Hello and welcome to Episode 293 of the People Powered Business Podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a challenge that so many business owners face (even if they don’t talk about it): what happens when your team starts calling the shots… and you’re no longer in control of your business?

It happens more often than you’d think.

You start out delegating a few tasks to make life easier… then one day you realise you're asking your team for permission to make decisions. You're walking on eggshells. You’re avoiding the hard conversations. And your business? It no longer feels like yours.

If any of that sounds familiar — this episode is for you.

Here’s what we cover:

✅ How it happens – The subtle shift from leading to reacting

✅ Why it happens – The mindset traps and leadership habits that leave us overrun

✅ Red flags to watch for – Signs your team might be running the show

✅ How to take back control – Practical, non-confrontational ways to reset and reclaim your role as the leader

Whether you have 2 team members or 20, this is about setting a strong foundation to lead with confidence, clarity, and authority.

This episode is especially relevant if you're the kind of business owner who wants to create a high-performing team — without being the one everyone walks all over.

An Invitation:

If you’d like to connect with other businesses who are also juggling the challenges of teams, I’d love you to join us inside our free Facebook Group, The People Powered Community, so I can learn more about what’s working for you and any challenges you might be having.

Join Here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrsupportaustralia

Mentioned in this episode:

Keep Your Best People Webinar

If you feel like you’re always hiring, training and starting over again, here’s the truth: You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a keeping problem. Most small businesses don’t lose people because they can’t find good staff — they lose them because the business isn’t set up to keep them. I’m running a free live training called Keep Your Best People — The Proven Framework for Loyalty, Accountability, and Results. I’ll show you exactly how to stop the turnover cycle, build consistency in your team, and finally feel confident leading again. It’s happening Wednesday 29 October at 1pm AEDT. If you’re ready to stop managing the chaos and start leading with structure, click the link and save your seat. https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/keep