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Delegate Like a CEO

Welcome to Delegate Like a CEO with me Mel Maw, a career-long Executive Assistant turned Virtual Agency Owner.


Over the last 6 years our small but incredible team of Virtual Executive Assistants have been supporting entrepreneurs and CEOs across a huge range of industries from tech to HR, and our exceptional Lifestyle Assistants have been taking care of life for private clients and families daily.


We know how to protect what precious time you have and make you more productive. 


This podcast is the place to find out everything you need to know about hiring virtual assistants, whether you want to hire your first, or your next VA. We’ll show you how to choose the best one for you and make it a successful partnership.


Plus we’ll share our agency inner workings and client stories to satisfy your curiosity about life with a VA. And we can’t forget the productivity tips, so you can stay focused and sane.




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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
72
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Ep73: Ready to Date Again? How a Lifestyle VA Can Help You Find Love

Ep73: Ready to Date Again? How a Lifestyle VA Can Help You Find Love

Finding Love with the help of a VA: Supporting a CEO's Dating Journey

Ever wondered if you can delegate dating? Can a VA could help you find love? We kind of can! In this episode, we share the heartwa…

00:05:31  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
Ep72: How to Stop Fighting With Your Spouse and Have More Date Nights For £420 a Month

Ep72: How to Stop Fighting With Your Spouse and Have More Date Nights For £420 a Month

Tired of playing calendar-tetris with your partner and fighting over forgotten car insurance renewals? But all you actually want is a peaceful and enjoyable date night once in a while?


In this episode…

00:09:56  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Ep71: The Case For VA Agencies - How They Support Both Business Owners and Virtual Assistants

Ep71: The Case For VA Agencies - How They Support Both Business Owners and Virtual Assistants

If you’ve been thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant but unsure whether to find a VA yourself or work with an agency, or if you've been wondering how to get the support you need while ensuring fa…

00:44:04  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Ep70: From Personal Loss to Business Growth - A Raw Client Conversation with Jo Taylor

Ep70: From Personal Loss to Business Growth - A Raw Client Conversation with Jo Taylor

In this deeply personal episode, our Virtual Assistant client and HR consultant Jo Taylor shares how losing her husband, who handled much of her business admin, challenged her to find new support thr…

00:32:49  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Ep69: Privacy Matters: How Virtual Assistants Protect your Confidentiality and Keep Your Secrets Safe

Ep69: Privacy Matters: How Virtual Assistants Protect your Confidentiality and Keep Your Secrets Safe

Ever felt quite nervous at the thought of handing over your business or personal details to a Virtual Assistant? You’re not alone.


In this episode, I’ll be sharing how to hire a VA with confidence, es…

00:09:12  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
Ep68: Hiring a VA in 2025? Here’s What Business Owners Need to Know About The Industry in 2025

Ep68: Hiring a VA in 2025? Here’s What Business Owners Need to Know About The Industry in 2025

The VA industry continue to evolve and in this episode I’m covering key trends that you as a business owner hiring a VA needs to know about the VA industry in 2025.


I break down three key trends resha…

00:07:03  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
Ep67: Why Year-End Is the Perfect Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant

Ep67: Why Year-End Is the Perfect Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant

As we wrap up the year, you’re probably reflecting on everything you’ve accomplished and dreaming up bold goals for next year. But what if you didn’t have to tackle it all alone?


In this episode, I di…

00:09:45  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Ep66: How Reactive Mode is Costing You Time, Clients, and Sanity—and How to start to Shift into Proactive Mode

Ep66: How Reactive Mode is Costing You Time, Clients, and Sanity—and How to start to Shift into Proactive Mode

Are you always running at full speed, putting out fires, juggling client tasks, and tackling a never-ending to-do list? If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in “catch-up” mode and there’s no space t…

00:08:18  |   Wed 27 Nov 2024
Ep65: Death By A Thousand Tiny Decisions: How Decision Fatigue Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Business

Ep65: Death By A Thousand Tiny Decisions: How Decision Fatigue Is Keeping You Stuck in Your Business

Ever feel like you’re making decisions all day long, from the moment you get out of bed to the last email before sleep?


You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the sneaky, exhausting culprit o…

00:08:41  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Ep64: 5 Boundaries I Swear By As an Agency Owner With a Team to Avoid Burnout

Ep64: 5 Boundaries I Swear By As an Agency Owner With a Team to Avoid Burnout

Feeling buried by never-ending to-do lists and demands coming from all sides? Trust me, I get it. As an agency owner with a packed client roster and a team of six, I’ve been there.


But I found my savi…

00:11:39  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Ep63: AI won’t replace your Virtual Assistant: 5 ways AI will Enhance Your VAs Efficiency

Ep63: AI won’t replace your Virtual Assistant: 5 ways AI will Enhance Your VAs Efficiency

Welcome to the age of AI. There’s a lot of talk about whether AI will make Virtual Assistants obsolete, but here's the truth: AI isn’t taking over VA jobs; it’s making them even more effective.


In thi…

00:12:15  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Ep62: The C-Word - How to Prepare for a Stress Free Christmas With Your Virtual Assistant's Help

Ep62: The C-Word - How to Prepare for a Stress Free Christmas With Your Virtual Assistant's Help

Brace yourselves – we’re diving into the C-word today… no, not that one – I’m talking about CHRISTMAS!


Whether you’re eye-rolling or already in festive mode, it’s time to get serious about planning. A…

00:07:44  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Ep61: Outsourcing Your Life to a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant: Carie’s Secret to Stress-Free Living

Ep61: Outsourcing Your Life to a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant: Carie’s Secret to Stress-Free Living

🎧 In today’s episode, we’re talking with our client Carie Barkhuizen, Founder of Seymour PR, about her transformational journey into the world of outsourcing to her new Lifestyle Virtual Assistant.


Sp…

00:27:00  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Ep60: Navigating Your First Month with a Virtual Assistant: What to Expect and How to Succeed

Ep60: Navigating Your First Month with a Virtual Assistant: What to Expect and How to Succeed

You’ve taken the leap—hired your Virtual Assistant (VA), signed the contract, and made your first payment. But now you’re wondering: what happens next?


As the owner of Virtual Assistant agency owner w…

00:17:02  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Ep59: How to Hire Your Dream VA (and Avoid Past Mistakes)

Ep59: How to Hire Your Dream VA (and Avoid Past Mistakes)

Ever hired a Virtual Assistant, only to find the experience more stressful than helpful? You’re not alone.


Maybe your last attempt left you burned, with more work on your plate and a lingering frustra…

00:12:56  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Ep58: How to Get You & Your Business Ready to Hire a VA

Ep58: How to Get You & Your Business Ready to Hire a VA

Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks? It's probably time to consider hiring a VA before burnout sets in.


But how can you make sure you're ready to hand things over smoothly? What do you…

00:11:24  |   Tue 27 Aug 2024
Ep57: Why VAs Are a Smarter Investment than EAs for Startups

Ep57: Why VAs Are a Smarter Investment than EAs for Startups

Maybe you’re a start up CEO, the business is scaling or recently closed a funding round and your diary is utterly out of control, you need to stop spending hours in your inbox too and it’s time to ge…

00:15:16  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
Ep56: Navigating Post-Divorce Life with the Help of a Lifestyle VA

Ep56: Navigating Post-Divorce Life with the Help of a Lifestyle VA

Divorce is one of life's biggest upheavals, and transitioning into a new family dynamic can be daunting. Balancing your own needs with those of your children can feel like juggling more balls than ev…

00:07:12  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Ep55: The Benefits of Having a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant for Your House Buying Journey

Ep55: The Benefits of Having a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant for Your House Buying Journey

If you’ve ever gone through the full on process of buying a property or moving house, you know it’s hectic and can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be with the right support in place.


I’m sharing …

00:07:27  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
Ep54: You’re a CEO - Do you hire an Agency VA or a Full Time Physical Assistant?

Ep54: You’re a CEO - Do you hire an Agency VA or a Full Time Physical Assistant?

Ever wondered what the benefits of working with a boutique agency virtual assistant are compared to hiring a full-time physical assistant? If you're a CEO, C-Suite or exec and you're considering whet…

00:05:04  |   Tue 28 May 2024
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