

+41 79 616 73 37
l.forster@experiential.ch

Our Story

A shared path of learning and exploration

2005 - 2008

Foundations and first ventures

Lise and David meet, launch early projects, and navigate major life changes

2009 - 2014

Training and specialization

A time of academic and professional deepening

2015 - 2018

Fieldwork and global reach

International work begins; trauma and addiction become key focus areas

2019 - 2021

Launch of Experiential Learning

Partnerships, specializations, and the emergence of a refined methodology

David's certifications

ICF Professional Coach 2025

 

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEO) 2024

Somatic Experiencing® London Advanced 2 2024

ICF Professional Coach 2024

 

Somatic Experiencing® London Advanced 1 2023

SEP Training : Intermediate 3 2023

SEP Training : Intermediate 2 2022

SEP Online Training : Intermediate 1 2022

SEP Training : Beginning 2022

SEP Training : Beginning 2021

SEP Training : Beginning 2 2021

CMRP Teacher Training Level 1

DISC Trainer 2018

 

Porfessional Certified Coach PCC 2016

Master in NeuroLeadership Programm 2015

Individual Directions Inventory and Personal Directions 2015

CAPT Practitioner of the MBTI 1-2 2012

Coach professionnel certifié IDC

Master coach in leadership and communication 2010

Sales Performance Assessment 2009

Strategic Leadership Development 2008

Full LEA 360 Suite 2008

 

Program for Executive Development (PED) 2006

Orchestrating Winning Performance 200

Lise's certifications

Accompagnatrice en montagne diplômée de l'Association Suisse des Guides de Montagne (ASGM)

Instructeur Emergency First Response


 

Guide de spéléologie

 

Lausanne Montreux Ambassador

 

Instructeur de plongée sous-marine certifiée CMAS (Instructeur **)

Instructeur de plongée sous-marine certifiée PADI (Staff Instructor)

Sauveteur en eaux vives et inondation

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”

- Carl Gustav Jung

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