(C-Suite Series) Steph Hind - How to Balance Leadership, Parenting, and Wellbeing Without Sacrifice

In this episode of the C-Suite Series of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Steph Hind, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Heka, an employee wellbeing platform.Steph shares her journey of scaling a business while raising two young children, the lessons she learned from not taking maternity leave with her first child, and how she ultimately restructured her leadership style to prioritise wellbeing, family, and sustainable success.Together, they discuss:Why burnout isn’t a badge of honour and how to avoid it.The challenges of running a company with your partner and setting boundaries.Why many women founders feel pressured to skip maternity leave, and how this must change.How parenthood can make you a more decisive and efficient leader.The practical steps leaders can take to switch off and be fully present with their families.This insightful and honest conversation is for anyone navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, and family life without wanting to sacrifice wellbeing in the process.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to set boundaries at work and at home - without guilt.✔️ Why taking breaks makes you a better leader and business owner.✔️ The power of switching off: Why Steph removed work apps from her phone.✔️ How to manage the pressures of leadership while prioritising family.✔️ Why parenthood can be an advantage in business and not a barrier.✔️ How to build a supportive culture that values wellbeing and performance.✔️ Practical strategies for avoiding burnout and staying present.Show Notes:Connect with Steph Hind on LinkedInLearn more about Heka Learn more about the Leaders Plus: Big Careers, Small Children podcast and explore additional resources at leadersplus.org.Follow Leaders Plus on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.Connect with our CEO, Verena Hefti MBE on LinkedIn.Find out more about the work of Leaders Plus by signing up to our Newsletter.Our multi-award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships support parents committed to career growth while enjoying family life. Expertly designed to keep parents on the leadership path, our programme tackles gender pay gap issues and empowers parents to thrive. Learn more here: Leaders Plus Fellowship.More BCSC episodes you might love:Episode 199: (C-Suite Series) Elizabeth Willetts - How to Break the Glass Ceiling While Juggling Career Ambitions and Parenthood