Insider Insights with Canada's Virtual Assistant
Hey there 👋 I’m Megan, the Owner of Canada’s Virtual Assistant — where we help busy executives, consultants, and founders get out of their inbox and back into their zone of genius.
After nearly 20 years in admin and a decade supporting C-suite leaders, I’ve learned one big truth: most people aren’t drowning because they’re bad at what they do… they’re drowning because they’re doing too much of it themselves.
Quick story — I bought my first dog when I was 10 years old with my birthday money. I was so proud… until I realized feeding, walking, and cleaning up after a dog is a full-time gig. 🙃 That’s the same thing that happens in business. You start out excited. Then one day, you look around and realize you’re walking 12 metaphorical dogs.
5 Simple Ways to Start Delegating Like a Leader
Here are 5 simple but powerful ways to get ready to delegate like a leader — without adding chaos to your calendar:
1. Document the Repetitive Stuff.
Start with the tasks you do weekly or daily. These are your “easy wins” for delegation.
2. Decide What Only You Can Do.
Your time is a premium resource. Everything else should be systemized or delegated.
3. Pick One Communication Hub.
Fragmented tools = fragmented focus. A single source of truth saves hours every week.
4. Set Success Metrics.
If your team doesn’t know what “done well” looks like, you’ll always be stuck managing instead of leading.
5. Start Small, Then Scale.
Delegation doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Offload one task, then build momentum.
Your Challenge:
Pick one task you do repeatedly — something you could hand off with a clear set of instructions — and create a simple SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for it today.
🎯 Try it out this week and see how it feels to free up even 30 minutes of your time. DM me on Instagram @canadas.virtual.assistant or connect on LinkedIn to tell me what you delegated!
Starting Working Better
Here’s the thing — delegation isn’t about “less work.” It’s about better work. It’s about creating space for the parts of your business (and life) that actually matter.
At Canada’s Virtual Assistant, my team and I help leaders stop being the bottleneck in their own business. We build systems that give you your time — and your energy — back.
If you’re ready to stop walking all those metaphorical dogs 🐕, visit www.canadasvirtualassistant.com to book a call.
