Common Symptom
"I can't step away from my business"
The business depends on you for everything. Vacations feel impossible. You're exhausted but can't see a way out.
You've built something real, but now it owns you. Every decision flows through you. Your phone never stops. The thought of taking a week off feels laughable—or terrifying. You know this isn't sustainable, but you can't figure out how to change it without everything falling apart.
Signs you might recognize
- •You're the only one who can answer certain questions
- •Your team waits for your approval on routine decisions
- •Vacations create more stress than they relieve
- •You work evenings and weekends just to keep up
- •You've tried delegating but it never seems to stick
- •The business feels like it would struggle without you
What's often underneath
The symptom you're experiencing is real, but it's usually a signal of something deeper. These are the root causes we commonly find:
Systems in Your Head
Critical knowledge and processes exist only in your mind. There's no documentation, no training materials, no way for others to access what you know.
Unclear Delegation
You've tried to hand things off, but without clear ownership, authority, and accountability, tasks drift back to you.
Team Capability Gaps
Your team may lack the skills, confidence, or context to make decisions independently. They default to asking you.
Identity Entanglement
Part of you may be holding on. Being needed feels important. Letting go feels like losing control or relevance.
How we help
- →We identify which decisions and tasks are truly yours, and which can be delegated with proper structure
- →We help document the knowledge in your head so it can be shared and taught
- →We design clear ownership and accountability frameworks for your team
- →We work with you to build the confidence to step back, gradually and safely
- →We stay engaged to ensure the changes stick and adjust as needed
This sounds like me. What now?
A Business Health Check is the first step. We'll listen to your specific situation, examine what's happening, and share what we find. No obligation, no pressure.
Talk to a Business Doctor