Speaker Profile
Nathalia Franco
Founder & CEO | Speaker on Human Sustainability, Leadership & Workplace Wellbeing
Nathalia Franco is the Founder and CEO of Life Academy International by WorkingMoms. With an MBA from Queen’s University and more than 25 years of experience in leadership, she speaks on Human Sustainability, leadership, workplace wellbeing, and the invisible load. Her work helps organizations and professionals build healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable ways of working and leading.
Biography
Nathalia Franco is the Founder and CEO of Life Academy International and the founder of WorkingMoms, a platform created to support people as they navigate work, family, wellbeing, and personal growth. Today, Life Academy International builds on that experience to offer learning and practical tools for people seeking to grow, reconnect with themselves, and lead with greater purpose and balance.
With an MBA from Queen’s University, coaching and mentoring training from McGill University, and studies in Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) in Canada and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of San Francisco, Nathalia brings an interdisciplinary perspective to leadership and workplace wellbeing. She has more than 25 years of professional experience and works with organizations and individuals on leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable working cultures.
As an international speaker, Nathalia explores Human Sustainability, leadership, the invisible load, and the ways workplace expectations affect people’s wellbeing and performance. Her sessions combine reflection, relatable examples, and practical tools to help audiences recognize challenges and identify meaningful steps forward. Through Life Academy International, she is also developing a library of more than 85 courses designed to support learning and personal and professional development.
Key Experience
- Founder & CEO – Life Academy International
- Founder – WorkingMoms
- International Speaker – Leadership & Workplace Wellbeing
- Professional Experience – 25+ Years in Leadership
Global Leadership
Nathalia Franco brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to her work with organizations and professionals. As an international speaker, she focuses on Human Sustainability, workplace wellbeing, inclusion, and sustainable leadership. Her interdisciplinary background includes professional training and studies in Canada and the United States, supporting her approach to healthier, more inclusive working cultures.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Queen’s University
- Coaching & Mentoring Training – McGill University
- Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) – Canada
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – University of San Francisco
Beyond Business
Beyond her executive leadership, Nathalia is dedicated to personal growth, wellbeing, and helping people balance work and family life. Through WorkingMoms, she supports individuals navigating professional and personal responsibilities. She is also developing more than 85 courses through Life Academy International, providing practical learning tools for personal development, self-awareness, and sustainable wellbeing.