Are you always doing too much yourself? Do you struggle to let go, even when you know you should? In this episode of the Squiggly Careers Podcast, Helen and Sarah explore why so many of us don’t delegate—and what we can do differently to delegate with clarity, confidence, and collaboration. Learn how to avoid the 4 common delegation mistakes and how to give people space without leaving them stuck.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to The Squiggly Careers Podcast
00:48 Why You Don’t Delegate (Even When You Should)
12:55 4 Don'ts Of Delegation (And What To Do Instead)
13:15 Don’t Delegate the How
16:52 Don’t Delegate and Disappear
22:41 Don’t Do It for Them
25:06 Hybrid Approaches to Teaching & Delegating
26:25 Don’t Expect It Done Your Way
28:00 Letting Go of “Your Way” and Embracing Other Styles
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- Why delegation feels uncomfortable for even experienced leaders
- 4 delegation mistakes to avoid & what to do instead
- How to give people freedom without micromanaging
- The power of clear outcomes, expectations, and trust
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