keynote
This is STRICTLY for schools, companies, and leadership teams who are tired of people freezing up, second-guessing, and playing small.
Move From Fear to Forward in 45 Minutes
Without cheesy pep talks, "just be confident" advice, or waiting until everyone feels ready.
keynote
This is STRICTLY for schools, companies, and leadership teams who are tired of
people freezing up, second-guessing, and playing small.
Move From Fear to Forward in 45 Minutes
Without cheesy pep talks, "just be confident" advice, or waiting until everyone feels ready.
INTRODUCING
A³: From Fear to Forward
A high-impact keynote that turns fear into real movement, fast.
Have you ever caught yourself (or your team) saying:
“I know what I should do… I just keep putting it off.”
“I’ll do it once I feel more confident.”
“What if I mess it up?”
“Maybe I’ll start tomorrow.”
Most people don’t struggle because they lack talent.
They struggle because fear and self-doubt keep them stuck in their heads.
Ashlee's keynote teaches audiences how to break that cycle and take action... Even when they don’t feel ready.
A³ stands for Allow, Attention, Action.
A simple 3-step system that helps people stop spiraling, reset in real time, and take one brave step forward.
Perfect for high-performers who care a lot, but get stuck in hesitation, self-doubt, stress, or perfectionism.
INTRODUCING
A³: From Fear to Forward
A high-impact keynote that turns fear into real movement, fast.
Have you ever caught yourself (or your team) saying:
“I know what I should do… I just keep putting it off.”
“I’ll do it once I feel more confident.”
“What if I mess it up?”
“Maybe I’ll start tomorrow.”
Most people don’t struggle because they lack talent.
They struggle because fear and self-doubt keep them stuck in their heads.
Ashlee's keynote teaches audiences how to break that cycle and take action... Even when they don’t feel ready.
A³ stands for Allow, Attention, Action.
A simple 3-step system that helps people stop spiraling, reset in real time, and take one brave step forward.
Perfect for high-performers who care a lot, but get stuck in hesitation, self-doubt, stress, or perfectionism.
IMAGINE THIS
Your Event Has Concluded…
Stress still shows up… but it stops running the whole day.
Your people know what to do when fear hits, instead of panicking or pretending it is fine.
You or your team finally sends the email, starts the hard talk, raises a hand, or makes the bold call.
Teams leave with a shared language: Allow it. Shift it. Act anyway.
The "conference high" does not fade in a week, because a real system is now in their hands.
This is what A³ looks like when it lands the right way. Not hype. Practice.
IMAGINE THIS
Your Event Has Concluded…
Stress still shows up… but it stops running the whole day.
Your people know what to do when fear hits, instead of panicking or pretending it is fine.
You or your team finally sends the email, starts the hard talk, raises a hand, or makes the bold call.
Teams leave with a shared language: Allow it. Shift it. Act anyway.
The "conference high" does not fade in a week, because a real system is now in their hands.
This is what A³ looks like when it lands the right way. Not hype. Practice.
THE SHIFT
Old Way vs. New Way
The Old Way
What most people keep trying…
Stuffing fear down and hoping it goes away
"Positive thinking" on top of stress (and calling it a plan)
Waiting to feel confident before taking action
One inspiring talk… then back to the same habits by next week
The New Way
What happens with A³…
Allow the emotion without getting hijacked by it
Shift attention on purpose, in the middle of real life
Take one brave action right away, even if it feels messy
Build courage like a skill, because practice creates progress
THE SHIFT
Old Way vs. New Way
The Old Way
What most people keep trying…
Stuffing fear down and hoping it goes away
"Positive thinking" on top of stress (and calling it a plan)
Waiting to feel confident before taking action
One inspiring talk… then back to the same habits by next week
The New Way
What happens with A³…
Allow the emotion without getting hijacked by it
Shift attention on purpose, in the middle of real life
Take one brave action right away, even if it feels messy
Build courage like a skill, because practice creates progress
THE METHOD
How It Works
01
A1
Allow
Name what is real. Fear, stress, self-doubt, pressure. No more fighting it. No more pretending.
02
A2
Attention
Shift focus in real time. Stop the mental spiral and move back into clarity and possibility.
03
A3
Action
Take one brave step before leaving the room. Because confidence does not come first. Action does.
Bonus Follow-Through Options
A guided worksheet during the keynote
A physical coin as a simple daily "anchor" reminder
Optional add-on: the 30-Day "Practice Fear Away" Workbook for continued practice
THE METHOD
How It Works
01
A1
Allow
Name what is real. Fear, stress, self-doubt, pressure. No more fighting it. No more pretending.
02
A2
Attention
Shift focus in real time. Stop the mental spiral and move back into clarity and possibility.
03
A3
Action
Take one brave step before leaving the room. Because confidence does not come first. Action does.
Bonus Follow-Through Options
A guided worksheet during the keynote
A physical coin as a simple daily "anchor" reminder
Optional add-on: the 30-Day "Practice Fear Away" Workbook for continued practice
Real Stories. Real Movement.
The Insurance Professional
BEFORE
Avoided reaching out to a high-level client for months. Overthinking every word.
AFTER
Sent the email during the keynote action moment. Got a call back the same day. Meeting booked.
The Electrician and Father
BEFORE
Worked from fear and had not taken a full day off with family in over a decade.
AFTER
Sent a text and committed to taking the day off. Took action right then.
The Accountability Client
BEFORE
Used sugar and soda to cope with stress and felt stuck.
AFTER
Broke the pattern using Allow, Attention, Action. Replaced the habit with movement, music, and gratitude. Built confidence through consistency.
"
Life changing. I took immediate action during her speech.
"
Entertaining. Engaging.
Actionable.
"
She gave us steps we could use immediately.
"
"A powerhouse… audiences know exactly how to move forward."
"A powerhouse… audiences know exactly how to move forward."
Connie Sokol
National Speaker
"Actionable steps they could take immediately."
Angela Meyers
Non-Profit Founder
"Authentic… practical tools we could apply right away."
Wendi Christensen
Licensed Therapist
Real Stories. Real Movement.
The Insurance Professional
BEFORE
Avoided reaching out to a high-level client for months. Overthinking every word.
AFTER
Sent the email during the keynote action moment. Got a call back the same day. Meeting booked.
The Electrician and Father
BEFORE
Worked from fear and had not taken a full day off with family in over a decade.
AFTER
Sent a text and committed to taking the day off. Took action right then.
The Accountability Client
BEFORE
Used sugar and soda to cope with stress and felt stuck.
AFTER
Broke the pattern using Allow, Attention, Action. Replaced the habit with movement, music, and gratitude. Built confidence through consistency.
"
Life changing. I took immediate action during her speech.
"
Entertaining. Engaging.
Actionable.
"
She gave us steps we could use immediately.
"A powerhouse… audiences know exactly how to move forward."
Connie Sokol
National Speaker
"Actionable steps they could take immediately."
Angela Meyers
Non-Profit Founder
"Authentic… practical tools we could apply right away."
Wendi Christensen
Licensed Therapist
RECENT SPEAKING EVENTS
RECENT SPEAKING EVENTS
THE PROMISE
The A³ Guarantee
Your audience will not just feel inspired. They will move.
Within 45 minutes, participants will:
Identify a real fear tied to a real goal
Practice shifting attention in real time
Take one immediate, brave action
THE PROMISE
The A³ Guarantee
Your audience will not just feel inspired. They will move.
Within 45 minutes, participants will:
Identify a real fear tied to a real goal
Practice shifting attention in real time
Take one immediate, brave action
MY STORY
The Story Behind A³
A³ was not created in a lab. It was created in the hallway outside a high school cafeteria.
As a senior, I was elected student body president. I looked confident on the outside. But I felt completely alone on the inside. Every day, I stood outside the lunchroom knowing I should walk in and sit with someone new. And every day, fear sent me back to my car instead.
I tried to ignore the fear. I tried to "positive think" my way out of it. I tried to convince myself it did not matter. None of it worked.
Years later, I saw the same pattern in high-performers I interviewed. Business owners, nonprofit leaders, speakers, executives. Over half told me their biggest obstacle was not time or money.
It was themselves.
Imposter syndrome. Self-doubt. Fear of not being enough.
Then I lived it again in a different way. After a health crisis left me dizzy and unable to function normally, I tried to fight the symptoms and outwork them. Nothing changed until I learned to allow the discomfort instead of battling it.
Later, I bombed a major speaking opportunity in front of high-level executives. I wanted to quit. But instead, I treated it like practice. I allowed the fear, shifted my focus, and took the next brave step anyway.
That is when the pattern became crystal clear:
When fear is allowed, it loses power.
When attention shifts, the emotional state shifts.
When one brave action happens, confidence starts building.
That became A³. Not a motivational slogan. Not surface-level positivity. A repeatable system for moving through fear until courage becomes muscle memory.
MY STORY
The Story Behind A³
A³ was not created in a lab. It was created in the hallway outside a high school cafeteria.
As a senior, I was elected student body president. I looked confident on the outside. But I felt completely alone on the inside. Every day, I stood outside the lunchroom knowing I should walk in and sit with someone new. And every day, fear sent me back to my car instead.
I tried to ignore the fear. I tried to "positive think" my way out of it. I tried to convince myself it did not matter. None of it worked.
Years later, I saw the same pattern in high-performers I interviewed. Business owners, nonprofit leaders, speakers, executives. Over half told me their biggest obstacle was not time or money.
It was themselves.
Imposter syndrome. Self-doubt. Fear of not being enough.
Then I lived it again in a different way. After a health crisis left me dizzy and unable to function normally, I tried to fight the symptoms and outwork them. Nothing changed until I learned to allow the discomfort instead of battling it.
Later, I bombed a major speaking opportunity in front of high-level executives. I wanted to quit. But instead, I treated it like practice. I allowed the fear, shifted my focus, and took the next brave step anyway.
That is when the pattern became crystal clear:
When fear is allowed, it loses power.
When attention shifts, the emotional state shifts.
When one brave action happens, confidence starts building.
That became A³. Not a motivational slogan. Not surface-level positivity. A repeatable system for moving through fear until courage becomes muscle memory.
Tired of seeing this show up again and again?
Fear, stress, and self-doubt quietly running the day
Negative thought loops that hijack focus and energy
Procrastination, perfectionism, and quitting after one mistake
People looking confident outside, but feeling stuck inside
Teams getting fired up at an event… then slipping back into old patterns
Tired of seeing this show up again and again?
Fear, stress, and self-doubt quietly running the day
Negative thought loops that hijack focus and energy
Procrastination, perfectionism, and quitting after one mistake
People looking confident outside, but feeling stuck inside
Teams getting fired up at an event… then slipping back into old patterns
A few months from now, there are
two paths
One path: fear still calls the shots.
Important conversations still get delayed.
Bold decisions still get pushed "to next week."
High-potential people still play smaller than they should.
The other path: a simple system is in place.
Fear shows up, and people know what to do with it.
Action happens anyway.
Fear does not disappear when it gets ignored. It just goes underground and runs things quietly.
A few months from now, there are
two paths
One path: fear still calls the shots.
Important conversations still get delayed.
Bold decisions still get pushed "to next week."
High-potential people still play smaller than they should.
The other path: a simple system is in place.
Fear shows up, and people know what to do with it.
Action happens anyway.
Fear does not disappear when it gets ignored. It just goes underground and runs things quietly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this keynote only for one type of industry?
No. Fear shows up in every room. Schools, corporate teams, leadership groups, and associations all deal with the same problem: hesitation, pressure, overthinking, and inconsistency. A³ gives a shared tool that works anywhere.
Is this just a talk, or is it interactive?
It is interactive. People practice the steps during the session. This is not "take notes and try it later." Real-time practice is the point.
What happens after the keynote is over?
A³ is built for repeat use. The steps are simple enough to remember, and strong enough to keep practicing. Optional follow-up support is available with the 30-Day "Practice Fear Away" Workbook so the message does not fade after the event.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this keynote only for one type of industry?
No. Fear shows up in every room. Schools, corporate teams, leadership groups, and associations all deal with the same problem: hesitation, pressure, overthinking, and inconsistency. A³ gives a shared tool that works anywhere.
Is this just a talk, or is it interactive?
It is interactive. People practice the steps during the session. This is not "take notes and try it later." Real-time practice is the point.
What happens after the keynote is over?
A³ is built for repeat use. The steps are simple enough to remember, and strong enough to keep practicing. Optional follow-up support is available with the 30-Day "Practice Fear Away" Workbook so the message does not fade after the event.
A³
The Fear-to-Action Leadership System™ | Allow - Attention - Action
A³
The Fear-to-Action Leadership System™ | Allow - Attention - Action