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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:01:46 - Topic of the Week: Delegation for Control Freaks (and the Overwhelmed)
00:03:42 - Why you need to learn this skill & reasons why it can feel difficult
00:06:08 - Our attitudes to delegating - don't... Thank you for listening...
00:06:50 - The need for control can be overwhelming
00:07:40 - Being an "outcome freak" when you have no control, start with trust
00:10:15 - Delegation is not a "one and done" moment
00:11:40 - Hannah's delegation experiences and previous struggles with control
00:14:10 - Control as a survival strategy and the bad outcomes from not delegating
00:15:31 - Coping with delegation anxiety and realising YOU CANNOT DO IT ALL
00:18:15 - The mental load of doing it all , and positives of delegating
00:19:00 - Perfectionism, expectation management & tolerances key tools in delegation
00:22:52 - Confession time - the "fresh hell" of Stuart's file naming convention
00:27:05 - The cognative load of doing it yourself... Burnout? Overwhelm?
00:30:02 - Ensuring responsbility is also communicated to reduce worry
00:31:01 - Delegating to more experienced providers is a learned behaviour
00:31:55 - RSD and the fear of rejection, and spinning your wheels
00:34:10 - The trap of "I might as well do it myself and save having to fix YOUR errors"
00:36:20 - Why you need a mentor, learning from their mistakes
00:37:10 - Delegation is not abdication of responsbility
00:38:27 - Is delegating a life skill that improves dishwasher loading?
00:40:13 - Is this the best spend of my time? The ONLY question to grow your business
00:42:25 - When delegation goes wrong and lessons learned to help get it right
00:46:45 - Delegation (and boundaries) is self-preservation helps you preserve energy
00:47:56 - No one needs an emergency patio...
00:49:12 - Often failure to communicate is just "hoarding control"
00:50:45 - Hannah on being a team player, and choreographer, NOT!
00:52:58 - Creativity is a dance, not a lesson in dicatorship
00:54:00 - Defining success... Control vs capacity
00:57:19 - What are the key takeaways? Ask for help. ASK US FOR HELP!
00:59:14 - Stu's delegation tips - clarity of & detail in communication is key
01:03:01 - Next Week's Topic - Is Using A.I. The Ultimate in ND Masking?
01:04:30 - LENGTH
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https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
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https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives.
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