Member since June 2025
Noelani Wayas works as a Career Director at BYU Marriott School of Business in the Experience Design and Management Department. She started her career as the first ever Director of Fun at the Westin Maui and has 22 years of leadership experience in hospitality, travel & tourism, marketing, and event management. As an expert people developer, she teaches and coaches 250+ students a year in personal development, career clarity, and professional preparation. She is the owner of Imua Empowerment Coaching, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and an ICF-Certified Life Coach. Her personal mission is to help clients recognize their unique value and to intentionally curate the career and life of their dreams. Noelani has worked with corporate businesses and start-up organizations, empowering individuals and teams to maximize their potential. In her free time, Noelani loves to practice yoga, organize spaces, walk her dog, and spend time with her 2 teenage boys, new husband, and 4 bonus kids.
Nothing lights me up more than talking about human potential. I love helping people uncover their unique strengths—those gifts that often come so naturally they don’t even realize how powerful they are. Seeing someone recognize their own value and then use those strengths to lead, grow, and thrive—that’s the magic. Whether it's in a one-on-one coaching session or with a team, I find so much joy in guiding people to understand who they are and how they can succeed by being even more of themselves.
Option 1 - Giving birth to my first born standing up on a beach in Maui, under the full moon with a light breeze blowing through the naupaka plants
Option 2 - Encountering a tiger shark while solo paddling on my one-man canoe off the shores of Maui
Option 3 - My 10-year-old neurodivergent son getting bullied at school and discovering his own worth through CliftonStrengths
Right after graduating from BYU, I came across a job posting for a “Director of Fun” at a hotel in Hawaii. I remember thinking, This is totally me—but can I really pull it off? I was young and a little intimidated, but I applied anyway. I got the job, and it changed everything. I found myself managing teams and creating meaningful, joyful experiences for guests—and I absolutely loved it. That role taught me that when people feel seen, supported, and energized, they thrive.
A few years later, I became a mom of two, went through a major life transition, and moved back to Utah. That’s when I stepped into the world of teaching and coaching—and eventually discovered CliftonStrengths. That was my real aha moment. It gave me the language and tools to do what I’d always loved: helping people see what’s right with them.
Now, I combine the fun-loving spirit of my early career with the science of strengths-based development to help others tap into their gifts, build confidence, and show up with purpose. Helping people realize their strengths isn't just what I do—it’s what lights me up.
Option 1 - Giving birth to my first born standing up on a beach in Maui, under the full moon with a light breeze blowing through the naupaka plants
Option 2 - Encountering a tiger shark while solo paddling on my one-man canoe off the shores of Maui
Option 3 - My 10-year-old neurodivergent son getting bullied at school and discovering his own worth through CliftonStrengths
Right after graduating from BYU, I came across a job posting for a “Director of Fun” at a hotel in Hawaii. I remember thinking, This is totally me—but can I really pull it off? I was young and a little intimidated, but I applied anyway. I got the job, and it changed everything. I found myself managing teams and creating meaningful, joyful experiences for guests—and I absolutely loved it. That role taught me that when people feel seen, supported, and energized, they thrive.
A few years later, I became a mom of two, went through a major life transition, and moved back to Utah. That’s when I stepped into the world of teaching and coaching—and eventually discovered CliftonStrengths. That was my real aha moment. It gave me the language and tools to do what I’d always loved: helping people see what’s right with them.
Now, I combine the fun-loving spirit of my early career with the science of strengths-based development to help others tap into their gifts, build confidence, and show up with purpose. Helping people realize their strengths isn't just what I do—it’s what lights me up.