Round Table: Balancing Multiple Responsibilities

Running and growing a business is demanding at the best of times - but doing it while also carrying the weight of family responsibilities is a challenge few talk about openly. Whether you’re caring for ageing parents, managing the lion’s share of childcare, or acting as the main breadwinner, the pressure to “hold it all together” can be overwhelming.

Join Forum member and experienced founder Karen Weir as she leads an open, honest discussion shaped by her own experience of balancing entrepreneurship whilst caring for young children and now supporting her ageing parents. She’ll help guide a candid, grounded conversation shaped by the realities many founders face but rarely share.

This round table is a true peer-to-peer conversation designed to help entrepreneurs step back reflect and reconnect with what you need to stay effective without exhausting yourself.

Our conversation will focus on core themes such as:

Prioritising When Everything Matters
From dealing with unexpected family demands to urgent business decisions, we’ll share practical approaches for making clear, confident choices when life and work collide.

Creating Breathing Space to Lead
We’ll discuss how to delegate effectively, build support networks at home and at work, and avoid becoming the bottleneck - especially when others rely heavily on you.

Staying Grounded as Responsibilities Shift
Life responsibilities ebb and flow. We’ll talk about navigating transitions - children becoming more independent, parents needing more care, or financial pressures changing over time.

This round table is ideal for entrepreneurs who carry significant personal responsibilities alongside business leadership and want a confidential, supportive space to share experiences and learn practical ways to sustain themselves.

It’s a rare opportunity to hear from peers who understand the reality of “doing it all,” guided by someone who genuinely has.

The Small Print   
Our round tables are shaped by the insights and experiences of attendees, so while we aim to cover the topics above, we may also dive into other related areas during the session.

Due to limited capacity round table discussions are exclusively for entrepreneur members only. Guests or substitutions are not allowed.