Shownotes
Delegating sounds simple; just hand something off and check it off your list, right? But if you have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, or a touch of perfectionism, it’s rarely that straightforward. In this episode, I’m breaking down why delegating can feel so complicated, sharing a few real-life examples, and giving you practical strategies to make it a little easier.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why delegating requires all of your executive functioning skills
- The most common reasons it’s hard to delegate — from time blindness to people-pleasing
- How to separate planning from action so you can actually pass things off
- Simple check-in questions to help you decide what’s worth keeping and what to delegate
- How to reframe delegation as an act of trust, not control
Resources Mentioned:
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy:
- Episode 45: How to stop being a people pleaser: 5 traps to watch out for
- Episode 46: Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
- Episode 47: Why “Just Ask for Help” Isn’t Actually That Simple (& how to practice asking for help)
Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach
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Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
Chapters
05:13 Five Reasons Delegation is Difficult
07:51 Strategies for Effective Delegation
10:43 The Role of Time Management in Delegation
13:16 Prioritizing Tasks for Better Delegation
15:49 Overcoming People-Pleasing in Delegation
18:38 Communication Challenges in Delegation
21:34 Reflection and Practice in Delegation
