Business
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 practicing yoga instructor and podcast host of Pancakes and Peacocks a podcast that explores joyful living in all its formsRuth Websitehttps://ruthpenfold.com/Ruth's Bloghttps://ruthpenfold.com/blog/Follow Ruth on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/ruthpenfoldLinkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruthpenfoldIG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=enIn Episode 05 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ruth and I discuss (times are approximate):What does joy actually mean - 3:00Measuring yourself based on other people and the impact that had on her life - 4:30Friendship revealed a 20-year old blindspot which started awakening - 6:30The small things count in a relationship - 8:20Series of fortunate events lead to freedom from abusive relationships both personally and professionally - 9:10Setting the bar for how others treat you - 11:10The pain of staying small - 13.25How do you stop comparing yourself to other people: - 17:00Becoming your own psychologist - 19:30Coming out of a psychologically abusive relationship - 21:30How to have a mutually beneficial growth driven personal and professional relationship - 22:30Definition of Leadership - 23:30Showing up as a leader: 25:00The difference between joy and happiness - 28:00Running away from coaching - 30.30What is coaching - 31:00Giving yourself permission to show up authentically not waiting for an invite - 38.50Stepping up to bigger roles despite feeling underqualified - 43:00Why BP is the best place she has ever worked - 45:00We don’t have to be perfect - 46:31Take responsibility for your life - 47:27How companies can create inclusive environments - 49:10Subscribe using your favorite podcast app viaApple PodcastsSpotifyDeezerStitcherSPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you’ve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.ukI appreciate you and your support