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Having been the mother to 19 children, 14 of whom were adopted from foreign countries, Ruth Williams knows the importance of managing time, energy, and resources and leading to help others succeed.  To date, she has influenced thousands of people to stretch their limits both professionally and personally.

Ruth’s professional background includes 20+ years directing training and consulting with a variety of organizations, many on the Fortune 100 and 500 lists from all industries:  aerospace, banking, education, government agencies, insurance, the military, professional sports teams, real estate, telecommunications, television, trucking, and more.   In addition, she is a keynote speaker for conventions and special events.

Ruth has earned an M.A. in psychology from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.  She has a B.S. in English from Louisiana State University and is a certified life coach as well.

Ruth lives in Orlando, Florida with her husband, Pat, who is Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic.  Her unique family has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Reader’s Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, and all major television networks.  Ruth is an avid sports fan and has completed 12 marathons, including the Boston, Disney, and New York marathons.

Ruth is a published author.  Her first book, How To Be Like Women of Influence, harnesses the spirit of 20 heroic women who made a difference in the world and gives insights to help others do the same.   You’ve Got To Be Kidding centers around her and her husband’s experiences raising 19 children.  Turn Boring Orations into Standing Ovations helps people become better speakers.  How To Be Like Women of Power highlights 21 women in positions of power and captures their wisdom and advice to help women everywhere to create their own destiny.  Her most recent, Happy Spouse, Happy House, written with her husband, provides the game plan for a winning marriage.

To book Ruth for an event within your organization, contact her at 407-645-0159 or at ruth.williams@franklincovey.com.