What’s Willfully Living all about?
My mission is to help people embrace their queerness! (Queer- adj. strange, odd).
Let’s face it, we’re all a bit strange and odd (ie. queer!). Put another way, we’re all divinely unique and individualistic. We all have gifts to share with the world that no one else on this planet can replicate. And yet, because of society’s pressure to conform, most of us default to “sameness.”
We follow the path that’s been laid out for us from the moment we’re born- a path that’s based on someone else’s version of success and happiness. We’ve been taught that in order to be happy we must follow these predetermined paths and not question them or try something new. When we conform to those models, and they are not right for us, we end up living a life of compromise. I believe everyone can and should be pursuing a unique version of success that is fully aligned with their values, passions and joys.
My mission is to help people move past the impact of society’s pressure to conform. I’m creating a giant permission slip for all people to come fully out as exactly as who they are.
That act calls to the surface all passions, desires, quirks, eccentricities, hidden talents, and dreams that have been pushed down and repressed for far too long. Our souls long for this unearthing to transpire, and the world needs it to transpire so we can make a major paradigm shift towards harmony and happiness.
When we do make that shift, we will move from a drab black and white, binary-based world to a technicolor world exploding with self-expression! We will evolve from expressing only the parts of us that feel safe to expressing all of who we are- especially the parts that are the most queer or unique! People will feel free to embrace the beautiful complexity of self in a full and embodied way. This makes it possible for them to stand in their full power completely expressing their divinely unique self.
Getting there won’t be easy, but we will also have fun in the process! Exploring with playfulness and experimentation, we will discover all the infinite parts of self that want to be expressed, and that the world desperately needs to have expressed. We will tap into our courage to be fully seen, standing in our vulnerability, powerful and magnificent.
What does this process make possible for you?
Freedom from self-judgment and from fear of the judgment of others.
Freedom from oppression and the societal pressures of conformity.
Connecting with your courage and standing fulling in your personal authentic power.
Expressing your uniqueness in a fully embodied and fully self-expressed way.
Living a life that brings you excitement, fulfillment, joy, and peace.
Creating a reality that is perfectly aligned with who they are meant to be in the world.
Stepping into a paradigm where you are living your best life.
Who is this Wil Fisher guy..?
I’m a playful, ambitious, loving, adventurous, gentle, creative soul who LOVES being of service to others. Some of the ways I‘ve found to be of greatest service is providing life coaching, executive coaching, and spiritual guidance. These are likely my greatest acts of services because my life has been an extraordinary journey of personal growth and spiritual transformation.
Currently, I’m a very positive, fulfilled and happy guy who generally loves his life (tho I try not to be too obnoxious about it… lol). In the past, I’ve struggled with demons, unhealthy habits, loneliness and self-sabotage. You see, I grew up in a dysfunctional home with drug addiction, alcoholism, and abuse. Memories of my childhood haunted me and impacted the way the world occurred for me- and the way I showed up. I was obsessed with people pleasing, and chasing a version of success that wasn’t right for me, all while self- sabotaging myself along the way.
Fortunately, in 2016, my path led me to a consulting job for a nonprofit retreat center. The gig gave me the opportunity to live part time in an off-the-grid cabin in the woods where the retreat was located. I went back and forth between there and my apartment in NYC (where I’d been living for the past 15 years). During that time, I jumped into every workshop and retreat I could sink my teeth into. I learned (and then applied) countless modalities of healing and personal growth. I also started teaching my own workshops and hosting retreats I created.
2-years later I was asked to serve as the Executive Director of the center. At that point, I moved there full time and became even more committed to the path. I worked with world renowned coaches, powerful shamans, deeply connected psychics, soulful priests, tantra gurus, spiritual guides, breath workers, reiki practitioners and countless other amazing healers and visionaries from around the world. I learned firsthand- and in deeply profound ways- that personal growth and spiritual development work can definitely work (if you work it!).
And now, I’m in a place to give back. To pass on the wisdom, and strategies, and guidance that I have so gratefully received- from my mentors and teachers, and from source.
Is this queer dude for me?
Admittedly, I’m not a match for everyone, but here’s a list of wants and needs that would likely set us up for success.
You’re tired of the status quo and seeking a more fulfilling and passionate life.
You know you have a lot more to express than what the world is currently getting out of ya, and you’re looking to change that.
You struggle to stand in your power, speak your truth, and embody that bad ass self you know is hiding somewhere.
You’re ready for action and looking for someone to support you in next steps, helping you walk your talk through encouragement, support and accountability.
Wil in the press.
We are all a little queer…or a lot queer!
Wherever you are on the spectrum, join me on The Hearts Unleashed Podcast for an edgy conversation around the quitterdom it takes to be queer!
“How do we stop procrastinating? …Will tell you later?!” with DrRed Says.
This show is about taking charge of your mental, physical and spiritual health. It showcases cutting edge healing modalities that may be
called new age, but may have been in existence for centuries.
Wil shares his experience, on The Alphabet Mafia Podcast, growing up in the 80's and 90's when it was a different time for younger LGBTQ+ people. He talks about the trauma of having middle school rumors spread about you as well as shares some advice taken from his career as a life coach.
Stuff worth bragging about..
I’m pretty proud of my accomplishments. To show my credibility, I thought I’d mention some of them:
PCC Accredited Life Coach with the International Coaches Federation
Certified Practitioner of “Respectful Confrontation”
MA in Applied Theater + BFA in Classical Theater
Former Executive Director of Easton Mountain
Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, and Timeline Therapy.
Former Director of Special Events and Communications for The Ali Forney Center
Writer, Producer, and Performer of “Off and On Again” a solo-show about my relationship with drag and gender.
Co-Founder of Man Question, an applied theater-based company combatting toxic masculinity.
Former Board Chair of Letter of Marque Theater Company
Former Northeast Director of Scouting for All
Current member of Scene Stealers, an improv Theater Troupe
Graduate of full Landmark Forum curriculum.
Founder of Willfully Living
Journeys I love to take my clients on.
Lots of different paths- all leading to real results..!
When I start a journey with a new client, I’m aiming for real, lasting change. My intention is to go through a process of transformation with you that causes you and your life to look and feel different than when we began. My commitment is to support you in the best way possible to create the positive change in your life that you desire.
I will work with you to get clear about what kind of change you’re looking for. Then, we can get creative about how we manifest those REAL RESULTS. Some of the possible journeys include: