Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer—and What to Do Instead with Donna Dube

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“I was working way more than I should have been—and it was my husband who sat me down and said, ‘This family is going to break if you don’t make a change."

For Donna Dube, a former ICU nurse turned business operations expert, that moment was a wake-up call. In this episode, Donna shares how she transformed her life by setting boundaries, leveraging time management strategies, and focusing on what she calls “CEO-level work.” Her insights can help you escape the busywork trap and build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

We Also Talked About:

• The wake-up call that helped Donna reclaim her time and set boundaries.
• How to use a time audit to uncover inefficiencies and regain control of your schedule.
• Breaking tasks into “maintenance” vs. “growth” categories to maximize ROI.
• How fractional support roles like a Director of Operations can help entrepreneurs grow.
• The importance of identifying your hourly rate and delegating low-value tasks.
• Using tools like AI to simplify workflows and boost productivity.
• Why Donna loves "Atomic Habits" and "Traction" for transforming your business and life.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Download Donna’s free CEO Power Hour Playbook at https://ceoamplify.ca/ceo-power-hour
• Explore Donna’s other services at ceoamplify.ca.
• Books:
• Atomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)
• Traction by Gino Wickman (affiliate link)

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