2. Write down your core work support team. These are people or organisations who you would call on in an emergency and who could keep the most urgent work activities moving forward or manage any fall out from you not being available.

To check: Do you have their numbers in your phone and printed out somewhere easy to see?  Do these people know they're holding a corner of your safety net (and happy to do this)? Would they know what to do if called on for help?

3. Check for any weak spots. Look at your two lists and see what (or who) is missing. What could you work on to strengthen these?

4. Test it out. Have a trial bounce! Ask for help when it isn't an emergency. Check out that everything works smoothly. Give your children the opportunity to experience Plan B or even Plan C once in a while. Give your team/customers/manager the chance to see another colleague, for your colleague to step up from time to time.

5. Look after your safety net. This is your most powerful support, but it will fall apart if not cared for properly. Think of it as a long term active investment requiring regular maintenance, which is valuable even if never used.  Acknowledge the contribution made by your safety net to your act. Reciprocate where you can. Appreciate that just by knowing you have this support as your backup, you are already capable of dreaming more, of daring more, of doing more.