Delegate Like a CEO

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 heartwarming story of how we supported a busy CEO in his quest to start dating again. From crafting the perfect dating profile to planning memorable dates, discover how our team helped make romance possible...

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, we reveal how investing £420 monthly in a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant can transform your home life and your relationship from running on fumes to beautifully organised and happy. I’ll share how succ...

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 fair treatment of VAs and maintaining high standards, this episode is a must-listen. In this pod swap episode from Lauren Glynn’s podcast Process to Profit , Lauren interviews me - Mel Maw, founder of th...

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 through one of the most difficult periods of her life. This honest conversation explores how sometimes our biggest challenges can lead to unexpected growth. If you’ve ever wondered what hiring a VA is lik...

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, especially when you’ve got sensitive information at stake. I’m sharing everything you need to know about how our Virtual Assistants protect their clients and what important factors to look for when hiri...

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 reshaping how businesses like yours work with VAs — and the third one will help you weight up employing someone for the role, or hiring a VA instead. From pay transparency and fair wages to accessing speci...

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 dive into why now is the perfect time to hire a Virtual Assistant (VA). Whether you’re doing your year-end review, setting ambitious 2025 goals, or craving more downtime without dropping the ball, a VA...

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 to even think about what’s next, this episode is for you because you might be stuck in reactive mode . We’re diving into the difference between reactive mode and proactive mode —what they actually look...

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 of decision fatigue and explore how it affects every part of your life as a business owner or CEO. Experts say we make up to 35,000 choices a day—and as a business owner, those decisions can pile up fa...

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 saving grace: boundaries. And today, I’m sharing exactly how you can use the same boundaries I set up to keep my business running smoothly while protecting your peace and avoiding burnout. In this episode...

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 this episode, we dive into how my team of VAs are embracing AI and automation tools to up their productivity and provide the kind of service for their clients that knocks their socks off. I’ll share five...

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. And yes, it may only be September, but if you want to swap holiday stress for mulled wine bliss, the time to act is NOW. In this episode, we’re giving you the ultimate guide to prepping for the festiv...

🎧 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. Spoiler alert: it’s been life-changing for her and her family! 🌟 After five years of trying to do it all in business and with both her and her husband feeling exhausted managing a home and family to...

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 with over 6 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the first month can set the tone for success or failure between a client and their VA. So today, I’m sharing what to expect and how to succeed w...

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 frustration that the whole process was just too painful. But here’s the good news — I’m going to help you get it right this time in this episode. I’m sharing my tried-and-true methods to ensure that your nex...

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 need to think about so interviewing and finding a good match is easier? In this episode, I’ll dive into three simple steps you can take to prepare your business and make it a smooth transition into w...

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 get the proper help in. You’re starting to shape a team together, whether that’s contractors or employees and you need a right hand assistant. The obvious thing to do is speak to a recruitment agency and...

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 ever before. Seeking support from a Lifestyle VA doesn't make you a lesser parent; it makes you someone who wants to be present for your kids and thrive in your new life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed po...

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 how one of our lifestyle virtual assistants has helped our client with the process of buying and moving into a new house, and how having the invaluable support from their VA made it so much smoother a...

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 whether to let your company hire an assistant OR a VA for you, this is a must listen episode. I’m sharing with you all the pros in this episode, including how working with a VA agency like ours provides co...

The chances are if you’re at the top of your game in your career and always running out of time in the day to get through your workload, you’re probably seriously starting to wonder if the time has come to hire an Executive Virtual Assistant and start delegating, right? Especially if you’re a CEO or a Founder who’s built their business from the ground up and barely have time to reply to your email...

You’re a CEO or Founder and you’re also a Mum who’s trying to juggle it all and you’re debating whether to hire a lifestyle assistant assistant? In this episode, Mel discusses the benefits of hiring a lifestyle virtual assistant (VA) for busy CEOs and founders who are also parents. She highlights three ways a lifestyle VA can make a difference and shares three brilliant real life examples that emp...

Welcome to Confessions of a CEO - the VA Series, this is a mini series dedicated to all the basics around Virtual Assistants, if you’re thinking of becoming one or hiring one. In this short episode I’m going to be talking about what is a Virtual Assistant is and isn’t, plus if you’re a business owner thinking about hiring one, this episode is going to help you to figure out what kind of VA you nee...

I’m chatting with my former Coaching client and Systems & Operations expert Harriet Evans, nothing’s off limits as we discuss her journey from VA to OBM, to Dubsado & Click Up expert, to how she’s building out her agency. If you want to hear how Harriet went from VA to OBM in under 12 weeks, go back and listen to Ep9 here We get to talking about how systems should be something we all have...

I couldn't not pop this business owner planning gem up on the podcast! I'm bringing you the replay of my Q2 Spring Planning Session which I ran live recently where we review and reflect on the first quarter of this year together.   Now that we're entering Q2, in this session we'll set our focus on clients, cash and content planning for the next three months. The best business owners plan with...