Society & Culture
In this inspiring episode of She Breathes Life, host Shay Drapeau sits down with Ashira Jones, entrepreneur and founder of Perfect Ten Coaching, to explore the transformative power of writing your own career script. Ashira shares her remarkable journey from a traditional corporate path to becoming a coach who empowers high-achieving women of color to embrace their potential.
Dive into a candid conversation about career pivots, the importance of autonomy, and how to silence your inner critic. Ashira reveals the emotional landscape of professional transitions, the value of a supportive network, and her strategies for maintaining personal energy and motivation. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional seeking change, or someone looking to breathe more life into your career, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring perspectives.
Ashira D. Jones is the kind of coach leaders turn to when they’re tired of spinning in circles and ready to move with clarity, courage, and conviction. She’s the founder of Perfect Ten Coaching and an ICF-certified coach who helps ambitious professionals—especially women and leaders of color—quiet the noise, reclaim their power, and lead with presence and purpose.
Through powerful facilitation, immersive VIP leadership intensives, and transformational 1:1 coaching, Ashira supports clients navigating the leap from high-potential to high-impact. Whether she’s guiding a rising manager or a seasoned executive, her work is rooted in values-driven, strengths-based leadership that creates space for real breakthroughs—not just better habits, but bolder vision.
Ashira’s coaching style blends sharp insight with grounded compassion. She knows the pressure leaders carry and the personal reckoning required to lead well. Her specialty lies in helping clients develop a magnetic executive presence—the kind that commands a room, inspires action, and builds lasting influence. Her work isn’t just about getting ahead—it’s about getting aligned.
With a client roster spanning financial services, tech, higher education, and non-profit sectors, Ashira brings a wide lens and a deep understanding of what drives people—and what holds them back.
She holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska Omaha and a B.S. in Management Information Systems. Originally from Nebraska, she’s lived along the Florida coast and now calls the D.C. region home.
To learn more, visit ashirajones.com, connect on LinkedIn or Instagram, or reach out at ashira@perfecttencoaching.com.
To explore working together, book a complimentary clarity call here: calendly.com/ashira-jones.
Listeners will learn about:
- Challenging societal career expectations
- Building a diverse and supportive professional network
- Strategies for self-care and personal development
- The power of choosing your own path
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