64: Work-Life Balance Diary of a CEO and The Pursuit of Balance When Your Child Is Struggling

Come and join the first live event of the Work-Life Balance Confessions Podcast! It's taking place in London on Tuesday 28th July 2026, 18.30-20.30.All details and booking registration available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/work-life-balance-confessions-live-drinks-reception-workshop-tickets-1991775634540We will be joined by a panel of former podcast guests:Soli Lazarus: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cuPEwWW1YXvWBOqDo7oYH?si=XL3iQj28QFiIh2MpbPYUTAJhilmil Kishore: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IlYm5UCm27XadcVKOgsnN?si=9YqmRS4tRCaMGJrOmWVibgBettina Jacobs: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h3l1xPlM7dF4nqpnJ0Ddn?si=qJGG7D0ESW2KggQ5Be453AEmma Livingstone: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0A98AP9zTkMzg9TYMDoC9J?si=uJ1OOic0QHCntPd0E-ClHAIf you're a fan of The Diary of a CEO podcast, then you won't want to miss this episode, which features Liza Berresford, the CEO of Thresholds, a provider of career support programmes.Throughout our conversation, we cover:The realities of juggling family and professional life as a CEO who is married with three children;The impact that the responsibility of staff livelihoods has on work-life balance;The high stakes of parenting older children and the challenge of finding your balance when your child is struggling;How living abroad as an expat family can impact work-life balance;How to release yourself from striving for perfection both in your personal and professional life.Chapters00:00 Quantifying Work-Life Ratios09:12 The Impact of Responsibility32:25 Struggle with Perfectionism38:52 The Role of External Validation and Support39:20 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Parenting Challenges41:20 The Rewards and Challenges of Being a CEO01:06:22 The Journey of Letting Go and Delegating Responsibilities01:08:59 The CEO's Responsibility01:10:18 Setting Clear Goals01:11:15 Leading Through Uncertainty01:13:12 Balancing Work and Family Life01:27:25 Living and Working Abroad01:29:43 The Pursuit of Balance