Ruby Wax - Testimonials

Home Office

A thoughtful and thought-provoking morning. Ruby provided some real insights -- relevant both to work and wider life.

Excellent timing in terms of my personal needs.  Some very practical advice and techniques.  Because it's such a short intervention, I think having Ruby was very important, it maximized the impact for the long term.

I instantly used this, having to lead a difficult Friday afternoon workshop.  And because I concentrated on experiencing the moment I didn't fall apart when the going got tough i.e. what I learned really helped me not to panic.  I have also used it since, practising breathing before presenting to the Board.  Very useful.

This was more like a Workshop or a Masterclass than anything I have experienced since I joined the Home Office -- and I welcome that greatly. It provided me with direct lessons and tips around communicating and focus. But, perhaps of more value, it has caused me to look harder at some of my habits, behaviours and attitudes. 

I really do hope that this, or something similar, does run through SCS [Senior Civil Service] and beyond.  Stress management and interpersonal skills are imperative for good performance and good leadership.

House of Lords Speech

Thank you so much for your wonderful speech at the OXPIP [Oxford Parent Infant Project] lunch.  I have received so many calls and messages from guests saying how you brought the subject of attachment alive in such an entertaining way.

Andrea Leadsom, OXPIP Chair

GMT Communication Partners

Thanks so much for last night. Your speech, and the discussion afterwards, were EXCELLENT! You go the top ranking of all the speakers we have ever had - and that's not just me, I have received a whole raft of emails today saying more-or-less the same thing. You really are a star.

Jeffrey D Montgomery, GMT Communications Partners

Skype

Ruby the leader made a huge difference to the experience. Brilliant comic timing aside, she has a no-holds-barred approach to communication and a strong desire for feedback, which made the whole experience feel a lot more open and comfortable.  The huge cultural mix also meant it was important to have someone competent at communicating without shyness or reservation.

Colin Graham, Product Manager, Skype

Thank you for spending two days with us in Tallinn [Latvia] and being such a great host for the meetings while dealing with dead-fish pastry, snow blizzards and silly hats! Your style and approach went down really well.
 
Michael van Swaaij, CEO, Skype

Ruby did a great job getting people to open up and focus on where we are. It was very refreshing. She found the right tone between sceptical and conciliatory. You go offsite to get people to think differently. Having someone from outside like Ruby really helps!

Rodrigo Madanes, Chief Product Strategist, Skype

Ruby was simple, direct, and practical. Instead of dwelling on issues, she prodded me by saying - OK, try this.  I found her approach very helpful.  She'll be pleased to know that I have had some good results from that trying:-) I would like to have another session with her.

Suchi Mukherjee, Head of User Experience and Communications, Skype

Deutsche Bank

A fantastic experience: I learned some new communication skills that will be useful and unique in their applicability.

Kids Company

Ruby Wax is widely know for the quickness of her wit, and humour, but in addition she has extraordinary intellectual ability and is very astute about human behaviour and psychological functioning.  Her intelligence is breathtaking; she is guaranteed to leave the listener with something to be treasured.

Camila Batmanghelidjh, CEO, Kids Company

Promethean

Thank you so much for all your hard work in providing us with a superb input and support at the Promethean event.  Jean Yves [CEO] was keen that your involvement should continue into the next meeting.  You brought JY alive in front of the very people who most need to know him well, and safely!

Mark Hamlin, Organisation Resource Limited

Royal Marsden NHS Trust

Ruby's compassion, empathy and good humour shine through.  She is an excellent communicator and the women in the groups we worked with always ask after her and want to know when she is coming back to The Royal Marsden.  It was a fantastic experience working with her and I am sure she will be a great spokeswoman for the issued raised by living in the twenty-first century.

Natalie Doyle, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Keystone Group

Thank you so much for a fantastic job. Everyone I spoke to thought you hit exactly the right tone -- which given the hugely mixed audience really is an achievement.  From my point of view you were a joy to work with and helped cover up some of my inadequacies.

Jenny Stuart, Keystone Group