Ashley Kirkwood
Ashley Kirkwood blends humor and data into entertaining yet insight-driven keynotes, sparking conversations that empower audiences to transform their lives, build confidence, and achieve real results.
A former trial lawyer turned entrepreneur, Ashley brings an insightful perspective shaped by her own comeback story. After nearly failing college, she graduated top of her class from Northwestern Law before founding a multi-million dollar consultancy now in the running to gain recognition on the Inc 5000 list.
Featured in Black Enterprise, Business Insider, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and Crain's Notable Business Leaders list, Ashley specializes in storytelling and building confidence. Her signature keynote "The Currency of Confidence" draws from her journey rebounding from rock bottom as well as concrete data and humor. Audiences appreciate her candid blend of narratives, statistics, and transformative lessons.
Equipping leaders with strategies to increase confidence in themselves and their teams, Ashley has spoken to audiences small and large during both good and tough economic times. People retain Ashley when they seek battle-tested wisdom to amplify confidence, productivity, and real-world results. Her customized talks spark introspection and empower people to realize their latent potential by renewing their stories and confidence currency.
A former trial lawyer turned entrepreneur, Ashley brings an insightful perspective shaped by her own comeback story. After nearly failing college, she graduated top of her class from Northwestern Law before founding a multi-million dollar consultancy now in the running to gain recognition on the Inc 5000 list.
Featured in Black Enterprise, Business Insider, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and Crain's Notable Business Leaders list, Ashley specializes in storytelling and building confidence. Her signature keynote "The Currency of Confidence" draws from her journey rebounding from rock bottom as well as concrete data and humor. Audiences appreciate her candid blend of narratives, statistics, and transformative lessons.
Equipping leaders with strategies to increase confidence in themselves and their teams, Ashley has spoken to audiences small and large during both good and tough economic times. People retain Ashley when they seek battle-tested wisdom to amplify confidence, productivity, and real-world results. Her customized talks spark introspection and empower people to realize their latent potential by renewing their stories and confidence currency.
The Currency of Confidence
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders seeking to inspire confidence in their teams during uncertain times
- Individuals wanting to rediscover their inner confidence and resilience
The audience will leave with:
- A renewed belief in their abilities even in the face of setbacks
- Actionable strategies to build confidence and tell a new comeback...
The Psychology of Getting the "Yes"
This program is perfect for:
- Sales professionals seeking to improve their influence and close more deals
- Business leaders who want to gain buy-in for their ideas and initiatives
- Any professional who interacts with clients or an executive team
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of the psychology behind getting people to "yes"
- Actionable frameworks to apply proven sales principles to their...
The L.O.V.E. Method of Communication
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders seeking to improve communication and connection in their teams
- Customer-facing professionals who engage with clients and need empathy
- Anyone who wants to have deeper, more validating conversations
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of the L.O.V.E. communication method (Listen, Openness, Validate, Empathize)
- Tips to build emotional intelligence and actively...
