Lead at a Higher Level
Prioritize what matters. Delegate with intention. Execute at a higher level.
Trusted by leaders at Tory Burch, Staples, and more.
You can’t do it all.
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 take on more to keep it all moving.
Until it stops working.
Decisions slow, teams become dependent, and progress stalls on what matters most. Here’s the truth: doing everything yourself doesn’t scale. What works is a leadership system that clarifies priorities, builds team ownership, and drives consistent execution under pressure.
What separates effective leaders is how they prioritize, delegate, and execute.
That’s where The 3 Disciplines to Lead at a Higher Level come in. Not as a rigid framework, but as a way of operating that scales with responsibility and complexity.
Leaders who operate at this level:
Relentlessly prioritize what drives the most impact
Strategically delegate to build ownership and scale execution
Calmly execute with clarity and control under pressure
This is how leaders move from managing everything to driving results.
Your Executive Thought Partner
Michelle Baker brings decades of senior leadership experience from Disney to her work with leaders who are ready to operate at a higher level. Her career was shaped inside one of the most demanding operating environments in the world, where leaders are expected to align their teams and deliver results consistently.
As CEO of Stoneledge, Michelle works with senior leaders who are holding too much and need a better way to operate. She shows up as a true thought partner, helping leaders build disciplines that hold them to a higher standard.
Michelle knows what it takes to lead at a higher level.
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How We Support Leaders at a Higher Level
Leaders typically work with Stoneledge in one of two ways.
Executive Coaching
For those ready to elevate their leadership capacity without adding headcount
Bespoke, senior-level coaching
Focused on prioritization, delegation, and execution under pressure
Leadership Consulting
For organizations building leadership capability and execution
Workshops, training and ad-hoc
Custom engagements based on organizational goals and context
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.