“In the 20 years that I’ve known Bill Willis as a mentor and colleague, he has demonstrated to me over and over again that he has the eyes to see, the heart to hear and the sheer guts to get all of me…the good, the bad and the ugly! Don’t let his hearing aids fool you; this man listens for Truth and is a Truth Teller.”
He possesses that rare combination of wisdom, compassion, and skill that has allowed me to realize deeper and deeper levels of insight whenever I am in his Presence. The fact that this man is actually 20 years older than I am has also helped, for he blesses me with a breadth and depth of experience that has naturally come before many of my own. I must admit that I haven’t always liked what he has discerned about my character, but I have eventually found his insights to be profound and impactful. I strongly recommend this man as a coach or mentor. He is one of those remarkable guiding lights who walks his talk and is willing to serve and liberate in his own unique way.”
Rev. FuGen, Tom Pitner, Rinzai Zen Priest
“Bill Willis is a servant of the good, a wise man, who if you are lucky enough to cross paths with, will make an indelible impact on your life. He has made his life count in the larger order of things. He could have been a priest. He could have been a psychologist. He could have been a professor. The road less traveled, the road he took, was more interesting. His studies and experiences have provided a treasure trove of wisdom which Bill delivers with a great sense of humor. He is a teacher, a healer, and a holy man. I’m fortunate to have him as a guide.”
Joseph Hamer, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist, Berlin, Germany
“I have found extraordinary clarity through Bill’s support, he has been a calm and wise sounding board providing invaluable guidance in making personal and professional decisions, and has provided unparalleled mentoring.”
“Bill knows how to guide me to reach my own decisions with particular precision. I have called on his support for resolving such issues as relationship struggles, critical decision-making in my professional life, and negotiating family dynamics. I am especially impressed with how Bill sees different perspectives than I have considered, and shares these in an empowering and supportive way. His ideas are creative and his delivery is exemplary.”
“If you are seeking wise leadership and a strong transformative presence for yourself or your organization, then I could not recommend Bill more highly”
Chris Gibbons, Head Master, West Denver Prep
“Bill Willis functioned as my personal and business coach. I found Bill to be a man of high moral character, ethics, honesty, dependability and professionalism. I place a high degree of trust in Bill and have found him to provide valuable support in my personal and organizational development.”
Sam Romano DVM, MBA, President, Central Veterinary Emergency Services, Inc.
“I have personally benefited from Bill’s leadership coaching and training workshops. His vision and skill-set for moving people into their brilliance is unsurpassed. Bill is the kind of leadership coach most professional men and women have wanted and never found. He has the ability to confront, challenge, and support all at the same time. Bill tells people the truth, not what they want to hear. At the same time, his compassion for people and their development is always present. As a psychologist and consultant, I whole-heartedly recommend this man to you, your team and organization.”
Don Koehler, Ph.D., Psychologist & Consultant, Lone Tree Institute for Training and Development
“I have finally found something that addresses true leadership growth – Bill Willis’, mentoring and leadership program. Through Bill I have been able to get the support and vision I need to face my fears and step into what I consider true generative leadership and personal power. Bill’s emphasis on an abundance mentality, as opposed to a scarcity model of life, gives me the courage to give back to my workplace and home in a powerful, courageous way that has huge reciprocal results in my professional and personal life. Thanks Bill! The world needs more people like you!”
Mike Wilmot, Software Architect
“In the world of today’s business environment Bill Willis is a refreshing mix of integrity, determination, care and wisdom. It is a pleasure to have played on the same team.”
James Creasey, Publisher, Living the Good News
“I have known Bill Willis for over ten years. I find Bill to be a man of integrity, wisdom, and equality. He is a mentor and deeply trusted friend. He is the “calm in the eye of the storm” no matter what is happening around him, Bill is able to maintain his keen sense of self and purpose with balance and clarity, I find both men and women are drawn to these strong characteristics.”
“Bill has a masterful way of helping people move into their full potential. Much of what I have achieved these last few years may be attributed to Bill and his abilities to see things from a different and creative perspective.”
Edward Neuberg, Director, Denver Commission for People with Disabilities
“I met Bill Willis some years ago and I worked with him for an extended period of time. I was looking for a person to help me make money in Real Estate. What I found was a centered and caring coach to help me discover life balance and identification of what I want out of life.”
“The results of my personal growth unfold every day. I highly recommend you find the courage to let Bill help you too.”
Cindy Thiemann, Grand Island, Nebraska
“Bill Willis has been my professional advisor for several years. We have co-led a number of complicated projects. He is a great team organizer. He has the ability to keep alive the fire and the adventure while providing provocative spirited leadership.”
“These gifts are coupled with a reverence for humanity and a gentle wisdom nurtured by his depth of soul. I am so honored to recommend someone I truly believe in. He is outstanding.”
David K Hollowell, Los Alamitos, California
“Bill Willis is a powerful truth teller with heart and soul fully engaged. Laser accurate intuition, fierce compassion and seasoned wisdom are masterfully executed in Bill’s leadership of leaders. Every conversation I have had with Bill has led me to a significant “aha”. He is a fabulous resource for individual or group work.”
Karen Calcagno, President/CEO/Founder, Advantage Family Business Center, Soquel, California
“Bill Willis has helped me see parts of myself that have transformed the way I show up as a leader, follower and team member. He has helped me grow in my authentic leadership and has given me tools that allow me to feel negative emotions without reacting and being hooked by them. My emotional intelligence has increased through my involvement with Bill. His mentoring has been a real gift.”
Dr. Rick Meyers, Psychotherapist, Castle Rock, Colorado
“I have had the good fortune to serve with Bill Willis on leadership trainings and to receive his mentorship. Bill models confident, compassionate, focused leadership. As my mentor, Bill is both supporting and challenging. I have learned to stretch into a measure of leadership I did not previously know I was capable.”
Bill’s mentorship has been particularly valuable to me as I become a teacher in my own right; his teaching method is direct and authentic, which makes lessons learned immediately available to pass on to others.”
Aaron Young, Boulder, Colorado
“If you want to move forward, as a leader, authentically and powerfully, then, I highly recommend Bill Willis. Bill has razor like ability to find the source of an issue. He has unbelievable intuition, clarity of thought and communication skills. Bill will speak the hard truth with complete respect and support. He is hugely compassionate. His insights into situations astound me. I have learned a great deal about authentic leadership by watching how he relates to people and situations.”
Wendy F. Gultin, CPCC, Inner Quest Coaching
“Bill Willis has orchestrated our CVES board into a cohesive team whose members trusts each other and work together in harmony. He has guided us through conflict, and taught us to deal with issues without being judgmental or creating ill feelings. Through his mentoring process we have helped identify and owned our individual strengths and limitations. Helping us to delegate tasks appropriately, make difficult decisions and allowed us a deeper understanding among each other. Leading with honor, respect and dignity has become part of our daily vocabulary, as well as part of our mission statement.”
Rae Ann Van Pelt, Board of Director, CVES, Chicago, Illinois