Why delegation feels so hard and the mindset blocks that hold you back from truly scaling your business

Welcome to another episode of Real Talk Podcast – the go-to show for real women navigating real business challenges with heart, hustle, and honesty.

In this episode, your hosts Hayley, Lorraine, Siobhan, and Pippa dive into one of the most common entrepreneurial pain points: why delegation feels so hard, and the mindset blocks that hold us back from truly scaling our businesses.

If you're a female entrepreneur, small business owner, or service-based founder, this episode is a must-listen. We unpack the emotional and strategic complexities of letting go of control, building trust in your team, defining roles clearly, and embracing systems that actually work.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The real reasons behind the fear of delegation and how they show up in daily business decisions
  

• How imposter syndrome and the fear of success can subconsciously sabotage business growth
  

• Ways to communicate your brand values and vision effectively with your team
  

• How to stop being the bottleneck in your business and step into your CEO role
  

• Why strategic planning, not just goal setting, is essential for business momentum
  

• Tools and tips for creating effective SOPs, even if you’re not “a systems person”
  

• How to build accountability, improve client delivery, and maintain alignment with your mission
  

• The difference between hiring and truly empowering your team to move the needle
  

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

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