Ep 107: The Invisible Weight of Being a CEO-Mum: Leadership When You're Struggling Inside

04/08/2025 24 min

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In this heartfelt episode, Emma opens up a powerful conversation for CEOs, founders, and purpose-led leaders navigating personal challenges — all while holding the weight of their businesses, their teams, and their families.Whether you're moving through motherhood, grief, mental health struggles, or unexpected life curveballs, this episode offers permission to be human and remain a steady, grounded leader.Emma shares:The invisible weight CEOs carry when life doesn’t pause for businessHow much to share with your team (and how to say it)A permission slip to be seen, supported, and humanWhy your self-care isn’t selfish — it's a leadership strategyWhat your team really needs from you during hard timesA powerful reframe that could shift your entire seasonPlus, Emma drops a bonus link to her Boosting Team Morale Masterclass — with three psychology-backed ways to elevate your team’s energy without bonuses or burnout.This episode is for you if:You’re going through something big and wondering, “How can I keep leading right now?”You’re scared to share what’s really going on with your teamYou feel like you're carrying it all, aloneYou need a reminder that leadership doesn’t mean perfection — it means presence🧠 Curious about your unique leadership strengths? Take the ⁠Leadership Styles Quiz⁠!Connect with me:Instagram: ⁠@emma_lou_campbell⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Emma Campbell⁠Website:⁠ www.emmacampbell.com.au

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