Let’s figure out the tools you need to be your most successful self—professionally and personally.
Services
Executive Coach
Corporate Trainer
Professional Speaker
Executive Coaching
Ruth is a dedicated, resourceful coach and catalyst for change. She specializes in professional and personal transition points, overcoming obstacles, and leadership development. She works both 1:1 and in groups with senior executives, emerging leaders, and teams.
Consultative Services
Using industry-leading assessment tools, Ruth advises recruiters, HR business partners and hiring managers on qualified talent and team dynamics to bring the right candidates on board and help new and seasoned teams perform their best.
Facilitation & Workshops
Ruth facilitates dynamic virtual and in-person team meetings and customized workshops. Contact her to learn more about her exciting new 2023 workshops, group coaching sessions, and training series!
Speaking Engagements
Ruth is an experienced speaker and humorist, specializing in topics on emotional intelligence, leadership skills, building a coaching culture, driving employee engagement, and negotiation skills.
Credentials
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Ruth’s Recent Videos
Upcoming Events
“What’s My NEXT?” Masterclass & Networking Event
More Sessions Coming in 2025!
Houston, Texas & Virtual
If you are a Director-level or higher female professional with 15+ years of professional experience, and are wondering what your next chapter could bring (Promotion? New Role? Career Pivot? Post-Retirement Passion Project?) this workshop is a gift of time and space to consider what you want, and how you can get there. Join me while I walk you through a series of thought-provoking questions and small group discussions with other successful women to help you generate valuable insights, make new connections, and commit to actionable first steps towards your “Next.” It’s never too early—or too late—to set the wheels in motion.
Not in Houston? I’ll be offering a virtual “What’s My NEXT?” Masterclass in 2025!
Want to be sure you’re on the invitation list? Fill out this interest form.
Power Tools for Nonprofits
Conference Energizing Tomorrow’s Nonprofit Leaders
Houston, Texas
November 19, 2025
HR Houston
Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
Houston, Texas
July 30-31, 2025
CenterPoint Energy, together with the United Way of Greater Houston, will host the 32nd annual renowned community conference, Power Tools for Nonprofits on November 19th 2025.
This conference brings together experts from various fields to share their knowledge in fund development, best practices, human resources, management strategies, marketing/public relations, organizational effectiveness, leadership, professional/career development and more.
Conference sessions are designed for:
Helping to sustain the viability of nonprofits in tough economic climate & challenging times
Improving participants' effectiveness professionally and personally through education & available resources
Creating opportunities for networking and collaboration
Increasing staff and volunteer morale, productivity and creativity
Inspiring, motivating and energizing participants' potential as they strive for excellence
This conference has supported professional staff and volunteers from diverse organizations such as social service agencies, community organizations, faith-based groups, government, schools and other educational institutions, business and professional associations.
Negotiate Like a Pro from the Boardroom to the Breakroom
Ever feel like your day is one long haggling session? You're not alone! On average, we negotiate seven times every day. From convincing your kids to eat their veggies to hiring that rockstar new employee, you're constantly flexing those negotiation muscles. Ruth, a negotiation ninja with over 25 years of experience, is here to help you, whether you're a nervous novice or a confident closer. With her real-world wisdom and battle-tested techniques, you'll soon be navigating negotiations like a pro, whether in the boardroom or the breakroom. In this engaging and humorous session, you'll discover the Four Deadly Sins of Negotiation (Spoiler: One of them isn't, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's bargaining skills."), learn to combat common negotiation tactics, master the art of keeping your cool when the conversation heats up, and walk away with actionable next steps. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence. That raise won't ask for itself!
Two Sessions on Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Client Testimonials
"Ruth has been an invaluable resource to me as I built a new team, established new leaders, policies and processes, and grew my business. I was starting from a place of not knowing what step one was, while knowing I had 100+ steps to complete. She has a great process around brainstorming, planning, execution and reflection that enabled us to identify a plan (specifically, a waterfall of meetings involving different levels of my organization), carry out those meetings, and regroup in between the meetings to digest new information and course correct as needed. We are over a year into our engagement and the "new leaders" are no longer "new", two of them are no longer with the team (which has been great for the overall health of the company), and my organization is highly engaged with revenues consistently 20+% higher year over year. I appreciate her real world corporate experience at all levels, her great education in the coaching world, and her continued education around emotional intelligence and team building. I fully endorse Ruth and encourage you to reach out to her if you are looking for insightful coaching for yourself and/or your team."
Sabrina, Business Owner, Health Services
"I have worked with Ruth in an executive coaching capacity for a while, and I HIGHLY recommend her. Ruth is not just a coach who is "wise" and has a strong opinion, Ruth has decades of professional, executive experience, successfully advancing her career with a Fortune 50 company. Ruth is an honest, direct communicator, who will help you discover the best path for yourself, but also help you drive yourself to reach the best outcome. And if you want someone who will also make you laugh hysterically and have a blast while doing this, Ruth is the one who can do that too!"
Jen, Founder, Executive Search Firm
"Ruth is an incredibly talented leader and coach. She provided an unfiltered, judgment free zone for me and in that space I grew exponentially. I learned how to utilize and adapt to both my strengths and weaknesses. Ruth is fair but challenging in the best ways. I attribute much of my professional growth in the last three years to Ruth’s steady, insightful coaching."
Kyle, Chief Operating Officer
"Ruth is a talented, experienced corporate executive with a unique ability for bringing out the best in people. Ruth provided support to my finance department and was instrumental in helping to establish systems, and an operational infrastructure for financial reporting. Working with Ruth on a number of projects she brought a disciplined focus on operational excellence and improvements in operational strategies leading to a more streamlined and cost effective company structure. Ruth was a great business partner who brings dedication and excellence to all that she touches.
Ruth took the time to mentor one of my employees who blossomed from a shy young woman into a confident employee who eventually moved up into the management ranks. I attended many employee training sessions with Ruth. She is a compelling speaker with the ability to take complex subjects and make them understandable at all levels. Her presentation style fosters a sense of fun, engagement and enthusiasm with the audience. When I think of Ruth some words that come to mind are integrity, humor, dedication and passion."
Donna, Finance Executive
