Advisor & Coach

Ashley Thompson Daly

PCC, CPHR, STC Practitioner

Focus: Helping entrepreneurs strengthen leadership, align their teams, and build scalable people systems that reduce owner dependence and increase long-term business value.

Ashley Thompson Daly is an executive coach and senior people strategist with 20 years of experience helping growing businesses align their people, leadership, and organizational strategy. As the founder of Light Executive, Fractional VP of People at Vertical City, and Fractional Executive Coach Lead with Covalency Coaching & Consulting, she works alongside owners and leadership teams to strengthen leadership capacity, build scalable people systems, and translate business goals into action. Ashley combines strategic HR leadership, executive coaching, and systemic team development to improve engagement, accountability, and performance. Her practical, collaborative approach helps organizations unlock greater value through their people and build teams capable of carrying the business forward.

Built on Experience.

The experience, industry knowledge, and career milestones that shape how our advisors help owners build, protect, and unlock business value.

Relevant Experience

20 Years in Strategic HR & People Leadership
Executive, Leadership & Team Coaching
Building & Scaling People Functions
Leadership Alignment & Organizational Change
Fractional Executive & Advisory Roles

Industry Expertise

Technology & Digital Media
Engineering & Professional Services
Occupational Health
Manufacturing & Distribution
Real Estate & Development

Career Highlights

Founded an Executive Advisory Practice
Fractional VP of People, Vertical City
Shareholder, Vertical City
Former Director of People Services & Strategy, SureHire
Progressed Through Specialist, Manager, Director & VP-Level Roles
Former Advisor, Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT