Supporting leaders to activate their potential
Author - Coach - Trainer - Consultant
Ruth’s focus is on assisting others to change the things that get in the way of reaching their potential.
Growing up in rural Victoria, Ruth worked on the family farm and went on to study agriculture. In conjunction with her career as an agricultural scientist, Ruth also successfully ran as a councillor for local government and was elected twice, including a term as Mayor.
Over the past decade, Ruth has worked in local government as Councillor, coach and consultant. She now shares her unique wisdom and practical advice as an author of Get Elected, speaker, trainer and facilitator through Ruth McGowan Pty Ltd.
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What inspires me
“I’m passionate about working with people who wish to transform their community and organisation into inclusive places for all people to fully contribute. I am inspired by people who want to make a positive difference and take action rather than waiting for someone else.”
Patricia Karvelas interviews Ruth on ABC RN Drive about her book Get Elected
“I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody”-LilyTomlin
If you wish to join the growing number of Australians considering running for politics at a local, state or federal level then Ruth has written a book just for you.
Get Elected: A step-by-step campaign guide to running for public office provides everything you need to get you into office or to support someone else to do so.
Don’t just hope for change; be the change you want to see.
If you’re thinking of standing for politics, purchase Get Elected to help you start, run and win and good luck in changing your world.
Ruth is a clear, practical thinker with outstanding skills as a coach, trainer and facilitator. Her approach to supporting clients is tailored to the needs of each situation where clients need support.
Being at the forefront of change in a community or organisation can be hard work – especially as a leader dealing with resistance and backlash. That’s when you need someone who has ‘got your back’ — someone who understands your problems and can support you to bring about the needed transformation successfully.
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Ruth manages her own consulting business, working across local and state government and organisations in a diverse range of projects.
Ruth is the author of Get Elected – a step by step campaign guide to winning elections. The first national guide on how to run for office, Ruth drew on her varied campaign experience and desire to see more, diverse representation in Australian politics. Ruth trains and speaks about ‘every-day activism’ and politics.
As a mentor and coach, Ruth provides confidential support to Councillors, Mayors and community leaders to grow from good community representatives to great leaders who are influential in their role. Ruth also shares her wisdom as a public speaker, especially for community leadership programs and women’s events.
With a background in natural resource management and good governance, Ruth is committed to ‘giving back’ to her community through a range of board and volunteer roles including with the Country Fire Authority as a volunteer firefighter.
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Qualifications
Formal qualifications:
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University of Melbourne
- Masters of Applied Science, University Western Sydney
- Cert IV Life Coaching – Life Coaching Academy, QLD
- Cert IV Governance – Gippsland TAFE
- Accredited Trainer in Edward de Bono’s Lateral Thinking – de Bono Institute, Melbourne
- CFA Wildfire Firefighter Minimum Skills
“Ruth keeps it real. She totally gets us”
Ruth has been nationally recognised as an exceptional community leader with an Order of Australia – OAM. Her approach to problem-solving is evidence-based, inclusive and innovative. She applies her scientific background and passion for genuine community engagement to deliver great results for her clients.
Organisational Membership
Member of the International Coaching Federation (Associate Certified Coach)
Member, Order of Australia Association
Member Victorian Country Fire Association
Member Australian Local Government Women’s Association
Co-founder Honour a Woman – a movement for gender equality in the Australian Honours
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