Bill Sinclair

"As a result of our workshop with Bill, Basis has begun talking to potential customers in more effective ways due largely in part to our new ability to hear their needs accurately while presenting ourselves in an approachable way. We are much more comfortable with each other and openly discuss things affecting our ability to perform. This transition in our communication includes accountability for assignments, and is more genuine and rewarding. It was great to have such expertise to fine-tune and improve our agency."

-Catherine M. Shaw, Basis President

Areas of Expertise

  • Coaches CEO’s, COO’s and American Indian Tribal Leaders in achieving extraordinary results.
  • Delivers business courses to senior and mid-level leadership teams
  • Senior Executive Service (ES-3) within the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior serving as the Director of the Office of Self-Governance.
  • Senior Program and Budget Analyst, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior

Coaching Clients Include:

  • Government Agencies: U.S. Congress, World Bank,
  • Small Businesses: Oakes Management Inc.
  • American Indian Tribes: Jamestown S’Klalam Tribe, Shoalwater Bay and Makah Indian Tribe all in Washington state, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota; Walker River in Nevada, and the Gay Head Tribe of Wampanoag on Martha’s Vineyard.

Professional Training

  • Basic Mediation; Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
  • Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Negotiating Skill for Executives, Office of Personnel Management
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certification

Awards

  • Certificate of Recognition; Self-Governance Tribes
  • Quality Increase Award, Office of the Secretary
  • Superior Accomplishment Award, Office of the Secretary
  • Performance Award, Office of the Secretary
  • Certificate of Appreciation; Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
  • Superior Accomplishment Award
  • Special Achievement Award, Office of the Secretary

Education

  • Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing Mich.
  • M.A., Economics, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
  • Junior Year Abroad, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, West Africa
  • B.A., Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana (Graduation Commencement Speaker)

Non-Work Activities

  • Hospice Volunteer,
  • Annandale Christian Community for Action, collect and deliver used furniture to needy families
  • Past President, Ravensworth Farm Swim and Racquet Club: 1993-1995
  • Director/Producer for a theatrical production of Peter Pan, St. Marks Players, Washington D.C.
  • Former actor/instructor, Sylvia Toone Actors Repertory, an improvisational acting company
  • Swim, run, bike and work out with weights

Personals

  • Age: 63 Married Two Adult Children

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