Efe Fruci

Keynote Speaker | Vancouver , British Columbia

Tedx Speaker
Career & Confidence Coach | Entrepreneur | Mental Health Activist

Efe Fruci Expertise Business Management, Business Leadership, Women's Leadership, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Personal Leadership, TED & TEDx, Career Development and Consultants & Coaches.

Efe Fruci

About Efe Fruci

Efe Fruci, a distinguished TEDx Speaker and serial entrepreneur emerges as a seasoned professional career and confidence coach, boasting a wealth of over 10 years of experience. Her dedicated mission revolves around guiding individuals, particularly women, in constructing unshakable confidence and acquiring the essential steps to lead successful, purposeful lives. Renowned as the author of 'Faith Over Fear,' Efe Fruci's literary work transcends conventional self-help, employing positive psychology to inspire others to recognize and embrace their innate greatness. Through her empowering words, individuals are emboldened to dream audaciously, navigating life's challenges with a profound sense of confidence.

Efe Fruci Videos

Efe Fruci | Career & Confidence Coach | Speakers Bureau of Canada

The Heartbeat of Infertility | Efe Fruci | Tedxsfu

See It Be It Stem It: Meet Efe Fruci

Efe Fruci Interviews & Podcasts

Uplifting Bipoc Women in Business

Month of Giving Back: Odihi Foundation

Diversecity X Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum a Hit!

Efe Fruci Talks Black Midwifery, Childhood Illness, Faith, Confidence

Self Care, Motivation & Embracing Diversity | Efe Fruci, Accenture

EFE FRUCI BIOGRAPHY

Efe Fruci is a TEDx speaker and a globally recognized career and confidence coach with 10+ years of experience. Efe Fruci is on a mission to use positive psychology to help women build their confidence and learn the steps needed to live their desired lives successfully.

Her ultimate goal is to use her decade-long experience as a serial entrepreneur, coach, scientist, CEO, and author to assist women with their career and life transitions, build their career roadmap, and equip them with tools to stand out and reach their biggest breakthroughs. From the electrifying TEDx Talk, “The Heartbeat of Infertility”, where Efe Fruci courageously addressed and shattered societal stigma surrounding fertility, sparking vital conversations and fostering empathy, to the captivating pages of her book, “Faith Over Fear,” Efe Fruci is dedicated to leaving an indelible mark in others and the world.

Efe Fruci is pursuing an Executive Leadership certification at the University of Oxford. Efe Fruci also holds a diploma in Nursing/Midwifery and degrees in Biomedical Science and Health Sciences from Oxford, which secured her seat at the STEM table and set the bar for other prominent Black women, a space held by too few Black women.

Her career and confidence coaching philosophy centers on the belief that an empowered woman today is a leader tomorrow. Efe Fruci’s clients have included people from all walks of life, from students to top executives in Africa, Europe, and North America. She has traveled extensively to impart insights and lessons on leadership, social impact, confidence, and well-being to diverse audiences.

Efe Fruci’s professional journey encompasses extensive collaboration with multinational corporations such as GSK, Accenture, Pfizer, Roche, and Novartis, as well as diverse enterprises like Athleta, PHSA, the Jean Augustine Youth Empowerment Center, and the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her consulting prowess spans a broad spectrum, from optimizing operations and talent recruitment to driving wellness initiatives and orchestrating flawless event management.

Committed to empowering her clients, Efe Fruci empowers them with the tools and knowledge necessary for unparalleled success. Recognized as a paragon of inspiration, she graces Linamar’s Women in STEM 2024 calendar as a role model for the See It Be It STEM It initiative. Beyond her professional endeavors, Efe’s philanthropic spirit shines through her contributions to esteemed boards such as Grl Pwr LA and The New Westminster Chambers of Commerce.

Efe Fruci’s journey is characterized by versatility; from her tenure as a Sous Chef at Hotel Conrad Brussels to her impactful endeavors in education advancement and women’s empowerment, she consistently harnesses her exceptional communication, leadership, coaching and consulting, and equity skills to drive transformative change.

Efe Fruci is a visionary, motivator, mental health activist, community builder, and connector. Efe Fruci is passionate about leveraging her multilingual assets to support newcomers to Canada, business owners, and entrepreneurs in connecting with others from a similar community, helping to bridge the gap often created due to language barriers.

Founder and executive director, The Agape Initiative, and On Your Block Multicultural Festival organizer.

Efe Fruci is also a woman of many talents and is passionate about building intentional communities and creating spaces for others to be seen and experience a sense of belonging.

Outside of running her businesses, Efe is passionate about travelling and outdoor pursuits like hiking, reading, and the art of culinary creation, often shared through hosting intimate gatherings with friends and family.

Ultimately, Efe is a proud Black woman of faith who believes that freedom, women’s empowerment, confidence, and a sense of belonging are not just ideals but potent sources of inspiration, shaping a world where every individual can thrive and contribute to the collective greatness of our global community. In the eloquent words of Maya Angelou, ‘The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.’

Efe embodies this wisdom, channeling her ambitions toward creating meaningful connections and fostering positive change that resonates on a deeply human level. She resides in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and family.

Efe Fruci Topic Presentations

Efe Fruci Vancouver , British Columbia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

You Belong Here: The Journey to Finding and Creating Community

The Power of Human Connection: Building Bridges Through Understanding

Leadership and Teamwork

Pivoting and Thriving Through Adversity

Health over Hustle

The Importance of Collaboration

Resilient Mindset: Rejection is Redirection

The Power of Words: How Language Shapes Inclusion

Minding the Gap™

Efe Fruci Books & Articles

Faith over Fear
Faith over

FAITH OVER FEAR will awaken your soul, build your confidence and elevate your self-esteem. It will equip you to have faith in yourself, in...

New Westminster-based Odihi Foundation is Building Bridges for Bipoc Women
New Westminster-based Odihi Foundation is

Efe Fruci’s career has been an uphill battle. From getting bullied as a kid in Nigeria to now serving as the executive director of a...

This Bipoc Women’s Foundation Advocates for Equal Representation in the Workplace
This Bipoc Women’s Foundation Advocates for

A recent study from Business Insider shows that out of all the CEOs in Fortune 500 companies, 37 are female, but only two are Black...

Efe Fruci – Supporting Greatness in Others
Efe Fruci – Supporting Greatness in

Efe Fruci is founder of Odihi, a Vancouver-based organisation that improves the lives of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and marginalised People...

Top 15 Coaches in Vancouver in 2023
Top 15 Coaches in Vancouver in

is a visionary, motivator and community builder dedicated to mental health. Founder of The Coaching Element Coach and Consulting and Odihi...

Efe Fruci Speaking Testimonials

"Efe Fruci is phenomenal at creating digestible and impactful motivational tips. Her well organize messaging and her personal vulnerability in her workshops builds a powerful atmosphere for all attendees to relate. She has a profound story and I would highly recommend her for future thoughtful speaking engagements."

Ariane Evans

Vancouver

"Efe is a remarkable leader and community-builder. She recently delivered a workshop for a group of youth and was so inspiring. She has such an energizing presence and so much wisdom to share. Such a pleasure to work with Efe."

Minerva

"Efe Fruci has been both a mentor and a guest speaker for my workplace program supporting newcomer women in tech. In all my interactions with Efe, she has been professional and caring. Her guest talk on How to Use Your Voice was inspirational and full of practical tips. Thank you, Efe, for sharing your wisdom!"

Crystal Lee

Vancouver

"Efe Fruci! Such an amazing powerhouse. She spoke at the just ended Be Bold Africa Career Summit Zimbabwe inspiring over 50 women selected for the summit. The feedback we are getting from the women is astounding. Personally, she challenged me to step in, step out and step up. Such a selfless trailblazer."

Audrey Simbiso

Zimbabwe

"Efe Fruci was a keynote speaker at our Women’s MasterMind group and rocked the session. She shared touching life stories that lead her where she is today and demonstrates how anything is possible if you just believe in yourself! I walked away feeling inspired and grateful to have crossed paths with her."

Kim LaBuick

USA

"We are also deeply grateful to our external guest speaker Efe Fruci for sharing their wisdom, perspectives, and inspiring stories. Your contributions have enriched our understanding and strengthened our collective commitment to inclusion. Thank you for being open, vulnerable and giving of yourselves during these past 2 days."

WESCO

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