The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast The Competence Trap: Why Being Good at Everything Is Killing Your Business with Joanna Zhang (stage 2) - Ep. 364
In this insightful episode, Joanna Zhang, CEO of The Operations Genius, shares how to master delegation and self-discovery to escape overwhelm. If you struggle with doing everything alone and hitting bottlenecks, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- How to start delegation by listing tasks and building trust
- Why respecting emotions unlocks better leadership decisions
- What self-reflection turns challenges into growth opportunities
This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 2 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz
Joanna Zhang is an international speaker and the founder of The Operations Genius. She helps entrepreneurs, agency owners, and leaders scale their businesses sustainably through aligned systems, operational clarity, and energy-based productivity. After years of working inside high-growth companies, Joanna saw how often leaders sacrificed well-being and vision for growth. Now, she empowers founders to create freedom-driven businesses that thrive without constant firefighting. Known for her holistic approach that blends strategy, systems, and soul, Joanna guides leaders to build companies that are both profitable and purposeful.
Want to learn more about Joanna Zhang's work at The Operations Genius? Check out her website at https://operationsgenius.net/
Connect with Joanna at her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhang-joanna
Download her Unstuck Guide at https://operationsgenius.net/solopreneur-guide/
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