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Alyssa Willet: From Cleaning Glasses at 13 to Coaching Women to Ditch the Doubt
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Alyssa Willet: From Cleaning Glasses at 13 to Coaching Women to Ditch the Doubt — a Story of Owning Her Voice
What does it really take to own your voice and design a career you actually love?
In this inspiring and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with Alyssa Willett—leadership trainer, certified coach, and talent development powerhouse—who shares her journey from cleaning glasses at age 13 in her stepdad’s optometry shop to coaching women to ditch doubt and design lives they're proud of.
We talk about:
✨ Early jobs, leadership lessons, and the power of that one person who believes in you
✨ Building a career in higher ed and pivoting into corporate talent development
✨ Imposter syndrome, micro-managers, and the moments that cracked her confidence
✨ Experiencing pregnancy discrimination—and what she wishes more women knew
✨ The power of coaching, CliftonStrengths, and helping women feel less stuck
✨ Why leadership development isn't just a job—it's a mission
Alyssa’s story will speak to anyone who’s ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure—and is ready to reclaim their confidence and take the next brave step.
Get to know Alyssa:
Alyssa Willet is an ICF certified life and leadership coach, CliftonStrengths practitioner, and founder of Willet Coaching. With a background in talent development and years of experience leading teams and empowering women in the workplace, she helps ambitious, heart-centered women — especially working moms — trade self-doubt for self-trust so they can lead, live, and design lives they love.
Through her signature group program, The Becoming Circle, Alyssa guides women to release limiting beliefs, reconnect with themselves, and design lives that feel true and fulfilling. She also offers 1:1 coaching for those seeking personalized transformation and is the creator of the Rooted Moms Book Club, a membership book summary community for moms craving reflection and connection.
Known for her warm, grounded presence, Alyssa blends mindset work, strengths-based tools, and practical action to help women become more of who they already are.
When she’s not coaching, you’ll find her soaking up Colorado sunshine with her family and new puppy.
Connect with Alyssa:
IG: @willetcoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssawillet/
Website: https://www.willetcoaching.com/
Resources: https://www.willetcoaching.com/resources
Coaching: https://www.willetcoaching.com/group-coaching
Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:
Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd
Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda
Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven
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