To equip leaders—especially those navigating systems built to maintain existing power structures—to lead authentically, sustainably, and create meaningful systemic change.
A world where leaders treat well-being as essential to organizational success—creating compassionate, high-performing cultures where people thrive as themselves, not despite who they are.
Self-determination and agency unbound by judgment, discrimination, bias, and fear.
Courage to seek change, face uncertainty, embrace discomfort, and overcome fear to create, evolve, and flourish.
Demonstrate ethical leadership, kindness, and doing what's right to nurture the authentic and constructive development of people.
"Leading a startup threw me into constant chaos: pivots, difficult decisions, managing a team through uncertainty. As someone often underestimated in investor meetings, I was managing both the business challenges and the additional pressure of proving myself in spaces where I didn't always feel welcome.
I'll be honest: the coaching pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and I didn't always like it. I was challenged on assumptions I didn't even know I was making—about leadership, about how I should show up, about what 'professional' meant. But that discomfort was exactly what I needed. I stopped reacting to every crisis and started leading through it with more clarity and composure.
What made it work was the balance. I was pushed hard, but never without genuine support. The combination of challenge and compassion helped me develop as both an executive and entrepreneur in ways I couldn't have on my own.
If you want someone who will make you comfortable, look elsewhere. If you want someone who will help you navigate complex realities and grow into the leader your organization actually needs, this is it."
—W.A., Los Angeles, CA
International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC)—Elite coaching credential representing 500+ hours of experience. As of March 2023, ICF reports that's approximately 43% of all their credentialed coaches
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Social Change & Innovation from the University of Southern California—Doctoral expertise specifically focused on executive leadership and organizational transformation, combining academic rigor with practical change methodology
Master of Social Work (MSW), concentration in Social Work & Business in a Global Society from the University of Southern California
Certified Evidence-Based Coach from Fielding Graduate University
Foundational & Relational Certifications in Emotional Intelligence (EI)—Certified to help develop the skills encompassing all 12 EI competencies across four domains (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management) as well as having a deep understanding of human behavior with a background as a licensed therapist.
Gold Certified Red Team Coach—Advanced coaching certification in strategic decision-making, alternative generation, and assumption-challenging techniques for organizational advantage
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach—Certified to assess and strategically apply all 34 talent themes, helping leaders leverage their talents for maximum organizational impact
Recognized as One of the Top Leadership Coaches by Coach Foundation
Coaching since 2010
Typical industries of clients are media and Internet, technology, healthcare, business services, government, finance, education, energy and utilities, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing
Typical clients are new and emerging leaders, C-Suite Executives, VPs and SVPs, Directors, new managers, and high-potential individuals
Global clientele—Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America
People exceptionally talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate obstacles.
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
People exceptionally talented in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb.
People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
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—Dr. Jacqueline Ashley