Ruth Kent - Speaker and Trainer

Ruth Kent

Keynote Speaker | Group Trainer | Executive Coach
Transforming workplace wellbeing from a checkbox to a competitive advantage.

"When we get wellbeing right, performance, purpose and people thrive."

If you’re looking for a speaker or trainer who’ll leave your people changed – not just entertained – Ruth Kent is the one for you.

Organisations don’t bring Ruth in to say what’s already been said. They bring her in to spark action, shift culture, and equip people with practical tools that ripple far beyond the room.

In a world where burnout, disconnection and wellbeing fatigue are costing businesses millions, Ruth brings clarity, energy, and heart to her work. Her keynotes and training sessions blend science and strategy with soul — helping teams not only feel better, but lead, relate and perform better.

Whether on stage or in a team room, Ruth delivers bold, real, and practical content — the kind that fuels results, resilience and real change.

If you're a CEO, GM, NFP leader or aged care manager, you might be asking:

• How do we motivate people who are already stretched too thin?
• Why are we seeing increased turnover, and how can we retain our best people?
• How can we create support for psychosocial risk without adding more pressure?
• How can we stop people from burning out?
• How do we keep our leaders well, so they can best support others?

These are the challenges Ruth works with every day. She understands the complexity of people-centred work — and how to support the people doing it, by making them feel seen and giving them real strategies that change lives.

Why organisations choose Ruth

• To address burnout and chronic stress in stretched teams
• To deliver wellbeing strategies that are practical, evidence-based and easy to apply
• To help leaders build healthy boundaries and emotional agility
• To reposition wellbeing as a performance driver — not an afterthought
• To connect with diverse audiences — with warmth, wit and wisdom

Keynote Speaking

Ruth’s keynotes are raw, real and transformative. She weaves vitality, science and story into every talk, creating memorable experiences that drive real change.

Popular keynotes include:

• Self-Care is Selfless – How your acts of selfcare are a gift to others
• One Mindful Moment - How one mindful moment can change your day, and maybe even change your life
• Small Habits, Big Change - Micro actions can change your life trajectory
• Communicating with Flow - Energetics and dynamic practices for more aligned communication

More topics available

• Perfect for: conferences, leadership retreats, and all-hands events
• Available in-person, virtual or hybrid

Group Training & Workshops

Ruth also delivers highly-rated training sessions that shift habits and mindsets across all levels of an organisation. Her workshops are energising, grounded in science, and tailored to real workplace challenges.

Most in-demand topics:

• Balance Before Burnout\
• Stress Management 101
• Creating Healthy Boundaries
• Sleep Hygiene for Performance
• The Compassionate Leader
• Challenging Unconscious Bias

She also delivers sessions on habits, health literacy, breathing, wellbeing in change, chronic pain, self-care, team wellbeing conversations, emotional intelligence, mental fitness, and mindfulness.

• Ideal for: frontline teams, people leaders, HR and execs
• Delivered as team workshops, programs, retreats or training days

What clients say

"...the team were keen for more resources and more sessions! Planning for next year!" — Alison Proctor, RACQ

"Ruth did an incredible job making the session interactive, encouraging residents to reflect on their habits and how they can integrate key learnings from the Blue Zones into their lives. The discussion was engaging and thought-provoking, offering practical takeaways that feel both achievable and impactful. Highly recommend Sunrise Well for anyone who is looking to host a seminar/workshop in the wellness space."  
— Renuka Wate, Pellicano

"Absolutely loved the workshop and the team really enjoyed learning how to manage their stress. We work in a very stressful environment and the entire team really appreciated all of Ruth's techniques. Ruth was very engaging and made the team feel very comfortable with sharing their own personal stressors."
— Lizzie Maric, Australian Venue Co.

"Thank you Ruth Kent for an amazing hour of Make Self-Care your Superpower during your Wellness Webinar this morning. It was packed with tips and tricks to help manage ourselves and develop a tangible selfcare plan, especially in preparation for a particularly busy period of time coming up! Knowing and understanding our stress signals and coping strategies was invaluable, and will help us continue to show up as the person we want to be for those around us."
— Samantha Todero, ANZ Bank

Trusted by

• ANZ, Medibank, RACQ, Australian Venue Co., Cushman & Wakefield, Commonwealth Bank, Pellicano, Adelaide University, and more. 
• 15,000+ hours of facilitation and presentation experience 
• Highly rated by C-suite, leaders, HR and frontline teams

Why I do this work

Ruth believes in the magic of living a life filled with purpose and energy. She doesn’t believe we’re here to simply work and die — without questioning, reflecting, or striving for more.

We spend an average of 90,000 hours at work in our lifetime. That time must matter.

That’s why Ruth has created Sunrise Well — to help people wake up to more connected, sustainable and fulfilling lives. Because when people thrive, organisations and communities thrive too.

Book Ruth

For keynotes, training or strategy sessions that leave a lasting impact:

📩 Book directly with EntertainOZ
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🌏 Based in Australia – available globally

Credentials

Ruth Kent is an international speaker, executive coach and wellbeing strategist with over 25 years of experience across health, education and leadership.

She’s trained through the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and holds formal qualifications in psychology, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health, advanced yoga teacher, advanced mindfulness trainer and professional wellbeing coach. A 2024 finalist in the Health Coaches Australia & New Zealand Awards, Ruth is a trusted facilitator for Medibank’s corporate clients.