Ashley is an ICF professionally certified executive and leadership development coach who brings a wide array of wisdom from 25 years of working with leaders and organizations from various cultures nationally and internationally, in the public, crown and private sectors. These companies are typically in the midst of cultural and business transformation where there is significant pressure, tension and natural conflicts that can negatively impact company culture and business results. 

Ashley has a proven track record of helping leaders to create awareness, desire to develop, ability and practical know-how around ideal leadership behaviours that create optimal organizational culture. Ashley helps leaders build outstanding relationships based on impeccable trust, high collaboration, inspirational leadership and the ability to partner and work towards one goal when competing demands exist. Ashley is a natural leader who inspires her clients, with a proven ability to help clients build high levels of trust and respect, while focusing on achieving specific and measurable results. 

Ashley takes the time to get to the root of a problem, providing insights and observations in a direct and non-threatening manner, to help leaders effectively build their leadership skills and abilities. Ashley offers a range of services from educational workshops and materials, to practical exercises to build skills, coaching for individuals/intact teams/leadership teams across the organization, facilitation and leading problem-solving circles. Ashley is an engaging public speaker and has led many leadership conferences that garnered positive reviews.

Ashley typically works with leaders and/or their teams on specific topics such as:

• Managing naturally competing departmental demands effectively so that there is a one company, one team approach
• Effectively managing tension and conflict between individuals and teams to build trust
• Managing difficult conversations in a way that is productive and leads to positive outcomes for all
• Adapting personal (leadership) style to effectively work with others’ who have very different styles and preferences
• Managing personal, and team fears and frustrations in a way that is empowering and positive. Bringing a negative spiral to a halt, and engaging a positive cycle that gains momentum, ensuring business results stay on track
• Leading with inspiration and inclusiveness during times of great change, when doubt is often high
• Building the ability to have effective cross collaboration among people who are not accustomed to this style of working so that working relationships are effective and positive, results following
• Learning to role model leading with humility and respect as foundational cornerstones to creating an effective leadership culture that empowers and garnishes the strength of the employee population

Ashley’s clients describe her as “an amazing coach”, as “helping leaders to grow and see their blind spots”, as being “highly sought out”. With an insightful, kind and focused approach, Ashley brings a blend of skills, wisdom and experience that clients value as a career-building advantage.