MY SERVICES

individual services
business and executive services
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PATHFINDER
COACHING

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES OPTION 1

New Adulting and First Careers Aren’t Easy

Today’s young adults are inundated with highlight reels—endless examples of overnight success and viral fame. Add to that an onslaught of virtual experience and AI. This can create unrealistic expectations and self-defeating stories that chip away at confidence and mental well-being.

Many young people are left feeling uncertain and disconnected from essential human skills like clear communication, emotional resilience, and self-trust.

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PATHFINDER COACHING BUILDS A FOUNDATION TO MOVE FORWARD

TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE INNER SKILLS AND SELF-AWARENESS YOU NEED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY.

You’ll learn somatic techniques to tune into your body’s compass. We’ll explore not just what you want—but what you don’t—because knowing what to walk away from is as important as knowing what to walk toward.

You’ll reconnect with your authentic self, identify your natural strengths, and align your choices with your unique gifts. You’ll become an expert in self-curiosity—developing the insight and emotional intelligence that lead to true direction.

We’ll uncover the transferable skills you already have and use visualization and role-rehearsal to help you embody and clearly communicate your value.

Are you ready to rise?

You now

Feel that you’re ‘behind’ everyone

Stuck, unsure of your skills

Trouble communicating your desires and strengths

You AFTER

On your own perfect timeline

Have an inventory of skills

Can confidently talk about your goals and strengths

  • I HAD NEVER HAD A REAL JOB AND FELT PARALYZED BY PROMOTING MYSELF

    Ruth showed me that my skills navigating my family life, organizing nature trips and overcoming a health setback were both unique and marketable. I nailed my first interview.

    - Michael

  • THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIVE SESSIONS I WAS ABLE TO SIFT THROUGH THE CONFUSION AND OVERWHELM.

    I simply could not move past this on my own; this was the springboard that changed everything.

    - Jacob Z

  • I STRUGGLED TO FIND THE RIGHT WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY STRENGTHS AND THE VALUE I COULD BRING TO AN EMPLOYER.

    After just three sessions with Ruth, I gained the clarity and confidence to put myself out there. Working with her was transformative and incredibly helpful.

    - Mari F

HERE’S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Coaching takes place 1:1—either in my Manhattan office or virtually. Programs typically run 4 to 12 weeks, with weekly one-hour sessions.

We begin with powerful questions to uncover key themes and get to the heart of what’s ready to shift.

01

You will receive reflective practices between sessions, and we’ll check in often to hold momentum.

02

Our work may include:

Nervous system awareness
Visualization practices
Metaphor work, and learning the Change Cycle
Learning to leverage fear

03

You’ll leave with heightened self-awareness and tools to move forward. My goal is to help you become your own fiercest advocate.

04

YOU’RE NOT LOST -
YOU’RE BECOMING

This is for you if you’re a recent graduate, and/or exploring work options for the first time and are unsure about where to begin.

Let me show you how

PARENT AND PARTNER COACHING

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES OPTION 2

You were never meant to parent alone.

You're managing other’s moods, meals, and schedules while trying to hold it together. Maybe you're craving more connection—with your partner, your kids, or yourself.

Partnership isn’t supposed to feel this lonely.

Maybe you miss the version of you that felt light, connected and seen by your partner. You imagine rebuilding trust, strengthening communication, and feeling fun in your marriage again.

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PARENT AND PARTNER COACHING RECONNECTS YOU TO WHAT MATTERS MOST — YOUR CLARITY, YOUR BOUNDARIES, AND YOURSELF.

As a parent of three, and parent education lead I create a compassionate space to share areas of parenting and family life where you may feel lost or inadequate. I teach you fundamentals of child development and offer new approaches to bring strength and harmony back to the family .

Partnership and marriage is a constant, evolving relationship - and one that requires maintenance. I work with couples to transform the pain points that undermine joyful connection.

Are you ready for more?

You now

Struggling with your children

Feeling alone in your parenting

Feeling disconnected from your partner

No lightness in your marriage

You AFTER

Aligned with your children

Recognizing your struggles are normal

Trust, connection and joy in partnership

  • I NO LONGER DOUBT MY CAPACITY TO BE A GOOD MOTHER.

    I feel so seen and supported in our sessions. I now understand why my daughter is behaving in certain ways and respond in ways that WORK.

    - Melissa

  • I SAW MY SON’S WHOLE BODY SHIFT AFTER WORKING WITH RUTH

    — his shoulders lowered, he smiled again, and he became more connected both at home and school.”

    - Mirna N.

  • I DON’T KNOW WHAT RUTH DID

    — but working with my daughter was exactly what she needed to feel herself again.

    - Krissy R.

HERE’S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Coaching takes place 1:1—either in my Manhattan office or virtually. Programs typically run 4 to 12 weeks, with weekly one-hour sessions.

We begin with powerful questions to uncover key themes and get to the heart of what’s ready to shift.

01

You will receive prompts to deepen the work between sessions.

02

Our work may include:

Nervous system awareness
Partners: Understanding patterns and pitfalls of relationships and how to break the cycle
Parents: child development tools and parenting pivots
Learning elevated ways to communicate and re-build connection
Healing relationship wounds

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You’ll leave with deeper self-awareness, renewed clarity, and the tools to move forward.

04

IT’S NOT ABOUT WHETHER YOU STRUGGLE—IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH THE STRUGGLE

This is for you if you’re a parent feeling unsure about how to navigate what’s in front of you.

This is for you if you’ve reached a place in your partnership leaving you feeling disconnected and dissatisfied.

Are you ready for more?
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INDIVIDUAL SERVICES OPTION 3

PIVOT COACHING

There’s more of my story to tell

Do you feel defined by an identity that you’re ready to shift? Is there a Part II of your biography that wants to emerge? I hear you. I was there too. What you can envision is yours for the taking. Now’s the time.

Pivot Coaching brings your vision to reality

I work with you to uncover what feels like a distant possibility, and land it in the here and now. I’ll show you how emotional blocks and old stories stand between you and your next chapter.

I’ll help you build the inner skills to move forward with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn somatic techniques to tune into your body’s compass. We’ll explore what you want—and what you don’t.

You’ll draw from a lifetime of insight to reconnect with your truest self, recognize your strengths shaped by experience, and make choices that reflect your evolving values. You’ll become a devoted student of your own growth—translating perspective into clarity, and clarity into purposeful direction.

You now

Have another story to tell

Feel like it may be too late

Paralyzed by risk

You AFTER

Clear on next steps

Confident about your plan

Trust in your vision

  • I WENT IN SPINNING MY WHEELS AND WAS PARALYZED BY THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE

    I literally had dreams of myself on the streets! Coaching gave me the grounding I needed and the ‘turtle steps’ I could make towards starting my new business. I just celebrated 2 years of solo-preneurship

    - Elizabeth

  • WHAT WAS SO TERRIFYING TO IMAGINE BEFORE I STARTED WITH RUTH BECAME A DOABLE EXERCISE OF MICRO PIVOTS FORWARD.

    I am now skipping on a path that feels freeing and authentic.

    – Elizabeth L.

  • I’M SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR WORK TOGETHER.

    Ruth saw me in a way I desperately needed to be seen in order to have the courage to make a move towards what I really wanted. She was such an important witness and believer in a difficult and lonely time.

    – Mack W

HERE’S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Coaching takes place 1:1—either in my Manhattan office or virtually. Programs typically run 4 to 12 weeks, with weekly one-hour sessions.

We begin with powerful questions to uncover key themes and get to the heart of what’s ready to shift.

01

You will receive reflective practices between sessions, and we’ll check in often to keep momentum.

02

Our work may include:

Nervous system awareness
Visualization practices
Metaphor work, understanding the Change Cycle
Identifying old stories, limiting patterns and learning to leverage fear

03

You’ll leave with clarity, tools to keep you grounded and concrete action steps to move forward. My goal is to help you become your own fiercest advocate.

04

LISTEN
INWARD

Human-Centered Living Coaching helps you move beyond confusion and self-doubt to discover the next chapter of your story.

This work helps you reconnect with your clarity, purpose, and courage—so your next chapter feels aligned from the inside out.

Let me show you how
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BUSINESS & EXECUTIVE COACHING

Leadership gets real when the pressure is on.

The pressure to make the right call. To keep your people engaged. To carry the weight without letting it crush you.

I work with executives and teams who feel that pressure every day. It takes a toll, even when no one’s talking about it.

✦ Burnout disguised as busyness.

✦ Decisions that drag.

✦ Good people slipping away.

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I’ve lived it too. First as an educator and school leader. Now as an executive coach and keynote speaker trusted by leading medical teams and cultural organizations.

I know how heavy it can get. I know what it costs.

My work is about making leadership feel human again. Helping people feel seen. Helping teams stay strong. Helping organizations perform in ways that actually last.

What I offer:

✦ Keynotes and workshops that turn stress into clarity and sharpen decision-making

✦ Executive and team coaching to rebuild focus, trust, and alignment

✦ Culture programs that prevent burnout and keep your best people

If the pressure is starting to cost you clarity, trust, or retention, we should talk.

Start the Conversation

  • WORKING WITH RUTH WAS TRANSFORMATIONAL.

    I came to her at a crossroads in my career, burned out and unclear about my next step. She helped me reconnect with my values and figure out where I wanted to go. She has a rare gift for combining practical strategy with deep empathy. I now lead my team with more confidence and authenticity — and feel energized both at work and in life.

    - TD

  • PARTNERING WITH RUTH ON OUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WAS ONE OF THE BEST INVESTMENTS WE’VE MADE.

    She helped us embed human-centered practices into our culture in a way that feels both practical and inspiring. Her work with our leaders has had a ripple effect across the entire organization. Employee engagement has grown and there’s a renewed sense of alignment with our mission. Ruth doesn’t just coach people; she helps shift the culture in lasting ways.

    -IT

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