About The Fortlage Collective
For organisations investing in developing leaders who build psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
Acceptance without Understanding™ is the foundational philosophy that underpins all of the work of The FORTLAGE Collective. Created by Cynthia Fortlage, it reframes how we hold difference by centring dignity, safety, and equal humanity, without requiring agreement or consensus.
Acceptance without Understanding™ underpins how we think, work, and engage across every service we offer. The services below reflect how this philosophy is applied in practice.
Guiding Leaders and Organisations through Inclusive Transformation
TRUSTED IN PRACTISE
Kirsten Whitworth, Senior Legal Counsel, Sky UK
Extraordinary preparation, truly bespoke, and guided with real skill and sensitivity. Warm, inclusive and impactful.
Toby Kheng, Evolving HR Conference
She makes a room stop, reflect, and evolve its thinking in real time. Essential, not theoretical.
Reyes de las Heras, AKQA Leap
The most impactful session. Clarity, empathy and authenticity. Reflections that stayed with me long after.
Proven in Practise
25+
Years in Senior Leadership
4
Books Authored
500+
Published Essays
550+
Engagements Completed
