30 in 30 - Episode 12 - When Your Home Life Starts Hurting Your Business - Paul Naisbitt

Separation and divorce do not stay neatly contained at home. They affect your concentration, decision-making, mental health, attendance and ability to perform at work.In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with breakup and divorce coach Paul Naisbitt to discuss the personal and commercial impact of relationship breakdowns.Paul shares his own experience of leaving an abusive and controlling relationship, navigating the family court system and rebuilding his life. He also explains how that experience led him to become a qualified Breakup and Divorce Coach and McKenzie Friend, helping others find clarity during one of the most difficult periods of their lives.The conversation explores what business owners should look out for when a normally reliable team member begins acting out of character, why the traditional “pull yourself together” approach rarely works, and how compassion and flexibility can protect both the individual and the business.Paul also explains the practical realities of divorce, including mediation, court proceedings, financial disclosure, business ownership and the importance of building the right support network early.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow relationship breakdowns can affect productivity, attendance and decision-makingThe warning signs that someone may be struggling at homeWhy business owners need a plan for supporting employees through divorce or separationHow divorce coaching differs from legal adviceWhat a McKenzie Friend does during family court proceedingsWhy contacting a solicitor for every emotional concern can become extremely expensiveThe importance of communication, trusted support and early interventionHow abusive and controlling relationships can affect mental healthWhy separating couples should understand the process before making major decisionsHow supporting an employee properly can improve loyalty and reduce disruptionMemorable Quote“Get that support system in place as early as possible.”Speaker InformationPaul Naisbitt is a certified Breakup and Divorce Coach specialising in complex separation, family conflict, domestic abuse, coercive relationships and emotional recovery.Drawing on professional training and his own lived experience, Paul offers practical and emotional support to people navigating separation, divorce and the family court system. He also provides McKenzie Friend support for individuals representing themselves in court.Website: https://www.paulnaisbittcoaching.com/Instagram: @paulnaisbittcoachingLinkedIn: Paul NaisbittWhere to Find The UK Flooring PodcastListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1J0C46dPKgSic5p0n8wK5KListen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-uk-flooring-podcast/id1609466551Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CockerillandCo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.