Willair St. Vil

Willair’s introduction to the professional world was as a leader of a team of three supporting high school students in their academic & personal growth, engaging families, interacting with teachers and guidance counselors, and facilitating relationships with the neighboring communities of the students. This initial leadership challenge called for him to coach. Without any formal training, he leaned into an organic and intuitive approach that was natural to him as an Intuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving being.

His first formal coaching training came from the United Way of America some 30 years ago where he walked away with the concept that we do not manage our direct reports, we coach them toward their best self and valued professional and performer. Over the years, he has experienced numerous other training such as Zenger Folkman to enhance his coaching skills and capacity. Willair’s overall professional experience has served him well as an Executive Coach. He had to access these skills and competencies in many leadership roles such as the Chief Operating Officer of the Seattle Urban League, Planner with the Office of Economic Development of the City of Seattle, and other executive level positions as well as Board membership of various organizations in Seattle, New York City, and Washington, DC. He is a graduate of three well known and reputable Leadership Development programs: Leadership Tomorrow in Seattle, Washington; Non-Profit Executive Leadership Certificate from Third Sector New England; and Executive Leadership Program Certificate from George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.

Willair taps into his multicultural and multilingual (English, Haitian Kreole, French, and Spanish) capacity to facilitate his coaching relationship and practice. His most recent completion of the e-Co Leadership Coaching Certificate program with the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership solidifies him as a sought-after Executive Coach. In addition to coaching, he is also certified as a Master Facilitator, Mediator, and Yogi.