Unlock productivity by sharing your workload with others

Charlotte’s late nights spent editing blog posts left her barely any energy for her core work as a consultant. She dreaded the invoice cycle, too, and her client satisfaction began to slip. Then she tried a small experiment: she hired a virtual assistant to draft and format her invoices and proofread her articles. The first week, she felt a rush of relief seeing those tasks disappear from her to-do list. By week two, she was able to add an extra client call, boosting revenue by 10%.

Her assistant wasn’t perfect at first. There were misformatted invoices and missing footnotes. But Charlotte took time to map out clear instructions, shared templates, and checked in only weekly. Soon, quality stabilized, and the assistant began flagging errors that Charlotte herself might have missed.

The freed hours let Charlotte refine her consulting framework, deepen relationships with top clients, and even start writing a guidebook she’d dreamed of. That side project added another stream of revenue.

Studies in cognitive load theory show that delegating routine tasks reduces mental fatigue, boosting creativity and decision-making. By reallocating effort, leaders like Charlotte multiply their impact while still overseeing quality.

When you combine decisive delegation with clear instructions and light oversight, you free up critical time for high-value efforts. Think about the tasks you hate and find capable partners to carry them so you can pursue growth. It’s an investment in leverage—one that more than pays for itself.