About Francis Chang
Founder and Lead Coach, Francis Chang, brings over 25 years of experience working in law and media, including as a partner in a Canadian national law firm, and as general counsel for a Fortune 500 multi-national organization. Throughout his career he has managed, mentored, coached and developed professionals who have gone on to work in senior roles at global media, technology and professional services organizations throughout Canada, the U.S. and Asia.
Services
Combining training recognized by the International Coaching Federation in non-directed coaching, along with practical industry and life experience in a multi-jurisdictional context, FC2 Focus offers:
Coaching
To enable organizations, departments, teams and individuals navigate the competing and sometimes contradictory demands of work and personal life, and help them focus on the major goals that they want to achieve within the lifecycle vision and mission framework that is important to them.
Consulting
Working with organizations to conduct essential reviews, including strategic planning workshops and workplace dynamics reviews and training, to ensure alignment among all levels of management and staff to achieve key strategic organization, career and life goals.
Testimonials
Francis is the partner that every junior associate wanted to have as their mentor. With his calm and collaborative leadership style, he is able to listen and connect with multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds, thoughtfully analyze and assess their priorities and then deliver on their requirements within the expected timeframe. While doing this, he engages with his team…
Athar K. Malik
Partner, Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver
As a leader and coach, Francis generously shares his experience and knowledge. He perfectly balances his expectations for excellence with his ever-present support. The result is inspired performance. Put simply, Francis brings out the best in people.
Dana Siddle
Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP, Vancouver
I’ve had the privilege to be mentored and coached by Francis for over 10 years. Francis is a thoughtful, kind, and caring leader who has an unmatched ability to unlock career potential in people. I lacked confidence in the first few years of practicing law, and I credit Francis with helping me to be able…
Josh Tarnow
Partner, Sirkin Tarnow Law in Beverly Hills, California
Francis is one of the most talented professional executive leaders I have had the privilege of working with. He has a special ability to bring the best out of his team and empower them to perform at their best. He is a steadfast leader who is dependable, reliable and unwavering. He always leads and champions the…
Cindy Chow
Chief Financial Officer for the Shangri-la Group in Hong Kong
I am fortunate to have worked not once but twice with Francis in my career. During my second stint, he was my direct manager, and I found his management and leadership style to be thoughtful, inclusive and inspiring. Francis had to deal with many different personalities and high pressure situations and always personified grace under…
Brenda D’Cruz
Director of Legal, Intellectual Property and Business Affairs, APAC, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Singapore