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Michele Ashby is a trailblazing entrepreneur and engaged independent director with over 20 years of collective corporate board experience, 20+ years of non-profit board experience, and 18 years on trade association boards. She is the Principal & Founder of Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC (ACE), where her goal is to train and certify 1,000 women for corporate board positions through the ACE Board Certification Programs. Additionally, she is the Principal & Founder of Corporate Directors Int'l, LLC (CDI), which provides training and certification materials for board candidates, with a focus on board governance, financial acumen, and the responsibilities and liabilities of directors.
Ms. Ashby is a recognized subject matter expert in finance, mining, and corporate boards, and is a sought-after keynote speaker and executive business consultant. She currently serves as an Independent Director for the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, where she continues to drive positive change and innovation. In recognition of her numerous achievements, she was named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colorado and one of the Top 100 Women in Mining Globally in 2022.
Ms. Ashby's diverse background includes over 20 years as a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert, and successful entrepreneur. She is the visionary founder of the Denver Gold Group (DGG), a global trade association that has become an institution for the gold mining business. Following the success of DGG, she founded MINE LLC, a successful marketing firm that facilitated the matching of international investors and bankers with resource and energy projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Ms. Ashby is the author of three books and a former ultra-athlete. She holds the distinction of being the first woman in North America to row 24 hours on a Concept 2 rowing machine, covering a total of 211,036 meters in 24 hours. Her commitment to making a difference is evident in her philanthropic work, including the founding of Dani's Foundation, a non-profit organization in memory of her daughter, Dani Stell, which has contributed over $1 million for Ewing’s Sarcoma cancer research. She is also the founder of Dani's Home (Lushomo Trust) in Livingstone, Zambia, which provides a home for sexually abused girls.
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Podcasts
Empowered. with Elizabeth Naumovski
Elizabeth speaks with Michelle Ashby, CEO and Founder of ACE LLC., who is training 1,000 women to get on boards and get them board certified.
Takeoff With Wellnesstory
Our guest is Michele Ashby, Independent Corporate Director, Top 25 Women, Board Governance Expert and Keynote Speaker. Michele had an opportunity to visit the Hadza tribe with Jim in November 2023. And just like for Jim, it was a life changing experience for her. In this episode, Michele shares how her experiences have transformed her approach to life and work, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and the power of rest. Whether you're striving for success in the corporate world, leading a team, or simply seeking a more balanced approach to life, this conversation promises to shed light on how ancient wisdom can inform and enhance our modern-day practices.
The Northern Miner Podcast
This week’s episode features Michele Ashby, CEO and founder of Ashby Consulting Enterprises, in discussion with host Adrian Pocobelli about women on corporate boards. Ashby shares insights on the progress made in the mining industry to include more women in board roles, addressing both personal and societal challenges women encounter in this journey. She offers valuable strategies for aspiring board members on how to secure a board position and effective ways to contribute once they are on the board. Additionally, Ashby delves into the broader role of boards, highlighting when they should intervene in company decisions and emphasizing the growing significance of artificial intelligence in corporate governance.
Diary Of A Female Leader With Paloma Ortiz-Lopez
Join us on an incredible journey as Michele unveils her fascinating career choices. From her early aspirations of becoming a compassionate nurse to the awe-inspiring path she embarked on as a single mother turned stockbroker, prepare to be captivated by her resilience and determination. Delve into the twists and turns of her life as she confronted various obstacles while pursuing a degree in finance. And brace yourself for the thrilling finale as Michele conquers the world of mining, rising to the pinnacle as one of the esteemed executives. Tune in to this extraordinary podcast and witness the extraordinary transformation of a true career trailblazer.
LOOK WHAT SHE BUILT WITH JAIME ROWE
Ms. Ashby is Principal & Founder of ACE LLC (Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC) – her goal is to train 1,000 women for corporate boards. Here, her focus is on educating, supporting and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions through the ACE Board Certification Programs. Ms. Ashby is also Principal & Founder of CDI LLC (Corporate Directors Int’l, LLC). CDI provides training materials and certifications for board candidates with a focus on board governance, financial acumen, responsibilities of directors and liabilities.
THE BUSINESS POWER HOUR WITH DEB KRIER
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Michele Ashby is on a mission to train 1000 women to take their place on corporate boards. She is the CEO and Founder of ACE LLC, and Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC and has 30 years of experience as a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert, independent corporate director and successful entrepreneur. She was named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado.
GETTING WOMEN LEADERS ON BOARDS
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Michele Ashby is CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC. Her focus is on educating, supporting and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions. In this episode, we discuss: why there aren’t more women on corporate boards; what training and certifications she recommends for leaders who want to qualify to be on a board and what boards are looking for; her advice to female leaders on the environment in the board room; and her advice on bitcoin as she is an expert in mining and commodities.
WINGS OF INSPIRED BUSINESS WITH MELINDA WITTSTOCK
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Corporate America is changing as women break through more glass ceilings in management and executive leadership, yet big gaps remain on corporate boards, where women make up only 20 percent of all directors. This must change. Michele Ashby is your secret weapon if you’re an accomplished woman in business who now wants to open up a whole new world of opportunity with a paid seat on a board of directors.
MOJO MAKER FOR WOMXN IN TECH WITH HOST KAREN FREEMAN WORSTELL
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Now more than ever, boards are looking for qualified women candidates, but it can still be lonely at the top, especially with so few women in positions of corporate leadership. How can you turn your uniqueness into your advantage, and lead with your intellect and experience? In today’s conversation with Board Director, Michele Ashby, we came to the conclusion that we should no longer use the term “only and lonely” to refer to underrepresented groups and women in male-dominated work environments.
TAKE ON BOARD PODCAST WITH HOST HELGA SVENDSEN (AUSTRALIA)
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Being on a Board can be an interesting, valuable and exciting experience. Yet it can also be lonely, challenging and hard. Here at Take on Board we will bring you weekly tips, tricks and advice to help you navigate your way on to your first or next board and to build you governance wisdom. It's like having your own trusted advisers in your pocket. We'll talk to women who have been there, done that and together we'll discover what we need to Take on Board to be our best in the boardroom.
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN PODCAST BY KAMI GUILDNER
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RIDERFLEX RECRUITERS PODCAST WITH STEVE URBAN
Riderflex is a global Recruiting and Consulting Firm. We give Career Advice & Job Interviewing Tips on this podcast.
BOARDROOM BOUND PODCAST BY ALEXANDER LOWRY
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This show is designed to help you build a board career of influence and impact. Find out what makes Board members great and how to apply those lessons to your career. Listen in as we share inspiring stories and strategies from the most brilliant business minds.
CURATING LIFE STORIES WITH KATHY LAWLESS
Join me for the career story reflections of Michele Ashby, corporate director and entrepreneur. A journey building expertise and organizations based on intellect and values, filling gaps, solving problems and making a big difference in a variety of industries. Learn how starting out as a stockbroker she gravitated to the “gold bugs” because of their values, a preference that propels her into a successful career in the gold and mining industries. Listening, trusting her intuition and deciding to specialize in one area are behaviors that serve her well. As does taking time to think, taking care of herself, knowing when to cash in her winnings, and when to start something new. Like what she’s up to now -- training an army of a thousand women who are ready to sit on corporate boards.
SHE’S TALKING BACK WITH PODCAST HOST, MICHELLE MCGLADE
Corporate boards are composed of some of the most powerful entities in any given corporation, but even in the present, they still lean disproportionately male. Though strides have been made worldwide to remedy the matter, the fact still stands that having women on corporate boards, especially in equal measure to their male counterparts, is still a rarity. This is what Michelle McGlade discusses with Michele Ashby, one of the most powerful women in business in Colorado. Michele’s journey towards leadership was a rough one, but it’s a story you can learn from. Let Michele’s experience inform your own corporate board journey!
BOOST POWER PODCAST WITH HOST BETSY WIERSMA
Denver has a place for women entrepreneurs to find a Boost for your business and your life. Plugin for inspiration, insights, and ideas to support your journey. Your Entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It's an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It's a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. It is a way of being and a perspective for thriving and success from unique and creative paths. Host, Betsy Wiersma, founder of the CampExperience Network and the Global Sisterhood Network, interviews women with passion and purpose, who share the truth about their path, their progress, and their challenges. Today is the first day of the rest of your life...start it with some amazing women on Boost Power Podcast.
LIVE BLISSED OUT PODCAST WITH HOST MARISA HUSTON
Gain insights on a variety of topics such as home, health, fitness, security, and lifestyle.
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Implement achievable actions to reach your goals.
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