Guest Profile

Calysta Phillips is a Harvard graduate with a Master’s in Spanish and over 25 years of experience teaching Spanish and French to middle and high school students. Through that work, she mastered the art of engaging any audience, reading the room, and creating energy in even the toughest environments — skills she now brings into her work as a facilitator and coach.

She has trained with leaders like Peter Block, Parker Palmer, and Sage Lavine, and is pursuing her ICF coaching credential and Executive Coach Certification. Passionate about helping people discover purpose and take bold action, Calysta blends sharp facilitation with deep heart.

Born to a French mother and American father, she’s lived around the world — Paris, Bogotá, Madrid — and now calls Sun Valley, Idaho home with her husband, two teenagers, four dogs, and a whole lot of adventure. A dancer, mountain biker, skier, cook, and even former Zumba instructor, Calysta brings fun, courage, and lightness everywhere she goes.