About Me
I love to see people transformed through coaching.
Certified Executive Coach | EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner | Former HR Director
Fanta Lewis
My personal life experience has shaped the way I coach.
I have experienced the competition of sport and the rewards that come from discipline and hard work. I understand the drive to improve and the resilience it takes to keep going. I also recognize how life challenges and pivotal moments shape the way we think, lead, and perform.
Family, friendships, and faith have influenced my journey in profound ways. They have taught me perspective, strength, and humility. Because of this, I do not coach from theory alone. I coach with empathy and understanding. And with deep respect for the whole person.
People are the real game-changers. After more than 15 years in HR leadership and talent development, building departments from the ground up and advising senior leadership teams, I began to see something clearly.
The highest performers are not simply the most talented. They are not always the loudest in the room. They are not just the smartest. They are the most emotionally intelligent. They understand themselves. They manage their reactions under pressure. They communicate clearly. They make thoughtful decisions. They build trust. Over time, I saw the same pattern everywhere. In executives. In teams. In homes. On the court.
When people grow in self-awareness, emotional regulation, assertiveness, empathy, and decision-making, everything begins to shift. Confidence becomes steadier, not forced. Clarity replaces overthinking. Performance becomes more consistent. Relationships grow stronger and more authentic.
This is why I believe deeply in developing the person, not just the skill. Because when the person grows, the performance follows. And when people are strengthened from the inside out, they become the kind of leaders, parents, coaches, and athletes who truly change the game.
Credentials
I bring together corporate leadership experience, coaching mastery, and scientific assessment tools.
- ICF Certified Executive and Life Coach
- EQ-i 2.0 Certified Practitioner and 360 Facilitator
- Trained in neuroplasticity coaching
- Former HR Director with 20 plus years building and leading people strategy
- 20 plus years in leadership development and talent management
- Leadership experience in the finance industry
- Experience coaching leaders, teams, parents, and athletes
I do not coach from theory alone. I coach from lived leadership experience. I have worked with executives, developed high-performance cultures, and partnered with parents, coaches, teams, and athletes striving to grow. I understand that performance is never just about skill. It is about how you think, regulate, decide, and show up when it matters most.
