Reigniting purposeful,
human career paths
Career coaching for mid-career professionals
When was the last time you had an uninterrupted hour to reflect on your work life? No meetings. No notifications. No pressure to perform.
Most days, work asks us to solve problems, manage expectations and keep it moving. Not to mention the demands on us outside of the workplace. It’s no wonder that after years of striving, we can suddenly feel stagnant.
That's where coaching comes in. I work with mid-career professionals as a partner and collaborator helping you clarify where you are, what you actually want, and the path to get there.
No jargon. No judgment. Just honest, focused conversations that move you forward.
Meet Ashley
Hi! I’m Ashley Bryan, and I’m so glad you’re here.
For twenty years, I grew a successful career in communications across agency, nonprofit and corporate settings. Outside of work, I was doing what so many of us do: showing up as a spouse, surviving the newborn years, and somehow keeping all the plates spinning. My calendar was full, yet something was missing.
As a milestone birthday loomed, I was ready to confront some big, nagging questions: How did I get here? Do I even like it here? Why am I so tired?
I hired a coach, believing that she would tell me exactly what to do and all of my problems would be solved. What I discovered was something so much better — my own solutions. Through our work together, I figured out that I could use my experience helping organizations clarify and communicate their purpose and impact to help individuals do the same in their careers.
I named my practice The Analog Coach because I believe in coaching by humans, for humans. Real transformation doesn't come from a framework, a formula or a chatbot. It comes from the deeply human strengths and capabilities you already have. My job is to help you claim them and put them to work. As Glinda the Good Witch reminds us in the Wizard of Oz, “you've always had the power, my dear. You just needed to learn it for yourself."
If you’re ready to figure out what’s next, I’d love to support you.
Client Reviews
“Ashley helped me navigate complex relationships in the workplace with a realistic approach. She helped coach me through conflicts to give me the confidence in myself to address them in a professional manner without feeling like I needed to be something I’m not. ”
“Whether you know exactly where you want to go in your career or you just know in your soul you need a change, Ashley serves as an incredible resources. She encourages me to dream big and ask myself the hard questions to figure out what’s holding me back. After taking some time to identify what I was looking for, she then guided me in putting together a practical, actionable plan to help my aspirations become a reality. Working with Ashley is a joy.”
“Ashley is exactly what you want in a coach: someone’s who’s all in and listens deeply. She is perceptive and knows intuitively when to ask a probing question or offer a gentle nudge. Importantly, with her supportive way of showing up in all the right ways, she has helped me unlock insights that I have brought into my life and way of thinking.”
“During my sessions with Ashley, I could feel my overwhelm fade, and I'd leave each conversation feeling empowered. She helped me clarify my vision and priorities, prepare for interviews and build my confidence.
“I am in academic medicine and was facing a number of challenging decisions about my professional development. Ashley was an incredible resource who listened and created space for me to explore the competing priorities that made it difficult for me to move forward. Her approach allowed me to understand my own values and reach the decisions that worked best for me and my career.”