Your Future. Your Way.
For the defiant
Who wakes up
Every day
Ready to overcome
For the one wearing masks as an armour
And the nonconformist
Who unapologetically pushes forward
For the obstinately curious
Determined to find other ways
To trust
For the one who doesn’t feel courageous
But acts with courage
Readied for tomorrow
And the day after that
Not knowing
But feeling
That in adversity, there is always light
To guide the path
For a future
Designed Your Way
I'm dedicated to empowering women leaders like you—those in the prime of life, who are defining the future as executives, CEOs, philanthropic and healthcare leaders, and pioneering entrepreneurs in health and wellbeing. You're not just any woman; you're authentic, courageously quiet, unapologetically non-conformist, and imbued with fearless determination. I understand the unique challenges you face: overcoming self-doubt, juggling overachievement with personal care, and navigating the aftermath of personal and professional hardship —all while striving for lifelong learning and excellence. At Lead OnPointe you're invited to join a community that's more than a network—it's a movement. A movement towards overcoming the three major obstacles you've told me you face: lack of trust, lack of time, and lack of tending to your own needs. Together, we'll embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, tailored just for you.
What's the story?
OnPointe
Fortitude
A highly tailored pathway to strengthen your executive resilience. In 12 weeks, we’ll transform workplace challenges into opportunities for innovation and team cohesion. Together, through personal workshops and one-on-one resilience coaching, you’ll learn to master your workload, rejuvenate your strategic energy, and cultivate a thriving environment of trust and creativity.
OnPointe
Growth
A pathway to cultivate your leadership evolution. Over 10 weeks, we will engage in a curated blend of personal coaching and advanced leadership one to one workshops, designed to refine your ability to influence and inspire. I’ll help you discover innovative strategies to uphold your core values while forging genuine connections that propel both your and your team's success.
OnPointe
Clarity
A pathway to help you transform self-doubt into self-reclamation. In our 6-week journey together, I blend personalized coaching with strategic self-awareness exercises to enable you to rediscover your strengths and redefine your personal and professional trajectory. Together, we will design your path and sculpt a future that resonates deeply with your ambitions.
This is for you, the woman navigating the complexities of leadership and entrepreneurship against the backdrop of personal responsibilities. OnPointe Pathways are deeply personal. It's a reflection of my commitment to recognize the importance of individuality and nuances of women-centric life experiences. We’ll work together to achieve your definition of work-life harmony through a highly collaborative approach. This isn't just about striking a balance—it's about weaving your professional achievements and personal fulfillment into a cohesive, empowering narrative.
Design Your Future, Your Way
Discover
Design
Develop
Working Together
Through this 3-step collaborative approach we will uncover your authentic leadership potential, align your career goals with personal ambitions, and embed impactful leadership skills into your DNA.
Dive deep into your essence to uncover your authentic leadership potential, identifying core values, strengths, and aspirations as the foundation of your journey.
Create a strategic plan that aligns your career goals with personal values and life ambitions, blending purpose and impact into a clear and compelling path forward.
Empower yourself with the tools and confidence to cultivate leadership skills in real-world situations, embedding them into your DNA for instinctive and impactful leadership.
I am fully committed to your leadership success. If at any time you feel that your chosen pathway isn't meeting your goals, let me know immediately. I will take prompt action to realign our efforts with your aspirations.
Pathways Promise
I have worked with Michelle and have benefited from her leading our board and staff to clarity through strategic planning, supporting individual and team growth through professional assessment and coaching. I have found my own fortitude in leadership through her wise counsel. Co-facilitating for seven cohorts cemented for me her authenticity as a valuable creator and space holder for all things leadership.
Deborah Aubert Thomas
President and CEO, United Philanthropy Forum
Former President and CEO, Philanthropy Ohio
Testimonials
When signing up to take a leadership class I really didn’t know what to expect but WOW Michelle Vander Stouw did such a good job of getting our group to open up and really learn about ourselves and how we could be more present as leaders. Michelle is down to earth, approachable and authentic to her own personal thoughts and feelings which left me feeling ok to be vulnerable and explore my own as well. Highly recommend!
Michelle L Lovely, CFRE
Senior Vice-President Development and Donor Services,
The Dayton Foundation
Testimonials
I was at a point in my life where I was looking for clarity; both personal and professional. Michelle helped me think through the process of creating my personal vision and being specific with outcomes, tactics, measures and timelines. She is insightful and has the ability of making you think from different perspectives. She is trustworthy, a very good listener and I would recommend her to anyone looking for what’s next on their lives.
Magaly I. Vazquez
Payroll and Benefits Manager, Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Through Michelle's guidance, I gained valuable insights into my leadership style, learned to adopt a big-picture mindset, address conflicts directly, and overcome feelings of impostor syndrome when engaging with community leaders. With her support, I was able to evolve into a more authentic and effective leader not only within the foundation but in all aspects of my professional life.
Susan Carey
Executive Director, Springfield Foundation