A bit about me

I have always been fascinated by what makes us work effectively as human beings. My own leadership and self-development journey led me to learn and understand tips and techniques to allow me to be the best version of myself. There was however always a certain amount of fixing or making better. As my understanding and experience have developed I know now that no one needs fixing, we are all innately perfect, complete and whole. AND I know it doesn’t always feel that way! 

I had been coaching in my business for more than a decade when our daughter developed anorexia. During that time I explored deep into the world of mental ill-health and mental wellbeing. I came out wishing that all I had learnt had been more easily accessible. That was why Fresh Air Fridays was born I wanted more people to know how to look after their mental and emotional wellbeing so they are able to lead a life they love. 

In 2013 I enhanced my experience and personal study with formal coaching qualifications and since then have been coaching clients both through Fresh Air Fridays group sessions and 1:1 with personal clients

My passion for people, connection, wellbeing and personal responsibility have all been met in the way in which I am able to work with both clients and the whole team at Fresh Air Fridays.

How you can work with me

As a facilitator

I run monthly Fresh Air Fridays sessions which provide group coaching around 12 themes that make a difference to our mental and emotional wellbeing. Understanding and exploring these ideas impacts every aspect of our lives.

I periodically run quarterly intensive Fresh Air Fridays programmes. These are 75 minutes a week for 12 weeks. Your relationships improve, your wellbeing and happiness improve, and you are able to create the life you want.

As a 1:1 Coach 

Walking with you outside in Pentyrch (North Cardiff).  Gently walking and being in green space helps you access all the resources you need. I can share with you strategies and ideas that I know will help you, but the most important insights will come from gentle coaching, conversation and reflective practice supporting you to access all that you need to lead a life that really works for you.

Whether you want to lead more effectively, take your achievements to the next level or perhaps you are struggling in one or more of your relationships, experiencing stress, anxiety, and-or depression or you are affected by an eating disorder the work we do together will enable you to get the clarity you want to create whatever it is you are seeking to achieve.   

• More happiness
• Less stress
• Better relationships
• No more anxiety
• Better health
• Clarity of thought
• Better leadership

What some of my clients have said:

“You will literally be walked through a process that gives you space and support, allowing you to understand and accept your situation, giving you back the confidence to move forward” – Denise

“Ruth has a real ability to listen – really listen – and then ask some real ‘killer’ questions that encourage me to root down and identify my own “truth” within. Ruth is an expert at teaching us to listen to and trust our own bodies (or gut) and takes us on a journey of self-discovery and congruence without expressing her own judgements. Ruth’s extensive knowledge and interests mean I  come away from our conversations feeling enlightened, empowered, excited but with added extra insights into health, books to read and fabulous people to connect with. I highly recommend you work with Ruth on some level!” – Karen

“I wanted to say a huge and massive thank you for all that your coaching has done for me. The way you intuitively coach is just amazing, I’ve worked with and had a lot of coaching and you are in my top 3 of coaches who have impacted massively and changed my life. Were it not for you I would not have the amazing relationship I now have as I was ready to give up and walk away and repeat the same pattern again. You taught me to look at things in a whole new way that was completely different from how most people work. It was so refreshing and the best part was, although I was unsure about it I trusted you, tried what you were teaching and IT WORKED! And it didn’t just work it blew me away and made things happen for me far quicker than I could have imagined possible. And working on my relationship and my self-esteem didn’t just make those things better it made every aspect of my life better. I and would happily recommend you to anyone as I know that if they work with you their happiness levels will transform into many levels higher than they are at now!” – Alex

Experience:

Engineer, teacher, mum (now adults)

1998 – 2015 Coached in direct selling organisation with a team of 400 people

2010 – 2013 Coached and supported daughter through anorexia

2013 – Present Life and business coaching 1:1 clients 

2013 Founded Fresh Air Fridays

2015 – Present Running Fresh Air Fridays with Co-Director Rose Dixey, group coaching in organisations and in the community.Training and mentoring facilitators to provide these programmes.   

Training & Qualifications

2013 NLP Practitioner College, Business and Life Coaching Diploma, Certificate of Advanced Personal development UKCPD

2015 Guided Imagery and visualisation for therapeutic change Human Givens Collage

2016 Landmark Forum

2017 Dealing with Anxiety UKCPD