Michael welcomes Dr Alex Barker to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a parent and an entrepreneur. They delve into topics such as the influence of upbringing and societal expectations on their parenting styles, the importance of finding a balance between work and family life, and the need to challenge negative self-perceptions. They also touch on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in managing stress and maintaining focus

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Alex faced challenges such as workplace bullying and a lack of enjoyment in his profession, which led him to explore leadership, personal development, and entrepreneurship.
• Alex emphasises the importance of separating the mind from one's identity and learning to quiet the mind in order to find peace and clarity.
• Alex practices meditation, particularly when he needs to establish flow thought or when he feels frantic, and uses exercise as a way to rest and recharge.
• Not everyone follows the same routines or finds the same benefits in certain practices, and that it's important to find what works best for oneself. It’s important to have a loose framework or structure in family life to create space for the joy of being an entrepreneur.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think my journey has been accelerated by the loss of my father. I lost my dad just about a year and a half ago now. And that really forced me to face a lot of the guilt and shame that I had as a dad."

"I think everyone wishes to be at the end or afraid of the end being the worst case scenario. Like when I'm beating myself up about not doing this or doing that with my kids, I'm afraid of the ill future for my children, where they become all the things that I'm afraid of."

"I think it probably goes a long way to explain as well why entrepreneurism is such a big thing in the States."

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.

Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.

We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.

Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.

Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."

ABOUT THE HOST

As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.

He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.
Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.

"Connecting People has Real Value."