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The Delegation & Elimination category focuses on creating more time in your schedule by eliminating and delegating activities. Also included is techniques on how to say no.

Why Delegation Keeps Failing – and the Five Focus Areas That Fix It

2025-10-07T23:39:01-04:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

You’ve explained what you want. You’ve hired good people. But somehow… it still comes back to you. That’s exactly what happened with a marketing agency owner I worked with. Her team was talented, but her nights were still filled with redoing copy, chasing deadlines, and answering “quick questions.” She thought the problem was her team. After we walked through the Delegating Audit, it was [...]

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The Real Reason You Can’t Take a Stress-Free Vacation

2025-07-08T19:15:27-04:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

You booked the trip. You set the out-of-office. You gave your team a heads-up and told everyone, “I’ll be offline.” So why’s your laptop still tucked into your bag  -  you know, “just in case”? Why are you sneaking peeks at Slack in the hotel lobby before dinner, right after breakfast, on the beach, even in the bathroom? Why does this still feel... well, [...]

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Why Holding On is Holding You Back

2025-05-13T13:59:27-04:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

Ever feel like you’re juggling a hundred things, but barely moving forward? That’s the trap of being a “Chief Everything Officer”. It’s the quickest path to burnout and a surefire way to keep your business stuck in the weeds. I saw this firsthand with a nonprofit CEO I worked with. She was talented, driven, and committed to her mission. But she was also buried [...]

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Tired of Saying ‘I’ll Just Do It Myself’? Here’s How to Break the Habit

2024-12-05T16:48:24-05:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

How often do you jump in at the last minute to fix something your team was supposed to handle? It’s frustrating—and exhausting. And it just reinforces that mantra you’ve been mumbling under your breath: “It’s easier if I just do it myself.” But if you don’t step in, you risk missed deadlines, unhappy clients, and rushed work. You can’t keep running your business [...]

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Navigating the Deadline Dilemma: The Art of Delegation and Trust

2024-03-14T16:19:43-04:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

There is a fine line between managing and micromanaging. How do you strike the right balance to support your team effectively, especially during crunch time? I recently heard this question from the owner of a boutique marketing agency. Meet Mary (the owner), and Sarah, one of her key team members. As they navigate a crucial upcoming deadline, Mary is grappling with the challenge of [...]

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The Password Predicament: A Tale of Delegation Gone Awry

2024-01-26T11:43:39-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Delegation and Elimination|

Today we delve into delegation through a real-life case study. This tale began when one of my clients was going to be unreachable for a few days and needed her assistant to handle last-minute registrations. Typically there are a lot of last-minute questions and they wanted to make sure they had a plan to seamlessly address these if/when the business owner was unavailable. They [...]

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Save the Date: Unlock Your Zone of Genius!

2024-01-24T16:57:45-05:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

Ever feel overwhelmed, constantly juggling tasks, and struggling to spend time in your zone of genius? You're not alone. Join us on January 25 and revolutionize the way you approach your business and life. "Unlock Your Zone of Genius: Master What to Delegate" Imagine confidently handing off tasks, freeing up your time to focus on what you do best. It's time to delegate more, [...]

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Ho Ho Ho…Remember the NO!

2023-12-15T14:14:30-05:00By |Delegation and Elimination|

The holiday season is in full swing…are you stressed yet? At this time of year, we need to manage our time more than ever. And here’s the key - remember to say NO to what doesn’t fit your plan! The mid-winter season is usually full of parties and gatherings, gifts and mail, and decorating and housekeeping. You have a lot [...]

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How to Spend Less Time Answering Questions at Work

2023-02-07T16:36:18-05:00By |Delegation and Elimination, Prioritizing|

How much time per week do you spend answering questions at work? I’ve recently heard from three different clients who were struggling with the same challenge related to delegating - answering too many questions throughout their day (and as a result, having less time to accomplish important tasks). Let me set the stage. All 3 business owners: Love what they do and are worn [...]

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