Ep 48 - Kristy Smith - Virtual Elves - Interview

from RAW Leadership · host Steve Barker

Authentic Leadership for Remote Workforce ExcellenceToday on the RAW Leadership Podcast, I interview Kristy Smith from Virtual Elves. Kristy shares insights from her vast experience in Leadership and we explore the tricky world of Delegation and some of the pitfalls Leaders fall into when delegating or even considering delegating tasks to others. Kristy Smith is an accomplished business leader and founder of Virtual Elves, a pioneering multi-award winning, virtual assistant and outsourcing company that has transformed how businesses operate and scale in Australia and globally. With a talent for strategy and an innate understanding of efficient business systems, Kristy has guided countless entrepreneurs and companies to profitable, sustainable growth through the power of remote teams and process optimisation. Since founding Virtual Elves in 2009, she has grown the business from a solo venture to an international team of more than 85 virtual assistants, graphic designers, web developers, and remote professionals, delivering solutions to clients across various industries. Kristy is recognised for her approachable, honest advice and practical strategies, often sharing lessons learned from her own business evolution. Her leadership is characterised by empowering others—mentoring business owners to embrace delegation, adopt innovative tools, and foster high-trust remote cultures. To discover more about Kristy and to book a exploration call with her, please check out her website - https://virtualelves.com.au/Kristy Smith BioHello and welcome to the RAW Leadership Podcast with me Steve Barker….As we get started today, I encourage you to also visit my Leadership Website… https://www.stevebarker.com.au  and my Facebook Group - Audacious Leadership where you will find heaps more resources, insights and strategies that will help you grow your Leadership skills. Steve Thank you for joining me for this latest episode of the RAW Leadership Podcast and if you are enjoying the content that I am sharing and if you are curious about how you can reach the next Level in your Leadership quickly...Contact me at [email protected] or go to my website stevebarker.com.au I look forward to hearing from you very soon …. SteveTo discover more about Steve Barker (host) and RAW Leadership, please check out the link below which is jam packed with free insights, hints, tips, hacks and Leadership Strategies that will help you Lead even more effectively and remove a lot of the stress from Leadership. Steve Barker - RAW Leadership

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