Leading with Positivity & Empowerment

Ruth Fleury offers dynamic speaking, immersive workshops, strategic consulting, and school-based programs that use storytelling as a tool for literacy, leadership, creativity, and cultural impact. Each engagement is thoughtfully customized to meet the needs of the audience, organization, or community.

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Speaking Engagements

Ruth is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist known for her ability to connect storytelling, education, leadership, and lived experience. Her talks are engaging, accessible, and action-oriented - designed to inspire reflection and equip audiences with tools they can immediately apply.


Available Formats: Keynote presentations, panels and moderated discussions, fireside chats, conference sessions, school and community talks, and author visits.


Signature Topics

  • Children’s Literacy & Education: The role of storytelling in cognitive and emotional development, inclusive literacy practices, and building lifelong readers.


  • Storytelling, Writing & Voice: Using story as a tool for expression, confidence, and connection - across classrooms, communities, and organizations.


  • Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Building purpose-driven work, women in publishing and leadership, and balancing creativity with professional growth.


What to Expect

  • A customized experience aligned with your event goals


  • Interactive moments and audience engagement


  • Optional Q&A, activities, and book signings



  • Take-home resources such as reflection prompts, worksheets, or journal pages

Workshops & Trainings

Ruth facilitates hands-on workshops and professional trainings that blend learning, reflection, and practical application. Sessions are designed to build skills, spark creativity, and strengthen confidence across age groups and settings.


Offerings Include

  • Educator Literacy & Inclusion Workshops: Practical strategies for fostering literacy, culturally responsive teaching, and diverse storytelling in classrooms and programs.


  • Writing with Purpose: Creative writing workshops for youth and adults focused on voice, structure, clarity, and impact.


  • Self-Publishing & Creative Pathways: Educational sessions that demystify the publishing process while emphasizing intention, professionalism, and sustainability.



  • Family Engagement Experiences: Interactive sessions designed to bring families into the learning process through storytelling, conversation, and shared creativity. These experiences support literacy development, strengthen family–school connections, and equip caregivers with simple, meaningful tools to nurture reading, communication, and confidence at home.


Workshops can be delivered as standalone sessions, multi-part series, or conference trainings.

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Consulting & Strategic Advising

Ruth provides strategic consulting for schools, nonprofits, educators, and creative leaders seeking guidance on literacy initiatives, storytelling programs, leadership development, and organizational culture.


Consulting Focus Areas

  • Literacy and storytelling program design


  • Leadership development and communication skills


  • Building inclusive, values-driven cultures



  • Author and educator strategy support


Engagements range from focused strategy sessions to multi-month advisory partnerships, depending on organizational needs.