A Chief of Staff named Samir asks for advice about being overloaded at a startup, struggling to delegate, and never taking real breaks. Emily Sander suggests Samir update his boss on his workload, start delegating in small steps, and actually schedule and enjoy a vacation - sharing her own tips for disconnecting, including going snuba diving and ignoring email except for real emergencies. The episode highlights the importance of building a team that can function without you.

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If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
 
Time Stamps:
00:25 Listener Question: Overwhelmed at Work
01:19 Communicating with Your Boss
02:30 The Art of Delegation
03:42 Learning from Your Role Model
04:29 Preparing for Promotion
05:19 The Importance of Taking a Break
07:38 Tips for a Successful Vacation
11:34 Final Thoughts and Recommendations