From Brazil to the Boardroom: Penny Moyle on Leadership, Balance, and Finding Joy at Work

In this insightful and deeply human episode of The Secret Resume, psychologist, former CEO, and executive coach Penny Moyle reflects on the lessons that shaped her:  from moving alone to Brazil at 18 to leading one of the UK’s most respected psychology consultancies, OPP (now the Myers Briggs Company).

Penny shares honest stories about juggling motherhood with academia (including breastfeeding while typing), navigating mergers and acquisitions, and learning how to build a career on her own terms.

She opens up about what she’s learned through decades of leadership, from managing change and supporting teams through uncertainty, to choosing joy and meaning in later life.

You’ll hear:

• What living in Brazil taught Penny about courage, independence and not always being a good girl

• The reality of combining career and childcare in academia

• What it really means to “walk the talk” during organisational change

• How she found purpose and confidence after leaving a CEO role

• Why she’s not planning to retire anytime soon, and the value of choosing work and clients that bring joy

This episode is an inspiring reminder that success isn’t just about milestones, it’s about learning to enjoy the journey.

 

You can connect with Penny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-moyle-8596572/

Penny's book recommendation: 

1. 1. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - https://amzn.to/4q97S2x

 

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