Change Wizard | Award-winning Coach | BE HOPEFUL, BE STRONG, BE BRAVE, BE CURIOUS | #1 Leadership Training New Books | International Speaker & Instructor | REWARD KINDNESS – STOP REWARDING HATEAward winning coach, speaker, author, & trainer with over 25 years of experience in project management, change management, & positive psychology. In 2023 was recognized as a top 5 women coach by WomELLE, a global community of women leaders and entrepreneurs, for coaching groups & individuals on how to overcome challenges, achieve goals, & create meaningful lives.

As a former economist & project manager, I understand engaging & motivating teams, especially in times of uncertainty & change. I use my credentials as a PMP, PMI-ACP, & JD, as well as my certification in positive psychology, to design & deliver courses & programs that help people develop their strengths, resilience, & curiosity. I also write books & articles on these topics, & have published four LinkedIn Learning courses reaching over 127,000 learners. My mission is to inspire & empower people to BE HOPEFUL, BE STRONG, BE BRAVE, BE CURIOUS & to reward kindness & stop rewarding hate.

Whether I am speaking, coaching or teaching, clients are my heroes & heroines! I have total admiration for them AND I love to help them to see their heroic qualities – whatever that means to them.
Before any session I think about how special they are & reflect on their strengths. We build from there!

What clients say:
“Ruth is a phenomenal coach. She approaches her work with the most lovely curiosity–and a palpable desire to support the very best in others. She’s warm, funny, candid, direct and has a way of leading me to questions without asking them–simply, masterful coaching. I recommend Ruth without hesitation–she’s a gem.” Jennifer de Montmollin, Director of Member Services YWCA

“Let me be honest, RUTH is not for the faint at heart… she is ruthless in her quest to help you achieve, thrive and not just survive. If this is what you need she is the best at it. She will question, probe and help you to self discover your own path for success.” LaShawnda Bryant, State Farm Recruiting Agent
Rate: $250-499 per hour