Find Your Voice:
Become a Charismatic Communicator

Stop spinning your wheels/reacting to situations, release the overwhelm of feeling "stuck" in your personal and professional projects, and start directing your own life.
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Are you...

  • - a high-achiever who sometimes thinks so long and hard about a dream project that you end up feeling OVERWHELMED and talk yourself OUT of actually DOING it or never feel READY to start it?
  • - or maybe you're feeling like you could make a bigger impact in your passion projects and/or your community if you only knew how to COMMUNICATE your thoughts, strategies and ideas in a confident, compelling way?
  • - are you striving for (or have you recently earned) a coveted promotion that requires you to LEVEL UP your leadership and people skills?
  • - or perhaps you're someone who has a big goal that you want to act on but you're AFRAID speak it out loud to those who actually NEED to hear it?​​
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Imagine a world where...
  • - you could CONFIDENTLY express yourself in important presentations, meetings and networking or social events.
  • - you could not only COMMAND a room with charisma but also become the DIRECTOR of your own life.
  • - feel SEEN, HEARD, UNDERSTOOD, and SOLVE PROBLEMS by tapping into your own creativity.
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I help people develop charismatic communication skills so that they can find their voice, learn to command a room, and amplify their impact.

My clients learn how to step out of fear (ex. of failure, rejection, giving feedback, outshining others, not knowing what to say or how to say it) to become the director of their own life so that they can REALIZE their big goals and dreams.
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Availability is limited, so book a call now!

Most people think...
MYTH: Charisma is only for extroverts.
  • TRUTH: Introverts can be just as charismatic and influential as extroverts. They have a natural ability to listen, which means they are great at connecting individually with others, building rapport and making people feel important and empowered in their presence. They can be great storytellers and have a knack for getting to the heart of a matter without talking too much. We need BOTH introverted AND extroverted charismatic leaders in society!
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MYTH: I'm not creative. It's too late for me to become creative or learn charismatic communication skills.
  • TRUTH: Everyone can develop their own inner creative and presence skills to design and create their dream life. A large part of accessing this side of your brain is making it a habit and cultivating it like you would any other skill. It's too never late to begin.
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MYTH: Creativity isn't important.
  • TRUTH: Bah humbug! If creativity wasn't important, we wouldn't have so many inventions that make our lives easier. We wouldn't be able to use music and art to reconnect with Alzheimer's patients or music therapy in hospital situations to calm patients before surgery/help soothe them during uncomfortable recovery treatments.
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The truth is, I used to believe these myths, too.

​Once an extremely shy, quiet girl, I used to be TERRIFIED of walking onto a stage by myself, let alone speaking up in a voice that was loud enough so that everyone could hear me. In fact, as a kid, I regularly made my mom call my friends to come over to play and once threw a fit to get out of attending a National Speakers Association kids' camp simply because I was scared of spending a week with a bunch of children I didn't know.

Later on in life, when I finally FOUND my voice, I discovered that I had NO IDEA what I wanted to say or how to say it effectively. As an adult, I was a hard worker and stellar student with unique opportunities to shine, but I naturally blended into the background in professional situations or was viewed perpetually as an intern/assistant. I was afraid of asking for a raise or taking the lead on projects even when I wanted to. I passed up incredible leadership opportunities and watched less-qualified candidates get promotions ahead of me. But I knew I wanted more.

A lifetime of learning taught me how to find my voice and speak up when it mattered most. Today, I:
  • SING, SPEAK and PERFORM both online and in person.
  • DELIVER virtual workshops to international audiences.
  • COMPETE in and win speech contests.
  • ENJOY NETWORKING with other creative professionals and community leaders around the world.
  • SERVE in leadership roles for local organizations and an international nonprofit.

My professional experience in public relations and communication roles for nonprofit organizations, culture/tourism, international business and state government have taught me the power of having a clear, concise message and knowing how to deliver it in a charismatic way. And my background as a professional musician has shown me how to harness that power of presence in real time to become a more magnetic performer. Learning these skills has changed my life for the better, which is why I am so passionate about helping other creative professionals step outside their comfort zones, find their authentic voice, engage with their audience on a deeper level and lead more fulfilling lives as a result.​

I had to LEARN how to find my voice, how to speak up, deliver feedback, and do so with presence to engage with those listening. You can develop these skills, too! 
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"Ashley is a gifted communicator and teacher and easily breaks down difficult concepts in to simple easy-to-understand steps."

"Ashley is a gifted communicator and teacher and easily breaks down difficult concepts in to simple easy-to-understand steps. Where tweaking of a skill is needed, her students find her feedback both encouraging and spot on! Her talent as a singer, musician, and leader are sought out by everyone with whom she comes into contact. Within the Houkulele (Houston ukulele) community, Ashley as been instrumental in bringing our group together to be able to perform for a variety of audiences. In addition, she organized our group to fundraise for the Ukulele Kids Club and raised over $10,000 for this worthy cause surpassing our goal of $3,000."
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 - Katrina Miguez, Houkulele Member & Meet-Up Leader
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN MY INDIVIDUAL COACHING PROGRAM

Most people REACT to life. I help people CREATE their own path by reconnecting to their imagination and creative self, finding their voice and developing the charismatic communication skills to make a difference in their community.  Using my signature CREATE framework, I spend 6 months one-on-one with my clients, empowering each of them to:

  • Craft your big dream
  • Reveal mindblocks/obstacles in the way
  • Explore new habits/opportunities
  • Accelerate growth by embracing imperfection
  • Tune into your inner creativity
  • Embrace your new reality
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TESTIMONIALS
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"[Ashley] coached me through several large life-affirming situations...I have seen her perform live and she is an engaging performer with a voice that creates happy chills of joy."

"I have had the pleasure of seeing Ashley in action in various capacities. She mentored me in Toastmasters, she coached me through several large life-affirming situations, and, saving the best for last, she is a talented musician and jazz vocalist. I have seen her perform live and she is an engaging performer with a voice that creates happy chills of joy. I highly recommend Ashley in any of these capacities!" 

Jen Halpern
Soft Sell Coaching

"Ashley entertained and inspired our audience by telling stories, singing, and serenading us with her ukulele...[and] was kind enough to give me valuable ideas on resources available that enhance the appearance of my YouTube channel and the videos."

"It was a pleasure having Ashley as a guest on "The Golden Age of Self-Expression." Ashley entertained and inspired our audience by telling stories, singing, and serenading us with her ukulele. We also collaborated on the finishing touches that we put on the video before release. Ashley was kind enough to give me valuable ideas on resources available that enhance the appearance of my YouTube channel and the videos. Working with Ashley is a great experience."
 
Steve Taddei
Creator of “The Golden Age of Self-Expression" video series​ Age of Self Expression” video series

It's frustrating to lose your voice when you're sick. It's even more frustrating to feel like you can't speak up at all...

I help my clients FIND THEIR VOICE to AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT.

"Ashley’s engaging presentation to our group exceeded expectations! 
​She shared keen insights on a relevant topic, integrated with personal experience and that beautiful voice of hers!  The addition of the ukulele added to the uniqueness of her talk and everyone LOVED it!"

Dawna Dawson
American Business Women's Association - WEWEN

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You can COMMAND A ROOM during a presentation, but you can COMMAND YOUR LIFE by learning to effectively speak up for yourself and others.