Our Founder
Ruth Bedell, Ph.D.
Dr. Ruth Bedell is an Ivy League-educated professional who earned her Master of Science degree in Counseling, with a focus on community counseling, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational (I/0) Psychology from Keiser University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Her doctoral research explored the relationship between emotional intelligence and workplace bullying.
Professional Summary
Founder and principal of Bedell Consulting, LLC, a selective consulting practice, leveraging evidence-based best practices and knowledge of workplace behaviors to drive positive change in organizations.
An award-winning professional whose combined professional and volunteer experience spans 30+ years across the non-profit, association, community, legal, political, civic engagement, academic and religious sectors. Of these, over 20 years represent professional experience, including 10 years with an international hunger relief and self-help development organization; seven years with an association and a non-profit in the funeral and deathcare profession; and more than three years in the academic and religious sectors.
National speaker and workshop facilitator, delivering tailored training sessions to organizations of all sizes.
Leader, teacher, and collaborative team player delivering value through productivity, strong work ethic, professional experience and integrity, effective communication, and adaptability across diverse environments.
An I/O psychology research scientist conducting Institutional Review Board-approved research studies on emotional intelligence, workplace bullying, and other counterproductive workplace behaviors.
Dr. Ruth is a strong advocate for continuing education and training. She has earned professional development certificates from:
Google in AI Essentials Specialization
NonprofitReady.org in the Nonprofit Essentials Certificate Program
the Florida Society of Association Executives as a Qualified Association Specialist (QAS).
Additionally, she is on track to earn her certificate in Project Management and Planning Specialization.
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Who We Are:
Bedell Consulting is a general industrial and organizational psychology practice that uses evidence-based best practices and workplace behavioral science to create positive changes within organizations. We work with small businesses, organizations, professional associations, non-profits, and government entities.
Instead of viewing organizational issues and problems as unwanted challenges, at Bedell Consulting, we embrace them as opportunities for learning and growth.
We truly believe that both employees and leaders want to make a positive difference at work. Employees want their jobs to matter and to feel like they belong, while leaders want to build a team that is engaged, loyal, and ready to think creatively. When challenges arise and goals become difficult to meet, we’re here to offer our expertise and help everyone succeed together.
We focus on PEOPLE—small business owners, executive leaders, managers, teams, and staff—because they are the heart of every organization. We listen carefully to your challenges and goals, and then, in collaboration with you, apply evidence-based best practices to develop tailored SOLUTIONS. These solutions address workforce and leadership challenges that impact performance, productivity, workplace culture, and the bottom line. Our people-centered approach delivers meaningful, effective RESULTS.
People. Solutions. Results.