A New Task Comes to Your Inbox
This Is a Test
“Sure, I can do that.”
That’s the reflex response of so many high-performing leaders—especially those already carrying too much.
One client recently came to coaching in need of a serious reset. It was mid-summer, and she hadn’t stepped outside in days. Weekdays were packed with meetings, and at least half of her weekends were spent catching up on work.
We uncovered something important: the real issue wasn’t the volume of her true work—it was the automatic “yes” she gave to every new task, which added to her plate.
Why She Couldn’t Let Go
She wasn’t saying yes because she was the only one who could do the work.
She was saying yes because it felt faster and easier than delegating. When we paused to explore what made delegation hard, here’s what surfaced:
Worry about how much context she’d have to provide
A desire to avoid micromanaging
Uncertainty around follow-up or accountability
The Shift: Delegation Made Easier
So we made it easier.
Together, we built a simple delegation template—one that included context, clarity, and check-in steps.
The result? A 75% reduction in new tasks landing on her plate.
Yes, 75%. Because she no longer defaulted to “I’ll do it”—and she empowered her team to take ownership with confidence.
Want to Make Leadership More Sustainable?
If you’re drowning in tasks, coaching can help you pause, zoom out, and design a more effective approach.
