Ashley Fernandez
Transform workplace culture with Ashley Fernandez, speaker, career coach and DEI strategist. Ashley works with organizations to elevate professional development, women's leadership, and inclusive practices, featured in SHRM, Yahoo, and global conferences.
New York, United States
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Ashley is a Professional Certified Career Coach and a trauma-informed mindset practitioner. She leverages her background in psychology, corporate talent strategy, and DEI to help individuals and organizations cultivate best practices for career development. Her experience includes industries ranging from healthcare to professional services.
Ashley takes a no-nonsense, practical approach, blending strategic insights, quantum physics, and metacognition to provide a transformation that is the foundation for personal and professional growth for individuals and organizations.
She is the author of the Elevate Her Energy Planner and has been featured in major media outlets including SHRM, The Muse, Well & Good, Yahoo, SELF, and global stages for speaking events such as Women in Tech conference and Go All In Fest.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In this session, Ashley Fernandez offers a comprehensive approach to talent management and DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) initiatives. Participants will explore strategies to align talent management with DEIB goals, driving organizational success. Through case studies and group activities, attendees will learn to integrate DEIB principles into every stage of the talent lifecycle. They will understand the intersection of talent management and DEIB, implement DEIB strategies throughout the talent lifecycle, and measure the impact of these initiatives. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a roadmap for fostering an inclusive workplace.
In this session, attendees will embark on a dynamic exploration of strategic career planning. Ashley Fernandez will equip individuals with the essential tools and insights needed to construct a comprehensive career development map. Through a combination of practical guidance and actionable steps, participants will gain the confidence and clarity required to navigate their professional journey with purpose and intentionality.
Key Takeaways:
• Strategic Goal Setting: Learn the principles and techniques for setting clear, achievable, and strategic career goals aligned with one's aspirations and organizational objectives.
• Personalized Roadmap Creation: Acquire the skills to craft a tailored career development map, encompassing key milestones, skill-building initiatives, and networking strategies essential for professional advancement.
• Effective Progress Tracking: Gain practical tools and strategies for monitoring and adjusting your career development plan, ensuring consistent progress towards achieving your objectives and aspirations.
In this ground-breaking session, Ashley Fernandez will explore the transformative concept of self-led conscious leadership. This paradigm empowers individuals to take charge of their own leadership journey through heightened self-awareness and purposeful action. Through a blend of introspective exercises and actionable insights, attendees will gain the tools and mindset needed to become conscious leaders who inspire positive change within themselves and their teams.
Key Takeaways:
• Self-Awareness And Authenticity: Cultivate a deeper understanding of oneself and one's leadership style, allowing for more authentic and purpose-driven leadership.
• Intentional Leadership Practices: Learn practical strategies for leading with intention, mindfulness, and a focus on long-term impact.
• Empowering Others: Develop the skills to inspire and support team members in their own journeys of self-led conscious leadership, fostering a culture of growth and empowerment.
In this forward-thinking workshop, participants will explore how to redefine success in the context of hybrid teams. The focus is on creating a sense of belonging and cohesion regardless of physical location. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, Ashley Fernandez will help attendees gain actionable strategies for building strong, connected teams that thrive in a hybrid work environment.
Key Takeaways:
• Foster Inclusivity In Hybrid Workspaces: Develop strategies for ensuring that remote team members feel included and valued, creating a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Build Trust And Collaboration: Learn techniques for building trust and promoting effective collaboration among team members, regardless of their physical location.
• Measure Success Beyond Metrics: Explore alternative measures of team success that emphasize well-being, collaboration, and a sense of community.
In this session, Ashley Fernandez will address the alarming rate at which women leaders are exiting the workforce, focusing on both self-imposed glass ceilings and systemic barriers, especially for women of color. Attendees will learn how to assert their value, amplify their voices, and establish themselves as recognized experts. The session aims to inspire collective efforts to break through these barriers and empower women to become influential leaders. Participants will discover their professional value proposition, overcome barriers to speaking up, and leverage personal branding to enhance their visibility and influence.
Ashley Fernandez will help your team understand the power of thinking, navigate challenging circumstances with ease, and explore the connection between feelings, meaning, thoughts, and actions. Attendees will learn to master the thought-action connection, recognize their role as authors of their own stories, and shift their perspective on confidence from a learned skill to an innate quality. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to lead more intentional and authentic lives.
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