Disability DEI Expert, Speaker and Author
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Disability DEI Expert, Speaker and Author
For IN-PERSON EVENTS, the exact fee falls within the fee range on this page, unless this is a “Call for Fee.”
For VIRTUAL EVENTS, the fees can vary depending on how the presenter is used (example: virtual keynote, workshop sessions, multiple video messages, etc).
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Ruth Rathblott, MSW is an expert on workplace culture and leadership; she’s a TEDx and global keynote speaker, bestselling author, and award-winning former CEO who’s redefining what it means to lead with humanity.
Born with a limb difference, Ruth spent years hiding what made her different. Now she’s made it her mission to help others unhide, to bring their potential, creativity, and power into the world. Her message is simple but transformative: when we unhide, we unlock freedom, connection, and performance at every level.
Her bestselling books, Singlehandedly and Unhide & Seek, explore how accepting our differences leads to deeper connection and greater impact. Her TEDx talk, When I Stopped Hiding, I Found Freedom, has inspired thousands globally to live and lead unhidden.
What would happen if your people stopped hiding? What brilliance are you losing without even knowing it? Ruth Rathblott reveals the real cost of hiding and the explosive impact of unhiding on trust, engagement, and performance. Through stories, research, and practical steps, she shows leaders how cultures transform when people feel safe enough to show up as their best selves.
What if the future of leadership is not about being perfect, but being real? What if the most powerful thing a leader can do is go first? Ruth Rathblott introduces a new model of leadership rooted in openness, connection, and belonging. She challenges the old model of arm’s-length leadership and offers a roadmap for creating spaces where people speak up, contribute fully, and stay engaged because they feel seen.
What if the thing holding you back isn’t lack of skill or ambition, but the quiet ways you’ve been hiding your voice, your dreams, or your full self? In this powerful and deeply relatable keynote, Ruth Rathblott helps audiences name what they truly want and uncover the subtle hiding patterns that block confidence and growth. Through story, reflection, and a simple framework for unhiding, she ignites a shift toward clarity, courage, and possibility.
What happens when you spend years hiding the very thing that makes you different? Ruth Rathblott knows this story well. Born with a limb difference, she hid her left hand for more than 25 years. In this deeply human and relatable keynote, Ruth shares how hiding shaped her identity, leadership, and relationships, and how finally unhiding changed everything. Through humor, honesty, and powerful storytelling, she reveals how we all hide something and how those hidden parts keep us from connection, belonging, and possibility. Audiences don’t just listen. They see themselves. They begin to unhide.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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