Hello again…
Eydie (she/ella)
This work is deeply personal to me.
For years, I served in nonprofit leadership supporting individuals navigating crisis, trauma, and systemic barriers. I cared deeply about the work, and because it mattered, I gave it everything. Slowly, that pace caught up with me. I stopped exercising. I stopped meditating. My sleep suffered. From the outside, I appeared capable and committed. Internally, I was depleted. My relationship with myself deteriorated, and my mental health took a toll.
Burnout didn’t arrive all at once. It happened through small, justified acts of self-abandonment in the name of service.
Stepping away became a turning point. I began to question what sustainable leadership truly requires. I no longer believe leadership must be fueled by urgency or self-sacrifice. It must be rooted in self-trust, internal alignment, and grounded presence.
Polaris Coaching & Consulting was born from that realization.
Polaris is named after the North Star, long used as a point of orientation in uncertain terrain. I believe leadership requires that same kind of internal orientation — a steady reference point within yourself. My work helps values-driven leaders strengthen self-trust, hold clear boundaries, and build ways of leading that protect both their impact and their well-being.
Caring deeply about your work should never require abandoning yourself.
My Coaching Approach:
We are whole, resourceful, and capable of profound transformation.
Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed: You lead the way. I honor your lived experience, identities, and inner resources.
Internal Family Systems and & Somatic Informed: We work with the wisdom of your inner system and the signals of your body.
Strengths-Based: I look for what’s already working and help you build from there.
Culturally Grounded: I honor culture, identity, belonging, and the stories we inherit.
Process of Coaching Work
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We’ll start with an introductory session to establish a rapport, discuss your aspirations, and identify any challenges you’re facing. This is an opportunity for you to share what is important to you and for us to determine how we can best work together.
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Together, we’ll define clear and actionable goals that resonate with your values and vision for the future. This will serve as our roadmap throughout the coaching process.
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In our ongoing sessions, we will delve into various themes, utilizing holistic methods and tools to enhance your self-awareness. I will support you in navigating any inner conflicts and embracing your strengths as you work toward your goals.
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We’ll regularly reflect on your progress, celebrate your achievements, and make any necessary adjustments to your action plan. I will help you establish accountability measures to ensure you stay on track.
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My aim is to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life, fostering resilience and confidence as you navigate your journey. I will be standing alongside you as you uncover new insights and create a future aligned with your aspirations.
Our journey is a collaborative process tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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ICF-trained coach who has passed the PCC credentialing exam, reflecting advanced coaching skill and professional integrity.
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Completed 10-month Program for Internal Family Systems-informed coaching and somatic integration, and am currently enrolled in Symphony of Self: A Deepening 2026.
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Certified California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, trained to provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented support grounded in lived experience and professional standards.
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Program focused on embodied and trauma-informed astrology, emphasizing nervous system regulation, somatic integration, and archetypal insight to support conscious leadership and inner resourcing.
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A year long leadership development program for nonprofit professional, helping them gain skills in management, strategy, networking, and governance.
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As an inaugural class member of this new program, I was selected to facilitate community circle dialogues centered on race and racism, sponsored by Southern California Grantmakers.
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Leadership Long Beach is a civic leadership development program that cultivates informed, connected, and equity-minded leaders committed to strengthening community systems and collective impact in Long Beach.