Meet Ruth de Gannes
Entrepreneur, Coach
Ruth de Gannes is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of One Life Inc., a personal development company geared toward helping entrepreneurs, employees and wellness enthusiasts thrive through holistic living, by developing the life skills for life balance. Passionate about their mission of More Joy. Less Stress. Ruth and the One Life Team transform the stressed, overwhelmed and confused to calm, clear and balanced individuals through their membership and coaching programs. Incorporating education, collaboration and community they provide the life skills needed to enrich your life.
“I completed my coach training at Robbins-Madanes Training under my teachers Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes.
Through my mission of: More Joy. Less Stress. More Success., I help our clients develop the life skills for life balance (balancing health, wealth and relationships) through our workshops, membership, courses, and coaching.”
Her Story — Finding Balance, Creating Joy
From the world of dance and gymnastics, Ruth learned early that life is meant to be enjoyed.
As a child, she was endlessly curious — walking around with her little pink suitcase packed with pens, paper, and colorful stationery. She wrote stories, dreamed of adventures, traveled in her imagination, and immersed herself in books.
But life shifted quickly. A teenage pregnancy became the catalyst for transformation. While it brought challenges, Ruth saw it as a blessing in disguise — the moment she discovered her greater WHY. Determined to create a better future, she dove into personal development, unlocking a secret treasure that would forever shape her life: the ability to increase the quality of one’s life through mindset, skills, and action.
Two years later, Ruth launched her first business, returning to the sport she knew and loved — rhythmic gymnastics. But this time, it wasn’t just about the sport. Gymnastics became a tool to teach something deeper: confidence, resilience, and positive life values. She created an environment where students could grow not just in skill, but in character.
When some of her students faced serious life challenges, Ruth felt called to do more. Their courage inspired her to become a certified life coach — equipping herself with the tools to help others navigate struggles and create lasting change.
Her own journey was far from easy. As a new wife, mother, entrepreneur, and homemaker, Ruth found herself overwhelmed. The weight of constant responsibilities began affecting her physical, emotional, and mental health. She battled anxiety, panic attacks, and a debilitating health condition that forced her to slow down — and re-learn the art of balance.
Over the past 20+ years, Ruth has studied under mentors, devoured countless books, and completed extensive training in life balance, well-being, mindset, and personal development. What emerged was a deep, unshakable passion:
To help others create more joy, less stress, and more success — in every area of life.
Through her Life Balance Membership and coaching, Ruth helps entrepreneurs, professionals, and busy parents develop the life skills to balance health, wealth, and relationships.
Her approach isn’t just theory — it’s lived experience, tested strategies, and the belief that you can design a life you love.
When you work with Ruth, you can expect:
• More time, money, and energy for what truly matters
• Better mental, emotional, and physical health
• Greater confidence, clarity, and productivity
• Strategies to overcome anxiety, stress, lack of confidence, and overwhelm
• A steady path toward life balance and total well-being
This is your invitation to step into a life where balance isn’t just a dream — it’s your new reality.
