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Partnering with compassionate workplaces to foster mental health for all.

Ruth's work to advance mental health in the workplace has transformed teams & individual interactions. She believes that the workplace is a critical part of the solution to our mental health crisis. Mental health is good for the employee, good for leadership, good for the organization & good for society. She brings experience, training & humor to the challenge of creating mentally healthy working environments.
Work with Ruth to transform your workplace into a space of growth, balance, & innovation instead of a cause of stress.

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"When Ruth speaks you would be wise to listen." L.L. PMP Co-creator & Speaker

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"Ruth is brilliant and insightful as a coach. She is also very engaging and has a wonderful sense of humor! " D.F. ____ School District HR & Operations Director

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"If you are as fortunate as me to have her as a coach, be prepared to rise up!" S.F. Sr Manager, Major US Bank.

Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

The Problem with Work

Workplace Benchmarks for You & Your Organization

Of the workforce is ENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is DISENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is ACTIVELY DISENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is THRIVING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is STRUGGLING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is SUFFERING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

The Problem with Work

Workplace Benchmarks for You & Your Organization

Of the workforce is ENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is DISENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is ACTIVELY DISENGAGED
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is THRIVING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is STRUGGLING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

Of the workforce is SUFFERING
Gallup State of the Global Workforce 2024

According to the W.H.O  burnout is...

...included in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an occupational phenomenon. It is not classified as a medical condition.

Burn-out is defined in ICD-11 as follows:

Burn-out is a syndrome ... resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."

Data from MHA (Mental Health America) shows that...

...in North Carolina mental health resources are no match for the challenges

Relationship of Worker Flourishing & Strengths

The Solution - Character Strengths

Hone, L. C., et. al. (2015). Flourishing in NZ Workers. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Science

More likely to be thriving & engaged
With awareness of strengths in the workplace

More likely to be thriving & engaged
With Intentional Use OF StRENGTHS in the workplace

More likely to be thriving & engaged
When encouraged (by leadership) to engage strengths In the Workplace

You & Your Employees Matter...

You already matter & you make an impact. Like most of us, you are better with the support of others. 

Some reasons clients call on Ruth
- Feeling burned out.
- Wanting to change the work environment.
- Uncertain how to lead effectively & with compassion.
- Being held back by others' expectations.
- Feeling trapped in a joyless job.


... If You Want to be an Employer of Choice!

Ruth offers approaches to build mental health, reduce staff turnover & increase productivity & engagement. And clients say she makes it fun!

Common workplace challenges Ruth addresses include:
- Supporting staff through company changes.
- Co-creating strategies that foster engagement, productivity & health.
- Reimagining employee/customer feedback processes
- Co-creating & delivering mentoring & coaching programs can bring progress for your organization.

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