'Just delegate more' is terrible advice for an overloaded leader.
Delegating fixes 1 pressure. You're carrying 3.
Most CxOs and VPs I work with try to fix overwhelm by finding the one thing to blame.
So they change the calendar, the team or the job.
And the feeling comes back by the 3rd week.
When demand, stakes and isolation stack up, your stress response stays switched on.
Decisions narrow. Reactivity rises. Clarity is the first thing to go.
Here's the breakdown 👇
(1). MORE DEMAND ➡️ do more, with less
↳ ❌ Measured by volume, speed and how much you juggle
↳ ✅ Prioritise what truly moves the needle
(2). HIGHER STAKES ➡️ do it perfectly
↳ ❌ Measured by avoiding mistakes, with real consequences for people
↳ ✅ Get clear on what 'good enough' looks like, then decide
(3). LESS SUPPORT ➡️ do it alone
↳ ❌ Measured by how much you handle without asking for help
↳ ✅ Build a support system and have honest conversations
🔷 THE OVERLAP ➡️ this is where leaders get stuck
↳ All 3 together create overwhelm, reactivity and decision fatigue
↳ ✅ Create space to pause and focus on your wellbeing
You don't need to fix all 3 this week.
Start with the one that's easiest to change, and watch what it does to the other 2.
Dr Jayanie Kodituwakku, Executive Advisor, helping C-suite leaders and teams perform under pressure