"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."
Management Team Member, Leadership and Team Coaching Program, INED
"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."
-Dr. Greg T., Director and Co-Founder, Inclusive Education Foundation (InEd), Thailand
"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."
-Dan L., Senior Program Director, FHI 360, Vietnam
"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
"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."
-Dr. Jennifer Strachan-Fontaine, Senior Education Specialist and Founder, USA
"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.
-Surapong K., Senior Public Health Researcher, Thailand