Ruth Cooper-Dickson International Positive Psychology Association 7th IPPA World Congress 2021

Ruth Cooper-Dickson

A positive psychology expert, Ruth founded global Mental Wealth consultancy, CHAMPS, in 2015 and has since worked with a multitude of internationally renowned brands. Recognising the gap between corporate wellbeing support services and positive organisational culture, CHAMPS was created to ingrain positive Mental Wealth within businesses to help them thrive. A highly accomplished public speaker, Ruth has delivered engaging keynote presentations around the world – from ING Bank’s ‘Global Diversity and Inclusion’ week, to Expedia’s ‘Global Wellness’ month conference in California, and in early 2020 the Women’s Economic Forum in Slovenia. Ruth is familiar with a wide range of sectors and specialisms, and has spoken on mental health at media, insurance, legal, tech and healthcare industry events. Putting compassion, empathy and authenticity at the heart of everything she does, Ruth often shares her own lived experience of Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and is a patron of UK charity, No Panic. Having completed her MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology with a Distinction at the University of East London, Ruth's research work is focused on coaching and post-traumatic growth through her Community Interest Company CHAMPS for Change. Ruth is a Professional Doctorate candidate 2021 to research and practice in the field of Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling. A keen writer, Ruth is the resident Positive Psychology expert for the BALANCE London magazine. She is also a regular guest on podcasts where she speaks passionately and enthusiastically, about positive psychology and Mental Wealth for all.