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
Ayer Shirley Regional High School Combination Workshop: Leadership/GRIT/Let’s TALK
Girls Basketball Program
Ayer Shirley Regional High School Combination Workshop: Leadership/GRIT/Let's TALK
Girls Basketball Program
Throughout this interactive session Ashley will be focusing on: confidence, creating high performance habits, embracing opportunities, effective leadership, building rapport, energy, you become who you surround yourself with, standards, routines, and being a part of som...
Shrewsbury High School LEVEL UP Workshop
Boys Basketball Program
Shrewsbury High School LEVEL UP Workshop
Boys Basketball Program
Throughout this interactive session Ashley will focus on: the little things that make a big difference, how you "show up" matters, staying positive when being "tested," focus/clarity of what you CAN/CAN'T control, Emotional/Mental/Physical GRIT, courage, building resili...
Shine Initiative
Mindmatters Youth Mental Health Summit 2025
I’m WORTH IT!: Creating Confidence Workshop
Shine Initiative
Mindmatters Youth Mental Health Summit 2025
I'm WORTH IT!: Creating Confidence Workshop
Ashley will be conducting three interactive sessions focusing on: self-awareness, intentional mindset shifts, perspective, focus/clarity of energy, time spent vs. time invested, breaking/rebuilding patterns, the art of transformation, building momentum, the little thing...
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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