Ruth Rathblott ~ Diversity & Inclusion Speaker

Media & Speaking

Ruth Rathblott
Speaker – Author – Consultant – Advocate

Many of us have been relegated to video screens and phone calls for interaction for the last 2 years.

Experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

But, for those of us living with invisible and visible differences – this isn’t new.

Hiding and covering our differences from the world, creating our own solutions to overcome barriers, and craving spaces for support and shared experiences is part of our day-to-day life.

Looking for strategies to move us forward? To create connection, authenticity and acceptance? To create space for others’ differences?

Ruth has the answers for your questions.

Ruth Rathblott, MSW is an award-winning CEO
who is committed to creating inclusion for all.

Ruth speaks about her personal and professional journey through the lens of someone with a visible disability and shares what it’s like to lead through a world crisis and live life without limits or labels.

Ruth touches on the subjects of invisible disabilities, covering hidden differences, and otherness. Her interactive presentation speaks to how we cope with feelings of isolation, our need to feel connected to others, and the ability to rise above life’s challenges.  She demonstrates the power of living authentically and enables the recognition that our differences are our greatest gift.

This is not just another lecture of what you’re not doing. It’s an invitation to look at where you may be hiding in your life and opening the conversation for defining diversity differently.

After I speak, people have three reactions:

1.) Thank you for not giving me another lecture on diversity and what I am not doing;

2.) Thank you for sharing your story and allowing me to feel included in the conversation and sharing that you still struggle; and

3.) How do we start these conversations internally – how do I ask someone about their difference?

If you’re looking for someone to engage your attendees and have them feel seen and heard, while being informative and entertaining. I’d love to come speak at your organization.

DEI Speaker - Ruth Rathblott

Keynotes

Speaking + Consulting Bundles

Workshop Series

Ruth offers presentations on the following topics:

Ruth Rathblott ~ Imposter Syndrome
Diversity & Inclusion

The Angst Behind Hiding —
It’s Not the Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you were hiding part of yourself? The answer is likely yes!

In this presentation, Ruth discusses the universal feelings of hiding and covering and how different it is from the imposter syndrome often felt in the workplace.

Through an engaging presentation, Ruth leads the attendees through creating strategies to emerge from hiding. Her core message is to Own Your Differences.

One key question answered is how do we create the conversation and space for others’ differences?

Ready to find out?

Connection & Community

Learning to Unhide and Live Authentically

Living authentically means being able to bring your full self to work. To have the freedom to face challenges, ask for help without fear, and share your experiences to help others.

When we spend so much time hiding parts of ourselves, we become exhausted and feel lonely and isolated.

Are we really performing at our best if we have to expend energy to hide pieces of ourselves while at work?

Ruth shares approaches and action plans to move us forward by owning our differences and creating space for others differences.

Ready to start the collective journey of acceptance?

Ruth Rathblott ~ Self-Acceptance
Ruth Rathblott ~ Living Authentically
Authenticity

How We Show Up

Most of us know when people are being authentic, accepting themselves — right? Maybe not. Nodding ‘yes’ isn’t an indicator that they are really present.

In this presentation, Ruth explores what authenticity really means, how it benefits the organization and the true importance of showing up as who we are.

She leads an interactive discussion around showing empathy and what humanity looks like in the workplace.

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be thinking about representation – and whose voices are heard.

Ready for the team to be fully present at work?

The C.U.R.E. to Inclusion Workshop

Ready to have a conversation around Inclusion, but not sure where to start or what that looks like?

Ruth leads attendees in personal reflection and small group activities that encourages them to explore 4 dimensions of Inclusion.

Connection – how do we build attachment and display humanity?

Understanding – how do we create safe places for conversations about difference?

Representation – how do we ensure that everyone has a seat at the table?

Empathy – are we fostering a workplace with allies and ambassadors?

And how does all of this relate to our human need for belonging?

This workshop addresses these questions … and more!

CURE - DEI Speaker - Ruth Rathblott
DEI Speaker ~ Ruth Rathblott

TESTIMONIALS:

PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE:

Ruth has spoken for these and other great organizations...

Barclays

The Lincoln Center

Bloomberg

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BIOS

SHORT BIO:

Ruth Rathblott is an Inspirational Speaker and Executive Coach and Consultant and author of the new book: Singlehandedly. She is committed to creating inclusion for all.  A former award winning CEO and leader in the non-profit sector for over 25 years, Ruth has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles.

Her TEDx talk titled “When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom” has been viewed more than 16,000 times. Born with a limb difference, Ruth speaks about invisible disabilities, covering hidden differences and otherness. She is passionate about the issues of inclusion and diversity, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences and rising above life’s challenges.

“Inclusion begins with accepting differences.”

Ruth resides in NYC. She loves Central Park, theater, photography, travel, and adventure. On any given day you’ll find Ruth out for a walk in Central Park, listening to pop music or a podcast, and stopping to take photos.

LONG BIO:

Ruth Rathblott is an Inspirational Speaker and Executive Coach and Consultant and author of the new book: Singlehandedly. She is committed to creating inclusion for all. A former award winning CEO and leader in the non-profit sector for over 25 years, Ruth has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles. Ruth now works with organizations across the globe to help them create conversation around expanding diversity to make it fully inclusive. She believes that we build organizations by raising visibility, creating innovation, and ensuring sustainability.

Born with a limb difference, Ruth speaks about invisible disabilities, covering hidden differences and otherness. Her TEDx talk titled “When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom” has been viewed more than 16,000 times.  She is passionate about the issues of inclusion and diversity, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences and rising above life’s challenges. Ruth has spoken at: Facebook/Bloomberg, Sony, and Paramount.

Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She is DEI and MBTI Certified, a contributor to The Mighty and currently serves as a Board Member of The Lucky Fin Project.

“Inclusion begins with accepting differences.”

Ruth resides in NYC. She loves Central Park, theater, photography, travel, and adventure. When she’s not helping organizations expand their concept of diversity, she’s taking advantage of all the city has to offer and planning her next travel adventure.

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ADDITIONAL MEDIA FEATURES:

New York Times’ Corner Office
Ruth Rathblott on Seeking Opportunities
CEO PERSPECTIVES
DEI: Embracing our Differences
Grounded Wildness
Unhiding Yourself with Ruth Rathblott
ThriveLouD
Singlehandedly
Second Acts
What Are You Hiding?
Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
Unhiding our true selves with Ruth Rathblott
The KORE Women Podcast | Ruth Rathblott
Single Handedly: Learning to Unhide | Ruth Rathblott
See Beneath Your Beautiful with Ruth Rathblott
Limb difference, disability and workplace diversity — with Ruth Rathblott
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging with Ruth Rathblott
Learning to Unhide and Embrace Connection with Ruth Rathblott
Locker Room for Growth
Ruth Rathblott: Redefining DEI to Include Visible and Invisible Differences
FORBES Interview
Hidden No More: Focus on the Ability, Not the Disability
FRIED. The Burnout Podcast.
The Cost of Hiding | Ruth Rathblott
The Better Leadership Team Show
DEI and Unhiding with Ruth Rathblott
Unhiding
A Conversation with Ruth Rathblott
The Happiness Workshop Podcast
Singlehandedly, Ruth Rathblott
Why Do We Hide Parts of Ourselves? l Ruth Rathblott
Enabled Disabled Podcast | Ruth Rathblott
Unhiding to Expand DEI & Connection | Ruth Rathblott
MAYSHAD Video Interview
National Disability Employment
Awareness Month | Ruth Rathblott
Group Thinkers Podcast
Ruth Rathblott Thinks About “Unhiding” and Building Connection.

GeekWire
Recognizing Women and Non-Binary Leaders | Virtual Champion Awards
MAYSHAD Video Interview
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
in a Time w/ COVID-19
Tevis Game-Changer
       Tevis & Ruth: CEO/Life Sponge/Diversely Abled
READER’S Digest Interview
I Stopped Hiding My Disability, and It Opened Up New Worlds
Text: Twelve Books to Transform Your Life in 2024
12 Books to Transform Your Life in 2024
The Hit Board
SMART CEO Brava! Awards
Authority Magazine: Ruth Rathblott On How Authenticity and Vulnerability Pay Off and Help You Win Personally and Professionally
The Law of Relevancy
The Law of Relevancy with Ruth Rathblott
Disabilities Redefined with Dr. Vaigneur DR-TV: Award-winning CEO and TEDx Speaker Ruth Rathblott
Sree's Daily, Global Show VIDEO
Sunday Positivity with Ruth Rathblott
CRE - Community Resource Exchange
Trailblazers: Ruth Rathblott,
President & CEO of HEAF —
Harlem Educational Activities Fund
Hearts on Fire
College Rules
INTERVIEW - The Harlem Educational Activities Fund
The Harlem Educational Activities Fund

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