97 Don’t Panic, Pivot: Flexibility Under Pressure with Ruth Hallett

In this episode, host Nia Thomas is joined by Ruth Hallett, an expert in turning bold ideas into reality with over 25 years of experience leading transformative change across the commercial and public sectors. Ruth’s career spans roles at KPMG, Virgin Atlantic, Barclays, Marks & Spencer, the NHS, local authorities, charities, and more, making her uniquely qualified to blend academic rigor and technical expertise with a deeply people-centered approach.

Together, Nia and Ruth explore the importance of self-awareness in leadership, exploring how reflective practice, emotional intelligence, and adaptability are essential for successful teams and impactful change. Ruth shares powerful insights from her own journey, including pivotal moments of self-discovery, the value of external coaching, and how to foster psychological safety and trust within teams, even when facing challenging or stalled projects.

If you’re a leader or aspiring changemaker seeking practical tips on building strong, resilient teams and leading with authenticity, this conversation is filled with actionable advice, real-world examples, and inspiring stories. Plus, you’ll hear about creative facilitation methods like LEGO Serious Play and strategies for maintaining well-being amid the demands of modern work.

Tune in to discover how self-aware leadership can drive better outcomes for people, projects, and organizations!

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Join me, Dr Nia D Thomas, as I discuss self-aware leadership with thinkers from around the globe to generating kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation.  Discover what self-awareness is and why it’s critical for your reputation.  Find out how increased self-awareness will boost your business relationships and how you can leverage self-awareness to excel in your leadership.  Learn practical steps to develop your self-awareness skills and how you can capitalise on constructive feedback from others.  Be at the forefront of people centricity in the hyper-digital age.  Join my guests and I as we talk through some thought provoking issues, share interesting insights, hear some eyeopening stories and unearth some controversial opinions!

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