Confidence. Purpose. Clarity. Connection.
The four things leaders want most, and the four things that become harder to access under pressure.
Confidence. Purpose. Clarity. Connection
Leaders come to me when they want to trust their decisions, communicate with clarity, and build relationships that feel real rather than performative. They care deeply about the people they lead, yet the pace and pressure of their roles make it harder to stay grounded, intentional, and connected to what matters.
I help leaders realign with their values and their voice, so they can lead with confidence, purpose, and presence. My work creates a steady, honest space where they can think out loud, sort through complexity, and see their situations more clearly. There is no performance, no agenda, and no need to hold everything together.
I have supported senior leaders across Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Military, the FAA, the Federal Courts, and nonprofits. I bring a calm, grounded presence and deep expertise in communication, facilitation, and conflict navigation. Together, we create clarity, strengthen relationships, and build environments where people can do their best work.
Leaders work with me because the space we create is steady, human, and real. It helps them slow down, breathe, and reconnect with their own judgment. We also make room for fun, because that helps people think more creatively, stay open, and actually enjoy the process of growing.
How We Work Together
Coaching
One-on-one work that creates clarity, courage, and grounded leadership.
Leadership Circles
Small, curated groups where leaders learn, reflect, and grow together.
Workshops and Retreats
Experiences that invite reflection, recalibration, and reconnection.
Each offering is designed to help leaders step out of reactivity and into presence in their work, their relationships, and their lives.
Which Woodcutter are you?
There is an old story about two woodcutters.
One works straight through lunch, swinging harder and harder as the day goes on.
The other stops, sits down, and sharpens his saw. By late afternoon, the one who paused is cutting with ease. The one who pushed through is exhausted, splintered, and barely making progress.
Most leaders I meet are the first woodcutter, not because they do not know better, but because the world has trained them to keep swinging. Harder. Faster. Longer.
The truth is simple. When you slow down, you can speed up.
When you pause long enough to notice the tightening in your shoulders or the clench in your jaw, you begin to see what is actually happening beneath the surface. You begin to lead from clarity instead of tension.
This work is the sharpening. The moment at the table where you finally breathe and remember what matters. If something in you is ready for that kind of shift, you are in the right place.
“TenStone Solutions’ Coach, Layne Mielke, has an energy you just want to be around. This is demonstrated in her coaching through a balanced mix of head and heart. She also brings curiosity and enables accountability that encourages you to move forward. The result is that while still working through your challenges, you feel supported and empowered. If you need a person who is positive and has a grounded spirit that can help you reach your next level, Layne is the coach for you.”
—Adrienne W. HR Leader
Layne has a gift for understanding the complexity of people’s personal and professional experiences. She is a great thought partner and demonstrates a keen ability to see the possibilities for resolution and impact. I have benefitted tremendously from Layne’s coaching and highly reccommend her as an executive leadership coach who is making a significant impact on leaders and the communities they serve.
—Laura Dayal, Business Owner
Layne has been a phenomenal resource for my personal and professional growth in 2022. As my executive coach in a five-month program, she exuded mastery in active listening, asked deep questions, and provoked self-led growth in a supportive environment. Layne focused on first identifying my core values and beliefs that now guide my actions. She consistently delivered intellectual challenges, helped me set incremental SMART goals, and uncovered profound insights that enabled me to improve my life. By helping me connect with myself and my agency, Layne opened opportunities for me to better enrich my family relationships and thicken my professional network. Please consider connecting with Layne to raise your game if you seek personal and professional improvement.
—Michael Fazio, Deputy Commander
Layne has been incredible to work with because she unlocked areas where I was stuck for starting my business. Her positive energy and thought-provoking questions allowed me the space to be creative as well as dream big. Her attention to details in our conversations was helpful with self-evaluation along with building a timeline to launch my work.
—Gloria Price, Executive Director
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