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Dealing with the loss of a parent can be tough for anyone to handle. When you run your own business even more so - because you there’s no paid compassionate leave to fall back on. And you can’t just hand your clients/commitments over to someone else until you’re feeling ready to face the world. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, you’ll hear from Communications Consultants Lucy Davies - who has lost both her parents over the past few years - and shares her experience in this interview (along with practical strategies to help).
Key Moments
00:01:53 The emotional and practical challenges of balancing work and caring for ill family members
00:06:23 How Lucy's father's illness affected her consultancy and client relationships
00:09:04 What Lucy learned about safeguarding her business after her father's passing
00:17:09 How certain memories and moments can unexpectedly evoke strong emotions
00:21:10 The impact of stepping into a caring role on Lucy's self-identity
00:23:21 How Lucy is now protecting her business and income streams for the future
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Dealing with the loss of a parent can be tough for anyone to handle. When you run your own business even more so - because you there’s no paid compassionate leave to fall back on. And you can’t just hand your clients/commitments over to someone else until you’re feeling ready to face the world. In this episode of the Courageous podcast, you’ll hear from Communications Consultants Lucy Davies - who has lost both her parents over the past few years - and shares her experience in this interview (along with practical strategies to help).
Key Moments
00:01:53 The emotional and practical challenges of balancing work and caring for ill family members
00:06:23 How Lucy's father's illness affected her consultancy and client relationships
00:09:04 What Lucy learned about safeguarding her business after her father's passing
00:17:09 How certain memories and moments can unexpectedly evoke strong emotions
00:21:10 The impact of stepping into a caring role on Lucy's self-identity
00:23:21 How Lucy is now protecting her business and income streams for the future
2025 Courageous Business Planner Bundle - Apply PODCAST10 at checkout and save 10%.
Janet Murray’s website
Lucy Davies’s website
Lucy Davies’s LinkedIn
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