Here's how you can enhance your career growth as a motivational speaker by developing your delegation skills.

This one is the key, delegation does not mean handing over tasks to someone else, it means handing over tasks to someone who can do it better than you, faster than you and cheaper(time and money wise) than you. Only then you can call it Effective delegation. Please do not do everything yourself.

What you delegate and who you delegate to will very widely and depends on how large your speaking business is. If you’re a one person operation, you’ll most likely be delegating to a virtual assistant. If you are running a larger operation, you may have writers that you’re working with, an agent or someone helping you with bookings. One of the things that can help you manage your delegation is proper organization. Make sure you have something like Notion or a way to keep track of who’s doing what, when and how. Know your strengths and your weaknesses and delegate accordingly. There are some things that only you can do and other things that are better done by someone else. Knowing the difference will go a long way in helping you.

The art of delegation involves entrusting tasks to others while maintaining clarity on expectations and objectives. Effective delegation fosters trust, empowers team members, and maximizes productivity. It requires thoughtful planning, clear communication, and ongoing support and feedback. Skillful delegation allows leaders to focus on strategic priorities while developing the talents and capabilities of their team. Ultimately, mastering the art of delegation is essential for fostering collaboration, achieving goals, and driving success in any organization.

Without trust, delegation is only a transaction, its only part of the job, if theres trust the person doing the job is doing it knowing one its their job but more importantly to do it the best of their abilities also that they are the one to do it well in that team such that everyone else can do their job better overall.

If delegating tasks to others is a new adventure for you there will be a learning curve. It’s an art, keeping a balance between supervising and micromanaging. A good rule of thumb is to trust that the professionals you’ve chosen to work with know what they’re doing. It’s also a very good rule of thumb that feedback and open lines of communication are essential in making this work.

Trust is the Emotional Glue, that keeps the espirit de corps intact among the team. Sans trust, delegation boils down to a mere administrative exercise. Trust has to be earned and also given. It is reciprocal. It is also important to know your team before you trust. Reposing the trust in those with right set of skills is very important. There is a German Military doctrine - Auftragstaktik - where in the Commander tells his team What is to be done, Why it is to be done, but not How it is to be done. The trust levels between the commanders and his units is complete with full clarity in goals. No wonder the Germany military machine could achieve spectacular results in the initial days of WWII

My friend, Clarity is king. Be specific on goals, expectations, and deadlines. Don't assume everyone has the same picture in their head as you do. Listen and adapt. Delegation isn't about dumping tasks, it's collaborating. Invite feedback, and be willing to adjust course if needed. This builds trust with your team. Declutter for results. You're right, those same skills we use on stage to simplify complex ideas are crucial for getting things done behind the scenes! Action Item: Next time you delegate, write down your instructions first. Could you cut any jargon or clarify any points that might be confusing?

Communication is the King in any group dynamics. Keep the communication Clear, Concise and Crisp. If needed, dumb it down so that even those in the team with comprehension challenges can understand the goal. Encourage the team members to ask questions. Be an active listener

My friend, empowerment is what turns delegation from task-dumping into a win-win! Growth mindset: When you trust your team with real responsibility, it unlocks their potential. Let them learn, even stumble a bit, and you'll see their skills and confidence soar. Ownership = engagement: Instead of following orders, they feel invested in the success of the project. This level of engagement leads to better results for you! Walk the talk: Motivational speakers preach empowerment on stage, right? Delegating well shows your audience you truly live those principles. Action Item: Next time you delegate, resist the urge to micromanage. Offer support and guidance, but let your team member truly own their part of the task. Thank You!

This one is really important as you grow in your delegation skills you also grow in your leadership abilities. You now understand the importance of the right delegation knowing who to trust to do which job perfectly. This experience can be a great asset in yoyr motivational speaking skills and your journey as a leader and an influencer.