Ashley Rudolph, an Executive Coach for high achievers, shares insights on navigating career transitions. She discusses the REF framework—Reflect, Explore, Find—to help individuals assess their careers. The conversation explores common blind spots that hold leaders back, especially women facing unique challenges. Ashley emphasizes the need for self-reflection and alignment with core values for job satisfaction. She also highlights the importance of self-advocacy and strategic thinking in overcoming career plateaus and achieving true fulfillment.
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REF Framework for Career Crossroads
Use the REF framework: Reflect, Explore, Find with high achievers at career crossroads.
Reflect on past and current roles, explore motivations, and find alignment before acting.
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Client's Role Fulfillment Turnaround
A client initially thought her new role was a bad fit due to too many administrative tasks.
After coaching, she shifted to strategic work and earned perfect performance reviews, staying with the company.
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Challenges Women Face at Work
Women face greater difficulty advocating for what they need to succeed.
They often do unrecognized "ghost work," making it harder to establish boundaries.
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Ashley Rudolph is an Executive Coach for high achievers and next-gen leaders. Her coaching blends strategic insight with practical tools to help leaders achieve their goals without burning out.
When a high achiever feels stuck at a career crossroads, what’s the first conversation you have with them?
You’ve coached leaders through major transitions—what patterns do you see in those who successfully step into their next chapter?
What’s a common blind spot holding leaders back from the roles they say they want?
How do you help leaders separate what they truly want from what they’ve been told they should want?
If someone listening feels they’re at a plateau, what’s one question they can ask themselves today to unlock their next step?
Ashley Rudolph
Ashley Rudolph is an Executive Coach for high achievers and next-gen leaders. With a background as a tech executive and a track record of helping leaders hit business targets, she empowers her clients to unlock their full potential, lead with confidence, and drive performance cultures that deliver results. Ashley's coaching blends strategic insight with practical tools to help leaders achieve their goals without burning out.
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