Welcome
I’m Eva Fernandez, and I’m here to help you navigate life and work with strength, authenticity, and a spirit of compassionate disruption. Through my work as a social worker, career coach, entrepreneur, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, I create spaces for honest conversations, personal reflection, and meaningful professional growth. I’m also the founder of Compassionate Consulting, where I offer career coaching, Gallup Strengths workshops, LinkedIn presence audits, and trauma-aware professional development services.
Why Compassionate Disruptor?
Because real change doesn’t come from staying silent or playing it safe.
Compassionate disruptor is about challenging the systems, mindsets, and workplaces that no longer serve us—without losing kindness or integrity in the process. It’s about self-advocacy, boundary-setting, and building lives that reflect who we are, not just what the world expects of us.
Who I Am & What I Bring
My work is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) – I’ve worked in social work, higher education, and career development, helping people navigate life transitions and complex career challenges. Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach – I help individuals and teams discover their innate talents and leverage them for leadership, career growth, and impact. Entrepreneur & Founder of Compassionate Consulting – Through my business, I support clients with career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, resume services, and professional development that is trauma-aware and strengths-based. Career Coach – I guide people through side hustles, entrepreneurship, public speaking, workplace trauma, and imposter syndrome.
I specialize in working with professionals in higher education, nonprofits, and social impact sectors. And I don’t just coach from the sidelines. ' I’ve personally navigated ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. I know firsthand what it feels like to question your place in the room—and how powerful it is to finally own your story.
I also bring the lens of identity and lived experience: second-generation Latina college graduate, middle child and cycle breaker. Advocate for neurodivergence, mental health, and career resilience.
My upcoming book, Compassionate Disruptor: A Latina's Nontraditional Social Work Path, launches in 2026. It’s part memoir, part guidebook, and part call to action for anyone ready to lead and live differently. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the mold, this book is for you.
To get a sneak peek, please see my substack: https://substack.com/@successcoachsa
Let’s Connect. If you’re ready to lead with compassion and disrupt with purpose, I’d love to support you.