Driving Organisational Transformation through Strategic Leadership & People Development

A highly accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of expertise in learning, organisational development, leadership, and culture change within healthcare, regulatory, and public sector organisations. Ruth is recognised for her ability to design and implement strategic initiatives that drive cultural transformation, enhance workforce performance, and align operational objectives with organisational goals.

As a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a qualified Executive Coach, 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 workforce planning, talent development, and strategic leadership to ensure sustainable business success.

Ruth Heron – Executive Coach & Culture Change Leader

My Mission

My mission is to empower women to confidently navigate career transitions and life changes with clarity, purpose, and renewed passion. Through personalized coaching and practical strategies, I help each client unlock her full potential, overcome self-doubt, and take bold steps toward a fulfilling and meaningful future..

My Approach

I believe it’s never too late to rediscover your purpose or reinvent your path. As a Career Navigator Coach, I empower women to confidently navigate transitions, align with their values, and pursue careers that bring fulfillment and growth.

My approach blends practical strategy with heartfelt support. I listen deeply, ask the right questions, and offer clear, personalized guidance that helps you move forward with confidence. This isn’t just about finding a new job—it’s about stepping into the next chapter of your life with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Meet the Career Navigator Coach

My name is Ruth Heron. As a seasoned management expert with a heart for empowering women, I specialize in helping you navigate life’s twists and turns with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I offer personalized strategies tailored to your unique goals, challenges, and dreams—because there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your journey. Through our coaching sessions, you’ll gain practical insights and tools you can actually use—not just theory—to overcome obstacles, spark growth, and step fully into the next powerful chapter of your life. Whether you're reinventing your career, rediscovering your passion, or simply ready to put yourself first, I’m here to walk alongside you with support, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way. Let’s unlock your full potential—together.

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 women (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.

Why Work with Ruth?

With a strong background in public sector transformation, leadership coaching, and cultural change, Ruth provides expert guidance to organisations looking to evolve their leadership capabilities and foster a more resilient, engaged, and high-performing workforce. Her approach is both practical and strategic, ensuring that every initiative delivers tangible business impact.