Ashley Hughes Austin, jd, Certified coach
Coaching + strategy for ambitious professionals
Build confidence, gain clarity, and design a career path that actually works for you. You know where you want to go. Let’s figure out how to get you there.
The Challenge
It’s difficult to make thoughtful progress in your career when you are navigating important decisions on your own.
You may be working toward the next level of leadership, considering whether a different path is right for you, or wondering why the success you’ve achieved doesn’t feel as fulfilling as you expected.
Or maybe it seems there are unwritten rules you’re not aware of. This can be especially true if you are the first in your family to pursue a legal or corporate career.
It may seem like no one understands what you’re going through or can help you work through it.
work with ashley
Together we can get you where you want to go.
I know what it feels like to navigate a demanding professional environment while trying to make thoughtful decisions about what comes next.
As a former BigLaw attorney, educator, and talent development leader, I have spent my career helping people grow, navigate complexity, and find their path forward. I understand the pressures and expectations that come with ambitious careers, and I also understand that the next step isn’t always obvious.
In coaching, our work begins with what matters most to you. Together, we create space for reflection, discussion, and practical feedback around the goals you have set for yourself.
Our conversations are always confidential. I will help you examine your options, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and develop a thoughtful plan – then provide the accountability and support to help you follow through.
You know yourself and your goals better than anyone. I’ll help you gain the clarity and confidence to move forward.
Client testimonial
“Coaching was truly transformative.
Ashley met me where I was, took the time to understand my goals, and asked thoughtful questions about what I wanted my next steps to be. I love that I was always given action items to take away from our conversations. The focus on self-reflection was especially valuable. Our conversations pushed me to think intentionally about who I want to be as a professional and how I present myself to others. I now have a much stronger sense of confidence, self-awareness, and direction.”