In this episode of Thoughtonomy, host Grant Gavin is joined by Fiona McCarthy—an entrepreneur, leadership facilitator, and mother—who brings raw honesty to the conversation around balance, burnout, and being human in business.
Fiona opens up about the emotional toll of running a business while raising a family, the courage it takes to be vulnerable, and how she learned to ask for help after years of doing it all. Through powerful insights on identity, purpose, and trusting the process, Fiona reminds us that balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment.
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Show Notes
📌 Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Introduction to Fiona and her multi-faceted world
[03:50] Why running a business as a mother can be both fulfilling and isolating
[08:45] Identity, worth, and the struggle of wearing too many hats
[15:30] Vulnerability in leadership and asking for help
[21:40] Building trust and support in business partnerships
[27:15] The illusion of balance and what alignment really looks like
[34:00] Final words: Give yourself permission to slow down
🎙️ Guest Bio Fiona McCarthy is a leadership consultant, speaker, and founder of a dynamic family-run business. With a background in coaching and people development, Fiona’s work centers on creating space for leaders—especially women—to lead with authenticity, self-trust, and clarity.
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