Who I Work With
Ruth partners with senior executives and physician leaders who are carrying complex decisions, leading through change, or navigating moments when the right next step is not obvious.
Her work offers a confidential, candid space to think out loud, test assumptions, and move forward with greater clarity.
Dr. Ruth Pullins
Dr. Pullins is an executive coach and leadership advisor with more than fifteen years of experience partnering with C-suite executives and physician leaders.
Her career includes executive human resources leadership at University Health and The University of Kansas Physicians, giving her firsthand understanding of the complexity, accountability, and relationships that come with senior leadership.
Ruth serves as a trusted thought partner for leaders navigating consequential decisions, transitions, and opportunities.
Experience & Credentials
Education
Dr. Pullins earned her doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from New York University and holds a graduate degree in Communications from the University of Kansas. Her certifications include an Executive Coaching Certification from New York University, senior professional certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and the Society of Human Resource Management, a labor relations professional accreditation from the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certification from eCornell.
Publications
She has served on several boards, including Western Governors University, Metropolitan Community Colleges, Earlystart of Kansas City, and the National Healthcare HR Management Institute. She was also appointed to and served on the Missouri State Board of Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Blue Ribbon Commission.
Publications include What’s Your Why: Kansas City. Dr. Pullins has been named to the national HR Executive’s HR Honor Roll and The Kansas City Business Journal lists her as “20 people you should know in Kansas City.”
Concepts & Clients
Key Coaching Concepts
- Strategic Planning
- Leading through transition
- Executive presence
- Strengthening resilience
- Progress and accountability
Executive Coaching Clients
- Early Start, KC
- Merrigan & Company
- Metropolitan Community College
- MO Department of Secondary Education
- University Health
- University Health Physicians
“I am deeply passionate about the work I do. As an Executive Coach, I have the privilege of partnering with talented individuals, helping them navigate their choices as they assess their current positions. My clients rely on me for accountability in taking action. Together, we explore options, uncover their passions, strengthen and leverage their abilities, and create the life balance they desire. Collaborating with my clients in this discovery process and supporting them on their journey to achieve their goals is both energizing and incredibly rewarding.”
Experience that meets you at your level
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15+ YEARS — Executive leadership in healthcare and academia
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NYU CREDENTIALS — Doctorate in Leadership & Innovation and Executive Coaching certification
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C-SUITE EXPERIENCE — Advising executives and physician leaders through complex decisions
Ways to Work Together
Executive Coaching
Confidential, one-on-one partnership for senior executives and physician leaders navigating complex decisions, transitions, relationships, and the demands of leadership.
Team Coaching
Focused work with leadership teams to strengthen trust, communication, alignment, and decision-making, especially when the stakes are high or the path forward is unclear.
Workshops
Tailored sessions that help leaders and teams step away from the day-to-day, think more clearly, and build practical approaches to leadership, communication, and organizational challenges.
A Trusted Network of Associates
Ruth collaborates with a trusted network of experienced
professionals who bring complementary expertise and
perspectives to her work.
Selected Publications
What’s Your Why? Kansas City
Ruth Pullins explores the stories behind the work we choose, the people we become, and the purpose that keeps us moving forward.
What’s Your Why? Kansas City features conversations with people across the region about the experiences, values, and motivations that shaped their paths.
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If you’re navigating a complex leadership challenge, considering what’s next, or simply need a trusted place to think out loud, let’s talk.
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