You're ready for more.
You want more from work and life... but not at the expense of your health and well-being.
We get it. We've been in your shoes.
It's why our approach to leadership development recognizes the value of developing
you as a whole person.
Which enables you to gain more--- more impact, more influence, more joy, more fulfillment, more energy, and more income---without compromise.
MWC Leadership specializes in equipping everyday leaders with the tools to build coaching cultures, optimize individual and organizational performance, disrupt the burnout cycle, and be more without compromise.
Inspiring and creating systemic and sustainable change from the inside out- one conversation, one experience, one team, one organization, one leader at a time.
work with marisa
1:1 Leadership Coaching Coaching
Whether you're navigating challenges or striving for the next level, our personalized coaching is customized to YOUR unique needs, ensuring you don't burn out and achieve your goals.
Leadership Learning Labs
Leadership development and training should never be boring and stuffy. They should be a place to get creative, explore possibilities, experiment and be inspired. Our learning labs are experiential and incorporate mind-body practices & principles.
Speaking
Capture the attention of your audience with impactful talks that meet people where they are and take them on a journey to where they want to be. Speaking engagements are designed to challenge conventional thinking and provide fresh perspectives on leadership & well-being.
Our manifesto
WHY ARE WE HERE?
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For every 100 men promoted from entry level to manager, only 87 women are promoted, and only 82 women of color are promoted. (Source: McKinsey, Women in the Workplace 2022)
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41% of women say they do not self-advocate enough or at all, citing the main reasons as shyness/anxiety, fear of retribution and fear of being labeled as “aggressive” (Women in the Workforce study by Luminary and Indeed, 2022)
WHY AM I HERE?
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You are tired of living and leading on autopilot. You want more.
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You know you are made for more.
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You want more. More impact. More meaning. More purpose. More clarity. More depth. More trust. More connection. More joy. More confidence. More freedom.
meet the founder
marisa ciesluk
Hi! I’m Marisa. I'm an accredited ICF coach and Certified Leadership Coach for Organizational Performance. I’m a leadership and personal development coach for women who wear multiple hats, leaders with big dreams, and impact-driven organizations who want more without compromise.
"Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world."
OPRAH WINFREY
Marisa asked uncomfortable questions I had previously avoided. She gave me considerations I had not thought of. She left me reeling with ideas, possibilities, and a renewed curiosity and excitement I haven’t felt in a long time.
So for those hesitant about coaching, take a chance! There’s nothing to lose and you never know, you may end up realizing a passion that excites and inspires you every day.
— Becca P., VP in Higher Education
I was feeling burnt out and overwhelmed, unable to face another challenge.
Seeking a lifeline, I scheduled my initial session with Marisa. With each session, I experienced a weight lifting off my shoulders, a renewed sense of hope blossoming within me. I regained confidence in my ability to tackle challenges and honed my skills in time management, energy preservation, and task delegation.
Just the other day, I confided in my partner that, for the first time in years, I wake up excited to work. I've managed to overcome burnout, and now I can recognize the warning signs when I'm nearing that state. Plus, I've developed techniques to proactively prevent burnout and steer clear of unhealthy habits.
Marisa's coaching breathed new life into me.
— CaraLee M., Non-Profit Executive Director
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"A few years ago I started feeling unfulfilled in my work. I ignored it, blaming it on transitions in my life, like becoming a new mom. But soon, I was just going through the motions and not being as successful as I knew I could be. Marisa asked the uncomfortable questions I had previously avoided, offered me ideas I had not thought of and left me reeling with possibilities, as well as a renewed curiosity and excitement I haven’t felt in a long time. A little under two hours later, I had a plan. Three months and a little courage later, that plan became a reality when I started my new career in project management."