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
Summer Fitness Sessions
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Auburn High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Auburn High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Auburn High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Auburn High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Shrewsbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Shrewsbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Shrewsbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Shrewsbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
Upcoming Events
Millbury High School
REFRESHER: Energy and Encouragement
Softball Program
Millbury High School
REFRESHER: Energy and Encouragement
Softball Program
Throughout this interactive session Ashley will be focusing on: effective communication, stepping up, showing up, how you do the little things impacts the big things, character, building rapport, intentional effort and that you are a part of something greater than yours...
Plymouth South High School
REFRESHER: Standards and Connection
Girls Lacrosse Program
Plymouth South High School
REFRESHER: Standards and Connection
Girls Lacrosse Program
Throughout this session Ashley will be focusing on: camaraderie, leading by example, routines/standards, accountability, confidence, the little things that add up to the big things, language/action alignment and that you are a part of something greater than yourself. Sh...
Nashoba Regional High School
REFRESHER: Accountability and Courage
Boys Volleyball Program
Nashoba Regional High School
REFRESHER: Accountability and Courage
Boys Volleyball Program
Throughout this interactive session Ashley will be focusing on: ownership, being a good teammate, effective leadership skills, character, confidence, composure, putting energy into what you can control over what you can't, routines/standards, and embracing process of pr...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
Millbury High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 9am-10:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping local student-athletes going into 7-12th grade push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on a...
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
Tahanto Regional High School
Summer Fitness Sessions 7am-8:30am
NTQ’s Fitness Session Leadership Team will be helping student-athletes push through their: emotional, mental and physical limits throughout various exercises that will leave them feeling more confident in being prepared for life both on and off of the field/court/trac...
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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