EP61: How to Encourage an Executive to Delegate to their EA

The EA Campus Podcast

This week, we’re tackling one of the most common challenges Assistants face - getting your Executive to delegate.

If your Executive insists on doing everything themselves, avoids handing off tasks, or says they simply don’t have time to show you the ropes, you're not alone. In this episode, I unpack eight key reasons why so many Executives struggle to delegate and what you can do about it. From perfectionism and fear of failure to not knowing where to start, we’ll explore the mindset behind the resistance and give you practical strategies to break through the barrier.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand the psychology behind under-delegation
• Use the “multiple-choice strategy” to make it easier for your Executive to say yes
• Build trust and showcase your capability through small wins
• Create a system that makes delegation a habit, not a headache

Plus, I’ll share tips on how to keep your Executive accountable once they start delegating.

👋 A quick heads-up before we dive in - May is a big month here at The EA Campus! Join us for the Project Management Masterclass with Mary Beth Imbarratto on Friday, 9th May, our Impact Virtual Summit on Friday, 16th May, and the Collaborative Assistant Masterclass on Friday, 30th May. We’d love to see you there!

Project Management Masterclass

Impact Virtual Summit

Collaborative Assistant Masterclass

Ready to help your Executive let go and level up? Let’s get into it!

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