About Ruth

‘When I was asked by the nurse in the emergency room what my blood type was, I realized I didn’t know it so I called my mother to find out. She said, “Well, your blood type is B+ but if you had listened to me, you would have an A!” And that, my friends, is a Jewish Mother!’ – Mark Goodman, her son, and a successful choreographer, performer and teacher

Embodied in this story is what makes a JEWISH MOTHER COACH and what distinguishes her from other coaches. Reminding her son that he could have had an A is really about believing in him and in his ability to be successful.

Lenny Fogel, successful PR agency VP and recipient of her coaching:

“She coaches from a position of love and compassion, with wisdom and honesty, and, of course, humor and chutzpah. She is dedicated to a person’s success. She is absolutely certain she’s right, and maybe even, by provoking a little bit of guilt, she helps provide a new way to think about your success. THE JEWISH MOTHER COACH insists that you have what it takes, and challenges you to live up to your own promise. She helps you find your courage and to step up into your talents. She gets it, she gets me, and that’s not easy!”

Laura Goodman, her daughter and successful media manager:

“Ruth has been a professional coach for 17 years. It is a fact that she has worked in and with many different industries – from health care to television, from Fortune 500s to startups, and from colleges to construction companies. Her multifaceted background significantly contributes to her abilities and success as an executive coach. More than anything, her experience and upbringing have taught her how to be a truly helpful partner for her clients. I am very happy for her success because it has allowed her to buy me some very cool things.”

Ron Donovan, her mentor, Leadership & Executive Coach, and successful recipient of her coaching:

“What makes her THE Jewish Mother Coach? Well, chutzpah for sure. AND, she IS a Jewish Mother. She was raised by a Jewish Mother, as well as a myriad of Jewish aunts, cousins, and others. Her skills are unassailable! Her clients’ successes make her happy and, of course, they attest to her effectiveness. So maybe she’s not so modest, but she is always grateful for the opportunity to help others. There have been times when she thought I was whining and her help consisted of “Oh Please.” Believe it or not, it was exactly what I needed to hear.”