Permission to Lead | with Emily Bronaugh

Ep. 8 Entrepreneur Burnout Recovery: Creating Space for Delegation and Growth in Your Business


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Ever find yourself asking, "Is it even possible to grow this business without losing my health or my mind?" I've been there—sobbing against the wall, wondering if I needed to give up my dream because I simply couldn't do it all anymore. If you're holding it all together with duct tape and coffee, this episode is your permission slip to stop sprinting on that invisible treadmill.

In this raw and honest episode, I share what landed me in the ER—and how that moment forced me to face the same thing I help clients with every day: you can’t lead when you’re running on fumes 💥 If you're an empathetic entrepreneur trying to do everything yourself (while also being a decent human, partner, parent, and friend), you’ll feel seen in this one. And I made this episode for you. 💛

Listen to learn...

❤️‍🔥 The real reason we resist delegation (hint: it’s not just a time thing)

❤️‍🔥 The real cost of the “I’ll just do it myself” mentality (and why it’s not noble—it’s dangerous)

❤️‍🔥 Understand how to identify your true zone of genius and focus only on the 3-5 "needle movers" that actually grow your business

❤️‍🔥 How to start creating space for support—even if you feel like you don’t have a second to spare

Remember, your exhaustion isn't a sign to quit—it's a sign to change how you're operating. If you’re stuck in the Burned Out Solopreneur stage of your Leadership Journey, I promise: you don’t have to stay there. Creating supportive people systems is not a luxury—it’s the foundation of sustainable, ethical leadership. That’s what my L.E.A.D. framework is all about.

📍Ready to stop spinning and start building a business that doesn’t rely on your 24/7 hustle?

Book a 1:1 call and let’s map out your first (or next) step to reclaiming your energy and your vision.

You deserve to lead a business that supports your life—not one that swallows it whole.

→ [Book a consulting call now]

 

RESOURCES

Leadership Quiz: 

https://www.worthofwork.com/f/quiz

Listen to the past episode on the Leadership Journey (Sustainable Success vs. Shiny Object Syndrome: Navigating the Starry Eyed Hustler Phase of Entrepreneurship):

https://redcircle.com/shows/5800851c-c71d-44f9-a4df-10797174ecc9/episodes/9893f9a5-6918-45e9-93c6-dea090441c40

Schedule free 1:1 call with Emily: 

https://calendly.com/worthofwork/consultation

Permission to Lead Course: 

https://www.worthofwork.com/courses/permission-to-lead

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