"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 Education Specialist and Founder, USA

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, Global Health, INGO, Vietnam

"Through Ashley's insightful guidance and personalized approach, I experienced a profound transformation. She helped me gain a clearer understanding of my professional identity and how to align my experiences with potential roles that truly fit my aspirations. Her coaching techniques, including self-assessment exercises that focused on self-reflection and self-awareness, equipped me with the tools I needed to present myself confidently and competently. Ashley's coaching has been a game-changer for me, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to advance their professional journey. Her expertise, encouragement, and tailored approach have been instrumental in my progress and success."

International Education Specialist, Indonesia

"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. Thank you, Ashley, for your guidance."

Senior Researcher, Public Health, Thailand

"I can't overstate the impact Ashley has had on my journey. Her coaching came at a pivotal moment as I navigated many transitions in my life. Ashley's approach is unique—she combines insightful, tailored questions with a genuine compassion and understanding that makes you feel truly supported. Her ability to listen deeply and then guide me with tools and strategies that are both practical and aspirational has been invaluable. She helped keep me accountable in the times when gravity wanted to do otherwise. I highly recommend Ashley to any high achiever looking to tackle career and personal ambitions."

Director and Founder, Marketing and Communications, Thailand

"Coaching sessions with Ashley gave me direction in my confusion in a major life transition. Ashley listening and encouraging me to reflect and identify my true values, and in helping me to align my life choices with my values, started me on the journey of self -awareness. These sessions were significant in giving me the confidence to take action to eliminate negativity and to make positive changes that align with my “true “self. The results have given me new purpose, joy, and inner peace."

Retiree in transition, USA

"Working with Ashley has proven invaluable to me. Her guidance was particularly impactful during challenging times, helping me navigate emotional chaos and refocus on my priorities in the very beginning. Ashley's coaching is rooted in deep self-reflection, employing tasks that unveil motivations and true self-identity. What stood out to me was Ashley's ability to challenge and question, steering me away from hasty decisions and guiding me towards solutions aligned with my real preferences.

Director and Founder, Marketing, Thailand

Ashley is a wonderful listener and sounding board, asking all the right questions that helped me identify gaps in my thinking. She has helped me dig deeper and find root causes to feelings /decisions, and helped me go beyond just surface level, most of which I definitely would not have been able to arrive at by myself. This coaching journey has been absolutely wonderful - it has helped me unearth some latent truths about myself and guided me to become more intentional in my thinking and, subsequently, actions. The best thing about Ashley is that she makes you feel heard and most importantly makes you understand that the things you say, your thoughts and feelings all hold weight and meaning. I now understand myself far better than I have ever before.

Regional Director, Marketing, Thailand