About The Author
Ruth Heron
A highly accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of expertise in learning, organisational development, leadership, coaching and culture change within healthcare, regulatory, and public sector organisations. Ruth is recognised for her ability to design and implement coaching and development programmes, strategic initiatives that drive cultural transformation, enhance workforce performance, and align operational objectives with organisational goals.
As an Author a Chartered Member of the CIPD, a qualified Executive Coach and Senior Learning Consultant, Ruth combines a pragmatic approach with innovative solutions to deliver measurable outcomes. With a proven track record in fostering high-performing cultures, she excels in career coaching, personal and team development, and leadership development
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• Executive Coaching and Leadership Development: Designed, developed and delivered a leadership development coaching programme for the Network of Black Women Leaders as part of the Women’s Resource Centre support programmes, positively impacting six cohorts and 54 (2022-2025) and contributing to award-winning diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Competency Framework Development: Successfully implemented frameworks for over 650 staff, aligning role requirements with measurable performance indicators.
• High-Performing Culture: Designed and executed quality improvement models that embedded principles of excellence and innovation.
• Transformational Change Leadership: Delivered diagnostics and learning programmes for organisational transformation initiatives that enhanced workforce agility and resource planning for over 2,000 staff.
How Ruth supports individuals and organisations, with:
- Career Coaching
- Personal Development
- Executive Coaching & Mentorship
- Learning Program Development & Evaluation
- Workforce Planning & Succession Strategies
- Organisational Development & Culture Change
- Competency Framework Design & Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Communication
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Analysis
Why Individuals and Organisations Work with Ruth?
With a strong background in public sector transformation, leadership coaching, and cultural change, Ruth provides expert guidance to both individuals and organisations looking to develop and evolve their leadership capabilities fostering a more resilient, engaged, and high-performing workforce. Her approach is both practical and strategic, ensuring that every initiative delivers tangible business impact.
Ruth as the ‘Career Navigator’ Coach, navigates careers and empowers futures, through the crafting of career roadmaps, guiding individuals to achieve career breakthrough and leadership success.
Contact Information:
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-heron-mcipd-9b404a16
- Website: ruthheron.me
- Email: rdheron2013@gmail.com