Lydia Di Francesco stands at the forefront of corporate wellness, where her expertise in crafting health and performance strategies has become a keystone for enhancing employee well-being. Her collaborative work with leaders and HR teams has not only bolstered productivity and engagement but also significantly reduced costs stemming from absenteeism and turnover.
Lydia’s impressive portfolio includes partnerships with notable private sector entities and government departments such as Rio Tinto, Entertainment One, Wave, National Arts Centre, and Giatec, as well as the City of Ottawa, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and Health Canada.
Beyond her consulting work, Lydia is a familiar voice on the airwaves as the host of a wellness program on the Italian Connection Program on CHIN Radio Ottawa 97.9FM and a recurrent fitness and wellness expert on TV. Her insights have been featured in national and local publications, establishing her as a trusted authority in the wellness domain. Her contributions to the business and health communities were recognized when she was named Businesswoman of the Year by the Women’s Business Network of Ottawa in 2023.
A multilingual speaker (English, French, Spanish and Italian), Lydia’s workshops and presentations are infused with her action-oriented, practical philosophy, empowering individuals and organizations to sustain healthy workplaces.