In this episode of The Delegation Shift, hosts Ashley Carlson and Nichole Hughes sit down with Correy O’Neal for an honest conversation about burnout, balance, and redefining what success really means. Correy opens up about her personal experience with burnout; how it showed up in her life, the patterns that led to overwhelm, and the pivotal realization that something had to change.

Ashley, Nichole, and Correy explore why burnout often begins with relational disconnects, how recognizing the early signs can support recovery, and why flexibility and well-being now define Correy’s version of success. They also dive into the role delegation plays in preventing burnout, the fear many leaders face when asking for help, and how building trust is essential for letting go.

Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to create a mental health toolkit, why support systems matter, and how proactive self-care and strategic delegation can transform both personal growth and professional sustainability.

📲 Connect with Correy O’Neal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/correyoneal/

https://www.instagram.com/correyoneal

https://www.movementgenius.com/

https://www.instagram.com/movementgenius/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/movement-genius/

https://www.instagram.com/mindmodeai/

✨ Takeaways

• Burnout often manifests in relational disconnects.
• Recognizing the signs of burnout is crucial for recovery.
• Success is now defined by flexibility and personal well-being.
• Delegation is a superpower that can alleviate burnout.
• It's important to release control and trust others with tasks.
• Building a support system is essential for entrepreneurs.
• Quality relationships are more valuable than social media metrics.
• Creating a personal toolkit for mental health is vital.
• Proactive self-care can prevent burnout crises.
• Understanding your own needs is key to personal growth.

🧰 The Delegation Workbook

👉 Download here: https://elevatevbs.myflodesk.com/the-delegation-download-podcast-series1

📲 Connect with Elevate Virtual Business Solutions

Website: www.elevatevbsolutions.com
Instagram: @elevatevbsolutions
LinkedIn: Elevate Virtual Business Solutions
Podcast: The Delegation Download — available wherever you stream podcasts.

In this episode of The Delegation Shift, hosts Ashley Carlson and Nichole Hughes from Elevate Virtual Business Solutions break down one of the most essential truths in business operations: if it’s not systemized, it’s not delegatable.

Ashley and Nichole explore how systems serve as the backbone of effective delegation, preventing confusion, rework, and bottlenecks. They discuss the importance of documenting processes, breaking down multi-step tasks, and using tools like screen recordings to create clear, teachable workflows.

The conversation highlights what leaders should systematize first, how team members can help refine processes, and why “done is better than perfect” when building the foundation of your operations.

Listeners will walk away with practical steps for creating scalable systems and with the mindset shift needed to recognize systemization as a true leadership skill.

✨ Takeaways

• If it’s not systemized, it’s not delegatable.
• Delegation without systems leads to chaos.
• Processes must be clear, teachable, and accessible.
• Systems create consistency across your business.
• Start with tasks you repeat weekly or daily.
• Use technology such as screen recordings to streamline documentation.
• Empower your team to refine and improve systems.
• Done > perfect when creating SOPs and workflows.
• Systemizing is a core leadership skill.
• Train once, scale forever. Long-term payoff beats short-term effort.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Systematization in Delegation
05:47 Identifying Tasks for Delegation
11:45 Common Areas for Systematization
17:43 Utilizing Technology for Efficient Delegation
23:38 The Leadership Role in Systematization

🧰 The Delegation Workbook

👉 Download here: https://elevatevbs.myflodesk.com/the-delegation-download-podcast-series1

📲 Connect with Elevate Virtual Business Solutions

Website: elevatevbsolutions.com
Instagram: @elevatevbsolutions
LinkedIn: Elevate Virtual Business Solutions
Podcast: The Delegation Download — available wherever you stream podcasts.

In this episode of The Delegation Shift, hosts Ashley Carlson and Nichole Hughes from Elevate Virtual Business Solutions tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in business leadership — that delegation means handing off everything. They break down how effective delegation is actually strategic, intentional, and rooted in understanding both your strengths and your team’s.

Ashley and Nichole explore how leaders can protect their brand voice, maintain ownership of high-impact decisions, and identify which tasks should remain on their plate. They also dive into frameworks like the 4Ds of task management and discuss how energy management and collaboration can strengthen overall productivity and business growth.

Listeners will walk away with clarity on how to delegate with confidence — focusing on the work that truly drives success while empowering their team to thrive in their own zones of genius.

✨ Takeaways

• Delegation is power, but it’s not just dumping everything.
• You need to delegate the right tasks to the right person.
• Overdelegating can pull you away from your team.
• Your voice needs to be part of your brand and client communication.
• Effective delegation is strategic, not all-or-nothing.
• Some responsibilities must stay on your plate as a leader.
• Identify your zone of genius and stay focused on it.
• The 4Ds of task management help you prioritize efficiently.
• Collaboration can spark creativity and better outcomes.
• Energy management is crucial for sustainable leadership.

🧰 The Delegation Workbook

👉 Download here: https://elevatevbs.myflodesk.com/the-delegation-download-podcast-series1

📲 Connect with Elevate Virtual Business Solutions

Website: elevatevbsolutions.com
Instagram: @elevatevbsolutions
LinkedIn: Elevate Virtual Business Solutions
Podcast: The Delegation Download — available wherever you stream podcasts.