ABOUT ASHLEY
Inspiring Change & Igniting Passion
After teaching for over a decade Ashley decided it was time to spread her message to larger audiences. Moving forward, she started the company Navigating Through Quicksand, LLC. Navigating Through Quicksand is what life is about, often times we feel stuck whether in a relationship, friendship, in our own mind, spot in time, career, etc. One thing to always remember is we can get ourselves both into and out of situations. In fact, sometimes the only thing we need is our internal compass and remembering that having both ourselves and others consistently polish the diamond we have inside it will in turn shine on the world and make a positive difference.
motivating, engaging & creative
Expert Speaking & Coaching Services
Workshops &
Presentations
Geared towards students and athletes across New England
Fitness
Sessions
To help student-athletes improve their fitness
Professional
Development
For corporations & non-profits needing an expert speaker
One on One
Coaching
Life coaching and mentoring to improve your wellbeing
Upcoming Events
Nashoba Regional High School Embracing the Process of Progress Workshop
Girls Golf Program
Nashoba Regional High School Embracing the Process of Progress Workshop
Girls Golf Program
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: where you were/are/want to go, turning perceived setbacks into empowering comebacks, making choices/decisions with intention, resiliency, noticing "wins," character, self-advocacy, overcoming doubts/fears ...
Shrewsbury High School GRIT: YOU CAN Do Hard Things
Baseball & Softball Programs
Shrewsbury High School GRIT: YOU CAN Do Hard Things
Baseball & Softball Programs
The COLONIALS Baseball and Softball Programs will be joining forces encouraging each other emotionally, mentally and physically to give their best so their best becomes better...together. Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: internal connecti...
Quabbin Regional High School GRIT: YOU CAN Do Hard Things
Baseball and Softball Programs
Quabbin Regional High School GRIT: YOU CAN Do Hard Things
Baseball and Softball Programs
The PANTHERS Baseball and Softball programs will be joining forces encouraging each other emotionally, mentally and physically to give their best so their best consistently becomes better...together. Throughout this workshop Ashley will be focusing on: internal connecti...
Ashley’s Story
A Powerful & Motivating Journey Through Adversity
Ashley Gustafson, a beacon of determination and resilience, embarked on a remarkable journey brimming with life’s trials and tribulations. She found herself caught in the quicksand of life’s challenges, grappling with self-doubt and hardships. However, Ashley stood undeterred. She fought her way through, learning to move deliberately and purposefully, much like navigating through actual quicksand. Her journey was not about evading obstacles but transforming them into stepping stones towards success. Today, as a motivational speaker, workshop leader, and fitness coach, she empowers others to navigate through their own quicksand, inspiring them to turn their adversities into strengths.
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