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Ascend by Ashley R

For companies ready to invest in development at scale.

Ascend Workshops by Ashley R. equip leaders with the skills to thrive and deliver impact. As a Deeper Signals–certified coach, I use evidence‑based leadership diagnostics and tools to help your managers build lasting self‑awareness and performance.

Through workshops tailored to your team’s needs, I help your employees unlock confidence, master leadership, and drive growth for your organization.

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Available Workshops

My workshops are tried‑and‑tested programs delivered at leading organizations. Rated highly by attendees, they are designed to foster trust, improve leadership, and enhance team collaboration. Each workshop is tailored to meet your organization’s specific goals.

As a Deeper Signals–certified coach, I also integrate Core Drivers and Core Values diagnostics into session to give your leaders data‑driven insight into how they show up at work.

*Custom workshops available

  • This workshop uses the Deeper Signals Core Drivers and Core Values diagnostics with your leadership team. We turn the results into a practical roadmap for better leadership. In this session, your managers will:

    • Complete their individual leadership diagnostics and receive clear profiles of how they show up at work

    • Understand their core drivers, strengths, and overused behaviors that can become risks

    • Explore how different profiles interact across the management team and impact culture, decision‑making, and communication

    • Translate insight into concrete development plans and everyday leadership habits

    Ideal for executive and senior management teams who want a psychologically safe, data‑driven way to become more self‑aware, effective leaders.

  • Learn actionable frameworks for delivering and receiving feedback to foster a culture of trust, clarity, and continuous improvement.

    Ideal Audience: Leaders and teams aiming to improve communication and collaboration.

    Payment Options: I accept various payment methods, including credit cards, wire transfers, and direct vendor setups to integrate seamlessly with your organization's accounting processes.

  • Explore proven strategies to build, sustain, and rebuild trust within teams with frameworks for increasing transparency, fairness, and strong communication.


    Ideal Audience: Leaders managing diverse teams or navigating high-stakes environments.

    Payment Options: I accept various payment methods, including credit cards, wire transfers, and direct vendor setups to integrate seamlessly with your organization's accounting processes.

  • Master the art of handling sensitive conversations with empathy, confidence, and clarity to drive better outcomes without damaging relationships.


    Ideal Audience: Managers and leaders looking to navigate conflicts constructively while maintaining team morale.

    Payment Options: I accept various payment methods, including credit cards, wire transfers, and direct vendor setups to integrate seamlessly with your organization's accounting processes.

  • Unlock your team’s potential by uncovering how to align individual team member’s strengths to organizational goals and fostering collaboration through uncovering your team’s complementary skill sets.


    Ideal Audience: Teams and leaders seeking to improve alignment, collaboration, and productivity.

    Payment Options: I accept various payment methods, including credit cards, wire transfers, and direct vendor setups to integrate seamlessly with your organization's accounting processes.

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CAREER STRATEGIST // POSITIONING EXPERT // NEW YORKER // HIGH-ACHIEVER //

Facilitation has always been at the heart of my leadership journey. From my time as dance team captain to leading teams as a VP in tech, I’ve honed the art of guiding groups with ease.

My ability to engage, energize, and equip teams with the skills they need to thrive has been a constant throughout my career.

Today, I channel that expertise into designing and delivering high-impact workshops for organizations seeking to develop their talent. Whether it’s helping leaders master the art of giving feedback, building trust within teams, navigating change, or interpreting data from a leadership diagnostic, my workshops are interactive, actionable, and tailored to meet your team’s unique needs.

With a foundation in coaching high-potential leaders and certification as a Deeper Signals coach, I bring a deep understanding of team dynamics, leadership challenges, and evidence-based diagnostics to every workshop. My programs are designed with trust and engagement at the center, because I know that transforming your team requires a facilitator who can connect with participants, challenge their thinking, and equip them with tools they can use immediately.

I’m here to help your leaders thrive so your organization can, too.

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Supporting Leadership Development: How Barbancourt Empowered Its Rising Leaders Through Impactful Workshops

Case Study

Client Profile

Barbancourt, a globally recognized spirits company, sought to invest in the growth and development of its expanding leadership team through a series of on-site workshops designed to address critical areas of leadership and team performance.

Challenge

Barbancourt’s leadership recognized that effective communication and feedback were pivotal to building trust, fostering collaboration, and driving team success. The organization aimed to equip its managers and coordinators with the skills to deliver actionable, constructive feedback and create a culture of openness and continuous improvement.

Approach

To address Barbancourt’s needs, I designed high-leverage workshops tailored to their team’s unique dynamics. Based on a comprehensive needs analysis and feedback from prior leadership evaluations, the sessions focused on key themes such as:

  • Giving and Receiving Feedback: Techniques for providing clear, actionable, and respectful feedback while fostering an environment where feedback is welcomed.

  • Building Trust: Strategies for transparent communication, consistency, and fairness to strengthen team morale.

  • Effective Communication: Practical tools for clarity, active listening, and managing emotions during challenging conversations.

The Giving and Receiving Feedback workshop incorporated:

  • Role-Playing Exercises: Participants practiced delivering both positive and constructive feedback using realistic scenarios.

  • Feedback Spectrum Activity: Explored the impact of silent, negative, vague, and specific feedback on team performance.

  • Reflection and Strategy Development: Attendees developed personalized action plans for applying feedback techniques in their day-to-day leadership roles.

Results

Barbancourt’s leadership development workshops achieved significant outcomes:

  • Attendee Satisfaction: 90% of participants rated the workshop as "highly effective" in enhancing their leadership skills.

  • Attendee Feedback:

    • “The feedback session opened my eyes to the power of specificity. I now feel more confident addressing performance issues without fear of damaging relationships.”

    • “I loved the role-playing exercises. They made me realize how small adjustments in tone and phrasing can completely change the way feedback is received.”

    • “This workshop gave me tools I can use every day. It was the most practical and engaging leadership session I’ve attended.

  • Actionable Takeaways:

    • Participants expressed increased confidence in delivering feedback constructively.

    • Many attendees cited specific techniques they implemented immediately, such as using structured feedback frameworks and balancing criticism with actionable solutions.

Why work with me?

My background combines experience in education and in the education tech industry, ensuring that every workshop is impactful and results-driven. As a seasoned leader and facilitator, I design experiences that engage, educate, and deliver lasting value. I balance actionable strategies with real-world application, making sure participants leave empowered to drive change within their teams.

LET’S PARTNER TO BUILD WORKSHOPS TAILORED TO YOUR TEAM’S NEEDS.

If you’re ready to move beyond “one‑and‑done” trainings and give your managers evidence‑based, personalized development, let’s talk.

As a Deeper Signals–certified coach and former tech VP, I’ll partner with you to run leadership diagnostics for your management team and turn those insights into targeted workshops that shift real behavior—on your team, in your culture, and in your results. I look forward to connecting with you!

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FAQs

  • My Ascend workshops deliver actionable strategies. Participants leave equipped to improve communication, build trust, and apply leadership frameworks in their daily roles. For example, clients have reported immediate implementation of feedback techniques, improved team morale, and greater collaboration after just one session.

  • I work with organizations across industries, from established brands to rapidly growing companies. My clients value investing in leadership and team development as part of their long-term strategy for growth. Recent partnerships include companies like Barbancourt, where we developed high-impact leadership skills through tailored workshops.

  • Customization begins with understanding your needs. Through a pre-workshop consultation, I assess your goals, team dynamics, and desired outcomes. From there, I design content tailored to your challenges, incorporating case studies, role-playing exercises, and frameworks that align with your culture and objectives.

  • Workshops target the core skills employees need to thrive, such as effective communication, leadership presence, and decision-making. I provide participants with tools to enhance their confidence and empower them to take on greater responsibilities within your organization.

  • Expect a dynamic, interactive experience. My Ascend workshops are designed to engage participants with hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and practical takeaways. I prioritize creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to learn and grow.

  • My Ascend workshops can be scheduled at your convenience and can be delivered as a stand-alone session or as part of a series of workshops. I recommend starting with a focused 2-hour workshop, which can be expanded to half- or full-day formats based on your team’s needs.