If you’ve been holding on to the belief, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right,” this episode is your wake-up call. Donna shares powerful delegation tips for business owners who are tired of being the bottleneck in their own business, especially as year-end pressures pile up. You’ll learn the real costs of doing it all yourself, why perfectionism is slowing your growth, and how to shift into CEO mode before burnout hits. From identifying which tasks to hand off to using the If/Then Playbook for smoother delegation, Donna walks you through practical ways to free up your time and empower your team.
If you’re ready to end the year with less stress and more clarity, this episode will help you fix bottlenecks, regain momentum, and step into the new year as the confident leader your business needs.
🎯 Ready to stop being the bottleneck? Book a Focus & Freedom Roadmap Session to identify your top time drains and create a personalized delegation plan. https://www.ceoamplify.ca/focus
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right” is the costliest myth in business
The three currencies you pay when you micromanage: time, money, and sanity
Simple frameworks like the If/Then Playbook that make delegation actually stick
How to rebuild trust with your team and stop being the bottleneck
What changes when you finally let go and lead like a CEO
If you’re ready to end the year without burnout and start the new one from a place of clarity and confidence, this episode is your roadmap.
Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a fellow business owner who’s still carrying all the bags.
Questions or feedback? Let’s connect:
Email: donna@ceoamplify.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.dube.96
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dube/
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If you’ve been holding on to the belief, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right,” this episode is your wake-up call. Donna shares powerful delegation tips for business owners who are tired of being the bottleneck in their own business, especially as year-end pressures pile up. You’ll learn the real costs of doing it all yourself, why perfectionism is slowing your growth, and how to shift into CEO mode before burnout hits. From identifying which tasks to hand off to using the If/Then Playbook for smoother delegation, Donna walks you through practical ways to free up your time and empower your team.
If you’re ready to end the year with less stress and more clarity, this episode will help you fix bottlenecks, regain momentum, and step into the new year as the confident leader your business needs.
🎯 Ready to stop being the bottleneck? Book a Focus & Freedom Roadmap Session to identify your top time drains and create a personalized delegation plan. https://www.ceoamplify.ca/focus
In this episode, we’ll cover:
Why “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right” is the costliest myth in business
The three currencies you pay when you micromanage: time, money, and sanity
Simple frameworks like the If/Then Playbook that make delegation actually stick
How to rebuild trust with your team and stop being the bottleneck
What changes when you finally let go and lead like a CEO
If you’re ready to end the year without burnout and start the new one from a place of clarity and confidence, this episode is your roadmap.
Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a fellow business owner who’s still carrying all the bags.
Questions or feedback? Let’s connect:
Email: donna@ceoamplify.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.dube.96
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dube/
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://ceoamplify.ca/#kedit_nbhts40zi

If your business is growing but you’re feeling more pressure than peace, you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we’re talking about what scaling without burnout actually looks like for small business owners, and why a Fractional Director of Operations (DOO) might be the missing piece between your vision and sustainable growth.
You’ll learn:
The real meaning of scaling (and why it’s not just about making more money)
How to know if you’re ready for a strategic partner in your business
The difference between a DOO, a VA, and an OBM
Five ways a DOO helps you grow without adding more to your plate
A real client case study showing what’s possible when you stop doing it all yourself
If you’re stuck in the day-to-day, juggling team questions, tech fires, and endless decision-making, this conversation will show you how to protect your time, energy, and vision while still growing your business.
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Book your Focus & Freedom Call: https://tidycal.com/ceoamplify/focus-and-freedom-roadmap-session
Related episode: 5 Ways to Conquer Overwhelm in Your Small Business
Related episode: How Small Business Systems Simplify Growth and Make Scaling Sustainable
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