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Emilia Breton-Lake

I help leaders turn strategy into shipped outcomes, without burning out their teams or drowning in process.

My work lives in the messy middle between “big vision” and “real execution.” I’m brought in when priorities are competing, delivery is slower than it should be, and leadership needs a clearer operating system: how decisions get made, how work moves, how progress is visible, and how teams stay aligned when things change.

What makes my approach different is the blend: I bring executive-level operating discipline and the ability to unlock the human system. I’m known for a pragmatic, people-forward style that pairs sharp structure (cadence, dashboards, decision frameworks) with facilitation, learning, and just enough play to help smart teams get unstuck and build momentum.

What I Do Best

Build outcome focused operating systems
  • Design operating rhythms that work (planning, reviews, decision paths, accountability)

  • Create portfolio clarity (priorities, tradeoffs, capacity, and what not to do)

  • Make progress visible (dashboards that drive decisions—not theater)

  • Build cross-functional traction across Product, Engineering, Finance, Security/Compliance, and GTM

  • Make change stick through human-centered change design, coaching, and experiential learning

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Where I’m most useful

  • You’re scaling fast and delivery systems can’t keep up

  • Strategy exists, but execution is scattered or constantly resetting

  • Dependencies and decision latency are slowing everything down

  • Leaders need a clearer narrative for stakeholders (and a plan teams can actually run)

  • You want business agility that produces measurable outcomes, not more meetings

A little extra about me

I take outcomes seriously—and I believe work systems can be high-performing and human. I use play thoughtfully (not performatively) because it accelerates learning, reduces friction, and helps teams build trust fast.

If you’re looking for a strategic program/operations leader, an executive partner, or a consulting engagement to strengthen your delivery system, I’d love to connect.

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