In this episode, I talk to Ruth about her journey to finding joy which took over 20 years and involved navigating an abusive relationship, why we need to live in alignment in all areas of our life and why it is so important we take responsibility for our lives both personally and professionally.
About Ruth Penfold:
Ruth is the People Practice Lead at bp Launchpad. She has held previous senior leadership roles as People VP at Onfido and Director, Talent Acquisition at Shazam. Her reason for being is"Creating space for people to become the best possible versions of themselves"
Ruth is also a practising yoga instructor and podcast host of Pancakes and Peacocks a podcast that explores joyful living in all its forms
Ruth’s Business:
https://ruthpenfold.com/
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TIMESTAMP (Times are approximate)
3:00 What does joy actually mean
4:30 Measuring yourself based on other people and the impact that had on her life
6:30 Friendship revealed a 20-year-old blindspot which started awakening
8:20 The small things count in a relationship
9:10 Series of fortunate events lead to freedom from abusive relationships both personally and professionally
11:10 Setting the bar for how others treat you
13.25 The pain of staying small
17:00 How do you stop comparing yourself to other people
19:30 Becoming your own psychologist
21:30 Coming out of a psychologically abusive relationship
22:30 How to have a mutually beneficial growth-driven personal and professional relationship
23:30 Definition of Leadership
25:00 Showing up as a leader
28:00 The difference between joy and happiness
30.30 Running away from coaching
31:00 What is coaching
38.50 Giving yourself permission to show up authentically not waiting for an invite
43:00 Stepping up to bigger roles despite feeling underqualified
45:00 Why BP is the best place she has ever worked
46:31 We don’t have to be perfect
47:27 Take responsibility for your life
49:10 How companies can create inclusive environments
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