Ruth Rathblott ~ Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

Hiding in the workplace isn’t just personal—it’s cultural. Leaders hide struggles, employees hide challenges, and organizations unknowingly reinforce hiding.

But hiding holds people back, and when people hold back, organizations suffer.

That’s why I work with leaders, executives, and teams to create workplaces where people feel safe to unhide, connect, and thrive.

 

Unhidden Leadership: Coaching, Consulting & Conversations

Vision – Innovation – Sustainability

Organizations that grow and thrive know that investing in their leaders and employees is the key to their success. Investing in people directly impacts business results.

Coaching and consulting help drive transformational change and strengthen the organization through improving team leadership performance, developing higher levels of reliance, increasing strategic thinking skills and fostering inclusive thinking.

They create a better work environment, better work relationships and in the end more productivity for the organization.

If an employee has to worry about being themselves at work – if they’re spending their time and energy trying to hide parts of themselves – they’re going to feel exhausted and lonely and unable to perform at their best.

When people feel seen, heard, and accepted, the organization thrives.

I work with organizations that want to build inclusive work environments in order to break down the walls of miscommunication, produce more cohesive teams, and create higher-performing employees.

Corporate DEI Coaching & Consulting ~ Ruth Rathblott

What kind of support do you need?

To be a leader, you must be comfortable feeling different.”

~ Barbara Jordan

DEI Executive Coach ~ Ruth Rathblott

Executive Coaching

Empathy, humanity, authenticity – these are just 3 of the qualities all leaders need to succeed and to bring out the best in their people.

Are you looking to build an inclusive work environment and own your difference so you can be an effective leader?

Only 36% of employed Americans feel they work in an inclusive environment.

Less than half of employed Americans feel connected with others at work (45%).

~ The 2022 Workplace Belonging Survey

We need to bring our full-selves to work. When we own our differences and stop hiding pieces of ourselves, we can connect with each other and lead our people in a way that fosters confidence, community, and connection.

One experience — your experience — can have a lasting impact on someone’s sense of belonging. You can inspire your team through your difference.

Executive coaching is tailored to you: your story, your difference, and your goals. It offers support in understanding yourself, how you’re perceived by others, and how you can embrace all of you and stop hiding.

My approach to executive coaching is direct, easy to understand, and helps you feel at ease. Tiny steps, Big Action!

I act as a thought partner on your transformative journey.

My 3 Cs framework lays out a process to help you develop:

  • Clarity: creating self-awareness and understanding your unique gifts.
  • Connection: a) understanding your goals and working toward your passion and b) finding your support system (connecting dots).
  • Confidence: developing solutions and creating action steps for your success.

Managers and leaders must learn how to communicate effectively and empathize with the concerns of their diverse workforce.

As leaders we want to add value to our organization, see potential in our team members, and obtain measurable results. Together we can do that through personalized executive coaching.

Managers and leaders must learn how to communicate effectively
and empathize with the concerns of their diverse workforce.

As leaders we want to add value to our organization, see potential in our team members, and obtain measurable results. Together we can do that through personalized executive coaching.

Are you ready to take that step?

Workplace Culture Consulting

Are you looking to create a workplace where employees feel safe to contribute, connect, and bring their best ideas forward—but need expert guidance to make it happen?

What’s Holding Your Workplace Back?

When employees feel the need to hide who they are, performance, engagement, and innovation all suffer:

  • 76% increase in engagement when employees feel psychologically safe
  • Leaders who unhide build trust, retention, and stronger teams
  • ERGs, mentoring, and open conversations drive culture and connection

How We’ll Work Together

I help organizations create custom strategies that foster authentic leadership, inclusion, and performance:

  • Fireside Chats for Leaders & Teams – Intimate, action-driven conversations where leaders go first, modeling vulnerability and openness.
  • Executive & Manager Coaching – Helping leaders create environments where employees feel safe to unhide, ask for support, and thrive.
  • ERG & Affinity Group Strategy – Elevating ERGs into strategic drivers of engagement, retention, and innovation.
  • Workshops & Keynotes – Transformative sessions on unhiding, belonging, and leadership that fuels performance.

This Is About Unlocking Your Organization’s Full Potential.

Let’s talk about how we can drive real change in your organization.

Basic

6-month engagement

Best for organizations looking to initiate culture change and strengthen leadership engagement.

The Deluxe

12-month engagement

(Most popular package!)

Best for organizations ready to embed these practices into leadership, mentorship, and team dynamics.

Premium

12-month engagement

Best for organizations committed to creating a lasting culture shift where openness, belonging, and innovation drive performance.

*Packages starting at $2,500 per month

Packages can be customized to include:

  • Strategic Culture and Leadership Development
  • Executive & ERG Leadership Advising
  • Baseline Culture & Engagement Assessment
  • Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Strategy
  • Supporting HR in Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  • Identifying external collaborations that align with your organization’s values, impact goals, and corporate responsibility efforts
  • Sustainable Culture Change Roadmap

Additional support varies based on packages. For more details or to discuss your organizations needs: book a call with Ruth!

Corporate DEI Consultant ~ Ruth Rathblott
Corporate DEI Consultant ~ Ruth Rathblott

Even a small shift in workplace culture can increase engagement and retention, creating space for conversations around belonging and unhiding.

While everyone’s results will look a bit different,
past consulting clients have experienced the following wins:

  • Fully built out their ERG group
  • Created partnerships with community organizations for employee engagement and social responsibility;
  • Partnered with external organizations to identify speakers on various topics
  • Connected with leaders of external ERG groups to share best practices and develop partnerships
  • Served as an Advisor on disability portrayal
  • Identified and worked with senior leadership to support efforts of ERG
  • Developed ERG leadership that works across all lines of business

Curious to know more about the process to get started with consulting?

  1. First you fill out an application.
  2. We hop on a short call to talk about whether we’re a good fit to work together.
  3. If we decide we’re a good fit I’ll send you a contract and invoice (all standard stuff).
  4. Next we schedule our first call.

Easy as that!

RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:

Your organization has made some great strides when it comes to DEI. But there are some common oversights that many companies make around inclusion. Is your organization making any of these 5 mistakes?

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