Ruby Wax
- Speaker, Awards Host, Presenter, virtual speaker, and bestselling author
- Focusses on psychological issues and communication
- Former comedian, actress, and television and radio presenter
- Mental health advocate and fundraiser
Arriving in Britain from the US in 1977, Ruby Wax trained as an actress and began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company. From there she went on to a successful career with BBC television as an interviewer and comedian. She has written and edited many scripts for television and film, amongst these “Absolutely Fabulous”.
Her interest in psychotherapy and neuroscience saw her graduate at Oxford University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. She is also an Alumna and Honorary Senior Fellow or Regent University London with an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey’s School of Mental Health Nursing. Ruby Wax gained an Honorary Doctorate from the School of Psychology from the University of East London and the University of Staffordshire and was awarded a City Lit Lifetime Fellowship. Her most recent accomplishment was her appointment as Chancellor of Southampton University.
Ruby Wax is the author of three bestselling books, i.e., ‘Sane New World’, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled’, and ‘How to be Human’. Her books combine neuroscience, mindfulness, and comedy. Furthermore, her one-woman shows ‘Sane New World’, ‘Frazzled’, and ‘How To Be Human’ has toured internationally and gained huge success in London’s West End.
The founder of the social networking site ‘Black Dog Tribe’, Ruby Wax aims to provide information and social support for those suffering from mental health issues. The topic of her TedTalk ad TedGlobal 2012 was titled “what’s So Funny about Mental Illness?” She also speaks at Parliament and Downing Street to raise money on neuroscience research, tirelessly working to break the mental illness stigma. Ruby also serves as an ambassador for MIND and SANE mental health charities.
Ruby Wax launched her Frazzled Café charity in the UK in 2017, partnering with Mark’s and Spencer’s where people feeling frazzled meet on a fortnightly basis to talk and share their stories in a safe, anonymous, and non-judgmental environment. She received an OBE for Services to Mental Health in 2015.
Ruby Wax – Speaker
As a speaker, Ruby Wax focuses on issues like how to communicate with clients on a deep, effective level, and how to enjoy good mental health. Amongst her many clients, she includes the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, GMT, The Home Office, Orange, Google, and many others. She lives in the UK and presents in English.
Speaking Topics
- Improving Your Communication Skills
- Human Behaviour
- Psychological Functioning
- Leadership Expert
- Mental Health