Author | Investor | Board Member | Executive Coach

Ashleigh Walters

“As a business executive, I've been in your shoes, facing challenges and wishing for someone to turn to for guidance and support. That's why I'm here—to walk alongside you and make the journey of leading change more enjoyable.”

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Ashleigh Walters is a passionate leader and problem-solver who relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania, with her family to revitalize a half-century old, family-owned business in the Rust Belt. With a background in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University, she brought innovative solutions and a coach-approach leadership style to transform the company’s culture, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

As a sought-after speaker and mentor, Ashleigh shares her insights on leadership and business transformation, encouraging others to “make things better” through constant growth and process improvement. Whether you're launching a business, growing a passion, or sharing a creative project, Ashleigh believes it all begins with an idea and the power to bring it to life.

How Ashleigh can help you.

  • Explore my journey and insights through my book, Leading with Grit and Grace, where I share how to turn challenges into opportunities. You can also catch my monthly IndustryWeek column and listen to me on various podcasts, where I offer advice and practical wisdom for leaders.

  • Let me help you drive change and transformation within your organization. Through executive coaching, peer groups, and board involvement, I’ll guide you through tough decisions and empower you to lead with impact.

  • Whether you're feeling stuck or need someone to brainstorm with, feel free to contact me. I’m always happy to connect, offer advice, or point you to the right resources.

  • "I watched your interview on IW and was truly impressed by your insightful ideas, which clearly contributed to your impressive success. Keep up the amazing work!"

    Lenny

  • "Thank you for your insightful video on the shift from command-and-control management to Lean Manufacturing. I’m looking forward to referencing it in my Lean Management class this week."

    John

  • "I just watched your interview on Industry Week, and it was both inspiring and insightful. Excellent work by you and your team!"

    Anonymous

  • "Thank you for the outstanding leadership you've provided at my university!"

    Chuck

  • "Thank you for consistently finding opportunities to share your leadership and valuable insights!"

    Anonymous

  • "Thank you so much for generously sharing your book with the LinkedIn community—and for sharing it with me, in particular. I’m excited to dive in and read it!"

    Amy