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Ruth  Rathblott

Ruth Rathblott

Disability DEI Expert, Speaker and Author

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Virtual Fee Range:
$7,501 - $10,000
Traveling from:
New York
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Ruth Rathblott

Disability DEI Expert, Speaker and Author

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
$7,501 - $10,000
Fee Details
Traveling from:
New York

Why Book

  • Ruth’s interactive presentation, combined with her belief that through unhiding we build connection, make her the right choice for your workplace.
  • Ruth challenges the norms of conformity and inspires attendees to break free from hiding what makes them unique.
  • Born with a limb difference, Ruth will share her journey toward unhiding her disability and becoming a stronger leader in diversity and inclusion.

Biography

Ruth Rathblott is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader. She was born with a limb difference and speaks with leaders on issues of equity and belonging, the gifts of being unique, and the freedom of accepting your differences.  Ruth was profiled as a CEO in The New York Times’ Corner Office and received Goucher College’s Excellence in Public Service Award, among other awards, for her outstanding leadership in the nonprofit sector. She has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who have been underrepresented. She serves as a board member of The Lucky Fin Project.

Ruth Rathblott is a leader who has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles. Ruth has been a leader and public speaker for over 25 years, 15 of which she spent at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City where she played a central role in its expansion. There she held a series of progressively responsible positions, ultimately serving as the Associate Executive Director. It was at that organization that she fostered a deep appreciation for inclusion as far as education and opportunity, which successfully propelled the students to greater achievement.

Ruth holds a BA from Goucher College and an MSW from Boston University. She was honored to be the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award.

As the CEO of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) for over eight years, a NYC-based college access and success program for underserved youth, she aligned with the HEAF vision of providing a continuum of educational, development, leadership and personal resilience opportunities.

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Programs

Singlehandedly. How a disability showed me what we are all hiding.

As companies and people, we tend to adopt and foster the mentality that there is a norm. A certain way we are supposed to show up in the world and in our companies, and in our market. And if we don’t, as individuals, fit that norm, then we often work really hard to cover it up – to blend – to overcompensate.

But covering it up turns a crack into a canyon. We assume that our “disability” is something that shouldn’t fit when in truth, it’s actually something that brings value. And we end up hiding what would actually allow us to serve our teams and customers and markets at the highest level. And when we learn to truly diversify our teams, we realize that most of us are hiding something. Come listen to one woman’s journey out of hiding — her unhiding and how it allowed her to become a stronger leader and a more engaged employee.

Today we change the conversation and stop just checking the box on diversity and inclusion to create something that makes our teams and our brand, and its leaders more engaged, productive, and innovative than ever before.

Fireside Chat

Join award-winning speaker Ruth Rathblott, MSW in a transformative session that challenges the norms of conformity and inspires attendees to break free from hiding what makes them unique. Born with a limb difference, Ruth will share her journey toward unhiding her disability and becoming a stronger leader in diversity and inclusion.

This session will provide practical strategies for creating a more diverse and inclusive team that values difference. By embracing our differences, attendees can serve their teams and customers at a higher level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the power of unhiding and become a stronger leader and more engaged employee!

Note: Fireside chats provide a personal and interactive platform for discussing the complex topic of “unhiding” and its impact on culture, fostering meaningful connections, and encouraging positive change within an organization. Employees appreciate and value an executive leader modeling vulnerability and discussing how hiding impacted their leadership and how unhiding allows for thriving and belonging.

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?

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?

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!

Ruth Rathblott Reviews

“Ruth’s talk to our employees during Viacom’s Inaugural Inclusion Week was wonderful and inspiring; it hit all marks just as we hoped. Her story resonated with our employees, and I hope  she continues to share her story with other corporations who value diversity and inclusion and inspire us all to accept our differences and live our authentic selves. I look forward to staying connected to Ruth as we continue to explore disability inclusion here at Viacom.”

— VP, Global Inclusion Strategy, ViacomCBS

“I was very inspired by Ruth and her life story! She has excelled as the CEO of a education nonprofit. Even harder, she has conquered her shame and life obstacle of hiding her limb difference. We were grateful to have her speak at the agency and share her personal journey of difference. She received rave reviews, and it was so important for our teams to be exposed to all different kinds of people and experiences.”

— Chairman, M Booth

“Ruth is one of the best. She shared her personal experiences and followed those stories with easily digestible lessons. Ruth engaged the audience and was excellent answering difficult on the spot questions. I was very impressed and inspired by Ruth. I look forward to keeping in contact and collaborating with her in the future.”

— COO/Business Manager- Credit Trading, Barclays Investment Bank

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