Dr. Ruth Gotian studies success–extreme success–and teaches people how to achieve it on their own. For her research, she has interviewed some of the most successful people in the world, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympians, and NBA champions, uncovering the strategies behind their achievements and sharing actionable insights with... Read more
Dr. Ruth Gotian studies success–extreme success–and teaches people how to achieve it on their own. For her research, she has interviewed some of the most successful people in the world, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympians, and NBA champions, uncovering the strategies behind their achievements and sharing actionable insights with audiences worldwide. Her work helps organisations turn high-potential talent into peak performers through the science of mentorship, mindset and sustained excellence.
Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and NBC News, she was named a top 20 mentor worldwide. Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in 2021 and, in 2024, as a top 50 executive coach globally. LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring, and she was a semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50. She is Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and formerly served as Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy.
A prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and Psychology Today, Ruth focuses on the mindset and skill set of peak performers. She is also the award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, bringing practical frameworks that help leaders, teams and future talent sustain world-class performance. The only author to have her work turned into a theme song, titled “I’m Possible.”
You can book Ruth Gotian through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ruth's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Ruth Gotian's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ruth tailored to your event.
Ruth Gotian speaks on Business & Management, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ruth to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ruth Gotian for events worldwide, subject to Ruth's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ruth Gotian is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ruth can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ruth Gotian on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ruth can offer.
Ruth Gotian delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ruth Gotian's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Ruth's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ruth Gotian can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Ruth's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ruth Gotian is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ruth Gotian, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ruth's current availability for your dates.