High-Leverage
Leadership
Stop carrying everything. Lead what drives results.
Trusted by leaders at Tory Burch, Staples, and more.
You can’t carry it all.
You’ve earned your seat at the table. You carry real responsibility. People count on you, rely on your judgment, and expect results. So as expectations 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: holding everything yourself doesn’t scale. What works is leading in a way that clarifies priorities, builds team ownership, and drives consistent execution under pressure.
What High-Leverage Leaders Do Differently
They create leverage through how they prioritize, delegate, and execute.
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 carry real responsibility. 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 consistent results.
As CEO of Stoneledge, Michelle works with senior leaders who are holding too much and need to lead differently. She shows up as a true thought partner, helping leaders create greater impact without everything depending on them.
Michelle has led at this level. She helps others do the same.
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How We Support High-Leverage Leadership
Leaders typically engage with Stoneledge in one of two ways.
Executive Coaching
For senior leaders ready to expand their impact without becoming the bottleneck
Bespoke, senior-level coaching
Focused on prioritization, delegation, and execution under pressure
Built to increase leadership capacity without adding headcount
Leadership Development
For organizations building leadership capability and execution at scale
Tailored keynotes and workshops
Keynotes that shift how leaders think about leverage and execution
Workshops that build capability in prioritization, delegation, and execution
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
Start the Right Conversation
If you see the constraint, the next step is a focused conversation to determine what needs to change and whether we’re the right partner to help.