Entrepreneur and consultant dad blog | MattFoxCoaching.com - Part 14
dealing with overwhelm

Our secret biggest fear

Ever had that experience of deep visceral fear? Hopefully not often, But when it happens, it shakes you up. Like when someone pulls out suddenly in front of you and you have to slam on the brakes. Hoping to God you don’t hit. Or you misjudge your speed on a bike racing down hill, skid […]

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Overwhelmed dad

Do you live by the ‘Law of Flatpack?’

I’ve done my fair share of assembling flatpack furniture over the years. Not always successfully, I hasten to add. I don’t find following the instructions that easy. Or interesting. There have been quite a few times when I’ve inserted part A into what I thought was part B only to find it was part C. […]

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Matt Fox coaching burnout

How to avoid ‘The Crash’

This doesn’t get talked about much. It’s called ‘The Crash’ You must have heard of (or maybe known) someone who seemed to be leading a shiny life. By shiny, I mean: got it all sorted; successful; great social life; nice marriage and kids. One of those people who seem to find life easy. Then one […]

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staying connected with your kids when you're busy working

Is this ‘goodbye and I’ll see you when you feel duty bound to visit’?

Your kids grow up quickly, right? Think 5, 10 or 15 years from now. They’re ready to leave home. What are you hoping for? – They’ll be back to visit regularly? – They’ll call you up for a quick chat?  I reckon most dads feel this way. You think about that brilliant relationship you’ll have […]

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balancing being a dad and an entrepreneur

How to get off the dad / business treadmill

If you’re an entrepreneur, senior leader or consultant AND a dad, you’d be forgiven for feeling like an iPhone that’s on 10% charge – all day, every day.Building or running a business while also handling your family life is hard.Being fully focused on who’s in front of you without drifting off into your work issues, […]

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