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 forms Ruth Websitehttps://ruthpenfold.com/ Ruth's Bloghttps://ruthpenfold.com/blog/ Follow Ruth on social mediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/ruthpenfold Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruthpenfold IG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=en In Episode 05 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ruth and I discuss (times are approximate):

• What does joy actually mean - 3:00
• Measuring yourself based on other people and the impact that had on her life - 4:30
• Friendship revealed a 20-year old blindspot which started awakening - 6:30
• The small things count in a relationship - 8:20
• Series of fortunate events lead to freedom from abusive relationships both personally and professionally - 9:10
• Setting the bar for how others treat you - 11:10
• The pain of staying small - 13.25
• How do you stop comparing yourself to other people: - 17:00
• Becoming your own psychologist - 19:30
• Coming out of a psychologically abusive relationship - 21:30
• How to have a mutually beneficial growth driven personal and professional relationship - 22:30
• Definition of Leadership - 23:30
• Showing up as a leader: 25:00
• The difference between joy and happiness - 28:00
• Running away from coaching - 30.30
• What is coaching - 31:00
• Giving yourself permission to show up authentically not waiting for an invite - 38.50
• Stepping up to bigger roles despite feeling underqualified - 43:00
• Why BP is the best place she has ever worked - 45:00
• We dont have to be perfect - 46:31
• Take responsibility for your life - 47:27
• How companies can create inclusive environments - 49:10

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