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Why You’re Still Stuck (And How Delegation Fixes It) with Renee Hastings
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Are you still buried in your inbox, running every task, and calling it “leadership”? Think again.
In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Renee Hastings, founder and CEO of Executive Help Now, to break down the real cost of trying to do everything yourself—and how hiring the right assistant is the most strategic move a CEO can make.
Renee shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving virtual assistant agency. They dive into how to delegate with confidence, what separates a great assistant from a disastrous one, and why letting go isn’t about losing control—it’s about building a business that can grow without you.
If you’re exhausted, overloaded, and secretly wondering how other leaders make it look so easy—this episode is your blueprint.
Inside this episode:
✔️ Why burnout is the red flag you can’t ignore
✔️ How to find an assistant who actually frees you up
✔️ The #1 thing you should delegate first
✔️ What “good help” really looks like—and how to hire it
✔️ How delegation makes room for strategy, scale, and sanity
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome + Why this conversation is so timely
01:13 – Renee’s backstory: From childhood organization nerd to C-suite EA
04:41 – The burnout breaking point that forced her to get help
06:15 – How her first VA changed her life—and sparked a business
07:20 – Why most people fail with VAs (and how to avoid it)
10:51 – What happens when you finally hire the right assistant
13:17 – Jennifer’s no-BS take: “Hell to the no—I shouldn’t be doing this myself”
14:15 – How delegation unlocks time, strategy, and momentum
15:16 – What VAs can really do for you (it’s more than you think)
17:26 – Can someone else manage your inbox? Yes—and here’s how
21:23 – Productivity hacks every busy founder should use
22:36 – The mindset shift: “It’s okay to let someone else do this”
24:45 – Final words: Delegation isn’t giving up—it’s leveling up
25:58 – Where to find Renee and how to know you’re ready for a VA
Connect with Renee Hastings & Executive Help Now
🌐 Website: executivehelpnow.org
📸 Instagram: @executivehelpnow
📘 Facebook: Executive Help Now
💼 LinkedIn: Executive Help Now
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