How To Create A Life Filled With Joy with Ruth Penfold | Everyday Leadership Podcast

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/ ______________________________________________________________________ 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 #everydayleadership #mindsetshift ______________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH GUEST Twitter - https://twitter.com/ruthpenfold Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ruthpenfold IG - https://www.instagram.com/ruthpenfold/?hl=en If you liked this episode, please share it with your friends / leave a comment - it goes a long way! ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Deezer | Amazon Music | Google Podcast | Podchaser | Podcast Addicts | Listen Notes For feedback or inquiry: [email protected] We appreciate you and your support!