Your goals, life, and circumstances are unique.
That’s why
This is personal development
that’s actually personal.
I approach this work differently because "what works for everyone" has never worked for everyone.
Amy Kulisheck, MBA, ACC, BCC
Personal Development Consultant & Coach
I didn't set out to do this work. Honestly, I didn't even set out to be an entrepreneur.
I have an MBA. I've worked in multimedia, corporate banking, and strategy consulting. I've sat in boardrooms and I've sat across from clients who were quietly falling apart. And what I kept seeing — in myself and in everyone around me — was the same thing:
Smart, capable people running hard on systems that were never built for them.
I stumbled into coaching through a manager who looked at me one day and said, essentially, you should do this.
So I got started.
I've been doing this work now for over a decade. And after working with hundreds of clients across a variety of industries (as well as focusing on home life!) the thing I know for certain is you’re not the problem. There isn't a perfect toolset or system out there. It’s really about finding the specific tools and creating customized systems that work for your individual needs.
Enneagram
8
DiSC®
CD
(Conscientiousness + Dominance)
The Four Tendencies
Questioner
Experiential Learning Style
Reflecting
Consultant vs. Coach and why it matters
I call myself a consultant for many reasons. First, the term “coach” carries a lot of baggage. It’s not a regulated term, so many of you’ve been disappointed in the past. Second, coaches aren’t supposed to teach, make suggestions or advise. While coaching is amazingly effective, it isn't always what's needed in every moment or situation.
As a consultant, I’m able to serve you in whatever way you need. Coaching is the foundational work that I do, and I can pivot when you need something different. And isn’t that what personal development’s really all about? I think so too.
Fresh perspectives I ask my clients to consider
The idea of work-life balance doesn't exist… by design.
I call it whole life integration because work is a part of your life, not separate from it.“I don’t know” can be reframed as a reflective challenge.
We often say it like it’s a final answer when it can actually inspire us if we choose to view it as a mystery to solve.Obligations you “need to”, “have to” or “can’t” do may represent choices.
This can transform a burden or constraint into a fulfilling expression of your values!
What I mean by joyful productivity
Whatever brings you to me, whether it's professional, personal, or both, there's a common thread running through my work that you're likely to hear me talk about: joyful productivity.
And you might be wondering, what the heck is that?
Most simply, it's about focusing on what matters most, making meaningful progress, and taking care of the rest without losing sight of yourself along the way.
Joyful Productivity isn’t about getting more done. It’s about getting more of the right things done. It's about making intentional choices that reflect your values, rather than getting caught up in the pressure to do it all, do it perfectly, or meet everyone else's expectations at the expense of what matters most to you
When you know what matters to you, make thoughtful choices about where to direct your time and energy, and feel confident in the decisions you're making, you can move forward with greater ease and purpose. You may not control every outcome, but you can take ownership of your choices and respond to what comes your way.
That's what it means to be grounded, confident, and joyfully productive!