Ashley does not believe in leading his financial consultants where he himself has not treaded. A strong advocate of personal example in guidance and mentorship, Ashley puts himself in the position of his associates, whatever the stage of their career, to give them a realistic notion of what might be possible in their own professional paths. “Actions speak louder than words, and leading with actions, not only with my words is important to me. By choosing to lead by example, I hope I can also show the consultants how [something] can be done and inspire them to do the same or even better.” says Ashley.It helps that Ashley has a clear personal vision for the FCs under his charge: To empower them to find and fulfil their dreams not just for their profession but also their personal lives. He is persuaded that clarity of vision galvanises a person to lead a purposeful life. To bring this about, he provides individual coaching to his associates, guiding them to identify their goals and establish their respective significance. For it is only when the latter “understand why the goals are important to them” that “they will be able to find the inner motivation and strength to work towards their goals.”Disclaimer: www.prudential.com.sg/FC-infoAT21Feb24WW42