Francesca Baci, MBA Strategic Ethics & Somatic Governance

Bridging the gap between industrial risk management and the physiology of leadership.

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The Somatic Engineer

True ethical leadership is not a theoretical exercise; it is a physiological discipline.

In high-stakes environments — from construction sites managing millions in assets to wellness organizations managing community safety — integrity is often the first casualty of stress.

I work with executives, boards, and institutions to "engineer" integrity into their systems.

By combining the structural rigor of project management with advanced somatic behavioral analysis, I help leaders navigate the gray zones of power, consent, and conflict without losing their footing.

Areas of Expertise

  • Ethics Governance & Oversight

    Advising boards and founders on community safety protocols, risk mitigation, and reputational management. Specializing in drafting policy for unregulated or high-risk "gray zone" industries.

  • High-Stakes Conflict Mediation

    Facilitating "rupture and repair" processes for partnerships and organizations facing dissolution or scandal. Moving beyond legal arbitration to address the human and reputational roots of the conflict.

  • Somatic Leadership Development

    Training executives to identify "integrity breaches" in real-time. A physiological approach to decision-making that ensures leaders remain anchored and ethical under extreme pressure.

Selected Frameworks & Projects

Asynchronous Learning Models

Developed a comprehensive self-study curriculum on emotional regulation and nervous system management.

This proprietary framework provides accessible entry points for individuals to deconstruct their own behavioral patterns before engaging in high-touch mentorship.

Group Facilitation for Complex Dynamics

Designed and led 12-week intensive cohorts focused on conflict resolution and community ethics.

This curriculum moves beyond theory, utilizing "live laboratory" environments where participants practice navigating power differentials and consent violations in real-time.

Public Scholarship

Creator and host of a podcast analyzing the intersection of power dynamics, cult psychology, and market ethics.

Utilizing a "Safety Briefing" pedagogical framework, the show dissects how well-intentioned communities can devolve into toxicity without proper structural governance.

Professional Background

  • Advisory Board Member, Culture & Ethics: Current advisor to a major international wellness organization, overseeing safety protocols for 500+ stakeholders.

  • Corporate Project Executive: Former Senior Account Executive managing $10M+ P&L portfolios in NYC construction and energy services (Trane Technologies).

  • Founder, Second Chance Hiring Initiative: Architected a workforce reentry program for formerly incarcerated talent, successfully navigating complex liability frameworks to align C-Suite stakeholders and demonstrate the economic viability of social impact.

  • MBA, NYU Stern School of Business: Specializing in Strategy, Leadership, and Change Management.

Inquiries

Francesca is currently accepting select advisory roles and speaking engagements for the 2026 term. Please use the form below to discuss availability.