You look fine.
You sound fine.
You’re doing a good job.

So why does it feel like you’re barely holding it together?

For years, you’ve built a reputation for handling everything — the back-to-back calls, last-minute site visits, tender meetings, staffing dramas. You step up because no one else will. You cope. You deliver. You smile.

And no one ever checks if you’re actually okay.

I wrote this article for the leaders who do it all but feel like no one is holding them up — the ones who wake at 3am worrying about numbers, the ones too wired to enjoy bedtime stories, the ones who tell themselves, “It’s just a busy season”… for three years straight.

Because coping isn’t the same as thriving — and no one wins when leaders burn out quietly.

Struggling with constant interruptions, multitasking, and the mental load of work and family life?

In this article I share simple strategies to help you to focus and ease distractions so you'll be more productive at work and more present with your loved ones at home.

Navigating work-life balance as a working mother isn’t easy, especially when sick kids throw your carefully planned day into chaos. From juggling early-morning routines to feeling guilty about taking time off, many mums experience constant pressure to “have it all.” Research shows that guilt is a common experience, amplified by workplace expectations and leadership responsibilities. In this post, I explore why feeling torn between career and family isn’t a failure - it’s proof you care - and offer practical insights on setting boundaries, managing guilt, and prioritising both your child and your career without burning out.

Ever feel like the summer holidays aren’t a break but a full-time endurance test?

As a working mum juggling early mornings, childcare swaps, holiday clubs, and client work, guilt seems to follow every choice - whether it’s letting the kids watch TV, replying late to emails, or skipping a beach day.

There’s no “right” way to survive the holidays while balancing a 9-5, but embracing your own approach and choosing your hard can make all the difference. You’re not alone in navigating work-life balance, summer parenting chaos, and mum guilt.