Looking for an engaging virtual or in-person training or keynote solution? We can help.
THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE®
HELPING LEADERS OVERCOME IMPOSTER SYNDROME TO GET RESULTS.
Looking for an engaging virtual or in-person training or keynote solution? We can help.
THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE®
HELPING LEADERS OVERCOME
IMPOSTER SYNDROME TO GET RESULTS.
LEVERAGE THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE®
ON YOUR TEAM WITH ASHLEY KIRKWOOD ESQ.
Hear Executive High Performance Consultant & Strategic
Communication Expert Ashley Kirkwood Speak Below!
Ashley Kirkwood and team has various workshops, corporate-level assessments, and keynote presentations centered around overcoming imposter syndrome so that your team can communicate better and lead effectively! Our proprietary framework, The MBA Method™ undergird all of our training programs and licensed materials! This methodology states that all achievement can be mastered through Mindset mastery, expansive Beliefs, and deliberate Action.
Our programs dive into this formula in detail.
LEVERAGE THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE® ON YOUR TEAM WITH ASHLEY KIRKWOOD ESQ.
Hear Executive High Performance Consultant & Strategic Communication Expert Ashley Kirkwood Speak Below!
Ashley Kirkwood and team has various workshops, corporate-level assessments, and keynote presentations centered around overcoming imposter syndrome so that your team can communicate better and lead effectively! Our proprietary framework, The MBA Method™ undergird all of our training programs and licensed materials! This methodology states that all achievement can be mastered through Mindset mastery, expansive Beliefs, and deliberate Action.
Our programs dive into this formula in detail.
HEAR WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS
This is an excellent presentation that all college students need to attend. It can help them to succeed beyond their expectations. Ashley Kirkwood did an excellent job presenting the MBA strategies which can enhance one's career and one's personal life.
V. Hayslett, Education
Ashey was phenomenal and very engaging. She tailored her talk to our institution and it was something that our alumni, faculty and staff and students thoroughly enjoyed. We can't wait to bring her back! She also offered some really great resources to help students communicate.
A. Prewitt, University of Tennessee
This is an excellent presentation that all college students need to attend. It can help them to succeed beyond their expectations. Ashley Kirkwood did an excellent job presenting the MBA strategies which can enhance one's career and one's personal life.
V. Hayslett, Education
Ashey was phenomenal and very engaging. She tailored her talk to our institution and it was something that our alumni, faculty and staff and students thoroughly enjoyed. We can't wait to bring her back! She also offered some really great resources to help students communicate.
A. Prewitt, University of Tennessee
WAYS WE WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS
Keynote Speeches
Whether your company needs a keynote speaker for an event, a leadership retreat, departmental training or conference, we can help! Ashley Kirkwood is a masterful storyteller and comedic keynote speaker, but we also have a number of speakers in our network that are licensed to perform our signature talks! We can handle these talks whether in-person or virtual. Our A/V capabilities are state of the art!
On-Demand Licensed Programs
Does your organization want a customized on-demand training that covers effective communication, overcoming imposter syndrome or leadership development? Our established team of instructional designers and world-class speakers can help!
Workshops & Trainings
Does your team need an in-depth workshop with actionable take-a-ways about communication, leadership or imposter syndrome? Using our framework, we can deliver a workshop on any of our core topics through a workshop style presentation customized and delivered with a high level of engagement!
Consulting & Executive Coaching
Do you want to put your star players on a fast track to leadership skills and high performance. Allow us to develop a customized executive coaching and leadership coaching track for the where we work to optimize their performance and grow their confidence!
WAYS WE WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS
Keynote Speeches
Whether your company needs a keynote speaker for an event, a leadership retreat, departmental training or conference, we can help! Ashley Kirkwood is a masterful storyteller and comedic keynote speaker, but we also have a number of speakers in our network that are licensed to perform our signature talks! We can handle these talks whether in-person or virtual. Our A/V capabilities are state of the art!
On-Demand Licensed Programs
Does your organization want a customized on-demand training that covers effective communication, overcoming imposter syndrome or leadership development? Our established team of instructional designers and world-class speakers can help!
Workshops & Trainings
Does your team need an in-depth workshop with actionable take-a-ways about communication, leadership or imposter syndrome? Using our framework, we can deliver a workshop on any of our core topics through a workshop style presentation customized and delivered with a high level of engagement!
Consulting & Executive Coaching
Do you want to put your star players on a fast track to leadership skills and high performance. Allow us to develop a customized executive coaching and leadership coaching track for the where we work to optimize their performance and grow their confidence!
HEAR WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“I loved learning that my goals were achievable and not unreachable. It was very manageable to incorporate her strategies into my everyday schedule.”
D. Suresh
“[Ashley helped me with] going from speaking for free and not even realizing I could get paid to speak to locking in 4-figure speaking engagements in companies and colleges within about 3 months of working with her for the first time. I went from local engagements to global.”
B. Sherell, Executive Trainer & Former Educator
“[Ashley helped me with] securing my first 5 figure contract and creating an assessment tool built around my framework.”
F. Harris, Executive Wellness Speaker & Therapist
CORE SIGNATURE TOPICS OF OUR CONSULTANCY THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE®
Studies show that 85% of people have confidence issues. Whether it’s a junior team member’s basic lack of confidence, or a seasoned pro a bit unsure of changing business norms, confidence is the key to impactful performance.
CORE SIGNATURE TOPICS OF OUR CONSULTANCY THE CURRENCY OF CONFIDENCE®
Studies show that 85% of people have confidence issues. Whether it’s a junior team member’s basic lack of confidence, or a seasoned pro a bit unsure of changing business norms, confidence is the key to impactful performance.
YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN
DURING THIS PRESENTATION
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The number one mindset hack that will help you overcoming imposter syndrome.
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A simple and easy-to-implement test that will help you determine whether your feelings are imposter driven or fact based
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Three consistent actions that will help you get out of the decision matrix and into consistent high-value actions to increase productivity!
DURING THIS PRESENTATION
YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN
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The number one mindset hack that will help you overcoming imposter syndrome.
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A simple and easy-to-implement test that will help you determine whether your feelings are imposter driven or fact based
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Three consistent actions that will help you get out of the decision matrix and into consistent high-value actions to increase productivity!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
The energy, interactive activities and open conversation were greatly appreciated and executed to perfection.
Ashley provided incredible insight into the complexity of diversity-related topics in and beyond the workplace. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an expert to present to their company! Everything she delved into was very informative and eye-opening!
E. Akgun, Account Executive FCB Chicago
“Before this session, I had severe imposter syndrome and did not know how to break that mindset and move forward. After Ms. Kirkwood’s session, I feel like I will be able to achieve the goals I set for myself and it is not out of reach!”
D. Suresh
“Before Ashley talked to us, I was feeling incredibly unmotivated. I felt like I was literally dragging myself through each day, but after this talk, I had a bit of fire that was lit under my butt that immediately helped me. That night I blasted through my work more effectively.”
Mariah Z.
“Prior to attending her talk, I have often struggled with confidence reaching out to others for support. After listening to Ms. Kirkwood's experiences and advice, I got a confidence boost and have already started reaching out and networking. Ms. Kirkwood has a way of letting you know: ‘Yes, you can!’”
J. AdneySchelle
THE L.O.V.E METHOD OF COMMUNICATION™
Confident communicators do so with L.O.V.E. The L.O.V.E. method of communication helps teach skills that improve listening skills, encourage open mindedness, validate others, and encourage empathy! During our L.O.V.E. Method of communication training you will learn:
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The most underutilized listening skill that, when employed, improves communication dramatically.
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The critical piece of communication that most people miss - open mindedness.
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How to validate a person even if you don’t agree with their idea - respectfully.
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How to actively engage in empathy so that your team feels seen, heard and valued.
THE L.O.V.E METHOD OF COMMUNICATION™
Confident communicators do so with L.O.V.E. The L.O.V.E. method of communication helps teach skills that improve listening skills, encourage open mindedness, validate others, and encourage empathy! During our L.O.V.E. Method of communication training you will learn:
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The most underutilized listening skill that, when employed, improves communication dramatically.
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The critical piece of communication that most people miss - open mindedness.
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How to validate a person even if you don’t agree with their idea - respectfully.
-
How to actively engage in empathy so that your team feels seen, heard and valued.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Ashley's personality is perfect for creating a safe space
for attendees to share stories, ask questions, and most
importantly, LEARN and be open to new perspectives.
B. Santaniello, Pharmaceutical Industry
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Ashley's personality is perfect for creating a safe space for attendees to share stories, ask questions, and most importantly, LEARN and be open to new perspectives.
B. Santaniello, Pharmaceutical Industry
STORYTELLING SECRETS™
Confident communicators tell stories. Truly effective 21st century communication involves telling stories. The “why” behind your product, service, and company is as important as the list of features. And being able to effectively communicate those “why’s” is a massive key to modern sales success. Engaging your team and customers with story elements has no downside. This is especially true virtually, where body language nuances are taken out of the equation - a bit! Telling stories works.
DURING THIS PRESENTATION YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN
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Learn the Three Critical Components of a great story.
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Discover how to effectively weave story elements into your team meetings, client calls and other presentations.
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Learn the #1 element in crafting your brand/sales story.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
The energy, interactive activities and open conversation
were greatly appreciated and executed to perfection.
Brittany T., Advertising Industry
STORYTELLING SECRETS™
Confident communicators tell stories. Truly effective 21st century communication involves telling stories. The “why” behind your product, service, and company is as important as the list of features. And being able to effectively communicate those “why’s” is a massive key to modern sales success. Engaging your team and customers with story elements has no downside. This is especially true virtually, where body language nuances are taken out of the equation - a bit! Telling stories works.
DURING THIS PRESENTATION YOUR TEAM WILL LEARN
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Learn the Three Critical Components of a great story.
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Discover how to effectively weave story elements into your team meetings, client calls and other presentations.
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Learn the #1 element in crafting your brand/sales story.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Approximately 20,000 sales calls, and countless corporate speaking/training engagements… Ashley was a sales expert prior to becoming a Fortune 100® trial attorney. Then as a corporate trial attorney, Ashley used her considerable speaking and storytelling talents to connect with juries – her star continued to rise. Then she pulled the plug, literally leaving $350,000 on the table to start her own company. Most people would call that a bad decision. Ashley calls it one of the best she ever made.
In the years that followed, Ashley started speaking and training again, helping corporations better communicate and diversify, as well as conducting TedX talks. She also started a speaker training company that has grown exponentially. And along the way, has honed her sales skills and program to a work of art. You’ve read about it on this page.
Ashley is a master level communicator, and has her finger directly on the pulse of today's marketplace. Shes's a thought-leader on diversity, empowerment and acceptance in the halls of Corporate America and some of the most prolific names on the planet listen to what she has to say.
Ashley has been recognized as a thought leader by media outlets galore, including FORBES, Crain's Chicago Business, Black Enterprise, The Chicago Tribune and more! Not to mention, she previously sat on the board at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign that determines who to hire for on-campus student activities!
She has been on the hiring side of the industry and the talent side. She will use all of her experience to help you level up your speaking career!Lastly, she’s a double Big Ten graduate and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her law degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law!
PROCESSES TO GET STARTED
Book a strategy call with us here
We propose a custom solution that fits your needs and budget and don't worry, we get most straightforward proposals out in 24-hours or less. We don't like playing 'wait all day for a proposal' game!
We send over the contract & all our vendor information
We host a kickoff call with you to confirm delivarables and schedule
We host a wrap-up call to review results, feedback and next steps!
We deliver an incredible result for you and your organization
We confirm all details before the first deliverable via email
MEET THE FOUNDER
Approximately 20,000 sales calls, and countless corporate speaking/training engagements… Ashley was a sales expert prior to becoming a Fortune 100® trial attorney. Then as a corporate trial attorney, Ashley used her considerable speaking and storytelling talents to connect with juries – her star continued to rise. Then she pulled the plug, literally leaving $350,000 on the table to start her own company. Most people would call that a bad decision. Ashley calls it one of the best she ever made.
In the years that followed, Ashley started speaking and training again, helping corporations better communicate and diversify, as well as conducting TedX talks. She also started a speaker training company that has grown exponentially. And along the way, has honed her sales skills and program to a work of art. You’ve read about it on this page.
Ashley is a master level communicator, and has her finger directly on the pulse of today's marketplace. Shes's a thought-leader on diversity, empowerment and acceptance in the halls of Corporate America and some of the most prolific names on the planet listen to what she has to say.
Ashley has been recognized as a thought leader by media outlets galore, including FORBES, Crain's Chicago Business, Black Enterprise, The Chicago Tribune and more! Not to mention, she previously sat on the board at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign that determines who to hire for on-campus student activities!
She has been on the hiring side of the industry and the talent side. She will use all of her experience to help you level up your speaking career!Lastly, she’s a double Big Ten graduate and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her law degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMS AND HOW THEY WILL BE STRUCTURED?
This page gives you the elevator speech version of our proprietary programs, but we’re quite adept at tailoring any and all of our programs for your specific needs. We can provide custom programs, keynotes, workshops, seminars, ongoing training, “train the trainer”, licensing, onsite/offsite, virtual training, and much more.
The very best way to get started is to Book a FREE Call, and we’ll take it from there.
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HOW MUCH DO YOUR PROGRAMS COST?
The price varies on your needs: what programs we’re doing, when, where, etc. There are a lot of details to work out, and a ton of exciting possibilities (So Book That FREE Call!) That said, a minimum investment in our services is $12,000.
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OUR COMPANY WENT THROUGH RADICAL CHANGES WITH COVID-19. ARE YOU CURRENT ON THAT?
Yes. COVID-19 has changed the corporate landscape considerably. And in certain instances, the rise of work from home and similar arrangements have made harassment and alienation issues more profound. We’re fully on it.
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IS ASHLEY INVOLVED?
Yes; you are hiring Ashley Kirkwood and her professional team of speakers, trainers, researchers, and corporate communication experts. Ashley will play a major role in developing your program and if requested, can personally present, depending on budget and timing.
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WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE ENGAGEMENT?
We have found the best results stem from an ongoing retainer relationship, which we extend at a preferred rate. This allows a continual reaffirmation of strategies learned, as well as our expertise and advice if issues arise
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CAN WE TAPE AND REPLAY THE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS?
We’ll do it for you! We can license the content of our engagement for future ongoing use. This is especially advantageous for larger companies with many divisions and offices.
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WHY DO WE EVEN NEED THIS? WE'RE PRETTY DIVERSE & HAVE A CONFIDENT TEAM ALREADY.
We wish it were as simple as hiring percentages and apparent confidence. But it isn’t. It’s about people. One bad decision by one manager can severely damage a company, both financially and in the public eye. And in today’s media-fueled cancel culture, this can be devastating.
Policy and numbers do NOT prevent anything. It’s about changing people, which is why we focus on that more than anything. The best things we hear in our trainings are “I never realized that,” “I never thought about it that way before,” “Omg, that makes so much sense. How did I not see this earlier?”
We can and do help with your policy, of course, but in the end, we change PEOPLE, which changes your culture, your effectiveness, and, ultimately, your bottom line.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
-
CAN YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMS AND HOW THEY WILL BE STRUCTURED?
This page gives you the elevator speech version of our proprietary programs, but we’re quite adept at tailoring any and all of our programs for your specific needs. We can provide custom programs, keynotes, workshops, seminars, ongoing training, “train the trainer”, licensing, onsite/offsite, virtual training, and much more.
The very best way to get started is to Book a FREE Call, and we’ll take it from there.
-
HOW MUCH DO YOUR PROGRAMS COST?
The price varies on your needs: what programs we’re doing, when, where, etc. There are a lot of details to work out, and a ton of exciting possibilities (So Book That FREE Call!) That said, a minimum investment in our services is $12,000.
-
OUR COMPANY WENT THROUGH RADICAL CHANGES WITH COVID-19. ARE YOU CURRENT ON THAT?
Yes. COVID-19 has changed the corporate landscape considerably. And in certain instances, the rise of work from home and similar arrangements have made harassment and alienation issues more profound. We’re fully on it.
-
IS ASHLEY INVOLVED?
Yes; you are hiring Ashley Kirkwood and her professional team of speakers, trainers, researchers, and corporate communication experts. Ashley will play a major role in developing your program and if requested, can personally present, depending on budget and timing.
-
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE ENGAGEMENT?
We have found the best results stem from an ongoing retainer relationship, which we extend at a preferred rate. This allows a continual reaffirmation of strategies learned, as well as our expertise and advice if issues arise
-
CAN WE TAPE AND REPLAY THE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS?
We’ll do it for you! We can license the content of our engagement for future ongoing use. This is especially advantageous for larger companies with many divisions and offices.
-
WHY DO WE EVEN NEED THIS? WE'RE PRETTY DIVERSE & HAVE A CONFIDENT TEAM ALREADY.
We wish it were as simple as hiring percentages and apparent confidence. But it isn’t. It’s about people. One bad decision by one manager can severely damage a company, both financially and in the public eye. And in today’s media-fueled cancel culture, this can be devastating.
Policy and numbers do NOT prevent anything. It’s about changing people, which is why we focus on that more than anything. The best things we hear in our trainings are “I never realized that,” “I never thought about it that way before,” “Omg, that makes so much sense. How did I not see this earlier?”
We can and do help with your policy, of course, but in the end, we change PEOPLE, which changes your culture, your effectiveness, and, ultimately, your bottom line.
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