Episode Details

Ruth Smith has been a tech leader since the dot-com boom — when it wasn’t so typical for women, especially those with kids, to be tech leaders. Throughout her career, she’s been a natural mentor and coach to those around her, and she’s now focusing those innate gifts on coaching people through career transitions. 

She emphasizes how important it is to be intentional in building a meaningful career that aligns with personal values. She believes in the power of coaching to help individuals identify their unique strengths and navigate the job market. 

We had a great conversation, and there’s so much any female entrepreneur can learn from Ruth! 

Key takeaways

• Being intentional in your career and finding work (or building a business) that aligns with your values is crucial for building meaning and fulfillment.
• Coaching can help people identify their unique strengths and navigate the job market.
• Ruth's core identity pillars as a coach are being a connector, leveraging her extensive experience in the tech industry, and helping clients at different stages of their careers.

Action items

• Connect with Ruth over on LinkedIn or book a free career consult with her
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Hosted by: Rachel Honeyman
Music by: Shmukulele
Produced by: HoneyBeBold

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