
You Turn Podcast w/ Ashley Stahl
Join our host Ashley Stahl each week for conversations with the world's top business, branding and psychology experts to help you amplify your success in work and life!
As an international bestselling author and the CEO of Wise Whisper, an agency that's helped more than 100 clients craft their motivational speeches and land a spot on the stage of their dreams, Ashley pulls both mystical and practical information out of every guest that you can leave each episode with lasting tools to build your brand and career (whether in corporate or as an entrepreneur!).
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life-- the choice to keep coming home to your truest self. When she's not podcasting, she's walking her german shepherd Jupiter, having snaccidents with funfetti cupcakes, or helping her clients at Wise Whisper Agency craft stories that captivate audiences, instill a sense of awe, and heal humanity.
Stages Wise Whisper clients have been booked on include the World Business Executive Coaching Summit, C200, Small Business Explo, South By Southwest (SXSW), Monetize Your Expertise Summit, People 1st, Corporate World Intelligence, coaching.com, and TEDx. In fact, Wise Whisper's helped more than 100 clients specifically land their spot on the TEDx stage with nearly 100% success.
If you're ready to become a professional speaker, land your spot on some of the world's biggest stages, and skyrocket your personal brand, connect. with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency-- visit WiseWhisperAgency.com to learn more.
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life, defined as critical moments of transformation when you become radically honest with yourself about some core area of your life that isn't working the way you want it to - and decide to finally make a transformation change.
It's time to conquer your fears, up your confidence, and create the business or brand you envision...without taking life too seriously.
If you are ready to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand, connect with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency to get your signature talk written and booked on stage... Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/Speak
THANK YOU to artist Andybemackin for the You Turn Podcast signature show music
Latest episodes
Jan 29, 2020 • 58min
[LOVE] Ep. 102: Tips To Stop Playing Small w/ Nicole Nowparvar
On a scale of one to ten, how satisfied are you with where you are in life today? This week Ash brings onto the show renowned psychotherapist, Nicole Nowparvar, to talk about how to stop playing life small. Nicole shares her knowledge from years of experience in private therapy and coaching to breakdown how to step into greatness. Your life potential is greatly impacted by the people in your community. Nicole shares her personal experience of ending an engagement just one month before her wedding and how her community has impacted her life. Relationships either lift you up or hold you down. If you think you may be in a codependent relationship, Nicole talks through indicators of what this may look like and how you can make changes to heal the relationship or leave it. Codependency has been found to be connected to depressions and low self- awareness. Listen in to learn about the connection between codependency and depression, and how to identify your needs. Whispers may be filling your mind telling you to leave a relationship, job, or path in your life. It is isn’t everything you want, but you don’t know what to do. Nicole and Ash provide actionable steps to better listen to these signs and how to step into fully trusting your intuition. Taking action to step into your power and light will cause changes to occur in your life. Setting boundaries, grieving losses and letting go are all things to be prepared for. Don’t worry, Nicole prepares you for all of this and shows you how to have fun along the way. Be sure to stick around for the post episode notes where Ash dives into learning how to deeply know yourself. You won’t want to miss this! In This Episode, You Will Learn: Indicators of codependency. Tips to stop playing small and step into your power. An exercise to grieve an ended relationship. The power slowing down has on accelerating your movement forward. Where You Can Find Nichole Nowparvar: www.nicholenowparvar.com Instagram: @therapybynichole Promotion: Want to land the job you love? Visit youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Jan 23, 2020 • 51min
[WORK] Ep. 101: How To Have A Tough Conversation w/ David Wood
Do you avoid confrontation at all costs? This week Ash talks to David Wood, a leading coach, and trainer, to discuss how to have tough conversations. David shares 4 steps on how to step forward in your life through successful challenging conversations. David walks through how to prepare for the conversation, part of which involves considering the risks and gains. Taking the risk to have a difficult conversation, like asking for a raise, requires strength and clarity of the value. There are pros and cons to everything when it comes to difficult conversations you may be subconsciously protecting yourself from recognizing the gains that would come as a result. Do you believe the universe is friendly? Well, when you prepare to step into a moment of risk or conversation with unknown circumstances, it will become much easier if you hold onto the belief that things will go well. Your mindset is key to remaining grounded and intentional during a conversation, listen in to gain tips on how to do precisely this. Don’t let the fear of the conversation stop you from having it. When you share your fear from an authentic and vulnerable place you will build connection. David shares a personal example of how he walked out on stage filled with nerves and was still able to calm not only himself but the thousands of people in the audience. Truth is powerful and David shares how to use it to your advantage. Be sure to stick around for Ash’s post-episode notes where she talks through steps to take before you head into a difficult conversation. In this Episode, You Will Learn: Difference between a request and a demand. Four steps to walk through a difficult conversation and get what you want. How to reduce resentment with your peers. The power of boundaries when you walk into a conversation. Resources: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Where To Find David Wood: Tough Conversations Podcast Playfourreal.life Promotion: Want to land the job you love? Visit youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Jan 15, 2020 • 51min
[MINDSET] Ep. 100: How to Have a Millionaire Mindset w/ Leisa Peterson
Join host Ashley Stahl and guest Leisa Peterson as they discuss money habits and the millionaire mindset. They cover topics like chakra imbalances affecting money flow, top habits of millionaires, financial tips to grow wealth, and the connection between your relationship with money and chakras. Stick around for post-episode notes on overcoming debt and creating the job and salary you deserve.
Jan 8, 2020 • 1h 10min
[LOVE] Ep. 99: How to Decode Your Love Blueprint w/ Terri Cole
Do you find yourself in relationships with someone that is constantly unavailable or unsatisfying? Join Ash while she talks with Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist with expertise in love, relationships, and boundaries, here to talk about how to decode your love blueprint. Listen in for the three ques you need to become more aware within your relationships and move into a stable and healthy state with your partner. Attachment styles in relationships is a major part of understanding yourself and your partner. Terri reveals how your upbringing impacts your attachment style and tools to move towards a place of secure attachment. Learn what your downloaded love blueprint is and how it designs your love life. Are you in a relationship where fighting never takes place? This may appear perfect on the surface however it is possible that anger is being presented in passive aggressive behavior. Don’t worry, Terri shares examples about how she has worked through this herself and how you can resolve this behavior. Self-love isn’t simply getting a pedicure when you are stressed, Terri and Ash walk through what it really means to love yourself and provide examples of how to practice self-love in your life. Be sure to stay tuned for this, because the relationship you have with yourself deeply impacts your relationships with others. Terri walks through gaslighting in relationships, the love of goodwill, how to know when being selfless in your relationships is needed and so much more! During the post-episode notes, Ash dives deeply into attachment styles and managing attachment attacks. You don’t want to miss this. Resources: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love By Amir Levine Kelsey Grant YouTurn episode In This Episode, You Will Learn: The four attachment styles and how they impact relationships. Tools to break out of repeating relationship cycles. How to access your love blueprint. Where you can find Terri Cole: Terricole.com/gift Promotion: Want to land the job you love? Visit youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Jan 1, 2020 • 56min
[WORK] Ep. 98: How to Be a Top Performer w/ Sarah Kaler
Are you running around all day feeling like you can’t keep up in work and in life? Ash goes back to her roots this week and talks with Sarah Kaler, an executive leadership coach, consultant, and CEO of Soulpowered, a women’s leadership, research, and education company. Dive into this episode to learn all about burnout, executive presence and what it really means to be a top performer. If you are wanting to take a step up in your career or a transition, listen in to hear actionable advice on how to turn your dream into a reality. Sarah’s leadership journey began at a young age when she was recruited into an executive role at Lululemon. She was a key player in its transition from being a startup to the worldwide organization it is today. Never the less, her work hours and dedication lead her into a health crisis and realizing that you can’t do everything alone. Many women fear stepping into motherhood can hurt their careers. If you are entering into, or considering, having a child Sarah shares insight, tips and her ultimate advice on how to succeed as a mother, and a professional in the workforce. Being a top performer or leader comes with a myriad of difficulties. Ash and Sarah walk through how to manage your health, professional boundaries, and emotional state in order to find sustainable growth. Be sure to listen in as Sarah shares one powerful tip to be a high performer for your entire life. No matter where you are on your professional path, inspiration will come and go. Sarah shares valuable guidance on how to reconnect with your career and what steps to take in order to find inspiration each day. Be sure to stick around for the post-episode notes, Ash shares her thoughts on what executive presence really is and provides a thought-provoking question to help you gain clarity on your own leadership. In this Episode, You Will Learn: Indicators of burnout and how to manage them before it goes too far. The difference between competence and strengths in your career. How to begin the process of making a career shift that aligns with your authentic self. How to be a leader in all areas of your life. Where You Can Find Sarah Kaler: Soulpowered.com Instagram: @besoulpowered Promotion: Want to land the job you love? Visit youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Dec 24, 2019 • 46min
[MINDSET] Ep. 97: How Your Environment Impacts Your Physiology w/ Aaron Alexander
Are your shoulders sore or you have a knot in your neck that won’t go away? This week Ash talks with Aaron Alexander an expert on the mind-body connection, author, and host of The Aligned Podcast. This episode is all about how your environment informs your physiology. What people consider relaxation today often still includes scrolling through social media, or watching television. Aaron explains why finding pure stillness is such a valuable goal to work towards and what it does for your overall health. Do you slump over your desk, and tuck your chin down to read your phone all day? Aaron and Ash talk about how to create posture that is healthy for your body. There is a simple exercise you can complete to better understand where you may feel pain. The leading causes of disease and illness have been linked largely to stress. Aaron talks through everything from diet to mechanics and your environment on ways to improve your wellbeing and reduce stress. He shares one very simple tip to change your mindset while at work. A major part of the stress you experience likely comes from work. If this resonates with you, be sure to listen in as Aaron outlines simple tips to improve your workspace and overall wellbeing during every working hour. If you travel often for work, there are very specific activities you can do to quickly help you adjust and be ready for your business trip, even when there is a time change involved. Want to know one of the best things you can do for your overall health? Aaron shares what science has proven to keep people alive the longest. Don’t forget to stick around for Ash’s post-episode notes! In This Episode, You Will Learn: The value of physical movement for long term health. Tips to improve your posture and why it matters. Exercises to do while sitting at your desk. Resources: The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles For a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life by Aaron Alexander Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno Documentary: Where to Invade More by Michael More For support for posture and alignment: The aligned band Where to Find Aaron Alexander: Thealignbook.com Instagram: alignpodcast Align Podcast Promotion: Ready to discover the best career path for you? Visit YouTurnPodcast.com/clarity
Dec 18, 2019 • 52min
[MINDSET] Ep. 96: Self-Sabotage: Why You Do It (And How To Stop!) w/ Judy Ho
What area of your life isn’t where you want it, but never changes? This week Ash talks with Judy Ho, neuropsychology, author, and co-host of the television show, The Doctors, to talk about all things self-sabotage. If you find a certain aspect of your life isn’t where you want it to be, it is likely a result of your own fear and self-fulfilling prophecies. If that feels familiar, listen in for the steps to get out of self-sabotage and lean into success. Sabotage lives in many areas of life: dating, weight loss, relationships, and finances just to name a few. But where does this come from? Judy outlines 4 general drivers and factors that create self-sabotage. Listen in to learn which one you veer towards most and how to break free. One of the toughest aspects that drive self-sabotage, specifically in relationships, is a fear of vulnerability. Through research, Judy has discovered the number one root cause of this fear and shares how she has helped others embrace vulnerability and view it as a strength, not a weakness. Judy has worked with a handful of professional athletes. She found their ability to harness the practice of visualization and planning ahead is what makes major changes in the performance. Learn tips on how to implement these practices into your own life and actionable ways to visualize your own success. How is your relationship with your thoughts? Judy shares the three categories of thoughts and a very great way to manage the negative thoughts that pop up in your mind. She shares two exercises to manage your thoughts and not let them limit your progress in life. After this jam-packed episode of knowledge, listen in to Ash’s post-episode notes for even more info! Resources: Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way by Judy Ho In This Episode, You Will Learn: What creates self-sabotage Where low self-esteem comes from and tips to build your confidence Strategies to change your negative thought process How to build up your own will power muscle The power of an “IF...THEN…” and “YES...BUT...” statements and how to use them to your advantage Where to Find Judy Ho: www.drjudyho.com Take the Self Sabotage Test: https://www.drjudyho.com/stopselfsabotagequiz Instagram: @drjudyho and @thedoctorstv Promotion: Ready to discover the best career path for you? Visit YouTurnPodcast.com/clarity
Dec 11, 2019 • 1h 9min
[LOVE] Ep. 95: Toxic Relationships: The Signs to Look Out For w/ Tiffany Louise
How long have you been questioning whether your partner is the right one for you? This week Ash talks with Tiffany Louise all about the signs of an unhealthy relationship and what steps you can take to build a healthy one. Tiffany is a speaker, author, and LCSW that coaches people to create their healthiest and happiest connected lives. Tiffany shares that people are not toxic, patterns are. Through her years of experience as a therapist and time spent researching, Tiffany reveals what causes people to stay in unhealthy relationships, especially those with unstable partners. An unhealthy relationship can look like a lot of different things. Listen in to hear Tiffany and Ash walk through the key indicators that your relationship may be healthy or not. Sometimes the signs of an unhealthy or abusive partner can be tricky to identify. Don’t worry, they offer very specific examples of the four main ways someone can be abusive. Have you found yourself trying to determine whether you should continue to work on your relationship or walk away? Or, perhaps you’ve listened to your friend vent for months, or years, about their relationship not moving forward. Tiffany shares how to know when its time to leave and how to make sure you don’t find yourself in this place again. This stagnation may be the result of a one-sided relationship or an imbalance in masculine and feminine energy. So, be sure to stay tuned the whole episode to gain all the juicy advice around these topics! In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why people stay in unstable relationships and How to know when it is time to leave. What a love bomb is and how to tell if someone has dropped one on you. How to balance your masculine and feminine energy to attract the right partner. Resources: Deeper Dating: How To Drop The Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy by Ken Page Where You Can Find Tiffany Louise Instagram: @tiffany.louise www.tiffanylouise.com Promotion: Want to land your dream job? Visit www.youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Dec 4, 2019 • 50min
[WORK] Ep. 94: How To Upgrade Your Relationship To Money w/ John Christianson
Is money something you don’t talk about, but know you need help navigating? This week Ash sits down with John Christianson, a chief financial advisor, author, wealth manager, and podcast host. For over 25 years John has managed the financial lives of executives at Amazon, Nike, and Starbucks, just to name a few. Tune in to learn about upgrading your relationship, your EQ and your history with money in order to move forward in a better way. Have you reached a point in life where things simply are no longer working? This is what happened with John in his thirties when he set out to find gains beyond the number in his bank accounts. Not only does he share financial advice, but he also walks through his experience with life changes, building a business and how to navigate finding fulfillment beyond money. John starts by sharing the first step you can take when it comes to changing your relationship with money. And it doesn’t have to do with balancing a checkbook, just yet. Does your partnership have an imbalance in financial wealth where someone makes more money or perhaps has spending patterns that don’t align with yours? John and Ash walk through the intimacy of money and one thing you can do to help build the health of your relationship. John shares his number one reason why people have poor relationships with money and how they sabotage their finances. There is one simple question John asks all of his clients to get to the heart of their money history. This will spark a conversation that reveals how your money mindset has been established. Part of financial wealth is having a positive emotional relationship. Want to know whether you have an abundance or a fear-based mindset? John shares a resource to better understand where and how you view money from an emotional standpoint. As always, don’t forget to stick around for post-episode notes with Ash! Resources: The Wealth Creators Playbook: A Guide to Maximizing Your Return on Life and Money by John Christianson Test your EQ with money: www.moneyeq.com Find your core values: www.ashleystahl.com/corevalues In This Episode, You Will Learn: The impact finances play on relationships and what a money date will do for you. How to shift your money mindset and break the taboo’s you hold on money. When it is time to look to a financial advisor for support. How to explore your emotional intelligence (EQ) with money. Where To Find John Christianson: https://www.jcchristianson.com/ Wealth Confidant Podcast @jcchristianson Promotion: Want to land the job you love? Visit youturnpodcast.com/joboffer
Nov 27, 2019 • 46min
[MINDSET] Ep. 93: How to Relinquish Control w/ Jackie Knechtel
Do you need to be in control of everything, or do you know someone who holds power over you? This week Ash talks with Jackie Knechtel, the co-founder of the Flow Consciousness Institute, a speaker and coach. She has worked with people all around the world in improving performance, flow, and focus. Listen in the learn how to relinquish control in your life in order to step into a state of flow. Allowing yourself to release structure and control can be a very difficult action to step into. Jackie shares her path of releasing habits of control and micromanaging in order to fully surrender to life. If you find yourself wondering where this need for control stems from, here is where Ash and Jackie break down the roots of control and what it looks like when you are living in a state of constant control. Do you find yourself giving ultimatums in a relationship or situation? This may be a reaction to fighting for control and taking your power back. Relationships, whether it be with siblings, friends or romantic partners, are a key area where control can become a struggle, and cause rifts between existing in joy together. Learn how to use these relationships as a mirror to reflect upon yourself and grow. Stepping into a state of flow is largely centered in your mindest. Jackie shares principles to shift your mindset and even answers how to take on an abundance mindset when you’re facing a difficult struggle, such as financial debt. Be sure to stick around for the post-episode notes where Ash shares her experience with control and anxiety. She asks a powerful question to help you connect to where you stand with control. Resources: The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life’s Perfection by Michael Singer In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to grieve control and overcome fear. The different forms that control takes on How to release the blocks in your life that limit living in a state of flow Principles of flow to live a more present life Where You Can Find Jackie Knechtel: www.flowconsciousness.com www.jackieknechtel.com Promotion: Ready to discover the best career path for you? Visit YouTurnPodcast.com/clarity