In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using AI and real human support to help clients move faster without sacrificing connection. It’s the behind-the-scenes look at our hybrid model that’s restoring time—not replacing your role.

In today’s episode, I share:

• 02:30 – Why AI speeds things up but never replaces being seen and supported by real humans
• 03:41 – How I leaned into learning AI from scratch and built tools that reduce spinning and increase clarity
• 04:47 – The process of creating our custom GPTs and why they handle 60% of the heavy lifting
• 05:43 – How our hybrid model blends strategy, systems, and soul for deeper transformation
• 06:31 – What themed office hours look like and how AI drafts help members get more done with less prep
• 07:23 – Why 1:1 strategy calls still matter (and what AI can’t decide for you)
• 08:07 – How daily Slack accountability keeps clients moving with fast, personalized feedback
• 09:42 – The accountability systems we use to track progress without pressure
• 11:48 – Real client examples of using AI to plan faster, repurpose better, and sell more confidently
• 15:39 – The true magic: AI creating space for deeper community, connection, and support
• 16:50 – My final reflection on why “tech with a human touch” is the new standard for sustainable business growth

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop

🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat

🔗 FREE RESOURCES:

https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

What if letting go isn’t just a business strategy, but the very thing that unlocks your next level of growth? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nata Salvatori, leadership strategist, founder of Accidental CEO, and creator of the Delegation Playbook. Nata helps high-capacity entrepreneurs redesign how they lead so they can stop white-knuckling their businesses and finally build the support systems they deserve.

We talk about why most people think they’re delegating when they’re actually just task-dumping, the mindset shifts that make letting go possible, and the structure you need in place so your team can succeed without you controlling every detail. If you’ve ever said “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” this episode will completely reframe what delegation really requires from you.

If you’re ready to reclaim your time, your energy, and your role as a true CEO, this conversation will show you why delegation isn’t a luxury…it’s a leadership identity.

Today you’ll hear:

• 02:30 – What a “life-first business” means to Nata and how she aligns her calendar with her values
• 04:57 – The subtle signs she hit her capacity (and why resentment was the red flag she ignored)
• 06:10 – The grocery-store moment that revealed she could no longer do everything herself
• 07:06 – Why even “small business owners” still need support behind the scenes
• 08:29 – The biggest reason most entrepreneurs fail at delegating (hint: it’s NOT about tasks)
• 09:48 – The mindset shift about money and why waiting until you can “afford help” keeps you stuck
• 11:08 – What actually causes bad hiring experiences (and why it’s rarely the hire)
• 12:47 – How to properly audit your tasks so you know what to automate, eliminate, or delegate
• 13:52 – Why “just tell them what to do” never works — and how to create a real task brief
• 15:00 – The communication rhythms Nata recommends for smooth delegation
• 16:29 – How to give feedback without guilt — and why your team needs it
• 18:07 – Why values make delegation easier and healthier for everyone
• 20:53 – The message she wishes she could tell her earlier self about rest

CONNECT WITH NATA:

Website: HTTP://accidentalceo.co

Instagram: @accidentalceo.co

Free Download: The Delegation Playbook http://accidentalceo.co/deleg-playbook-freebie

Nata's Course: https://hollyhaynes--accidentalceo.thrivecart.com/delegate-course/

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop

🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat

🔗 FREE RESOURCES:

https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing what I’ve learned from rebuilding the mastermind model into something more sustainable, more supportive, and far more effective — and how you can use the same framework to create programs that actually move people forward.

In today’s episode, I share:

• 02:30 – Why the mastermind model is broken (and what finally pushed me to evolve it)
• 02:47 – The difference between learning vs. doing — and why proximity alone doesn’t create results
• 03:05 – How the Collective Co-Op was built to help women scale smarter, not harder
• 03:27 – Why I stopped launching constantly and built a longer-term, implementation-first container
• 04:06 – The problem with idea overload — and why most people need accountability, not more content
• 05:32 – The rhythm entrepreneurs crave: seasons of focus, rest, and sustainable growth
• 06:16 – Why structure — not access — is what actually moves clients forward
• 07:02 – How our members get support from a full expert team (CFO, CMO, strategist, ops, and me)
• 07:32 – The SHIFT framework and how it creates rhythm, belonging, and real results
• 07:57 – S: See Them — personal onboarding, human connection, and feeling known
• 09:38 – H: Hold Space — how themed weekly office hours create predictability and safety
• 10:22 – How support is designed for every personality type (introvert, extrovert, analytical, creative)
• 11:05 – I: Integrate Tools — blending AI with human strategy for faster, smarter implementation
• 12:17 – Real examples of how our AI squad does 60% of the heavy lifting
• 12:37 – Why the remaining 40% (human support) is what creates true momentum
• 13:03 – F: Foster Growth — how real-time feedback loops improve the program continuously
• 13:44 – How alumni return to mentor, collaborate, and stay part of the community
• 14:12 – T: Track Progress — the weekly scorecard that changes everything
• 14:31 – The power of identifying one win each week to shift momentum
• 15:12 – Why growth is about rhythm, not sprinting — and how the framework creates breathing room
• 15:49 – How you can borrow this structure for your own programs right now
• 16:13 – The heart behind the co-op: a place where women grow sustainably and joyfully
• 16:42 – What’s coming in Part 2 of this behind-the-scenes series for next week

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop

🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat

🔗 FREE RESOURCES:

https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme