Coaching
Executive Coaching Designed For You
No two executives carry the same weight. Your role, expectations, and challenges are unique. That’s why our coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all.
You don’t need another pep talk. You need a strategic thought partner and robust systems that help you lead with clarity under pressure. Let’s identify your goals, create a plan, and execute it together.
Coaching Options at a Glance
Foundation
30 days to recalibrate priorities, build momentum, and take action on what matters most.
You’ll Strengthen:
Clear prioritization to focus on what moves results now
Cutting or reshaping low-value meetings and decision bottlenecks
Showing up with a calm presence that stabilizes your team
Directing intensity into decisive action and measurable outcomes
Includes:
Three 60 minute coaching sessions
30-Day Prioritization Map
A comprehensive Self-Assessment that we review together
Sustainment Plan created 2-4 weeks later
Relentless Prioritization tools you can take with you
Systemization
6 months to create bulletproof systems, enhance your clarity, and expand your impact.
You’ll Strengthen:
Decision-making practices that keep you clear and composed
Communication that keep teams aligned and accountable
Delegation that develops others and optimizes output
Operational systems for cognition, energy, and consistent execution
Includes:
6 months of bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, 60 minutes each
2 Leadership and 360 Assessments with pre/post feedback
Personalized Assessment, Summary, and Roadmap
System-building tools and templates
Email support between sessions for key challenges
Mastery
12 months to reach a higher level of Leadership Under Pressure that you can build your legacy on.
You’ll Strengthen:
Executive presence that steadies teams and influences outcomes
Strategic alignment between purpose and performance
Communication that builds trust and influence organization-wide
Prioritization that protects your time for work that moves the needle
Includes:
12 months of bi-weekly 1:1 coaching sessions, 60 minutes each
2 Comprehensive 360 Assessments and a full Diagnostic Summary
Quarterly Strategy Reviews and Key Stakeholder Updates
Fully customized tools and templates
Private Advisory Access via email and text
Learn more, meet Michelle, and explore what Stoneledge coaching could look like for you.
Meet Your Coach, Michelle Baker
Clients often say Michelle feels less like a coach and more like a trusted thought partner. She listens deeply, draws on decades of senior leadership experience at Disney, and brings a proven approach to helping executives lead under pressure.
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)
~80% renewal rate from coaching clients
>30% of clients promoted during or shortly after their engagement
“My work is centered on helping executives lead with clarity, make better decisions, and create 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 Healthcare Executive Out of Task Overload and Into Sustainable Impact
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A sharp, articulate executive 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 executive 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 Leadership Under Pressure feels like.
Ready to see how it can work for you?