Michelle Stone
Miami
Summary
Director of Learning & Leadership Development with 15+ years of experience designing and leading leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness programs. Former CEO with a proven track record of building and scaling organizations, developing high‑performing leaders, and aligning learning initiatives with culture and business outcomes. Experienced in enterprise‑level program design, stakeholder partnership, and long‑term leadership development across in‑person and virtual environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Into the Body Method™
Miami, FL
01.2016 - Current
- Designed and led leadership development programs for executives, managers, and teams across multiple organizations, supporting leadership effectiveness and culture transformation.
- Built and managed long‑term learning partnerships, including multi‑month and year‑long leadership and wellbeing programs aligned with organizational priorities.
- Delivered executive and senior‑leader coaching focused on leadership capability, resilience, communication, and performance.
- Facilitated leadership workshops, retreats, and group programs for distributed and global teams in in‑person, virtual, and hybrid settings.
- Partnered with senior stakeholders to align leadership development initiatives with organizational culture, engagement, and performance goals.
EDUCATOR WELLBEING & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Independent Consultant
Miami, Fl
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Designed and directed a year‑long leadership and wellbeing development program for educators, integrating leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and self‑leadership practices.
- Developed curriculum and facilitated quarterly workshops supported by individual coaching sessions.
- Partnered with school leadership to align program objectives with organizational values, staff engagement, and sustainable performance.
- Supported leaders in navigating change, emotional demands, and team dynamics within an educational environment.
INDEPENDENT MARKETING & PR CONSULTANT
Self-Employed
Miami, FL
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided strategic marketing, brand positioning, and communications consulting for small businesses and founder‑led organizations.
- Advised leaders on messaging, brand narrative, and stakeholder communication during periods of transition.
- Supported go‑to‑market initiatives and executive communication aligned with business goals
CO‑FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Citrine by the Stones International
Miami, FL
08.2002 - 10.2014
- Co‑founded and scaled an international consumer brand to distribution across 250 boutiques worldwide over twelve years.
- Built and led cross‑functional teams, establishing leadership practices, performance expectations, and people‑centered culture.
- Oversaw organizational strategy, operations, and people leadership through sustained growth and international expansion.
- Developed firsthand expertise in executive leadership, organizational scaling, and leading teams through complexity and change.
Education
BBA - Strategic Design & Management
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY06-1998
Healing Science Practitioner - Human Development Applied To Human Performance
Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science (BHSP)
Miami, FL06-2016
Skills
- Leadership Development & Leadership Pipelines
- Executive & Manager Coaching
- Learning Strategy & Program Design
- Organizational Effectiveness & Culture Change
- Change Leadership & Behavioral Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Partnership
- Workshop Design & Facilitation
- Global & Virtual Program Delivery
Accomplishments
- Designed and delivered leadership development programs supporting leaders across multiple organizations and global teams.
- Led executive coaching engagements focused on leadership effectiveness, communication, resilience, and performance.
- Built and scaled leadership initiatives spanning workshops, retreats, and long‑term programs.
- Scaled a founder‑led organization to international distribution across 250 retail locations, leading people strategy and organizational growth.
- Directed leadership programs integrating individual development with organizational culture and performance goals.
Certification
- Leadership Development & Executive Coaching
- Organizational Culture & Change Leadership
- Somatic‑Informed Leadership & Human Performance
- Trauma‑Informed Leadership Practices
- Workshop Design & Facilitation
- Suicide Attention Training
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Timeline
EDUCATOR WELLBEING & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Independent Consultant
08.2025 - 06.2026
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Into the Body Method™
01.2016 - Current
INDEPENDENT MARKETING & PR CONSULTANT
Self-Employed
05.2014 - 01.2016
CO‑FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Citrine by the Stones International
08.2002 - 10.2014
BBA - Strategic Design & Management
Parsons School of Design
Healing Science Practitioner - Human Development Applied To Human Performance
Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science (BHSP)