Ruth restores hope in your audience by using candor, experience & training to connect with accomplished professionals 40+ who appear confident on the outside but are navigating challenges within.
As an accomplished professional who once appeared confident on the outside while quietly navigating significant inner challenges, Ruth brings a deeply personal understanding of the struggles so many 40+ professionals face. Her journey through burnout and rediscovery of purpose has shaped her mission: to help other ambitious professionals reconnect with their strengths, reclaim their well-being, and thrive in every aspect of life.
Drawing on her diverse education—a foundation in economics, a law degree, and advanced certifications in positive psychology and coaching— Ruth blends evidence-based practices with a compassionate, individualized approach. She understands that no single solution works for everyone. That’s why Ruth emphasizes incremental, sustainable change, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. Her approach focuses on building on strengths, developing meaningful strategies, and guiding clients toward rediscovering joy and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.
As a speaker, Ruth inspires audiences by sharing her own story of resilience and transformation. She creates safe, engaging spaces where individuals feel empowered to acknowledge their challenges and take actionable steps toward balance and success. Whether she's addressing a room of high-powered executives or working one-on-one with clients, her focus is on practical, impactful strategies that foster growth and well-being.
Through years of experience, she's learned that success isn’t about masking struggles but about embracing the journey—transforming challenges into opportunities and aligning our inner and outer worlds. Her work is a testament to the power of hope, curiosity, and bravery—and the profound difference that self-awareness and tailored strategies can make in achieving meaningful, lasting success.
Her clients often commend Ruth's ability to turn visionary ideas into impactful actions, describing her approach as both insightful and inspiring.
Ruth is the author of five books, including Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious (Wiley, 2024), a guide to using coaching for meaningful personal and professional growth, and Be a Project Motivator (Berrett-Koehler, 2018), a resource on strengths-based project management. Ruth's passion for sharing knowledge led her to develop five LinkedIn Learning courses, covering essential topics like mindfulness, burnout prevention, and fearless leadership.
What sets Ruth Pearce apart? It’s the connection she creates with every audience. Her warmth, authenticity, and expertise foster an atmosphere of trust and transformation. When you work together with Ruth, you gain more than just knowledge—you gain a partner in creating sustainable, positive change. Whether leading workshops, speaking on stage, or coaching one-on-one, Ruth focuses on cultivating cultures that prioritize mental well-being while driving innovation and productivity.
Clients leave her sessions feeling empowered, supported, and ready to face challenges with renewed clarity and confidence.
As one attendee put it:
"When Ruth Pearce speaks, you would be wise to listen. It’s your career—MANAGE IT!" – Lee Lambert, Co-founder of the PMI PMP Exam
Another shared:
"On stage, whether physically or virtually, Ruth captivates her audience from the moment she begins to speak. She elevates, informs, and inspires!" – Dr. Marjorie Aunos, TEDx Speaker, Accessibility Consultant
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