Francesca Oduoza

Francesca Oduoza, MBA, COC, ACC, CPQC

Francesca Oduoza founded the Brian Tracy Center-First Inc, Consulting, a licensed platform for Brian Tracy’s professional training. She is a certified business and leadership coach who is committed to empowering professionals and businesses to reach their highest potential. Francesca brings over twenty years of banking experience, predominantly in senior leadership roles, and has amassed a wealth of expertise in Leadership and Team Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Budgeting, Risk Management and Compliance, sales, Business Development, and Market Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Project Management, and Change Management, Training, Development, Performance Management, Communication, and Negotiation

Renowned for her strategic insights and leadership development, Francesca is a valued partner to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and diverse teams. Her practical knowledge and cross-cultural skills, acquired through her work in Africa and North America, greatly enrich her coaching practice.

Beyond her career achievements, Francesca is also a mother to two young adults, a wife, a gospel music lover, and an outdoor enthusiast.

Coaching And Mentorship Experience

As a business and leadership coach, Francesca has worked with a diverse range of clients, including C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, senior managers, mid-level managers, emerging leaders across various industries, and non-profit business leaders. Her clients benefit from her extensive business knowledge and practical insights, tailored to address their unique challenges and opportunities. Francesca’s coaching has led to significant improvements in individual performance, team dynamics, and organizational effectiveness. She currently serves as a business mentor to Canadian women entrepreneurs under the Scotiabank Women Initiative and the Forum Canada.

Coaching Approach and Philosophy

Francesca’s coaching approach is rooted in the belief that every individual and organization have the potential to achieve excellence. She employs a holistic and personalized methodology, combining rigorous client needs analysis with empathetic listening to deeply understand her clients’ goals and intentions. By leveraging the Positive Intelligence framework, she empowers her clients to develop a growth-oriented mindset, achieving both personal mastery and professional excellence. Her tailored, evidence-based coaching focuses on the unique strengths and untapped potential of each leader. Francesca champions a resilient, growth-oriented mindset essential for thriving in dynamic business landscapes, empowering clients to unlock their potential, overcome challenges, and pursue both personal and professional advancement.

Licenses and Educational Qualifications

Francesca Oduoza holds the following licenses and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration
MBA from the University of Phoenix
Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials from the Canadian-CMC Institute
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership and Coaching from the University of British Columbia
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Certified Organizational Coach (COC) issued by UBC
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC)
Licensed Brian Tracy Professional program facilitator
Numerous professional development programs in strategic leadership, sales management, organizational development, coaching, mentoring, learning and development

Professional Memberships

Francesca Oduoza is actively engaged in a diverse range of professional organizations, including the International Coach Federation (ICF), Fuse Coaching Cooperative, Canadian Black Coaches Collective, and the Burnaby Board of Trade. She is also a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an opt-in research community for business professionals, and serves as a mentor for the Scotiabank Women Business Initiatives and The Forum Canada Women Entrepreneurial Initiative. Additionally, Francesca is involved with the Black Business Association of BC and the Positive Intelligence Coaches’ Network. Her participation in these groups enables her to connect with the local community, network with peers, and make a significant contribution to community development and impact.