
Ashley is here to conduct presentations, workshops & fitness sessions for your group.
Events
MAPFRE Insurance: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
MAPFRE Insurance: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: providing tools to become an effective leader, the power of influence, getting out of your comfort zone, embracing mistakes, building rapport, and stepping up. She will emphasize the MAPFRE purpose, mission and valu...
MAPFRE Insurance: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
MAPFRE Insurance: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: providing tools to become an effective leader, the power of influence, getting out of your comfort zone, embracing mistakes, building rapport, and stepping up. She will emphasize the MAPFRE purpose, mission and valu...
Past Events
Cape Ann Field Hockey Club
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BRING IT! Workshop
Cape Ann Field Hockey Club
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BRING IT! Workshop
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: improving confidence, the influence of energy, believing in yourself and others, pushing yourself/passion in your heart, going ALL IN and committing to set results and goals. She will provide participants with various tools that help them push through emotional, mental, physical and social limits they so often put on themselves. Ashley will be an additional asset in the present and future emphasizing the Cape Ann FHC mission to develop the overall athletes mental and physical well...
Shrewsbury High School Perseverance: Embracing the Process of Progress Workshop
Boys and Girls Crew
Shrewsbury High School Perseverance: Embracing the Process of Progress Workshop
Boys and Girls Crew
Throughout this NEW interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: where you were/where you are/where you want to go, turning perceived setbacks into empowering comebacks, making choices/decisions with intention, resiliency, noticing “wins,” character, self-advocacy and the importance of simplicity. She will emphasize the Colonials motto: EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE.
Quabbin Regional High School REFRESH! Replenish Your Energy
Girls Varsity Softball
Quabbin Regional High School REFRESH! Replenish Your Energy
Girls Varsity Softball
This interactive workshop focuses on improving overall energy through: perspective, leading by example, the power of presence and overcoming doubts/fears. She will reinforce Quabbin's mission to develop an interactive and inclusive community dedicated to preparing students for productive citizenship in global society.
Shine Initiative Mind Matters Summit
Let’s Talk: Relationships and Self-Awareness
Shine Initiative Mind Matters Summit
Let’s Talk: Relationships and Self-Awareness
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will share parts of her story and provide participants with tools to help them push through emotional, mental, physical and social limits they so often put on themselves. Participants will leave feeling empowered as a result of learning various ways to decrease anxieties and stress associated with various types of relationships they will experience both now and in the future. Ashley will emphasize topics embracing the Shine Initiative's mission to combat discrimination and destigmatize mental health c...
Shrewsbury High School Refresher Workshop: Intensity and Mindset
Varsity Softball
Shrewsbury High School Refresher Workshop: Intensity and Mindset
Varsity Softball
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: energy, influence, stepping up, leading by example and overcoming doubts/fears. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce the importance of how the little details add up to big results.
Quabbin Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and Communication
Girls Varsity Softball
Quabbin Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and Communication
Girls Varsity Softball
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: effective leadership, building rapport, embracing mistakes, body language, encouragement and mindset. She will reinforce Quabbin's mission to develop an interactive and inclusive community dedicated to preparing students for productive citizenship in global society.
Shepherd Hill Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and Bring IT!
Boys Baseball Program
Shepherd Hill Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and Bring IT!
Boys Baseball Program
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: leadership, going ALL IN, confidence, mindset, and encouragement. She will emphasize the Rams motto "Accountability in Action" and reinforce SHRHS's "Commitment to Excellence" to educate, challenge, and empower students to succeed in the 21st century.
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Encouragement and OWN IT!
Boys Baseball Program
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Encouragement and OWN IT!
Boys Baseball Program
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: confidence, teamwork, communication, trust, seizing the moment, and leadership. She will emphasize the Colonials motto of EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as provide tools that build rapport and create resiliency.
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Communication and BRING IT!
Girls Softball Program
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Communication and BRING IT!
Girls Softball Program
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: energy, intensity, resiliency, mindset, encouragement, trust and confidence. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE and reinforce the school mission of providing challenging, diverse learning opportunities; promoting creativity and independent thinking; and empowering students to become capable, caring, active contributors to the world in which they live.
Shrewsbury High School Presence Refresher Workshop: Connection and Encouragement
Boys JV Basketball
Shrewsbury High School Presence Refresher Workshop: Connection and Encouragement
Boys JV Basketball
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: communication, body language, tone, and teamwork. She will emphasize the Colonials motto EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce the importance of how the little details add up to big results.
Shrewsbury High School Presence Combination Workshop: Confidence and Communication
Boys Varsity Basketball
Shrewsbury High School Presence Combination Workshop: Confidence and Communication
Boys Varsity Basketball
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: building resiliency, mindset, breathing techniques, being present, and encouragement. She will emphasize the Colonials motto of EFFORT/ATTITUDE/DISCIPLINE as well as reinforce and deepen the varsity teams "family" bond.
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and BRING IT!
Boys Basketball Program
Shrewsbury High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop: Leadership and BRING IT!
Boys Basketball Program
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: confidence, teamwork, trust, energy, power of influence, and going ALL IN.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: Bring IT! and Communication Workshops
Track/Swimming
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: Bring IT! and Communication Workshops
Track/Swimming
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: going ALL IN, committing to results and set goals, improving confidence and leadership.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: Communication and Bring IT Workshops
Boys and Girls Basketball/Hockey
Ayer Shirley Regional High School: Communication and Bring IT Workshops
Boys and Girls Basketball/Hockey
Throughout this interactive workshop session Ashley will be focusing on: improving confidence, influence of energy, believing in yourself and others, and building rapport.
Mid-Wach League Leadership Summit
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
Mid-Wach League Leadership Summit
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Building a Leadership Mindset Workshop
Ashley will be teaming up with Athletic Directors Tania Reich (Nashoba Regional HS), Jay Costa (Shrewsbury HS), and Jeff Rudzinsky (Marlborough HS) to present during the summit.
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE OWN IT! Workshop
Boy’s Crew
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE OWN IT! Workshop
Boy’s Crew
Throughout this workshop Ashley will be focusing on: clarity, accountability, mindset, leading by example and the power of influence.
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE BRING IT! Workshop
Girl’s Crew
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE BRING IT! Workshop
Girl’s Crew
This interactive workshop focuses on: confidence, trust, improving overall energy, perspective, influence, leading by example and going ALL IN!
MAPFRE: Leadership Workshop
MAPFRE: Leadership Workshop
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: providing tools to become an effective leader and the impact others have had on our lives
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: REFRESH! Replenish Your Energy Workshop
Girls Varsity Soccer Team
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: REFRESH! Replenish Your Energy Workshop
Girls Varsity Soccer Team
This interactive workshop focuses on: confidence, trust, improving overall energy, perspective, influence, leading by example and going ALL IN!
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Volleyball Program
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Volleyball Program
Throughout this interactive combination workshop Ashley will be focusing on: mindset, staying focused, energy, leadership, confidence and communication.
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Soccer Program
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Soccer Program
Throughout this interactive combination workshop Ashley will be focusing on: leadership, confidence, energy, embracing mistakes and stepping out of comfort zones.
Nichols College: MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BRING IT! Workshop
Nichols College: MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BRING IT! Workshop
Attendees: (NC) NEXT Program
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Field Hockey Program
Shepherd Hill Regional High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Field Hockey Program
Throughout this interactive combination workshop Ashley will be focusing on: building rapport, teamwork, leadership, confidence, going ALL IN and committing to set goals.
Nichols College: Make A DIFFERENCE: Leadership and Communication Workshops
Nichols College: Make A DIFFERENCE: Leadership and Communication Workshops
Attendees: (NC) Resident Assistants and Peer Mentors
Shrewsbury High School
Captain’s Summit
Shrewsbury High School
Captain’s Summit
Throughout the interactive workshops Ashley and Shrewsbury Athletic Director Jay Costa will provide student-athletes with a variety of activities to reinforce the Colonials 2022-23 motto: EFFORT, ATTITUDE and DISCIPLINE. The workshops will focus on: leadership, communication, culture, teamwork, expectations/appreciation, confidence, and the ripple effect.
Shrewsbury High School
Coaches Workshop
Shrewsbury High School
Coaches Workshop
Ashley will be teamed up with Shrewsbury Athletic Director Jay Costa to present this interactive workshop that provides coaches with professional development focused on: leadership, culture, communication, and the priceless difference they make in student-athletes lives.
MAPFRE: Leadership Workshop
MAPFRE: Leadership Workshop
Throughout the interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: providing tools to become an effective leader and the impact others have had on our lives
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls JV & Varsity Lacrosse
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls JV & Varsity Lacrosse
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: leadership, confidence, energy, embracing mistakes and stepping out of comfort zones.
MAPFRE: Women’s Leadership Network Introduction
MAPFRE: Women’s Leadership Network Introduction
Ashley will be sharing various parts of her personal story with a focus on what she has learned in the various leadership roles she has held throughout her journey.
Plymouth South High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Plymouth South High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Girls Varsity Lacrosse
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: building rapport, creating trust (individual/team) & more!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Senior Transition Course
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop
Senior Transition Course
Shepherd Hill Regional High School MAKE A DIFFERENCE Combination Workshop Senior Transition Course April 6th 2022 11:00-12:15 Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: social, emotional, and mental
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Leadership Workshop
Boys Varsity Baseball Team
Shrewsbury High School: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Leadership Workshop
Boys Varsity Baseball Team
Throughout this interactive workshop Ashley will be focusing on: leadership, confidence, energy, embracing mistakes and stepping out of comfort zones.
Women @ Hanover: Advance your Public Speaking
Women @ Hanover: Advance your Public Speaking
Ashley will be presenting HOW TO's: Polish Your Diamond focusing on simple tips and tricks that will improve your confidence.
Leadership Workshop
Leadership Workshop
Providing tools to become and effective leader.
NTQ Presentation 2022 Senior Class
NTQ Presentation 2022 Senior Class
Ashley shares her powerful story with adolescents to help them realize that they are not alone.
Bring IT! Workshop
Bring IT! Workshop
This interactive workshop focuses on improving confidence, the influence of energy, believing in yourself and others, pushing yourself from the passion in your heart, Going ALL IN, and committing to results and set goals
YOU, Inc. Presentation
YOU, Inc. Presentation
This presentation is only open to the participants in the YOU Inc Girls Program. Ashley will be presenting some of the various struggles that she faced during adolescence that were actually opportunities to grow and learn how to navigate through the quicksands of life. She will focus on the importance of: believing in yourself, becoming resourceful, embracing mistakes, being honest with yourself, letting things go, the power of influence and being proud of what makes you….YOU. She will be incorporating parts of the following Interactive Works...
Bring IT! Workshop
Bring IT! Workshop
This interactive workshop focuses on: -Confidence -The influence of energy -Believing in yourself and your team -Pushing yourself from the passion in your heart -Going ALL IN -Staying true to
Leadership Workshop
Leadership Workshop
This interactive workshop focuses on: -Providing tools to become an effective leader -The impact others have had on our lives -Embracing our mistakes -Looking at our flaws -Becoming aware of
Wachusett Regional High School Virtual Wellness Afternoon
Wachusett Regional High School Virtual Wellness Afternoon
Ashley will be presenting three workshops: Session 1: Let’s Switch That! (MINDSET) Focusing on how you speak to yourself, how you use your body and the power of visualization. Session
Active Minds: SMASH THE STIGMA Virtual Conference
Active Minds: SMASH THE STIGMA Virtual Conference
Rock Your World Fitness Sessions What is Smash the Stigma? In this event we hope to eradicate some of the stigma surrounding mental health on the UNE campus. Ashley will
REFRESH! Replenish your ENERGY Workshop
REFRESH! Replenish your ENERGY Workshop
Rock Your World Fitness Sessions Workshop only open to Shepherd Hill Girls Soccer Program. This interactive workshop focuses on: improving overall energy, perspective, leading by example, teamwork and going ALL

About Ashley
Ashley Gustafson’s story is one of determination and perseverance. After struggling with her parents divorce, peer pressure, homelessness, drugs and sexual assault she realized that she had only two choices. First, she could simply throw in the towel. Second, she could figure out her purpose, her passions and what she is truly made of. Ashley chose the latter. Today, she shares her powerful story with young people as an inspirational speaker in hopes of helping them realize that they are not alone. As a result, she’s living proof that young people can pave their own ways to happiness by making more positive choices and learning from the mistakes of others.
Ashley’s presentation stresses the importance of being open-minded and kind. Also, she stresses that being an honest friend can change someone’s world. She emphasizes the important roles people have in society and that each day you make a difference in the lives of everyone you encounter. Moving forward, it is up to you if you want that difference to be positive or negative. Ashley worked to put herself through college and earned a Master’s Degree from Worcester State College and her plus 30 and plus 60 credits from Augustana University.
Ashley was a Health Educator for the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District for 12 years, she also took on the following roles while in that career: Wellness Coordinator, Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, Game Change advisor, SADD advisor and Class advisor. Ashley decided to step away from her teaching career to dedicate her heart and soul into pursuing her passion and dream of impacting audiences of all ages as an Inspirational Speaker, Interactive Workshop Presenter, Fitness Creator and Confidence Coach. She is driven to MAKE A DIFFERENCE by helping others learn and grow by providing them with various tools to improve and navigate through the quicksand’s in all aspects of life.
Quote of the Week
Time is the most precious resource there is – you have to protect it.
Presentations & Workshops
Ashley offers a number of motivating, engaging and creative workshops and presentations. From her keynote presentation highlighting her life story and overcoming obstacles to the wide range of professionl development & personal growth workshops, Ashley is ready to bring enthusiasm and motivation to your next event.

Keynote Presentation
Assemblies/Conferences
70 minutes | Prices Vary
Ashley’s Keynote Presentation is about her life story, which is a constant reminder that every person in this world makes a difference. However, it is up to the individual if they want to make that difference positive or negative based on their actions/reactions to situations they encounter throughout their journey. Life is like Navigating Through Quicksand. Just like being trapped in quicksand, when an individual feels stuck or overwhelmed they tend to get frustrated and “freak out.” Well just like both quicksand and in life,”freaking out” only leads us in deeper. In the end, we only become more “stuck”.
Ashley teaches the audience the importance of stepping back, relaxing, and remembering their core. From here, to focus on the task, challenge, or goal at hand without giving up. Finally, Ashley promotes consistent progress by slowly putting one foot in front of the other. The more the audience knows about topics and themselves, the more confident they are then able to feel about themselves and the decisions they make. Helping ourselves and others succeed so that we are always looking at the learning experiences we have and getting out of our comfort zone is when GROWTH happens.
Workshops
Professional Development/Personal Growth
40 minute minimum | Prices Vary
Ashley’s energy and enthusiasm for raising awareness about a variety of topics will leave your audience feeling determined to understand not only themselves but others. The audience will be able to acknowledge and embrace opportunities for growth on both a personal and professional level. Her presentations as an inspirational speaker include, but are not limited to:
Effective Communication
What Makes YOU…. YOU
Focus & Goal Setting
Substance Use & Abuse
Power of Influence
Let’s Switch That! (Mindset)
Bring IT!
Setting Boundaries
Curriculum to Care
Mindfulness & Character
Leadership
Get Up & GO!
ENERGY! What are your VIBES?
Self-Esteem Empowerment
Bullying
Healthy Relationships
Nutrition & Wellness
What is RESPECT?
Rock Your World
Let’s Do This!
Testimonials
Speaking Testimonials
“Ashley Gustafson was our keynote presenter for the annual Varsity Athletes Above Substance Abuse (VAASA) Conference this fall. Ashley captivated this group of 200 high school scholar athletes with her story of risky choices, personal vulnerability and profound resilience. Ashley’s retelling of events from her own adolescence is both alarming and inspiring. She reminds us that even the brightest and most talented young people may be struggling with family, emotional and substance use related problems that are costly in many areas of a young person’s development. She taught our students to tap their own inner strength while humbly seeking support and remaining grateful for the kindness of adult mentors in their lives. Ashley galvanized the crowd with energizer activities and facilitated a lively “Owning the Room” communication workshop. Most important was Ashley’s message about making a difference, whether standing up for a friend, or sincerely asking about how someone is doing. VAASA members are tasked with making a difference by acting as role models for younger students. Ashley Gustafson is a role model for our students!"
"Ashley’s presentation was passionate and energetic. Her story showed vulnerability and strength. Ashley included story-telling and hands-on experiential activities making her presentation not only moving to hear but also fun to be a part of! Ashley taught us to remember to breathe through the quicksand and never forget that we have the ability to impact each person we encounter and can “Make a Difference”. Thank you Ashley for empowering us and sharing your story."
Fitness Session Testimonials
“After attending fitness sessions with Ashley Gustafson over the past couple of months I have gained so many perspectives on life. Not only has my physical strength improved, but I have also learned how to mentally improve myself as well. Through conversations and experiences, Ashley has taught and shown me such a positive outlook on life and because of her, I am now able to look at things in various ways, with a positive attitude. She brings positive energy into any environment she enters and truly impacts anyone she encounters. Ashley dedicates her life to helping others and making a difference, not for herself but solely because she has a desire to help and improve other people’s lives. I am beyond thankful to train with her, and am so grateful to have learned how the way you talk to others and yourself can heavily impact your potential and ability.”
“Over the past month, I have been working out with Ashley Gustafson every morning. During these workouts, she has completely changed my mindset on working out for the better. She taught me to never tell yourself you can’t do something and the key to having a good workout is to focus on how you are bettering yourself not only physically but mentally. Throughout this month I’ve realized a change in my mental state and physical state, I look at things not just workouts in a better way but life as well. I feel more energized, healthier, and productive after doing these workouts because we focus on technique and adding in that mental health aspect as well. Overall I am so lucky to have the experience of working with her. The positive energy she brings to a room, her outgoing personality and her brighter outlook on life inspires me to do better.”