Thoughtonomy Podcast, named after the first book published by Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach, Grant Gavin, will challenge you to question your own thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back from living a life of fulfilled potential. In a world that wants to think for you, it's important to become consciously aware of how your unconscious thinking patterns may not be serving you well.
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Thoughtonomy Podcast, named after the first book published by Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach, Grant Gavin, will challenge you to question your own thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back from living a life of fulfilled potential. In a world that wants to think for you, it's important to become consciously aware of how your unconscious thinking patterns may not be serving you well.
<p></p><p>In this episode of <em>Thoughtonomy</em>, host Grant Gavin is joined by Fiona McCarthy—an entrepreneur, leadership facilitator, and mother—who brings raw honesty to the conversation around balance, burnout, and being human in business. </p><p>Fiona opens up about the emotional toll of running a business while raising a family, the courage it takes to be vulnerable, and how she learned to ask for help after years of doing it all. Through powerful insights on identity, purpose, and trusting the process, Fiona reminds us that balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment. </p><p>👉 Tune in for a conversation that’s both grounding and inspiring, filled with wisdom for anyone navigating leadership, motherhood, or simply being seen. </p><p>🔗 Listen now: [Insert Link] </p><p>#Leadership #Vulnerability #Balance #ThoughtonomyPodcast </p><p> </p><p>Show Notes </p><p>📌 Episode Highlights: </p><ul><li><p>[00:00] Introduction to Fiona and her multi-faceted world </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[03:50] Why running a business as a mother can be both fulfilling and isolating </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[08:45] Identity, worth, and the struggle of wearing too many hats </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[15:30] Vulnerability in leadership and asking for help </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[21:40] Building trust and support in business partnerships </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[27:15] The illusion of balance and what alignment really looks like </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>[34:00] Final words: Give yourself permission to slow down </p></li></ul><p>🎙️ Guest Bio Fiona McCarthy is a leadership consultant, speaker, and founder of a dynamic family-run business. With a background in coaching and people development, Fiona’s work centers on creating space for leaders—especially women—to lead with authenticity, self-trust, and clarity. </p><p>🔗 Fiona McCarthy: </p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiona.g.mccarthy/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/fiona.g.mccarthy/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://app.radioplayzn.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://app.radioplayzn.co.za/</a> </p></li></ul><p> </p><p>📩 Connect with Us: </p><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="https://thoughtonomybook.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thoughtonomybook.co.za/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grant_gavin0/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/grant_gavin0/</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-gavin-9a120a4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-gavin-9a120a4</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ggavin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/ggavin</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Thoughtonomy_Book" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@Thoughtonomy_Book<
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Thoughtonomy Podcast, named after the first book published by Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach, Grant Gavin, will challenge you to question your own thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back from living a life of fulfilled potential. In a world that wants to think for you, it's important to become consciously aware of how your unconscious thinking patterns may not be serving you well.
