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The CEO Who Never Fit the Mould and Stopped Trying To | Ruby Yadav, Mercer

The CEO Who Never Fit the Mould and Stopped Trying To | Ruby Yadav, Mercer

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Ruby Yadav didn’t follow the traditional path to the top - and she didn’t pretend to fit in once she got there either.

From studying zoology to becoming CEO of Mercer, Ruby shares her unfiltered journey through executive leadership, risk, and resilience. She opens up about the pressure of being a migrant woman of colour in the C-suite, the career-defining moments that nearly derailed her, and why choosing kindness is a radical leadership strategy.


If you’re navigating leadership in complex, high-stakes environments - this one’s for you.


In this episode:

  • Why being the “unconventional choice” is often the most powerful position

  • The balance between telling the truth and being heard

  • What to do when integrity comes at a cost

  • Building safe, high-trust teams in environments that aren’t always safe

  • Mentorship, blind spots, and calling BS with love


Ruby’s message? Be good at what you do. Be kind to others. And don’t forget to be kind to yourself too.

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