Forum Associate Spotlight: Taishi Walden
Welcome to the Forum Solutions Associate Spotlight Series: where we celebrate the remarkable professional and personal accomplishments of our associates on their work anniversaries.
We are proud to celebrate Taishi Walden’s three-year anniversary with Forum Solutions. Taishi is an energetic and resourceful problem solver who combines technical expertise with the ability to harmonize with others. Taishi thrives across many functional areas and quickly assesses gaps, identifies core elements of problems, validates strategies, and implements solutions. Outside of work, Taishi enjoys fishing in the summertime and shredding the ski slopes during winter.
What Forum value resonates most with you? Collaboration stands out to me. Consulting can be complex, and success is rarely achieved alone. Forum’s emphasis on teamwork creates an environment where both clients and consultants can thrive. I also find that collaboration brings out creativity and new ideas that would not surface otherwise, making the work more gratifying.
What do you enjoy most about consulting? My favorite thing about consulting is the variety and the people. No two clients or challenges are ever the same, and that constant change keeps me learning and growing every day. Along the way, I have had the chance to meet and build strong working relationships with incredibly bright people — many of whom have become friends outside of work.
What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of work? Outside of work, my hobbies shift with the seasons. In the summer, I enjoy fishing and playing pickleball with friends. Once winter comes around, I look forward to snowboarding and chasing powder whenever I can. I like that the Pacific Northwest offers so many ways to stay active outdoors year-round, and it is fun to have hobbies that let me spend time with both friends and nature.
What does being a part of a local Seattle-based consulting firm mean to you? Being part of a local consulting firm means building long-term relationships. Clients are not just names on a project list – they are neighbors and community partners, which makes the work feel that much more meaningful. It is rewarding to know that the work we do has a direct impact on the community we live in and helps strengthen the region we all call home.