158: Inside The New Manager Playbook - How to delegate and get your time back

Managing Made Simple

Ever feel like you’re drowning in tasks with no time to breathe? In Episode 158 of Managing Made Simple, I dive into how to get your time back by delegating smarter and reducing meeting overload.

🎙️ Key Takeaways:
[0:00] Intro: The constant pressure of not enough time.
[1:19] Why meeting overload is holding you back.
[3:08] Training your team to step up and lead.
[4:48] The mindset shift that will free up your schedule.

📚 The New Manager Playbook launches January 27th! Join the list for exclusive bonuses—Click here to sign up.

Need help managing your team? Email me at hello@liagarvin.com

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WORK WITH LIA:

How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with ease and confidence launches on January 27th and I could not be more excited to share it with you.

Head to liagarvin.com/newbook for exclusive updates and bonuses related to launch.

Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy

CONNECT WITH LIA:

Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/


Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.

I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: hello@liagarvin.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

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Ever feel like you’re drowning in tasks with no time to breathe? In Episode 158 of Managing Made Simple, I dive into how to get your time back by delegating smarter and reducing meeting overload.

🎙️ Key Takeaways:
[0:00] Intro: The constant pressure of not enough time.
[1:19] Why meeting overload is holding you back.
[3:08] Training your team to step up and lead.
[4:48] The mindset shift that will free up your schedule.

📚 The New Manager Playbook launches January 27th! Join the list for exclusive bonuses—Click here to sign up.

Need help managing your team? Email me at hello@liagarvin.com

--

WORK WITH LIA:

How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with ease and confidence launches on January 27th and I could not be more excited to share it with you.

Head to liagarvin.com/newbook for exclusive updates and bonuses related to launch.

Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy

CONNECT WITH LIA:

Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/


Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.

I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: hello@liagarvin.com

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

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