Ashley Stahl - You turn : get unstuck, discover your direction, and design your dream career

The ultimate career guide to help you discover your path in the workforce.

Daymond John, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke

Whether you want to advance in the career you are already in, change directions, or you havent decided what profession you want to embark on, this is the book for you. In her inspiring and brilliant book, You Turn, Ashley shares all her tips, wisdom and strategies on how to move forward and create the successes you desire in your professional life. It is an infusion of fuel to move forward towards your fulfillment.

Agapi Stassinopolous, author of Wake Up to the Joy of You

Success begins with looking within yourself, figuring out what you want, and deciding how you want to achieve it. Ashley Stahls You Turn is here to help.

Alex Banayan, #1 international bestselling author of The Third Door

You Turn is the most important book you could read if you want confidence and success in your career. This book is so practical and powerful that it will change your life.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of Personality Isnt Permanent

You Turn is meant for anyone striving to find real clarity on their dream career, and figure out the exact steps to getting there! Stahls stories are gripping (I couldnt put this book down), and her insights are sharp and unique.

Natalie Ellis, cofounder of BossBabe

This book is unlike any career book Ive ever reada soul drenched blend of inspiration, strategy and actionable advice to get clear on your vision, while making sure you are doing what truly fulfills you.

Lori Harder, founder of Drink Lite Pink and host of the Earn Your Happy podcast

You Turn is a much needed guide in todays workforce to help so many get clear on WHO they are, what natural talents they have, and what work theyre truly meant to do!

Sahara Rose, creator of Rose Gold Goddesses and host of the Highest Self podcast

Stahl brings the emotional depth, introspectivity, and genuine story to the pursuit of finding fulfillment in work. This book will revolutionize the way we think about work.

Samantha Skelly, founder and author of Hungry for Happiness

Ashleys actionable tools for your career, coupled with her mindset coaching and expertise in psychology, make her an epic guide for anyone seeking career clarity! She is THE go-to authority in this space.

Nicola Pidgeon, business coach, positive psychologist, and author of Now is Your Chance

There are few things that are more soul gutting than an unfulfilling workplace. And there are few things that are more satisfying than a rewarding career. Ashley Stahl is the perfect guide to help you create the satisfaction in work that you crave.

Gina DeVee, author of Audacity to Be Queen

Creating a genius life starts with your health, and part of that well-being comes down to how fulfilled you are in doing the work you do You Turn can get you there.

Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods

The events, locations, and conversations in this book, while true, are re-created from the authors memory. However, the essence of the story and the feelings and emotions evoked are intended to be accurate representations. In certain instances, names, persons, organizations, and places have been changed to protect an individuals privacy.

You Turn copyright 2021 by Ashley Stahl

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First E-Book Edition: January 2021

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Stahl, Ashley, 1987-author.

Title: You turn : get unstuck, discover your direction, and design your dream career / Ashley Stahl.

Description: Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: From Ashley Stahl, counterterrorism professional turned career coach, You Turn is a guide to help people redirect their career path toward a role where they thrive and let their passions shine-rather than feeling stuck--Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020039264 (print) | LCCN 2020039265 (ebook) | ISBN 9781950665693 (paperback) | ISBN 9781950665747 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Career changes. | Career development. | Job satisfaction. | Self-realization.

Classification: LCC HF5384 .S73 2021 (print) | LCC HF5384 (ebook) | DDC 650.1dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020039264

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020039265

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Copyediting by Michael Fedison

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Cover design by Jessica Lynn

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To those in pursuit of a career that lights them up:
who you are is so much bigger than the title on your business card
or the number in your bank account.

W hen I was five, I knew I was supposed to be a writer.

Ill never forget walking up to the microphone onstage at my preschool graduation after the principal encouraged each of us kids to tell the audience what we want to be when we grow up.

Loaded question for a five-year-old, right?

So there I was, waiting my turn, listening to all the answers youd expect: a fireman, police officer, astronaut, doctor, singer, athlete None of them fit the blueprint of who I wanted to become.

I took the microphone out of the principals hand and squinted into the bright stage lights.

I am going to be a mom, an author and a poet, I stated.

I dont know what I was expecting. Loud cheers or clapping from the audience, maybe? But all I heard was silence. Deafening silence. Not really knowing what to do, I raised the microphone and spoke into the black void: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.

My voice echoed as I walked offstage.

Ladies and gentlemen Who did I think I was?

Ill tell you exactly who: a five-year-old girl who got kicked out of preschool for headbutting, thats who. Im not joking. For whatever reason, Id walk up to little kids on the playground, appearing as though I were going to hug them, and then bang my head into theirs.

Ive always felt like my body didnt have enough space to hold all my energy, all my creativity, or all my thoughts about the future. That energy needed to go