{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Empowered Money Girl","title":"SE01EP46 - Empowerment Through Delegation: How to Free Up Your Time and Energy | Gina Cotner","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/36a5eae5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2436,"description":"In this episode of Empowered Money Girl, host Josette Mandela interviews Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services. They discuss Gina's journey from executive assistant to entrepreneur, the importance of delegation, and how to build successful partnerships with virtual assistants. Gina emphasizes the psychological shift needed to let go of control, the financial and emotional costs of doing everything oneself, and the value of accepting help. The conversation highlights the empowerment that comes from effective delegation and the importance of focusing on one's highest and best use.\nTakeaways\nGina Cotner founded Athena Executive Services to help entrepreneurs delegate effectively.\nSuccessful leaders should focus on high-value tasks and delegate the rest.\nStaying US-based simplifies operations and maintains integrity.\nThe referral network has been crucial for business growth.\nUnderstanding client needs is essential for matching EAs effectively.\nThe meet and greet process ensures a good fit between clients and EAs.\nLetting go of past entrepreneurial fears is vital for growth.\nDelegation can significantly reduce emotional and financial costs.\nAccepting help is a strength, not a weakness.\nTime is a finite resource; prioritize tasks that align with your goals.\nConnect with Gina - https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenaea/\nI hope you enjoy this episode!\n Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team\nVisit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/\nListen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:\n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK\n Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793\n Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl\n#FinancialConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Insurance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rM4bd463g_QsrW7beCAVUaYuWbWyc5EyRJB3lEOxFfU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGU1/Mjc5NzhkNzFmOTRk/MjE3NWRmYTA4ZGIw/YjNlYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}