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About our founder

Michelle Benson

Founder & Principal


Fractional COO  | Execution Leader | Strategy Partner


An execution-focused executive with over 20 years of leadership experience turning strategy into measurable results. Known for bringing clarity to complexity and calm to execution.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensonmichelle

My Leadership Philosophy

Directional Clarity

Operational Confidence

Operational Confidence

Creating shared understanding about where you're headed and why through facilitated planning and strategic roadmap development.

Operational Confidence

Operational Confidence

Operational Confidence

Building the systems, processes, and governance that translate strategy into executable reality and enable sustainable scale.

Execution Discipline

Operational Confidence

Execution Discipline

Driving programs to completion through coordinated effort, iterative delivery, and sustained momentum through complexity.

Partnership Approach

Operational Confidence

Execution Discipline

Integrating with your team, staying accountable for outcomes, and building capability that lasts beyond the engagement.

Great execution isn't just about processes and frameworks—it's about people, clarity, and sustained momentum.


Michelle Benson, Founder and Principal, ClearPath Leadership

Get to Know Michelle

Turning vision into Momentum

I've spent twenty years helping organizations move from strategy to results—creating the clarity, systems, and execution discipline that turn vision into sustained momentum. From $500M revenue growth initiatives to enterprise-scale transformations, I've learned that momentum comes from bringing strategic direction, operational excellence, and focused execution together in ways that honor organizational complexity and the humans leading the work.


That insight drives ClearPath Leadership Partners. I help growing businesses build momentum—whether you need strategic clarity about where you're headed, operational leadership to scale effectively, or hands-on execution to deliver critical initiatives. Some clients need all three. Others need focused support in one area. The approach is tailored to where you are and what will create the most impact.

How I work

Over two decades leading programs across financial services, healthcare governance, and professional services, I've developed an approach that creates momentum across three dimensions:


Directional clarity through facilitated planning, scenario analysis, and strategic roadmap development that gives leadership teams shared understanding about where you're headed and why it matters. 


Operational systems that enable sustainable scale—building the processes, governance, and infrastructure that translate strategy into executable reality. 


Execution discipline that drives programs to completion through coordinated effort, iterative delivery, and sustained focus through complexity.


I work with organizations in different ways depending on what you need: strategic direction-setting to clarify your path forward, fractional COO leadership to build operational capacity and scale your business, or hands-on program execution to deliver critical initiatives. Regardless of the engagement, I bring partnership, accountability for outcomes, and a focus on building capability that creates lasting momentum.

Beyond the work

I apply the same focus on clarity, execution, and measurable impact to community leadership. I've served on nonprofit boards for nearly two decades, currently as Vice Chair for Alice House, Secretary for Finclusiv Edge, and Vice Chair for the HRM Women & Gender Equity Advisory Committee—bringing strategic planning and governance frameworks to organizations serving women, youth, and underserved communities.


If you're ready to turn vision into results, scale your operations, or deliver on critical initiatives, I'd welcome the conversation. Let's explore whether fractional partnership can help you build momentum and achieve your goals.

Areas of Expertise

Strategy Development

Program and Portfolio Management

Operational Leadership

  • Strategic planning & facilitation
  • Scenario planning & visioning
  • Market opportunity assessment
  • Organizational design
  • Risk appetite frameworks

Operational Leadership

Program and Portfolio Management

Operational Leadership

  • Business management & efficiency
  • Process optimization
  • Performance management systems
  • Scalable infrastructure building
  • Budget optimization

Program and Portfolio Management

Program and Portfolio Management

Program and Portfolio Management

  • Complex program leadership
  • Enterprise portfolio governance
  • Investment optimization
  • Agile & delivery frameworks
  • Cross-functional coordination

Change & Transformation

Change & Transformation

Program and Portfolio Management

  • Digital transformation
  • Change management strategy
  • Organizational restructuring
  • Culture & engagement initiatives
  • Stakeholder engagement

Risk & Compliance

Change & Transformation

Risk & Compliance

  • Regulatory compliance programs
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Remediation program leadership
  • Board governance
  • Data-driven decision making

People & Culture

Change & Transformation

Risk & Compliance

  • Leadership development
  • Talent strategy & retention
  • Employee engagement programs
  • DE&I initiatives
  • Learning & development

Let's work together

If you're ready to bridge the gap between priorities and execution, I'd love to explore how ClearPath Leadership Partners can support your growth.

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