I help humans integrate their learnings, traumas, and hopes so that they can live fulfilling, impactful lives.
My approach is unapologetically humanist, empowering my clients to radically accept what is, in service of who they choose to be.
I incorporate creativity, imagination, and body-mind integrative techniques to help clients take an inner and outer, individual and systemic view of themselves, for the sake of their goals, fullest lives, and greatest impact.
I am proudly queer and supportive of queer communities of all sorts. 🏳️🌈
I'm about 20 years into my professional life and have had the privilege of variety. I've been an entrepreneur multiple times over; led multi-million dollar technology programs; lived and worked internationally; led teams of engineers, consultants, volunteers, and students; published papers in academic journals; and performed publicly as a mixed-media artist, musician, and dancer.
I have deep experience in product design, software development, program management, leadership development, agility, and enterprise transformation, spanning many industries, including education, non-profit, public sector, consulting, security, and technology.
In addition to my independent work as a coach, I consult for the North Highland company, specializing in product development, enterprise transformation, and leadership development.
My Core Values
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Nuance
Honoring the expansive middle space beyond the binaries of good and bad, radically accepting what is and making mindful choices amidst complexity.
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Range
Pushing into useful tensions, opposites, and contrast, where we can find the richness and duality and texture that makes life vibrant.
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Resourcefulness
Making creative use of what already exists, allowing us to find more rest, reduce waste, and find innovation within constraints.
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Intentional Space
Designing and holding environments of beauty, connection, and bravery where presence deepens and truth heals.
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Agency
Being at choice in my life, relationships, work, and growth, taking responsibility for the world I create in and around me.
"Ashley is a skillful coach, and every moment of working with her was enlightening. She brings a depth of insight and playfulness to her coaching that allowed me to broaden my perspective and identify new possibilities."
Tammy Colandrea, Life + Leadership Coach at Abundance Dive Coaching
I believe in continuous learning and coaching best practices.
Learn about a few of my certifications below:
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Professional Certified Coach
Coaches who have earned the Professional Certified Coach credential have achieved proficiency in their knowledge of and ability to apply the ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics as a coaching professional. The PCC distinguishes coaches with the verified skills required for effective coaching practice and substantial experience partnering with clients. Certificate issued by International Coaching Federation, 2021
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Advanced Certification in Team Coaching
Now more than ever, private companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations are turning to team coaches to harness a team’s collective expertise, energy and wisdom to advance their efforts and achieve greater results. The ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) recognizes the knowledge, skill and competence of advanced team coach practitioners. Certificte issued 2024.
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
The Co-Active approach emphasizes experiential learning, scientifically proven to be effective, and aims to evoke transformation by pushing participants out of their comfort zones, applying teachings through simple frameworks, focusing on full-body learning experiences. Certificate Issued by Co-Active Training Institute, 2019
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Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a non-pathologizing, evidence-based approach that assumes the mind is naturally (and usefully) multiple. It is used to help people understand and improve themselves and their interpersonal relationships, growing their confidence, compassion, and curiosity.
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Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching
ORSC is an integrated and robust coaching model based on Relationship Systems Intelligence™. Beyond Emotional Intelligence (relationship with oneself) and Social Intelligence (relationship with others) is the realm of Relationship Systems Intelligence where one’s focus shifts to the relationship with the group, team or system. This approach creates sustainable and resilient teams, organizations and families. Issued by CRR Global, 2022
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Certified Expert in Agile Enterprise Coaching
This designation validates competencies crucial for becoming an effective enterprise coach. ICE-EC distinguishes professionals skilled in guiding organizational change, fostering leadership development, and enhancing their capacity as change agents to unlock an organization's potential. Issued by ICAgile, 2022
I am credentialed by the Creator Accountability Network (CAN), a nonprofit dedicated to reducing harassment and abuse through ethical education and a system of restorative accountability. I joined because I care deeply about the safety and well being of my clients and communities, and CAN uniquely enables that safety to be protected using powerful, restorative justice approaches. I recognize that I may cause harm through my own actions or words, however unintended, and I want to have this organization hold me accountable for making that right and for learning from it. If you feel my behavior, coaching, or content has harmed you or someone else, please notify CAN, either via the reporting form on their website, or via their hotline at (617-249-4255). They’ll help me make it right and help me to avoid repeating that mistake in the future.
Restorative Justice for Addressing Harm
"Ashley has the super power of converting my vague, 'I feel this way maybe's into meaningful discussions, thoughtful analyses, and impactful actions. She is creative and open-minded, and I always feel accepted even when she challenges my thinking. Every session I’ve had with her has resulted in a better understanding and love of myself. I am very thankful to have her as a coach and look forward to her continued support!"
A. Bryant
