Allisa D. Verhille
Allisa Verhille is a Master Certified Professional Coach, executive coach, and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience guiding high-achieving professionals to break through career ceilings, master executive presence, and lead with lasting impact. As the founder of Dracarys Coaching, LLC, based in Oklahoma City, she helps ambitious leaders and purpose-driven individuals rediscover their fire, reclaim their voice, and take aligned action—both personally and professionally. Her approach blends strategy, self-awareness, and sustainable success, empowering clients to shift from survival mode to true expansion.
With a career spanning more than 30 years in IT and executive leadership across industries such as healthcare, retail, and enterprise operations, Allisa has held director, vice president, and C-suite–level positions. She has led transformative initiatives, including a major enterprise technology project at Walmart completed ten weeks ahead of schedule and a rapid $114 million reduction in facilities and maintenance costs. Her expertise lies in executive leadership, organizational transformation, process improvement, and aligning technology, people, and performance for measurable results.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Allisa is passionate about coaching professionals through major career transitions, burnout, and challenges in leadership identity. She provides practical frameworks for setting boundaries, embracing feminine power, and cultivating high-value presence. Through her coaching, newsletters, and speaking engagements, she inspires leaders to honor their energy, lead boldly, and create lasting impact without overgiving or compromising their well-being.
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
• Certified Scrum Master
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Master Certified Professional Coach
• University of Phoenix - MBA
• Scrum Institute
• PMI
• Project Management Institute, Oklahoma City
• Project Management Institute, Memphis, TN
• Project Management Institute
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to practicing servant leadership, maintaining disciplined execution, and prioritizing a people-first mindset. I believe that empowering teams, building trust, and fostering strong communication are essential for achieving sustainable results at scale.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received has been shaped less by any single mentor and more by decades of executive experience, cross-industry exposure, and collaborating closely with diverse teams at every level of an organization. These experiences have profoundly influenced my leadership philosophy.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this industry to lead with confidence, invest in developing strong communication skills, and prioritize people alongside performance. I believe that strong leadership is built through consistency, clarity, and a commitment to serving others.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in leadership today, in my view, is developing emotionally intelligent and adaptable leaders who can thrive in rapidly changing environments. At the same time, I see a significant opportunity in coaching and leadership development, as more organizations recognize the value of strong, people-centered leadership.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me in both my work and personal life are integrity, empowerment, accountability, and service. I believe that true leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about developing others and creating environments where people can thrive and grow.