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Stacy Ellis, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO 

Forward Focus Coaching & Wellness

Clinical Psychologist | Executive & Performance Coach

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

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Coaching with a Forward Focus

Dr. Stacy Ellis brings a multidisciplinary perspective to leadership and performance, shaped by her background in psychology, executive and performance coaching, and health and wellness coaching. For more than a decade, she has worked with individuals to better understand themselves, overcome barriers, and develop the skills and resilience needed to grow and perform effectively.

Dr. Stacy believes that performance does not occur in a vacuum. How we think, respond to pressure, manage competing demands, interact with others, and take care of ourselves can all influence our ability to perform at our best. This perspective allows her to look beyond surface-level challenges and consider the broader factors that may be influencing a client's performance, effectiveness, and ability to move forward.

Her experience as a clinical psychologist provides a strong foundation in human behavior, emotional intelligence, interpersonal dynamics, and the ways people respond to stress and change. Combined with her training and experience in executive coaching, performance strategy, and health and wellness coaching, she brings both depth and practicality to the coaching process. Coaching is individualized to each client, drawing from the strategies, tools, and perspectives most relevant to their goals and circumstances.

At the center of her work is the belief that high performance and wellness do not have to be competing priorities. Dr. Stacy helps executives, leaders, professionals, and athletes pursue ambitious goals while developing the awareness, skills, and strategies needed to perform effectively and sustain their success over time.
 

Education

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology 

  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology

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  • B.S., Human Services, California State University, Fullerton

Certifications

  • Certified Executive Coach

  • National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

 

  • Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Professional Assessments

  • TTI Success Insights® DISC

  • TTI Success Insights® Emotional Quotient (EQ)

  • Checkpoint 360°™ by Wiley

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