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Ashley Stahl: The Road to Self-Discovery, Uncover Your Core Skills and Values for Career Success | E240

Aug 21, 2023

Former counterterrorism expert Ashley Stahl shares her journey of self-discovery and career success. Topics discussed include core nature, core skill sets, values, limiting beliefs, and networking as an introvert.

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Ashley Stahl

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Quick takeaways

Identifying your core nature and core skill sets is crucial in finding a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Embrace the concept of a U-turn and be willing to experiment and try new things as you navigate your career path.

Recognize when a job is not a good fit by paying attention to how it aligns with your core skill set and core values.

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Understanding Core Nature and Core Skill Sets

Understanding your core nature and core skill sets is essential in figuring out your career path. To determine your core nature, ask people how the room changes when you walk in and how they would describe your energy. This can help you identify the adjectives that best describe your essence. For your core skill set, consider the tasks you enjoy and excel at, and think about the energy you bring to those activities. For example, if you have a way with words and enjoy writing and speaking, your core skill set may be in communication. Knowing and embracing your core nature and core skill set can help guide you towards a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Introduction

3min

Witnessing Domestic Violence and the Importance of Experimentation

2min

Discovering Passion for Government and International Affairs

21min

Revolutionizing Businesses and Empowering Entrepreneurs with Shopify

5min

Finding Your Core Nature

24min

Following Your Gut and Identifying Core Skills

9min

Identifying Values and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

19min

At the age of 23, Ashley Stahl landed a coveted six-figure job at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and was on track to be the spy and counterterrorism expert she had long trained to become. But then she realized that everything she thought she wanted to be wasn’t actually who she was. In this episode, Ashley tells us about her work in the counterterrorism sector, how she became a speaker and entrepreneur, and her advice to people who are unsure about their careers and looking to find their perfect career fit.

Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, international bestselling author, and Fortune 500 spokesperson. Her book is You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Her TEDx talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED talks on the Internet, and her self-development show “The You Turn Podcast” is one of the top-ranked mental health shows in the United States.

In this episode, Hala and Ashley will discuss:

- Her start in the world of counterterrorism

- Doing what you are, not what you love

- How to make a You Turn in your life

- Getting in touch with your core nature

- The ten different types of core skill sets

- Finding your zone of genius

- Determining your core values

- Overcoming your limiting beliefs

- Paying attention to the turn signals in your life

- Networking as an introvert

- And other topics…

Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, international bestselling author, and Fortune 500 spokesperson. Her book is You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Her TEDx talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED talks on the Internet, and her self-development show “The You Turn Podcast” is one of the top-ranked mental health shows in the United States. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has also been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and more.

Resources Mentioned:

Ashley’s Website: https://ashleystahl.com/

Ashley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/

Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

Ashley’s Podcast: https://ashleystahl.com/podcast-page/

Ashley’s Book, You Turn: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/

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