Lillian Wanjagi, MBA, Ed.D.
STRATEGIC | LEARNER | RELATOR | RESPONSIBILITY | INDIVIDUALIZATION
New Haven, CT
“One must not be afraid of a little silence. Some find silence awkward or oppressive. But a relaxed approach to dialogue will include the welcoming of some silence. It is often a devastating question to ask oneself, but it is sometimes important to ask it - 'In saying what I have in mind, will I really improve on the silence?'“ - Robert K. Greenleaf, Servant As Leader
Travel Distance: Flexible
Dr. Lillian Wanjagi is an executive leader, coach, and facilitator who helps individuals and teams unlock clarity, deepen self-awareness, and translate their strengths into meaningful impact. With more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership, Lillian brings a unique blend of executive insight and coaching expertise to her work. As a senior finance and operations executive, she has led complex organizations through transformation—driving strategic alignment, improving systems, and fostering cultures of accountability and collaboration.
As a certified strengths-based coach, Lillian is passionate about helping people discover what is inherently right with them—and how to use it more intentionally. She partners with leaders, teams, and individuals to identify their unique talents, navigate challenges with confidence, and build pathways toward purposeful growth. Her approach is both practical and reflective, creating space for insight while grounding conversations in actionable outcomes. Lillian’s coaching is rooted in her belief that when people understand themselves more deeply, they lead more effectively, communicate with greater clarity, and contribute more meaningfully to their organizations and communities. She brings energy, curiosity, and a deep commitment to helping others thrive - whether working with executives, emerging leaders, or teams seeking to strengthen trust and performance.
Her CliftonStrengths themes, Strategic, Learner, Relator, Responsibility, and Individualization, shape her coaching style and inform her ability to meet each client where they are while guiding them toward where they want to go.