On the tenth episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Baiba Rubesa.
Baiba is a business executive across several industries, from natural resources, banking, automotive, telecoms, and most recently transport / railways – in which she served as the Chairperson & CEO at RB Rail.
In this episode, Baiba takes us through her fascinating journey from her youth in Canada and Germany, born to Latvian parents with a dream of supporting her homeland, to ultimately being part of a shaping a post revolutionary society in Latvia later in life. From being the only woman on many boards to focussing on women’s economic empowerment (currently Co-founder at Novatore), while sharing her thoughts on the Golden Rule, seizing the day, intuition, pivoting, and focussing on one’s strengths.
I wanted to interview Baiba as I believe she lives a truly unique life, and one I learned a lot from listening to her reflect on – as I am sure you will too.
Running Order:
02:46 A call to supporting Latvia
05:16 Life being shaped by personality, enjoyment, values
07:36 Hold your plans lightly
10:31 Intuition in decision making
11:59 Supporting women in business
17:16 Being the only woman in the boardroom
23:36 The importance of listening, understanding, and communicating
29:56 Facing an early midlife crisis
31:46 The importance of pivoting
35:46 Learning to go with the flow / Intuition
45:21 “I was part of a revolution”
48:46 Focussing on my strengths
53:16 Knowing who you are
57:46 What is a good life for Baiba?
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What is a Good Life? is a podcast about the questions that shape our lives: how we live, who we become, and what truly matters. For the past five years, I've asked more than 300 people one deceptively simple question: What is a good life?
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