About Ruth Martey
Consultant, speaker and coach, helping organisations across the UK retain great people, build strong cultures and lead confidently into the age of AI.
My Story
I know what it costs to lose great people, because I've spent years working inside organisations and solving the people challenges that make talented employees leave.
My experience spans the public, private and third sectors, giving me a broad understanding of how organisations operate, how careers develop, and what both employers and employees need to thrive.
I was recruited into the NHS specifically to tackle high staff turnover across a large trust. I didn't study retention from the outside; I designed and delivered programmes, worked with leaders and teams, influenced culture and saw firsthand what it takes to create an environment where people genuinely want to stay.
However, my work has never only been about organisations. Throughout my career, I have also supported individuals with career development, progression and positioning. Helping people recognise their strengths, communicate their value and take more strategic steps towards their next opportunity. Today, that experience forms the foundation of my work as a career coach.
I work with organisations and individuals, supporting leaders as a consultant, speaker and coach to reduce the cost of staff turnover, build high-performing teams and navigate the people challenges of AI transformation. I also coach professionals who want greater career direction, stronger positioning and practical support to move forward.
My Philosophy
Retention isn't just about keeping people. It's about creating the conditions where people choose to stay, grow and thrive.
Ruth Martey
The Human Advantage
In the age of AI, our greatest advantage will always be human. I help organisations build workplaces that combine technology with trust, empathy and purpose. As AI reshapes how we work, the organisations best placed to thrive are those that invest in their people as deliberately as they invest in their technology, because culture, connection and good leadership are not things a tool can automate.
A practical, evidence-informed approach
- Clear discovery and tailoring around the audience or organisational context
- Useful tools, frameworks and recommendations, not motivation alone
- Actions that leaders and managers can apply and communicate
- A balanced focus on employee experience, leadership responsibility and organisational evidence