Love to Lead

Jillian Dolberry
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Love to Lead is the show for women business owners who feel stretched thin in their business. This podcast will help you lean into leadership that honors the woman, the team and the vision. Discover practical steps to simplify your business operations, build a high performing team, and create a business that feels calm, purposeful, and sustainable.

  1. 1D AGO

    How to Free Up Time in Your Business Without Hiring a Full Team

    In this episode, we unpack the belief that more time is the solution to your overwhelm—and gently challenge it. The real issue isn't your schedule, it's how much you're holding. Through a powerful story and real-life patterns, you'll see how the pressure to "do it all" is quietly costing you your energy, focus, and ability to lead. But instead of earning rest someday, you're invited to choose it now—by letting go of what was never yours to carry. This episode walks you through a simple, practical shift: identifying just a few hours (or even a few tasks) you can hand off, so you can reclaim your time and step into true ownership in your business. Because building something meaningful shouldn't require losing yourself in the process—and you're closer to relief than you think.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    10 min

  2. APR 8

    3 Signs Your SOPs Are Too Vague (And How to Fix Them Without Starting Over)

    If delegation has ever made you question whether it's even worth it, this episode reframes everything. This conversation breaks down why handing work off often feels harder than just doing it yourself—and why that's not a failure on your part or your team's. The real issue? SOPs that are too vague to actually support your team. You'll learn how unclear processes create inconsistent results, constant questions, and tasks that keep landing back on your plate. Instead of blaming your team (or yourself), this episode shows you how to identify the gaps in your SOPs and fix them in a simple, sustainable way. Rather than overhauling everything at once, you'll hear a practical approach to updating your SOPs in real time—so they actually reflect the nuance, preferences, and context that live in your head. Because when your team has what they truly need, delegation starts to work the way it's supposed to: tasks get done right the first time, your team gains confidence, and you finally get to step back from the constant loop of doing it all. If delegation has felt messy or ineffective, this episode will show you why—and exactly where to start fixing it.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours SOP Machine: https://jilliandolberry.com/SOP If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    15 min

  3. APR 1

    Self-Awareness for Women Entrepreneurs: Why Recognizing Your Blind Spots Is the First Step to a Business That Works

    You know that feeling where you've worked all day, you're completely drained… but if someone asked what actually got done, you couldn't clearly answer? That's where this episode starts. We dive into why "trying harder" isn't the solution most women in business think it is—and how the real shift comes from awareness. Not tracking every second forever, but finally seeing where your time and energy are actually going so you can make decisions that create space, not more pressure. Through a powerful client story, this episode walks you through what happens when you stop operating on autopilot and start questioning what's on your plate. You'll hear how one simple time audit revealed that over 70% of her workload didn't need to be hers—and how that clarity changed everything. This is a conversation about stepping out of the cycle of doing it all, letting go of what drains you, and realizing that growth doesn't come from pushing harder… it comes from finally seeing clearly.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    9 min

  4. MAR 25

    You're The Default In Your Business — You're Holding Too Much: How Delegation and Boundaries Create Space to Grow

    You've been showing up, working, and doing everything you're supposed to but still ending your days feeling like nothing actually moved. In this episode, we unpack why that feeling isn't a reflection of your discipline or capability, but instead a sign that you're carrying more than you were ever meant to. There's a difference between the visible work you can check off and the invisible work you hold in your head—constantly remembering, coordinating, anticipating, and managing. And that invisible load is what's quietly draining your time, energy, and capacity. We explore how this shows up in your business: becoming the default for every decision, struggling to delegate without things bouncing back to you, and never fully "turning off" from work. Over time, this creates a ceiling—not because you're incapable, but because your bandwidth is maxed out. The way your business is currently structured is asking too much of one person. This episode reframes the problem entirely: this isn't a character flaw, it's a load issue. And that means it's something you can change. You're not behind—you're carrying too much. And the first step toward stepping into true leadership and ownership is recognizing what was never yours to hold in the first place.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    8 min

  5. MAR 18

    A Peek Into The Peaceful Business Ebook Chapter 1

    In this episode, I share a reading of Chapter 1 from my ebook The Peaceful Business, setting the foundation for a new way of thinking about business ownership as a woman. I speak directly to the woman who knows she's capable but feels exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly questioning why business feels so heavy despite doing everything "right." This chapter challenges the belief that the problem is you, and instead introduces the idea that traditional business systems were never designed to support how women live, lead, and carry responsibility. Rather than offering more strategies or tactics, I focus on naming the invisible weight women carry—decision fatigue, constant pressure, and the mental load of holding everything together. I explore how burnout is not just about overworking, but about operating in survival mode, disconnected from peace and purpose. This episode invites listeners to consider a different approach: building a business that prioritizes peace, sustainability, and alignment. I outline what's ahead in the book, including understanding burnout cycles, redefining leadership, and creating systems that allow women to lead without sacrificing themselves in the process.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    8 min

  6. MAR 11

    How to Prepare for Team Performance Reviews in Just 15 Minutes

    Performance reviews often feel heavy for business owners, but not because they aren't capable leaders. In this episode, I explain that the real reason these conversations feel overwhelming is because most women were never taught how to lead without carrying the emotional weight of their entire team. Instead of overthinking the process or avoiding reviews altogether, I share a simple framework that helps you prepare for a meaningful performance review in just 15 minutes. We will walk through a practical three-step approach: capturing the reality of the past quarter, identifying one clear growth focus, and preparing a balanced conversation that includes both strengths and opportunities. By keeping reviews simple, clear, and consistent, leaders can create supportive conversations that help their team grow without turning the process into a stressful or time-consuming task.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Get the Performance Review document here Fathom AI for meetings: https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/ae2264vjkrjj Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    11 min

  7. MAR 4

    Quarterly Performance Reviews — Do You Really Need Them? (How to Know If You Do)

    Most performance issues aren't about effort or talent — they're about expectations that were never actually said out loud. In this episode, I unpack the real reason managing a team can feel heavier than it should. It's not that you're a bad leader. It's that unspoken expectations, unclear outcomes, and reactive feedback create unnecessary mental weight. Quarterly performance reviews aren't about being corporate — they're about creating intentional space to clarify what "done well" actually means, before frustration builds. You'll learn how to recognize whether you truly need structured quarterly reviews or simply lighter check-ins, based on what's happening inside your business right now. From outcome gaps and 9pm re-dos to feedback that only surfaces when you're overwhelmed, this episode reframes performance conversations as a tool for relief — not control. Because leadership isn't about doing more. It's about making things clearer so you can finally stop carrying it all in your head.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    6 min

  8. FEB 25

    Is Ai Diluting Your Team's Performance? How to Set Better Boundaries Without Losing Efficiency

    In this episode, we're unpacking a hard but necessary leadership question: what if the reason your team's work feels flat, generic, or slightly "off" isn't a people problem — but an AI problem?  As more businesses lean on AI for speed and efficiency, many women business owners are quietly finding themselves rewriting more than they're reviewing, questioning their team's thinking, and feeling disconnected from their own brand voice. We explore how AI can subtly replace judgment instead of supporting it, the difference between helpful automation and diluted leadership, and how to reset clear expectations so tools serve your standards, not redefine them. If you've been craving stronger ownership, sharper thinking, and work that actually sounds like you again, this conversation will help you reclaim the role only you can fill: the leader.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

    8 min
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Love to Lead is the show for women business owners who feel stretched thin in their business. This podcast will help you lean into leadership that honors the woman, the team and the vision. Discover practical steps to simplify your business operations, build a high performing team, and create a business that feels calm, purposeful, and sustainable.

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  • Creator
    Jillian Dolberry
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © c2021
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    Love to Lead