FO's Bio
Folake Oluwole fondly called FO is an enthusiastic coach and supportive leader.
Professional Work Experience
Folake Oluwole fondly called FO is an enthusiastic coach and supportive leader. FO started her coaching journey in 2008 with IAC Canada, joined ICF global in 2009/2010 and joined ICF Nigeria from inception. She had her intensive coach in-person training program in 2014 at Chicago with CEC i.e. the college of executive coaching (44 hours of coach training); also an Alumni of EZ37 PCCP, Nigeria with 16 hours of coach training.
FO’s purpose is to shed light into a seemingly dark space, thought or situation AND to make somewhat sweet, a bitter thought or situation through her coaching conversations and the inspirational messages shared through her social media handles. FO is the CEO and lead coach of coachingwithfo, an offshoot of “getting things done ltd”. Nominated as a WIMBIZ (Women in Business) mentor for 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026
Summary of Expertise:
I have over 15 years of experience in senior-level building structures and HR administration for start-up businesses and the refreshing of HR resources for businesses that are 6 years and above in existence. I have a knack for bringing back the lost talents and enthusiasm in the team/employees through coaching. I have also performed career, executive, personal and team coaching across various sectors (in particular start-up businesses, i.e., 1-5 years). I am fully credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) by the International Coaching Federation and a certified Ubuntu Coach by Nobantu Ubuntu Coaching, South Africa.
I specialise in a step-by-step (learn – grow- evolve and transform style) in bringing out the best in individuals; thereby transforming them into high-potentials and creative individuals. My client base spans beyond Nigeria, having coached individuals in different continents, helping them articulate and balance their personal and career goals. I partner with my clients and in the process, support and assist them in becoming more aware of their talents, skills, thresholds, consciousness and creativity. In the process, they also become more aware of their emotions and attitude, how it affects and infects their drive, zeal to stay focused in achieving the desired goals, and the effect it has on others around them.
Driven by Passion
Previous and most recent clients include:
- Lagos Business School (LBS) in partnership with International Coaching Federation Nigeria Charter Chapter as ICF (credentialed) LBS Business Leadership Coach (wave 3, January to June 2025).
- Ravega group, Capitalfield Investments- 2021/2022
- Volunteer career coach for November 2021 annual Coachathon event. Coached executives and entrepreneurs from both the corporate and private sectors.
- Seplat Oil and Gas – 2013
- Teachers’ Establishment and Pensions Office, Lagos State Ministry of Education, – 2012
- Lagos State Ministry of Establishment and Training – 2011
Coaching Qualifications and Membership
- Associate Certified Coach, ICF (ACC)
- Past Director of Marketing & Comm., ICF Nigeria Chapter
- Alumni, IAC – Canada
- Alumni, College of Executive Coaching – Chicago
- Alumni, EZ37 Professional Coach Certification Programme (PCCP)
- Certified Ubuntu Coach – 2021
Key Focus Areas:
- GEN Zs and Millennials in identifying their innate abilities, areas of genuine interest and strengths so that they can set realistic career goals + plans.
- How to identify opportunities and position themselves for the needed experience, exposure and growth.
- Work/life balance and re-skilling for women. (Re- skilling is training in new skills to transition into a New and Different role).
- Leadership coaching.
- Start-up businesses (0 to 5 years).
- Seasoned Businesses; Companies that have been in business for 6 years and above, but need to rejuvenate and refresh their “human resources”.
OUR MISSION
¨Is to help growing organizations establish clear, feasible and flexible organizational structures which can be sustained by productive teams and a committed workforce.
OUR CORE VALUES
• ¨Integrity • ¨Knack for details • ¨Thoroughness • ¨Orderliness These are the fundamentals for our deliverables.
OUR VISION
To pioneer coaching and be the most sought-after corporate coaching practice in Nigeria with a passion for connecting the organization to its people.
