Beneath the Surface: A Business Strategist with Heart

In this episode of "Soulful Career Calling," host Kasi Beaney interviews Dr. Theresa Ashby, also known as "Dr. T," a business strategist and "business oracle" who emphasizes the importance of internal alignment over external success. Dr. Ashby shares her journey from chasing traditional accolades and performance-based achievements to reconnecting with her own wisdom and helping other leaders do the same.Key points from the episode include:* Business as Healing: Dr. Ashby describes her work as looking beneath the surface of a business to heal both the organization and the person running it, believing a business can only grow at the rate of the individual's growth.* Childhood Foundations: From a young age, Dr. Ashby observed patterns in human behavior and built physical objects like podiums to "teach" her sisters, showing an early inclination toward building things and seeking to improve the world.* Alignment vs. Achievement: Despite having multiple degrees and a successful career, Dr. Ashby experienced "heart exhaustion" from trying to prove her worth to others, eventually realizing that external awards cannot replace being true to one's divine purpose.* Influential Figures: She credits her grandmother for showing her the strength of a determined woman and a former boss for teaching her that how one handles the reaction to a mistake is more important than the mistake itself.* Redefining Success: For Dr. Ashby, success now means living with peace, integrity, and authenticity, which includes the maturity to say "no" to opportunities that do not align with her personal impact or heart.* Advice for Young Adults: She encourages young people to gain broad exposure through volunteering and non-profits and to have candid conversations with adults about their failures and successes.If you've ever wondered whether chasing the next milestone is actually moving you toward your purpose — or away from it — this episode is for you.Connect with Kasi:IG - Soulful Career Callingwebsite - www.careerquestinc.comemail - [email protected] with Dr. Theresa AshbyIG - theresa_m_ashbyFB - Theresa Ashby