Meet Your Coach

The Growth Coach of the Poconos, led by multi award winning Head Coach Rick Franzo, is backed by the world’s largest provider of group coaching workshops. Serving Scranton, Mount Pocono, Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap, Belvidere, NJ, plus surrounding areas & nationwide, Rick offers group and one-on-one coaching for business owners, sales professionals, and leaders through proven programs focused on clarity, accountability, and growth. The coaching approach is grounded in the Strategic Mindset process and aligned with International Coaching Federation standards.

With an extensive professional background in management, merchandising, training, buying, sales and leadership development specialist, Rick helps businesses prioritize effectively, strengthen teams, and achieve sustainable results. His approach is rooted in guidance—not directives—helping clients think strategically and move forward with confidence.

Rick’s professional path has been personally shaped by overcoming multiple brain tumors, an experience that strengthened his resilience, perspective, and commitment to helping others navigate challenges. He is also an inspirational speaker, founder of the Brain Tumor Talk support community, and a peer mentor working with individuals locally and nationwide.

A lifelong resident of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, Rick is deeply committed to his community and to building environments where business leaders can connect, grow, and succeed—together. Simply put, Rick helps organizations level up and get unstuck!