coaching and mentoring

Coaching and mentoring are part of who I am; a direct extension of how I lead, grow, and bring others with me. I work closely with individuals and teams who are ready to take ownership of their growth, sharpen their mindset, and raise their standards from the inside out. Growth is built when the work gets uncomfortable, when consistency matters more than motivation, and pride matters more than shortcuts. My coaching style is personal, honest, and driven by real-world leadership experience in hospitality, shaped over years of leading teams, navigating high-pressure environments, and building cultures where excellence is not optional; it is expected. Together, we focus on strengthening the person first, so that every result that follows is real, earned, and lasting.

why work with

chef franck

Because growth is so personal to me. It is uncomfortable, it is humbling, and it demands more than most are willing to give. I have lived that path and still do to this day,  through pressure, setbacks, reinvention, and everything in between. Coaching, for me, is not a service; it is my commitment to the people willing to take themselves seriously. I do not offer shortcuts. I offer the hard questions, the honest reflection, and the steady push that real progress demands. If you are ready to stop negotiating with your potential, and start holding yourself to it, I will be in your corner; no noise, no excuses, just real work that changes everything.

previous clients

Auberge Hotels & Resorts
CoralTree Hospitality
Starwoods Hotels
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Main Street Hospitality
HM Hotels
Playa Hotels & Resorts
Davidson Hospitality Group
Magnifica
The Wall Street Hotel
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Evolution Hospitality
Tommy Bahama Resort & Spa
The Hermitage Hotel
Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Aloft Hotels
Alila Hotels & Resorts
1 Hotels
Aimbridge Hospitality
DiamondRock Hospitality
Proper
Schulte Hospitality Group
House of Stefas
Retro Hospitality
HRI Properties
Salt Hotels
Highgate
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Keeneland Hospitality

services

1:1 Coaching for Leaders and High Performers

Tailored coaching for individuals looking to lead with clarity, grow with intention, and stay sharp in high-pressure environments.

Career & Mindset Coaching for Emerging Talent

Guiding ambitious professionals through career moments with a focus on confidence, resilience, and long-term fulfillment.

Team & Culture Coaching for Organizations

Helping teams elevate their mindset, strengthen communication, and build a culture rooted in accountability and growth.

  • "I have felt empowered and evolved in my leadership abilities from working alongside him, and am so grateful for the experience."

    Caroline Copley, Hospitality Consultant

  • "Franck is a tenacious leader with the rare ability to view limitations and setbacks as opportunities for reinvention."

    Anthony Duggan, Chief Operating Officer at Topography Hospitality

  • "Working with Franck is like having a true partner—he gets to solutions quickly, truly understands the client perspective, and listens with intent, always accommodating without ever compromising service."

    Siobhan O’Leary, Founder / People Strategist at Aubergine Partners

  • "He consistently delivers outstanding results and earns the respect and loyalty of top talent in the industry."

    Anthony Duggan, Chief Operating Officer at Topography Hospitality

  • "His exceptional ability to harmonize individual characteristics with client requirements is truly commendable."

    Gaby Artola, CEO / Founder of Artola Consulting

  • "Great innovator when it comes to finding solutions and thinking outside of the box."

    Gabriel Massip, Corporate Executive Chef at Magnifica

  • "What can I say about working with Franck? He truly gives you the confidence to be yourself."

    Luke La Manna, Hospitality Consultant

  • "His leadership earns immediate respect and trust and the results speak for themselves."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "I can confidently say he is the most dedicated and driven person I've ever worked with."

    Sabrina Estudillo Butler, BIPOC Book Coach, Editor at Unpolished Words

  • "Great people follow great people, and Franck is living proof of this."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "He doesn’t just offer recommendations - he delivers solutions that are strategic, practical and impactful."

    Stacey Gravanis, General Manager at The Red Lion Inn

  • "Franck is someone I look to for an honest perspective, motivation, and collaboration."

    Jon Palsson, CEO/Founder Palsberg Hospitality

  • "Franck is committed to creating and sustaining new and robust models of leadership in the service and hospitality industry and his work does just that."

    Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Vice-President, Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

work with me

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