I am Ruth your coach!

The secret to contentment in life - is finding what is unique to you & combining it with what's unique in others.

I am based in Durham North Carolina, but I have worked with organizations, 1:1 clients and audiences from all over the world. I have lived in the UK and the US and worked in various countries in Europe. Through the coaching I have received I have discovered my unicorn qualities. I am a connector. I am a deep listener. I am a positive provocateur who is skilled at reframing your story to highlight possibilities and new perspectives instead of unhelpful self-talk. I specialize in helping you to re-educate your inner critic!
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My story

& Why Work with Me?

Proven Expertise: With over 25 years of experience in project management across various sectors including financial services, state government, and non-profits, I've been where you are and understand the challenges you face. My transition to coaching has allowed me to blend this extensive experience with a passion for personal and professional development.

Transformative Approach: My coaching isn't just about setting goals—it's about creating sustainable change. I utilize the VIA Character Strengths framework and the extraordinary Multi-dimensional Inventory of Personal Intelligence (MIPI) to help you identify and leverage your unique strengths, fine tune your approach and challenge stale beliefs and practices. This method not only boosts your confidence but also enhances your ability to navigate challenges with resilience and hope. 

Global Reach and Impact: I have trained over 175,000 people online and in-person, including more than 60 new coaches. My clients range from senior executives in Fortune 500 companies to solopreneurs aiming to elevate their businesses, educators creating change, and middle managers establishing themselves as leaders and influencers. My work has had a global impact, with clients from all around the world seeking my coaching & mentoring. Whether we work together 1:1 or in a powerful coaching group, my first priority is to celebrate and elevate the whole of you!

What clients say

Ruth's coaching was extraordinarily insightful and will help me throughout the rest of my career.She is genuinely passionate about career coaching and helping others identify and reach their career aspirations.
Rosalind Newstead Nunn - Retail
Ruth's coaching has been life altering. Her method of asking pointed questions has challenged and empowered me to find solutions to management challenges I've faced.
David Goldman - Media & Communications
Ruth is not for the faint at heart... she is ruthless in her quest to help you achieve, thrive and not just survive. Yet she is compassionate, caring, deep, intelligent, she is also pretty funny and has a relaxed side to coaching. 
LaShawnda Bryant - Insurance

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Words | live by

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”

"All you need to be interesting to me is a unique story. And everyone has a unique story - even if you don't think you do!"
R.T. Kelly, 1930 - 2000, Ruth's Dad
“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should, for example, be able to see that things are hopeless yet be determined to make them otherwise.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1896-1940
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou, 1928 - 2014
“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die”
Thomas Campbell, 1777-1844

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