Ruth Cooper-Dickson is a renowned positive psychology practitioner, trauma-informed wellbeing coach, and certified breathwork leader. She is the CEO of Ruth Cooper-Dickson Limited. Guided by her ethos of turning pain into purpose, Ruth is celebrated for her workplace wellbeing expertise and ability to foster healthy, high-performing environments. Having published her academic research on coaching and post-traumatic growth, Ruth is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker on topics such as mental health, trauma, resilience, anxiety and much more.
Following a successful corporate career, which encompassed roles such as a Project Manager for Rolls-Royce and Associate Director of UBS Wealth Management, Ruth began her wellbeing business after her personal experience of poor mental health. Diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, chronic burnout and panic disorder, Ruth channelled her experiences into forging her mental health empire – having since also become a Patron of No Panic and completed Mental Health First Aid England training. Having also achieved credentials for Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence from The University of Sheffield and earned status as a Certified Breathwork Leader from the School of Positive Transformation, Ruth works tirelessly to start open and honest conversations on the topic of mental health.
With her dedicated mental health advocacy taking her to diverse environments, from favelas and refugee camps to multinational corporates, Ruth’s expertise on wellbeing is extensive and relatable to people from all walks of life. Ruth’s advocacy spans the globe, from corporate boardrooms to refugee camps, where she inspires open conversations around mental health. She has spoken at prestigious events, including Nike’s European HQ for World Mental Health Day 2022/3. She is writing a book on post-traumatic growth, represented by the BKS agency since 2023. Aside from her mental health advocacy, Ruth is also committed to female empowerment, having been a Founding Member of Chief – a private network dedicated to driving more women into positions of power and keeping them there.
Ruth shares insights on “Mental Wealth,” trauma, resilience, and anxiety, drawing on her own lived experience of overcoming Generalised Anxiety Disorder, chronic burnout, Panic Disorder, and being neurodivergent. Her peer-reviewed academic research on coaching and post-traumatic growth further establishes her authority in the field. She is a powerful speaker who leaves a lasting impact, whether supporting organisations with Mental Wealth strategies or empowering individuals to flourish after adversity. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who will leave a lasting impact on your organisation and empower workplace wellbeing, hire Ruth Cooper-Dickson today!
How to hire Ruth Cooper-Dickson
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Ruth Cooper-Dickson's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Workplace wellbeing includes resilience, navigating change, and high performance
- Mental Wealth – Ruth’s trademark wellness framework includes breathwork, movement energy and self-care
- Post-traumatic growth, anxiety and dealing with grief and loss
- Women and entrepreneurship
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Always trust Ruth to deliver the best with these courses (manager training) - the perfect mix of professional and relatable so everyone in the room connects and gets the most out of it. Thank you Ruth Cooper-Dickson" - Chloe, Wellbeing Lead, Lloyd's of London
"No Panic is truly honoured to have Ruth Cooper-Dixon as a patron and spokesperson for the charity. She has shown so much support for the cause and her honesty and openness about her personal journey with mental health makes her genuinely relatable to our many service users." - Michelle, Office Manager, No Panic
"This course was hands-down the best thing I did this year. Ruth was an amazing instructor, she was funny, knowledgeable, engaging and most importantly caring. She made sure that everyone in the room felt comfortable and reassured. The course was also great, it exceeded my expectations. It was interesting, relevant and engaging throughout. I gained so much valuable knowledge in just two days and am keen to apply it in real-life scenarios. I would 100% recommend this course to everyone, it is one of the best ways we can break the stigma surrounding mental health." - MFHAider Training, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
"I absolutely loved it. She is so good at asking the right questions, so it feels like the solution comes from you, which I suppose it does. It's really like she's able to unlock parts of your brain/mind that you don't even know exist. She is so friendly, non-judgemental, accepting and funny. She really put me at ease and was very relatable." - Humanitarian Aid Worker
"Ruth creates such a safe and inspiring space that it's impossible not to feel really held and completely able to relax. The combination of music choices and Ruth's gentle guidance allowed me to just breathe and make space for what needed to come up. I left feeling calmer and more centred than I have done in a long time. It was a gift to myself and I'm so grateful to Ruth for sharing her power with me." - Harriet, Journalist & Broadcaster
"Ruth is a sharp and shrewd individual who deeply cares about the work she does. I would argue what Ruth doesn't know about mental health probably isn't worth knowing." - Lou, Head of Talent Development, Havas UK
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"I am extremely grateful to the fantastic Ruth Cooper-Dickson for providing her webinar on 'You and Your Mental Health' to over 200 virtual attendees through WeAreVirtual, our new initiative to pay it forward and support the ongoing development of communities who are working from home due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus." - Vanessa, Managing Director, WeAreTheCity
"As the sponsor of Markel's Wellbeing Pillar, I was delighted when Ruth agreed to deliver a webinar for us, in recognition of World Mental Health Day. 'No panic - getting your head around anxiety' leveraged Ruth's vast personal and professional experience, whilst effortlessly showcasing her incredible presentation skills. The content was perfectly pitched and delivered with Ruth's trademark compassion, authenticity and sensitive humour. I left the presentation feeling educated, uplifted and empowered." - Sharon, Director of Reinsurance & Business Accounting, Markel International
- 2024 – Breakfast Show Presenter for Mix92.6
- 2023 – Published academic research in the European Journal of Positive Psychology
- 2022/3 - Keynote speaker at the Nike European HQ in Amsterdam for World Mental Health Day
- 2023 - Keynote speaker at the Birth Trauma Summit
- 2023 – Signed to the BKS Agency
- 2019 - Keynote speaker at the ING Bank Global Diversity & Inclusion Week in Amsterdam
- 2019 - Founder & Managing Director of Champs for Change CIC
- 2019 - Keynote speaker at the Expedia Global Wellness Month event in California
- 2018 - Patron of No Panic
- 2015 - Founder & CEO of Ruth Cooper-Dickson Limited
