Bloom with Ruth Penfold-Brown

This might be the world’s most obvious plot reveal, but it’s worth saying out loud. Workplaces are still dominated by systems and rules that reward the loudest voice in the room, the longest hours, and the toughest attitudes.As women, we’re constantly navigating spaces where we feel like we have to prove ourselves, work harder to be taken seriously, and hide the parts of us that don’t “fit in.” It’s no surprise that so many of us feel overworked, undervalued, and just plain disconnected—from our confidence, our energy, ourselves.I’ve spoken to countless women who are tired of feeling stuck in roles that drain them, tired of second-guessing their worth, and tired of shrinking themselves just to make it through another meeting.They’re ambitious, capable, and full of ideas—but they’re also crushed by a system that wasn’t designed for them.I’ve built Women Who Lead with one goal in mind: Putting you at the centre. This podcast, the newsletter and our leadership program isn’t about forcing you to fit into someone else’s mold. It’s about reconnecting with who you are, reclaiming your energy, and stepping into your power—on your terms.Because when women lead as their authentic selves, we don’t just create better careers—we create better workplaces, better communities, and a better world. It’s time to rewrite the rules, starting with yours.

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