“Before working with Wialillian Howard at Beyond the Seat, I was operating from deep expertise, but with a business model that lacked clarity, alignment, and strategic focus. Wialillian changed that immediately. She asked the hard, direct questions no one else had, forcing me to confront the gaps in my thinking and how they were showing up in my business.
Our work together has resulted in a level of clarity that now guides how I grow for the long term. I don’t just work differently. I think, lead, and operate differently.”
TELISA DIXON, LCSW
Founder & CEO | Harmony Rising Therapy & Consulting
In 2025, I had the opportunity to work with Wialillian Howard as my leadership coach through Beyond the Seat.
Through our work together, she helped strengthen my leadership approach and decision-making while also expanding my professional network by connecting me with other leaders and opportunities for collaboration. Our sessions created valuable space for reflection, growth, and relationship building.
Wialillian is passionate about the work she does and is committed to leadership development.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with her and recommend Beyond the Seat to leaders seeking meaningful professional growth.
Morris F. White III
Northeast District Director Virginia Cooperative Extension
“Wialillian Howard’s one-on-one coaching has the potential to move someone from simply surviving in their career to truly thriving. She has been a strong advocate for me in business coaching. She provided organizational planning support that saved significant resources, including financial ones. A pivotal moment in our coaching work was realizing that I achieved what I genuinely wanted—not just what I initially thought to ask for. She operates with precision, excellence, and reliability. I would confidently engage her again for high-level consultation and coaching.”
PAT GRAY
Banking Executive