Sports, Discipline, and Entrepreneurship: The Leadership Playbook of Dr. Ashley Spector

Tim sits down with Dr. Ashley Spector, a chiropractor with a diverse background in sports and science, to discuss her journey from being a Navy brat who moved frequently as a child, to a Division 1 collegiate rower, and ultimately to running her own chiropractic practice. Dr. Ashley shares how her early experiences with various sports shaped her understanding of teamwork, resilience, and leadership, and how those lessons have been influential in her business and personal life. She also opens up about the challenges of starting a business, the importance of mentorship, and the skills learned through sports that translate directly into professional and leadership success.

The conversation covers Dr. Ashley’s passion for movement, her holistic approach to health, and her insight on leadership—especially when it comes to empowering and trusting staff. Dr. Ashley discusses how sports taught her discipline, prioritization, the value of "enjoying the suck" in tough times, and the skills she applies daily as a business owner and leader.

To find out more about Dr. Ashley's practice, visit: https://spectorchiropracticdfw.com/index.html

Key Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Ashley’s upbringing as a Navy brat and frequent moves
• Early exposure to a wide variety of sports (gymnastics, figure skating, martial arts, volleyball, rowing)
• Transition into team sports later in childhood
• Experiences and lessons from playing team and individual sports
• Rowing at the Division 1 college level and the discipline it required
• The connection between athletic experiences and her career in chiropractic
• Academic and career pivot from chemistry to chiropractic
• Starting and running her own chiropractic practice
• The business, leadership, and personal challenges of entrepreneurship
• The importance of mentorship in business
• Applying lessons from sports to leadership and managing a team
• Adapting leadership communication styles for different generations
• The role of movement and self-care for business owners and mental wellbeing
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, especially without a business background