Barb Ashcroft is a person who just is. I know of few people who are as hungry both to learn and to implement principles of personal development. She’s an expert, but she’s as genuine and unpretentious as a beginner, still filled with wide-eyed wonder. She’s steeped herself in wisdom, nurtured a keen insight and developed into a leader and mentor that I’m proud to know and work with.

Yesterday I worked with Barb on my Life’s Purpose. What an amazing exercise. Barb worked with me pulling out my likes, dislikes and even some long ago thoughts. This is a process that is so very valuable to defining inner thoughts and directions. I was amazed to actually see myself as I thought of myself in 4 of my top 5 but that 5th one did throw me for a loop…who would have thought! Tremendous afternoon, confirmation and discovering in one setting. I am so grateful and appreciative of Barb’s expertise, guidance and time!

Yesterday Barb took me through an exercise from “Your Life’s Purpose” by Michael Losier that really helped me define what characteristics and attributes are most important to me; the ones that help me to feel accomplished and satisfied. Barb, thank you for being so patient and encouraging. You are a marvelous facilitator! The five traits that rose to the top would not have been my five picks but they really do resonate with me and I look forward to referring to them as I move forward! Overall, a most positive and enlightening experience.

Barb’s experiences give you insight into the character of the woman she is. She “knows the way, shows the way and goes the way.” That’s what real leaders do. Leadership is born of experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. It is born of heartache and heartbreak. It emerges from the sweat of effort. Effort spent in lifting, pulling, prodding and carrying others when they find they can no longer go on. She is tenacious and the experiences you hold in your hands will show you that and if you pay attention, she will give your life a lift, a nudge, an insight, until you either find your why or rediscover it.