About Us
One waypoint at a time.
waypoint (n): a stopping point along a journey.
We don't believe that there is ever meant to be a final summit to human experience. As leaders, we are always seeking to grow, develop, both externally through what we create in the world, and internally within ourselves.
Waypoint Insights was founded with this in mind. We aim to be your sounding board and trusted advisors, whether it is for a leg of your journey, or for the long haul.
Asha Bauer, PsyD, BCC
Founder / Principal Consultant
Dr. Asha Bauer is a licensed clinical psychologist, leadership coach, and consultant based in Denver. Her research has focused on mindfulness, trauma, resilience, and the utilization of technology as a force for social good. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology and English from Barnard College of Columbia University, and her M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University.
Bringing in thousands of hours of experience across the clinical and coaching fields, Dr. Bauer has many years of training in evidence-based practices as well as deep expertise in the science of motivation and behavior change. She is energized by opportunities to disrupt, innovate, and build platforms and companies from the ground up. She has served as an advisor for early stage startups, and has led the strategy and implementation efforts for scaling new teams, programs, and initiatives, with a sharp eye towards balancing speed with sustainable growth.
Dr. Bauer currently leads the coach development strategy at BetterUp, a technology-enabled human transformation platform, where she works cross-functionally as an internal consultant. Previously, she conducted research on digital health, blended care solutions, and mental health coaching at the National Center for PTSD.
In addition to consulting and coaching, Dr. Bauer enjoys designing workshops and public speaking engagements. Topics she is particularly passionate about include: emotionally attuned leadership, agility in the age of AI, and innovation in preventative mental health.
Most of the time, Dr. Bauer can either be found at home snuggling with her cat, or out in the wild in the converted sprinter van she shares with her partner, where she enjoys rock climbing, backpacking, and watching the sun rise over a good cup of coffee.
Research Portfolio
Dr. Bauer enjoys conducting exploratory and evaluative user research, and in addition, has worked on numerous academic research projects on topics such as mindfulness, spirituality, trauma, resilience, and behavior change. Selected peer reviewed publications below:
- Cloitre, M., Morabito, D., Macia, K., Speicher, S., Froelich, J., Webster, K., Bauer, A., Jackson, C., Fabricant, L., & Morland, L. (2024). A home-based telehealth randomized controlled trial of skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation versus present-centered therapy for women veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Bauer, A., et al (2021). A Resource Building Virtual Care Model: Improving Symptoms and Social Functioning Among Female and Male Rural Veterans. European Journal of Psychotraumatology.
- Ortigo, K. M., Bauer, A., & Cloitre, M. (2020). Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Narrative Therapy: Making meaning while learning skills. In M. Tull (Ed.), PTSD and Emotion (pp. TBD). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier.
- Bauer, A. S., Johnson, T. (2019). Conceptual overlap of spirituality and religion: An item content analysis of several common measures. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health.
- Bauer, A. S. (2016). The role of mindfulness and spirituality in facilitating acceptance and striving towards change (Doctoral dissertation).
- Bauer, A., Stadler, G., Paprocki, C., & Bolger, N. (2009). Perceived behavioral control and mood in daily life. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.