Audra N. Fournier

DEGREE:
BS: Florida State University 2004
MBA: University of Tampa 2008
Audra Fournier is an accomplished Executive Leadership Coach and Professor of Entrepreneurship, specializing in leadership development, organizational growth, and strategic business coaching. With extensive experience in coaching, facilitation, and program development, Audra works with leaders and teams to create sustainable, high-impact strategies that drive growth and enhance organizational effectiveness.
A third-generation entrepreneur with a rich background in hospitality management, Audra's career is rooted in her deep understanding of customer experience, relationship-building, strategic planning, and change management. After earning her MBA, Audra founded her coaching practice in 2015, combining her passion for leadership development with a deep expertise in helping organizations implement systems and processes that foster sustainable growth.
Audra is a certified Fowler International Coaching Academy Professional Life and Master Business Coach, John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, and a DISC-certified Trainer. These qualifications, along with her position as a professor of entrepreneurship, allow her to bring both academic rigor and practical business insights into the coaching process. She is also a facilitator of executive leadership coaching programs, helping organizations and leaders optimize their performance through tailored leadership development initiatives.
Audra empowers leaders to enhance decision-making, communication, and team-building by focusing on behavioral and emotional awareness, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and improving organizational dynamics. Through her executive coaching, nonprofit involvement, and speaking engagements on topics like growth, resilience, and leadership strategies, Audra is dedicated to developing exceptional leaders who drive meaningful change and lasting success.
Coaching Certifications (all certifications are ICF Accredited):
- Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach | John Maxwell Leadership 2018
- Certified Professional Life Coach | Fowler International Academy 2015
- Certified Master Business Coach | Fowler International Academy 2015
Additional Certifications
- Licenses Real Estate Associate | 2018
- Certified DISC Personality and EQ Assessor | The EQ project 2020
- Golden Ace Award | 2019
- 25 Women you Must know in Tallahassee | 2025
Organizations
- NEBA – Board Member
- Salvation Army – Board Member
- The Vault – Founder/Board Pres.
- JMI SBE Program Graduate