
Episode #14
Mothers Can Have It All, Just Not All at Once: Crisis-Proofing Your Business & Life with Sally Branson Dalwood
What do you do when everything you've worked so hard to build comes crashing down — in your business, or in your life? This week I'm opening up my little black book again to introduce you to one of my favourite people: Sally Branson Dalwood, a crisis and reputation specialist, founder of The Sally Branson Consulting Group, and former Senior Press Secretary to an Australian Prime Minister. Crisis is all she does — for iconic brands, global companies and high-profile individuals, and in this conversation she shows you how to bring those exact same tools home. We dive deep into the identity crisis of becoming a mother, why the "women can have it all" narrative sets us up to fail, and how the truth is closer to you can have it all, just not all at the same time, and not without the right scaffolding. In this episode: ✷ Why crisis is actually a great indicator of opportunity — and how to use one to plan your next season✷ The "scaffolding" every ambitious woman needs before things go wrong (not after)✷ How to stakeholder-map your personal life — borrowed straight from corporate crisis management✷ The guilt of getting support, and why outsourcing doesn't make you less of a mum✷ Knowing your values before the sh*t hits the fan — Sally's litmus test for every decision✷ Sally's real-world routine: 4:30am deep work, flexible days, and a non-negotiable annual girls' weekend✷ Raising good men, the mental load, and why comparison is the thief of joy — but also a teacher, if you look at what you don't want If you've ever been in a crisis , or want to make sure you're ready before the next one, this episode is for you. Connect with Sally: LinkedIn: Sally Branson DalwoodWebsite: sallybransonconsulting.comInstagram: @thesbcgroup Grab Sally's free Calm in a Crisis Guide: sallybransonconsulting.com/store


