For three decades, Louise has partnered with regional and international organizations and their leaders during times of growth and transition. To her work as a facilitator, Louise brings a deep interest in building sustainable and effective organizations. As a coach, Louise works with senior executives and emerging leaders as they navigate challenges and embrace opportunities in the workplace.
Louise collaborates closely with clients to design and facilitate in a way that meets their needs either for clear and effective strategic planning, resulting in a compelling vision and an actionable plan, or for board and staff retreats to build trust and create alignment.
In addition to her work with organizations, Louise is a skilled executive coach who works closely with leaders as they navigate change and grow as effective leaders. For Louise, coaching is a conversation for change. To that conversation, Louise brings compassion, strategic thinking, deep curiosity, and reflective listening in support of her clients’ goals to grow and lead. Her coaching clients gain perspective by lifting their gaze from the day to day, identifying and articulating a clear vision, setting priorities, and taking concrete action.
ABOUT
Leadership That Creates Clarity and Momentum
Louise Stoner Crawford
Leadership Coach | Facilitator
louise@stonercrawford.com
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Experience That Informs the Work
For 30 years, I’ve coached leaders and advised organizations across nonprofit, public, and private-sector contexts. I bring both strategic perspective and firsthand executive experience to every engagement.
Because I’ve held leadership roles myself, I understand the pressures leaders face—from managing boards and stakeholders to making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. I’ve been in the room. That experience shapes how I show up for clients.
Career Highlights
Managing Director (U.S.), Tunisian American Enterprise Fund — leading board relations, organizational infrastructure, compliance, and U.S. government engagement for a $100 million fund
Partner Consultant, Capacity Partners — advising organizations on leadership, strategy, and organizational effectiveness
Executive coach — to senior leaders, board chairs, and emerging executives across sectors
Coach guide with Lead Belay — a transformative peer-based leadership training program for managers.
Education, Training & Credentials
MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Georgetown University’s Institute of Transformational Leadership, Executive Coaching Program
Trained in executive assessments and 360-degree feedback methodologies
This combination—rigorous business training, professional coaching expertise, and years of hands-on organizational experience—allows me to bring discipline, insight, and genuine understanding to the work.
Who I Work With
I work with leaders and organizations that value clarity, accountability, and thoughtful leadership. My clients tend to be:
Senior executives and board leaders navigating complexity
Leaders stepping into expanded or new roles
Organizations at strategic inflection points—periods of growth, transition, or meaningful change
Why Clients Choose to Work With Me
Clients seek me out because they want a partner who can both challenge and support them—someone who listens carefully, understands their context, and brings structure to situations that feel overwhelming or unclear.
They come to work on things like:
Navigating personal and professional transitions
Clarifying priorities and making better, faster decisions
Navigating difficult interpersonal and organizational dynamics
Communicating more effectively with boards, teams, and stakeholders
Leading with greater confidence, presence, and intentionality
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, experienced partner to help you lead with more clarity and intention, I’d welcome the chance to talk.
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