Praxcess - About

Ruth is Professional Identity Coach who helps health professionals make sense of their evolving and interconnecting identities as they aim for a rewarding work life.

She uses her years of experience managing complexity as a clinical dietitian, the knowledge of a PhD in decision making and the wisdom gained from personally navigating the windy road of her own career journey to enliven and enlarge others’ vision of who they are and what they can achieve.

Ruth is the author of both peer-reviewed journal papers, text-book chapters and her latest book Your Next Career Step. You can find more about Ruth at www.drruthvo.com

Ruth's formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) from the University of Wollonging, a Masters of Health Science (Adult Education) from the University of Sydney and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) from Charles Sturt University AND over 15 years active frontline experience as a clinical dietitian, educator, volunteer and community of practice leader.

Our Values:

Courage: We choose to embrace vulnerability, brave the tough conversations and learn through facing challenges.

Integrity: We operate and act with authenticity and honesty, choose courage over comfort and we choose to act our values rather than simply professing them.

Curiosity: We seek a shared understanding, withholding judgement whilst having the courage to ask tough and meaningful questions.

Excellence: We strive for outstanding quality in all that we do and offer.

Connection: We believe in the power of harnessing practical wisdom to inform meaningful engagement and collaboration with and on behalf of all clients.

Meet Ruth...