Testimonials

Coaching

"Ashley is an excellent coach. She is passionate about helping her clients find the motivation to make meaningful progress against their own goals and benchmarks. She incorporates curiosity, compassion, and commitment in her work.

I began meeting with Ashley at a time when I was looking to make a professional pivot and was not sure how best to organize my thoughts, prioritize options, and proceed. She helped me clarify what I was trying to achieve both longer term and during each session. She asked poignant questions and reflected on my responses in such a way that I finished each session clearer headed and focused on next steps. Ashley also provided tools for me to conduct self-guided, values-based exercises that helped me prioritize my goals. I appreciate Ashley's calm demeanor, professionalism, and empathy. Strongly recommended."

Senior Program Director, FHI 360, Vietnam

"I had the privilege of working Ashley during a very challenging period in my life when I felt lost and emotionally unstable. From our very first session, I felt safe, supported, and truly heard.

Over the past year, the coaching sessions have helped me regain confidence, improve my emotional regulation, and rediscover myself. One of the most valuable aspects of the process was the non-judgmental listening and thoughtful guidance that encouraged me to reflect deeply and find my own solutions. I also truly appreciated the flexibility and understanding shown during unexpected emergency situations.

Through this journey, I have become more emotionally stable, self-aware, and balanced in both my personal growth and social responsibilities. I am deeply grateful for the kindness, care, and dedication I received.

I confidently recommend Ashley to anyone seeking meaningful personal growth and emotional development.


Founder, Migrant Community Support Center, Thailand

I was very satisfied with the coaching process. Ashley listened carefully to my explanations about the organization, even when my thoughts were not well organized. She asked many questions about my plans, which helped me think more critically. This reflection supported my organizational planning and helped me realize that my workload had become overwhelming and was affecting my ability to focus on moving the organization forward in a more structured way. I appreciate the opportunity to engage in this coaching process. It has encouraged me to be more intentional and reflective in my leadership.

Director, Nonprofit (Refugee and Migrant Education), Thai-Myanmar border

"Coaching with Ashley gave me the clarity I needed to see the answers buried deep under layers of complicated life situations. The answers I got helped me come up with action plans that gradually moved things forward in the right direction and took me to the place in my life where I am happy to be.

Senior Public Health Researcher, Thailand

Facilitation

"The facilitators' use of interactive activities kept everyone involved and fostered a collaborative atmosphere."

Workshop Participant, USAID/WWF Pause and Reflect Workshop, "Mekong for the Future" (MMF) Initiative,

"Rippletree workshops offer a rare shift in learning: instead of receiving standard objective advice, participants are facilitated to uncover deep, actionable lessons from their own past experiences."

Senior Management Team Member, Inclusive Education (InED), Thailand

Leadership, Learning, and Development

"We were thrilled to have Rippletree work with our management team and program managers to explore personal leadership, peer coaching, and help us grow as an organization. Ashley brings decades of experience working in the education/humanitarian sector combined with a passion for coaching and growth. Our team learned so much through her participatory, intentional, and human-centered approach. We recommend Rippletree to any organization looking for targeted professional development provided by a proven leader."

Director and Co-Founder, Inclusive Education Foundation (InEd), Thailand

"Working with Rippletree has been transformative. Their thoughtful facilitation and coaching encouraged our team to become more open-minded, reflective, and collaborative. Through their support, we gained new tools for positive communication, professional growth, and intentional practice that have strengthened our work with educators and learners. I highly recommend Rippletree for anyone seeking meaningful, positive development in their organization."

Senior Management Team (SMT) member, Inclusive Education Foundation, Thailand

"I had the privilege of working with Dr. Ashley Clayton Hertz at Rippletree for a six-week professional development experience focused on international development. This engagement provided invaluable wisdom and guidance, helping me refine my understanding of the field and align my skills with global development work.

Ashley, my mentor and coach, was exceptional in facilitating a client-centered process. She ensured that each session was tailored to my specific needs, fostering a thoughtful and strategic approach to my professional growth. Ashley consistently provided clear and insightful summaries of our discussions, along with actionable next steps we developed that helped me navigate my path forward.

This experience with Rippletree was instrumental in broadening my perspective and guiding me with the tools to move into the international development space. I highly recommend their coaching services to professionals seeking clarity, direction, and meaningful career change and or advancement."

Senior Early Childhood and Reading Specialist, Maryland, USA