Reflective coaching, strategic consulting, and public speaking focused on clarity and forward movement
Creating space for clarity, perspective, and meaningful movement forward.
How I structure coaching and consulting engagements
Drawing on Teleos-informed coaching, Gestalt practices, and ICF-aligned methodology, I partner with individuals and organizations to explore not only goals, but the patterns and perspectives that shape them.
In both coaching and consulting, I combine curiosity, structure, and empathy to support awareness and clarity—helping people see the whole system, make intentional choices, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
The values and mindset that guide the work
I believe clarity begins with curiosity—the simple act of pausing, listening, and seeing in new ways. My work creates space to reflect, realign, and balance awareness with action.
Sometimes progress comes not from pushing harder, but from slowing down enough to see the whole picture and allow new possibilities to emerge.
I’m Dr. Michelle Fischthal, a coach, consultant, and higher education leader who partners with individuals and organizations navigating complexity, change, and transition.
Grounded in reflection, clarity, and purposeful action, my work helps people gain perspective, build confidence, and move forward with intention. I bring over two decades of leadership experience in higher education, institutional strategy, and emerging technology.
Thoughtful partnership, grounded in clarity and purpose.
For individuals who sense something needs to shift and want space to reflect, gain perspective, and move forward with greater clarity.
One-on-one and small-group coaching for individuals navigating transition, leadership complexity, or moments of personal and professional realignment. Coaching engagements create space for reflection, awareness, and intentional action—supporting clarity, confidence, and forward movement.
For institutions and organizations navigating strategy, change, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies.
Collaborative consulting for institutions and organizations seeking clarity around strategy, change, or innovation. My work blends reflection with structure, helping teams surface key questions, work through complex conversations, see the whole system, align around shared purpose, and move forward thoughtfully.
For events and organizations navigating change, equity, and emerging technologies in complex and evolving contexts.
Keynote addresses and panel presentations that challenge assumptions, surface critical questions, and offer fresh perspectives. Speaking engagements are designed to help audiences think differently about leadership, change, and emerging ideas, grounded in real-world experience and informed by strategy, systems, and purpose.
I share occasional insights drawn from my work in coaching, consulting, innovation & emerging technology, and leadership—designed to support reflection, awareness, and meaningful forward movement.
By joining my mailing list, you’ll receive short reflections, practical insights, and occasional invitations to conversations, offerings, and events.
I write with intention, not frequency. No inbox overload—just thoughtful reflections, shared when they may be useful or timely.