I work with leaders
at the forefront of the shift to a regenerative economy.
Ruth Dobson
Hi there. I’m Ruth…
I am a consultant, coach, and creative workshop designer-facilitator, with deep experience at the intersection of planetary regeneration and human development.
I’m dedicated to enabling leaders and change-makers to thrive as they drive impact.
I offer bespoke services and strategic interventions for leaders and their teams.
Consulting for transition, growth & impact.
As a leader, you want to get things done. I certainly do! With experience across finance (I’m a Chartered Accountant), operations, risk and people matters (I’ve been a COO), as well as the challenges that come with fast growth in a tumultuous global environment (most of my career!), I bring a rare combination of strategic, systemic thinking with a bias for action and the ability to implement. I’ve worked with clients to build strategic growth plans, design product offers, create employee engagement programmes, implement restructurings, design approaches to understanding impact and much more.
Coaching for leaders & changemakers.
Coaching sessions are thought-provoking, reflective and creative spaces. I work in partnership with leaders to expand their personal and professional potential, surfacing practical actions grounded in reality. You might be a senior executive in a large multinational, an impact entrepreneur, or a young leader. I offer coaching packages tailored to you. We may work with somatic (body-based) practices, with and in nature. I also offer group and team coaching options, bringing a powerful systems lens.
Creative workshop design & facilitation.
Workshops, training, coalitions, creative spaces. I have a passion for bringing people together to explore, deliberate and learn together. Magic can happen in a well-held room - whether in-person or online - but this only comes with careful planning, fully present and intuitive facilitation, and experts who really know their stuff. I have crafted workshops and live learning events for groups from 100s of global CEOs to small gatherings for early-stage entrepreneurs. It’s a pure delight.
About Ruth.
People describe me as warm-hearted, thoughtful and wise. I’m also known to be direct, canny, incisive and inclusive.
I have been immersed at the intersection of planet and people for 20 years, and have three decades of consulting and leadership experience, honed whilst a Partner with PwC.
My background spans international business, fast-growth enterprises, impact investing and the non-profit sector.
I’ve lived and worked in China and France, and am currently based in the UK. I’ve delivered for clients in East Africa, across Asia, the US and beyond.
On the personal front, I love an adventure: I have cycled the length of Africa, run a 156-mile race across the Sahara, and travelled by train from London to Shanghai.
What clients say about me.
“Being Coached in Nature, following Ruth’s masterful and gentle guidance to open-out my world view has been enlivening and inspiring; her approach has brought a conscious shift to my understanding of my place in the world, better nurturing a connection to nature - been a revelation to me. Ruth has brought-out in me my ability to be better centred and present, enabling play, ideas and my imagination, developed my intuition and has led to improved self-understanding. Thank you Ruth – looking forwards to continuing this journey."
John, Senior Leader - Innovation
“In my coaching sessions with Ruth, we worked on a set of key questions for my professional and personal development. Ruth helped me tremendously in identifying and untangling the many thoughts and questions in my head to single out what’s truly important. Guiding me attentively through each session, Ruth enabled me to understand how many of the answers to my questions were already residing within me. While creating a safe and trusting atmosphere, Ruth was also able to empathically challenge me at times, prompting entirely new and valuable reflections on my end. I’m very thankful for what I’ve learned through my coaching with Ruth.”
Felix, Emerging Leader
“Ruth has been an exceptional coach. She is incredibly empathetic, attentive, and always creates a safe space to share thoughts and overcome challenges together. After each session, I come away feeling lighter, more clear-headed, and positive. These past six months have been transformative and have allowed me to grow and pursue both my personal and career goals with a renewed focus. Thank you so much for all your support, Ruth!”
Athene, Changemaker
Contact me.
ruthdobson@gmail.com
+44 7884 374686