Coaching
Coaching Options Designed For You
No two leaders carry the same weight. The pressures, the responsibilities, the expectations, and your challenges are unique. That’s why our coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all.
You don’t need another pep talk. You need a customized plan to turn inner strength into your competitive edge. Let’s build and execute that plan together.
Where’s your starting point?
Whether you’re refining your leadership style or preparing for a major transition, there’s a Stoneledge coaching path designed to meet you where you are.
Relentless Prioritization Audit
30 days to recalibrate priorities, build momentum, and take action on what matters most.
You’ll Master:
Working on the right things in the right order by leveraging your Relentless Prioritization routine
Cutting or reshaping low-value meetings and decision bottlenecks
Showing up with a calm presence that your team can feel
The process for directing inner strength into decisive outcomes
Includes:
A comprehensive Self-Assessment that we will review together
A 90 minute session to create your Prioritization Map & 30-Day Plan
A 90 minute session 2-4 weeks later to create a Sustainment Plan
Relentless Prioritization tools that you can take with you
Mindful Leadership Foundation
6 months to create a resilient mindset, enhance clarity, and expand impact.
You’ll Master:
Real-time strategies for confident decision-making and composure under pressure
Communication that creates alignment and accountability
Leadership presence that steadies teams and builds trust
Sustainable systems for focus, energy, and sustained execution
Includes:
Program tailored to your goals
6 Months of bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, 60 minutes each
Leadership and 360 Assessments with feedback before and after
Personalized Assessment, Summary, and Roadmap
Email support between sessions for key challenges
Mindful Leadership Mastery
12 months to reach a higher level of Mindful Leadership that you can build your legacy on.
You’ll Master:
Maintaining executive presence and calm authority in high-stakes environments
Strategic alignment between purpose and performance
Communication that builds trust and influences positive change
Prioritization methods that enhance both impact and outcomes
Includes:
Fully customized program
12 Months of bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, 60 minutes each
2 Comprehensive 360 Assessments and a Diagnostic Summary
Quarterly Strategy Reviews and Key Stakeholder Updates
Private Advisory Access via email and text
Get the details, meet Michelle, and explore what coaching could look like for you.
No pressure, just a professional conversation about fit and goals.
Meet Your Coach, Michelle Baker
Clients often say Michelle feels less like a coach and more like a trusted thought partner. She listens closely, draws on decades of senior leadership experience at Disney, and blends in a proven coaching approach that helps leaders thrive.
Two decades of senior leadership at Disney
Former Director with Disney Institute and Officer with Disney Cruise Line
MBA with honors from the Jack Welch Management Institute
Certified coach (HCI)
Roughly 80% renewal rate from coaching clients
>30% of clients promoted during or shortly after their coaching engagement
“I’m all in on helping leaders show up at their best: leading with clarity and creating real impact without sacrificing their health or energy. Let’s get to work!”
Case Studies
(Details have been slightly altered to protect client anonymity.)
Case Study 1: From Unsure to Unstoppable
Helping a Mid-Level Leader Rise in a Growing Organization
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In a fast-growing company transitioning from entrepreneurial energy to structured maturity, a talented mid-level leader found herself overwhelmed and underdeveloped. Surrounded by high-performing peers, she struggled with self-doubt and lacked a clear voice in the room. Though her work ethic was undeniable, her impact felt muted.
Key Challenges Included:
Overwhelm in a fast-paced, changing business environment
Difficulty asserting her voice among strong, vocal peers
Uncertainty around how to uniquely contribute and lead with confidence
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We worked together across a structured coaching engagement designed to build self-trust, visibility, and strategic impact.
Our work focused on:
Relentless Prioritization to reduce overwhelm and focus on meaningful work
Emotional Agility to help her navigate self-doubt and advocate effectively
Clarity, Support & Accountability to align with leadership expectations and team dynamics
AM Alignment to set intention and structure her days with focus and energy
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She emerged not only more confident, but strategically impactful. Her ability to communicate her lens and offer unique insight became one of her greatest strengths. Her team grew more aligned, and her value within the organization became clear to others - and to herself.
Quote:
“I used to question if I belonged at the table. Now I lead the conversation.”
Case Study 2: Elevating Executive Presence, Influence, and Clarity
Coaching a Senior HR Leader Toward the Executive Suite
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A high-potential senior HR leader in a mid-sized, steadily growing safety company was on the path to executive leadership. Smart, driven, and deeply knowledgeable in his field, he still faced three critical growth areas.
Key Challenges Included:
Communicating with clarity and conciseness
Developing consistent executive presence
Seeing and articulating the big picture
His ability to lead with influence (not just expertise) needed to evolve.
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We worked together across a multi-month engagement, using a tailored coaching plan that emphasized:
Emotional Agility to remain composed in high-stakes conversations
Clarity, Support & Accountability to build alignment and reduce friction
CALLM Coaching to drive performance and leave emotion out of the room
Strategic Listening to better read the room and lead cross-functional conversations
We also focused on bridging his natural care for people with the calm confidence required at the executive level.
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He became known not just as an HR expert, but as a trusted business partner. His presence in executive meetings shifted; going from a tactical contributor to a strategic voice. He learned to simplify complexity, hold space for others, and lead with inner strength.
Quote:
"I didn’t lose who I was, Michelle just taught me how to lead with it at a higher level. Thank you!”
Case Study 3: When Working Harder Isn’t the Answer
Guiding a Senior Healthcare Leader Out of Task Overload and Into Sustainable Impact
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A sharp, articulate senior leader at a growing healthcare company had become the go-to person for… everything. Known for their strong presence and decades of high-performance, they were trusted by peers, direct reports, and leadership alike. But this satisfying this relentless stream of demands came at a cost…
Key Challenges Include:
Coping with overwhelm and high expectations by working even harder
Focusing on high output left no room for team development or self care
Treading water with daily tasks disconnected them from their long-term vision and strategy
Burnout was approaching, fast.
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Over the course of our work together, we shifted the mindset from “do more” to “lead differently.” The focus was on building sustainable leadership without sacrificing results.
Our work focused on:
Delegation and CSA (Clarity, Support, Accountability) to reduce overload and build team strength
Ultradian Rhythm strategies to create space for deep, focused work
AM Alignment to anchor the day with intention
Cognitive Reframing to shift from pressure to perspective
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The leader learned how to slow down in order to lead forward. They became more present, more strategic, and more effective; without the constant grind. Instead of burning the candle at both ends, they started lighting the way for others. The work still got done, but it no longer consumed them.
Quote:
"I thought working harder was the answer. Stoneledge coaching taught me to lead smarter and get more done with less overwhelm."
Trusted By Leaders Like You
“If you are looking for a partner in Leadership Development, you will be missing out if you don’t work with Michelle and Stoneledge.”
Kari M.
Professional Coach & Former Disney Career Advisor
“Michelle is passionate about developing leaders and ensuring leaders understand how to grow personally. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for ways to invest in and develop leaders in their organization.”
Dave E.
Fire Chief
“Michelle’s insight, encouragement, and ability to challenge me in just the right ways have made a lasting impact. I’m incredibly grateful for the growth I’ve experienced under her guidance.”
Morgan B.
Director of OD, HR
Aligned Teams
Clear Direction
Measurable Impact
This is what Mindful Leadership feels like.
Ready to see how it can work for you?