Meet Fernanda Ortega
The purpose-driven creator of EAGER Consulting.
Fernanda Ortega
Founder, EAGER Consulting
Hello! My name is Fernanda, and I am a Transformational Career Coach and Mentor who supports professionals and business owners who are eager to move from unfulfillment to limitless possibilities through discovering and creating their next roadmap.
With over twenty years of experience as a global Human Resources executive in several industries, successfully leading teams in Latin America, the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I have always driven business transformation, facilitated complex mergers and acquisitions, and led growth in start-ups on a global scale. Now, I bring these passions to mentoring and consulting businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.
In addition to holding a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and several studies in Business Administration, I received my coaching certification through Columbia University.
Growing up in Brazil, living on three continents over the last decade, and working with such a variety of global talent, I have learned to expertly move between and with cultures, languages, histories, and personal stories.
I help you to successfully navigate transitions so that you may clearly envision and plan for your future. I share everything I have learned in my journey, supported every step of the way by proven methods and frameworks to help you create your unique map toward fulfillment and joy. I empathize with those who have not experienced the same world of opportunity as others, committing my work to serve all people willing to embrace change, learn and take action.
I am a mother of two boys, 19 years apart and as close as two brothers can be, and married to an award-winning film producer and director. I’m passionate about the arts, have more books than clothes and I am known for having friends and coffee dates around the world.
I can not wait to partner with you!
My credentials
My story over the years
1995
A new life
1st son was born and I started univeristy at the same time.
2000
I’m a Psychologist!
2002
HR career begins
2008
Managing complexity
World economic crisis and hard work on a massive M&A between two big banks in Brazil.
2009
My first #1 position
At 31 years-old, first executive role as HR Director in a multinational. I was the youngest and only woman in the leadership team.
2011
Start me up!
First experience in an exciting fast-growth startup company in Latin America. For 3 years, working with founders and VCs scaling amazing businesses in the region.
2014
Growth
2nd son was born and I take a role as HR Latam for a company with the mandate to lead a profound transformation.
2016
New horizons
Expatriation to USA. First woman in a 10K-people company to be expatriated with her family. Take my first global role in HR and leadership in a big merger.
2018
I’m on the top of the world
Expatriation to Europe. Managing remote teams in all continents, from Tennessee to Sydney, before remote work being a thing.
2019
Plan the 2nd Chapter
Plan to design the 2nd chapter of my career begins, with an immesurable help of a mentor. My new chapter would be about developing talented people around the world and having a balanced lifestyle, with a huge focus on well-being.
2020
Sabbatical or Lockdown?
Sabbatical would take place, but my company needed me for more time. Lockdown was used to implement my “sabbaticking” moments and start a new lifestlyle.
2021
Transformation begins!
Move to a small town near to Barcelona. Quit my corporate job. Sabbatical starts with a deep inner-trip and change of habits and change of mindset. Volunteering work with female leaders and refugees in Latin America.
2022
A new career is designed
Coaching Certification Program at Columbia University. First Coaching clients and consulting as HR as a Service. Sabbaticking part-time and self care as a priority.
2023
EAGER Consulting was born!
Clients in 16 countries. 200+hours of coaching delivered to people looking to transform their careers and their lives. Corporate Programs focused on team building, engagement, leadership, and culture. “ME times” are fixed appointments in my calendar. Non-negotiable!
EAGER: The story behind the name
(E)mpathy
We cherish every story, culture, language, and history that comprises a client’s being.
(A)uthenticity
By openly sharing our own story, we believe that the path toward personal success is mapped with vulnerability.
(G)rowth Mindset
We help you embrace the idea that your success depends on your time, effort, and practice in the lifelong process of transformation, coaching you to persist as you grow your skills, intelligence, and strengths.
(E)nergy
We enthusiastically and fervently light the talents already existing in others, bringing hidden potential, dreams, and skills to the surface and catalyzing them into action.
(R)esourcefulness
We utilize our well-equipped toolbox to creatively help clients bring ideas and solutions to the table, and encourage partners and clients to embrace their own set of skills, capabilities, and strengths to show up stronger in the world.
Become part of my story!
I enthusiastically support people from all walks of life, together developing a vision for the future and a plan for making it happen.
Vision
We live in a world where every person thrives by using their talents and full potential to make an impact.
Mission
To help people realize positive transformation by creating their individual path toward limitless possibilities.
Clients & Affiliations
Some feedback from clients who are making an impact around the world.
