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 running your business feels like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle, workflow automation might be the fire extinguisher you need. I’m breaking down small business workflow automation in plain English, so you can cut the busywork, keep clients happy, and focus on growth.
This isn’t about replacing people with robots. It’s about making your business work smarter so you can lead with calm instead of chaos. Even if you’re a solo entrepreneur or have a small team, automation can give you back hours every week and protect your mental bandwidth.
The true cost of not automating (hint: it’s more than just wasted time)
The difference between automation vs. delegation and why you need both
A 3-level framework for automation that keeps things simple and scalable
How to use the Rinse and Repeat Rule to spot tasks you should automate first
The tech audit approach to avoid overwhelm and tool overload
Common myths and mistakes about automation (and how to avoid them)
How to calculate the ROI of automation so you know it’s worth the effort
Eight quick wins you can automate this week to save hours instantly
Too many business owners are building bigger hamster wheels for themselves. Without automation, every repetitive task drains your time, slows response times, and adds stress. With the right systems in place, you can free up energy for strategy, growth, and the meaningful work only you can do.
Book a Focus and Freedom Call to map out what to automate first.
Free resource: CEO Power Hour Playbook
Start small, start simple, and build layer by layer. Small business workflow automation isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing less of the wrong things so you have more capacity for the right things.
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