Leadership
Under Pressure
Advisory and executive coaching for senior leaders under sustained pressure.
Trusted by leaders from Tory Burch, Staples, and more.
>30%
Promotion Rate: Leaders accelerate career growth
>80%
Renewal Rate: Clients reinvest because they see results
+40%
Leadership Effectiveness: Confirmed by 360 feedback
When working harder is no longer enough.
You’ve earned your seat at the table. You carry real responsibility. People count on you, rely on your work ethic, and expect results. So as pressure and workload rise, your reflex is to push harder, stay later, and give more of yourself to keep it all moving.
Until, one day, there is nothing left to give.
Here’s the truth: working harder isn’t the answer. Leading with composure is. What’s required next isn’t more intensity. It’s a different way of leading under pressure.
What Leadership Under Pressure Looks Like
You already know how to lead.
The challenge is leading when the pressure doesn’t let up.
Leadership Under Pressure is about maintaining clarity, composure, and control when expectations are high and tradeoffs are constant. Leaders who operate from this place:
Relentlessly prioritize what matters most
Strategically delegate with intention and trust
Calmly execute with steady presence under pressure
This is how great leaders perform at the executive level consistently.
Your Executive Thought Partner
Michelle Baker brings decades of senior leadership experience at Disney to her work with leaders under sustained pressure. Her career was shaped inside one of the most demanding operating environments in the world, where leadership is tested daily and clarity matters more than intensity.
As CEO of Stoneledge, Michelle works with senior leaders and organizations who need steadiness and sound judgment when the the context demands it. She shows up as a true thought partner, helping leaders slow the moment down, think clearly, and choose the actions that will matter most.
Michelle knows what dependable leadership looks like when the stakes are real.
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How We Support Leaders Under Pressure
Leaders typically work with Stoneledge in one of two ways.
Leadership Advisory
For organizations building leadership capability and culture under pressure.
Consulting, workshops, & ad-hoc
Custom engagements based on organizational goals and context
Executive Coaching
For individual leaders navigating pressure, complexity, and transition.
Bespoke, senior-level coaching
Focused on prioritization, delegation, and execution under pressure
Testimonials
“What sets Stoneledge apart is their genuine investment in understanding our culture. They deliver practical, real-world guidance we can apply immediately, making them a trusted partner for meaningful change.”
Holger D.
Fire Chief
“Stoneledge’s personalized approach helped me move through a complex career change with total clarity. Michelle synthesized and tailored strategies to fit my needs. The coaching was a true game changer.”
Cheryl F.
Former US Air Force Officer
“Working with Michelle during a pivotal period helped me grow tremendously, both personally and professionally. Her thoughtful guidance and ability to challenge me in the right moments made a real difference in how I lead.”
Rodney A.
Finance/Insurance Consultant
Where do we go from here?
If this resonates, the next step is a conversation to see whether working together makes sense.