Feeling stretched thin? Lawyer-turned-finance leader Robin Macpherson shares how rest, presence, and honest communication can reboot your career, marriage, and parenting—especially when ADHD and neurodiversity enter the chat.
Summary
In this episode of Building Balance with Muhammad Ali, Robin Macpherson reflects on a career across law and finance and the realities of being a husband and father. We unpack how to balance work, family, and self-care, why mentorship matters, and how emotional intelligence and better communication transform relationships. Robin opens up about parenting neurodivergent children, choosing values over optics, and practical ways younger professionals can protect their energy and grow.
Top Takeaways
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s how you stay present for others.
Mentorship helps you navigate pivotal career choices.
Balance requires intention, boundaries, and frequent communication.
Emotional intelligence pays off at home and at work.
Understanding neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD) changes how you support your kids.
Regular self-reflection keeps values and goals aligned.
Choosing the right life partner shapes your entire journey.
Educate yourself about your child’s needs; be their advocate.
Be kind to yourself in a fast, noisy world.
Parenting is iterative—learn, adapt, repeat.
Chapters
00:00 — Building Balance: introduction to self-leadership02:28 — Navigating career choices and reflections09:20 — The importance of mentorship11:35 — Grounding through relationships and leadership18:30 — Marriage and emotional presence24:02 — The art of listening and communication26:00 — Emotional leadership in relationships30:22 — Self-reflection and personal growth32:11 — Balancing self-care and family responsibilities35:15 — Understanding neurodivergence in parenting38:58 — Reframing parenting approaches42:31 — Encouragement for fathers of neurodivergent children43:37 — Quickfire insights on family and leadership
Links & Resources
Guest — Robin Macpherson
Watch video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TYHSM3NfjOQ
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Patreon (support the show): https://www.patreon.com/posts/mission-boosters-137142358
About the Guest
Robin Macpherson has led teams across law and finance while championing values-driven leadership. He’s a mentor, husband, and father who speaks candidly about rest, presence, and parenting neurodivergent children.
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Disclaimer
This conversation is educational and not a substitute for professional mental-health or medical care.
rest, burnout, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, mentorship, self-leadership, communication, marriage, fatherhood, neurodiversity, ADHD, parenting strategies
