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Keynote SpeakerRuth Gotian

Global Expert on Mentorship, Leadership, and High Performance, Chief Learning Officer & Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Ruth Gotian studies success–extreme success–and teaches people how to achieve it on their own. For her research, she has interviewed some of the most successful people in the world, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympians, and NBA champions, uncovering the strategies behind their achievements and sharing actionable insights with... Read more

Popular Talks

  • The Success Factor: Developing the mindset and skillset for peak performance
  • Relationships Over Transactions: The Art of Authentic Networking
  • Mentorship Mastery: Shaping Futures, Inspiring Success

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Biography

Dr. Ruth Gotian studies success–extreme success–and teaches people how to achieve it on their own. For her research, she has interviewed some of the most successful people in the world, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympians, and NBA champions, uncovering the strategies behind their achievements and sharing actionable insights with audiences worldwide.

Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and NBC News, she was named a top 20 mentor worldwide. Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in 2021 and, in 2024, as a top 50 executive coach globally. LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring, and she was a semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50.

A prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, and Psychology Today, Ruth focuses on the mindset and skill set of peak performers. She is also the award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring—the only author to have her work turned into a theme song, titled “I’m Possible.”

"Ruth spoke at the Thinkers50 Awards Gala in London, and among some of the best business speakers in the world, she was exceptional. Her research among high performing individuals - including elite athletes, astronauts, Nobel Prize laureates, and C-suite executives - makes her the go-to expert on personal success, and bringing out the best in others through mentoring. By codifying the mindset and skills set needed by peak performers, she provides a uniquely inspiring and surprising point of view, with great stories and practical takeaways." Des Dearlove and Dr Stuart Crainer, Cofounders, Thinkers50
"Ruth Gotian captivated our audience at Origina Week in Ireland with her powerful insights on high performance. Her energy, expertise, and ability to translate research into real-world impact left our team buzzing with inspiration and ready to take action. She didn’t just deliver a talk—she sparked a movement!" Tomás O’Leary, CEO, Origina
"Ruth Gotian puts Mentoring into perspective by helping the participants not only to identify the ideal attributes of a mentor, but also how to recognize "toxic" mentoring. Her honesty is refreshing and informative, providing a foundation upon which participants can learn to develop managing relationships on many levels." Leslie F Smithey, DDS, MPH, Chair of the ADEA Leadership Institute Alumni Association
"Ruth gave a very engaging talk to Gartner, Inc. about "The Success Factor". I received a lot of positive feedback about her session, but my favorite comment was "Best hour I spent all week!" Lawrence Orans, Managing Vice President, Gartner
"Dr. Gotian spoke about mindset and skillset development with such genuine enthusiasm and passion. She absolutely captivated the audience with her storytelling skills. What an inspiring way to start the day at our conference!" Ashley St. John, Editor-in-Chief, BetterWork Media Group, Chief Learning Officer Symposium

Popular Talks by Ruth Gotian

  • The Success Factor: Developing the mindset and skillset for peak performance

    Forget the ordinary – nobody wakes up aspiring to be average, and neither should you. Discover the proven path to success through riveting insights drawn from real-life interviews with astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, CEOs, and Olympic champions. Unveiling the methodology that sets high achievers apart, this presentation showcases the four...

  • Relationships Over Transactions: The Art of Authentic Networking

    Embark on a transformative journey into the art of building lasting and impactful professional relationships, even in the absence of face-to-face encounters. This dynamic keynote, inspired by the acclaimed Harvard Business Review article, unveils the secrets to cultivating a diverse and robust network, a skill indispensable for success especially in...

  • Mentorship Mastery: Shaping Futures, Inspiring Success

    Join us on this mentorship journey where success isn’t just a goal; it’s a guaranteed outcome! Remember, those with mentors not only outperform but also outearn the rest – let’s chart your path to success together! Uncover the secrets unveiled in her latest book, Financial Times Guide to Mentoring and...