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Authenticity In Action
Episode 105
In this inspiring conversation, Lucy Barnes shares her personal journey from growing up in the care system to her current role as a pupil barrister a…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Shadow Side of Leadership
Episode 104
Today, we’re diving deep into the lesser-talked-about “shadowy side” of leadership. While leadership is often framed around positivity, strength, and…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Haunted By Old Stories
Episode 103
Welcome to “Frustrated and Exhausted,” the podcast supporting women in career and leadership. In this reflective October episode, I dive deep into ho…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Time Isn't A Buffet
Episode 102
In this episode, we tackle the all-too-familiar “buffet” approach to time—why piling your schedule high with every request isn’t sustainable, and how…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Where Are We Now WIth The Fight For Gender Equality? With Penny East
Episode 101
Welcome to a powerful episode of Ruth: Frustrated and Exhausted, where our host is joined by Penny East, CEO of the Fawcett Society—the UK's leading …
3 months ago
Soft Voice, Strong Spine
Episode 100
Welcome to the 100th episode of Frustrated and Exhausted! In this milestone episode, I dive into the theme of “Soft Voice, Strong Spine,” unpacking t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Telling Stories That Change The World with Dr. Monica Nangia
Episode 99
This week, we're joined by Dr. Monica Nangia, a seasoned higher education leader with more than 20 years of experience. Dr. Monica is celebrated for …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Bridging the Gap with Silke Bloem
Episode 98
In this episode of Frustrated and Exhausted, I sit down with Silke Bloem, who shares her journey from physicist to research manager and leader, and t…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Politics of Exhaustion
Episode 97
In this heartfelt and timely episode of "Frustrated and Exhausted," I dive into the concept of "the politics of exhaustion". The discussion centers o…
4 months ago
Energy Not Urgency
Episode 96
Welcome back to Frustrated and Exhausted! In this episode, your host dives deep into how to harness the revitalizing “September energy” and steer cle…
4 months, 1 week ago