Ashley Martin

Ashley Martin

BA in Psychology, M.ED in Educational Le

TX, US
Empowering Leaders to F.O.C.U.S., Sharpening Soft Skills for All, Equipping the Next Generation

"You learn You learn something new every day" is a philosophy Ashley Martin lives by. She blends her love for educating, encouraging, and equipping others into dynamic conversations,  training sessions, and talks. Ashley served ten years in a large, urban school district as a teacher and then an administrator.  She was pushed into destiny and followed her dreams to expand her work as an author, speaker, and trainer.  Ashley also serves in the faith-based community partnering with local churches and non-profit organizations. She self-published Focus: Productive Leadership in Action, a book that provides simple strategies to overcome distractions and lead a more productive life. She loves to equip people with the tools to gain the F.O.C.U.S. Factor, Lead to Succeed, and Reconnecting the Disconnected Youth. 

Bringing action, activation, and accountability, Ashley wears many hats – author, educator, encourager, mentor, and sister friend. She has a heart for leaders and is a mission to help others become the best versions of themselves. She engages with the next generation through the non-profit, Great Girls Global (3G). Ashley holds a B.A. in Psychology from Scripps College (Claremont, CA) and a Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX). She currently resides in the Houston metro area.

"You learn You learn something new every day" is a philosophy Ashley Martin lives by. She blends her love for educating, encouraging, and equipping others into dynamic conversations,  training sessions, and talks. Ashley served ten years in a large, urban school district as a teacher and then an administrator.  She was pushed into destiny and followed her dreams to expand her work as an author, speaker, and trainer.  Ashley also serves in the faith-based community partnering with local churches and non-profit organizations. She self-published Focus: Productive Leadership in Action, a book that provides simple strategies to overcome distractions and lead a more productive life. She loves to equip people with the tools to gain the F.O.C.U.S. Factor, Lead to Succeed, and Reconnecting the Disconnected Youth. 

Bringing action, activation, and accountability, Ashley wears many hats – author, educator, encourager, mentor, and sister friend. She has a heart for leaders and is a mission to help others become the best versions of themselves. She engages with the next generation through the non-profit, Great Girls Global (3G). Ashley holds a B.A. in Psychology from Scripps College (Claremont, CA) and a Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX). She currently resides in the Houston metro area.

The FOCUS Factor: 5 Intentional Keys to Get & Stay Focused

Format: One-on-One, Small gorup workshop, panel, or keynote

Time: 60 - 90 minutes. 

Walk away with 5 ways you can intentionally get and stay focused.

  • Self Care
  • Communication & Consistency
  • Undoing Procrastination
  • Outlining Priorities
  • Setting Boundaries
  • Knowing How to Say No

This is Perfect For:
  • The CEO or boss who has a huge platter to manage and...
Thought LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

reFocus: Starting Over from the Inside Out

Format: One-on-one, workshop, seminar, panel, keynote

Time: 60 -90 minutes

Walk away with knowledge for how to
  • Start over from the inside out
  • Process pain through journaling and other intentional activities 
  • Walk in forgiveness

This is perfect for those....
  • Who have receently transitioned  (loss, career, life circumstance) 
  • Need help starting over after...
Life and Work TransitionsAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

All About Alignment

Format: One-on-One, Small group workshop, panel, or keynote

Time: 60 - 90 minutes (Can be customized as well)

Walk away with a greater understanding of who you are independently and within the context of a team 

  • Define the concept of a sweet spot
  • Quick identification of your sweet spot
  • Review personality types
  • Quick Personality 
  • Stategies to leverage sweet spots personally and professionally 

This is...

Thought LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Reconnecting the Disconnected Youth & Changing the Narrative

Format: Keynote & Panel
Time: Keynote [20-30 Minutes], Panel [Varies]

Currently

Listeners will walk away with an understanding about how to reach the current & next generation. This talk will ...

  • Understand what opportunity youth and what realities they face
  • Understand why they have faced these in the grand scheme of things
  • Understand girls & women's unique position in some of these realities
  • Engage in dialogue around...
Youth / ChildrenEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Lead to Succeed: Soft Skills for Emerging Leaders

Format & Time : Trainer/Seminar [30 - 60 min], Panel [Varies], Keynote [Varies]

Participants will walk away with an understanding & knowledge of key soft skills:

  • Communication - Tips & tricks that work professionally & personally
  • Capacity - Knowing your limits, the limits of your teammates & how to optimize your capacity for prime performance
  • Confidence - Gaining ways to increase your confidence 

This is Ideal...

Personal DevelopmentAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific