EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 45 MIN
From Finance Administrator to Managing Director: Olivia Maynard
from Mother in the C-Suite · host Michelle and Shaunagh
Many working parents struggle with the daily juggle of children and careers. One terrifying medical emergency completely changed how this director approached her life, work and leadership. We explore the raw reality of suffering from severe pre-eclampsia and experiencing full body organ failure at 30 weeks pregnant. We discuss the transition from financial planner to operations director. The conversation reveals why motherhood naturally sharpens your decision-making skills and forces you to cut the nonsense in the boardroom. We also cover the importance of building a company culture rooted in kindness, fairness and autonomy. You will hear practical advice on avoiding leadership burnout through simple daily habits like a mandatory lunchtime walk.Olivia is the Operations Director at TFP Financial Planning. She shares her deeply personal journey of career progression, surviving a traumatic premature birth and finding true integration between her business and her family.
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From Finance Administrator to Managing Director: Olivia Maynard
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