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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout.
Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you’ll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life.
Whether you’re considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking:
How do I advance my career—without working 24/7?
Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family?
How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control?
What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally?

If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms.

You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Latest Episodes:

Are you still a financial child? (Finance Series Part 2) Feb 15, 2022

Show notes

Financial management is not a topic everyone wants to talk about. In fact, most people go out of their way to avoid the money talk. Whether it's a credit score that needs work or a budget that needs focus, finances aren't always the easiest to discuss.

But why do these conversations feel impossible to have? And how can we have a better relationship with money?

When you refuse to discuss money, it might mean you are operating as a financial child. You don't want to be bothered by bills, budgets, or credit scores. You just want to have fun.

In this episode, you'll learn the 3 ways a financial child operates (and 7 ways to work that money into adulthood).

Show highlights include:

How to ditch the permission slip and create more comfortability in sharing finances. (6:33)
Why carrying nothing but 'fun money' cuts the power dynamic in your house and molds a financial child. (9:15)
How to have the most important conversations about money (before a crisis occurs). (14:30)
The Seven Ways to work towards financial adulthood and make the money you want. (17:54)

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30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

The hidden cost of financial fear (Finance Series Part 1) Feb 08, 2022

Show notes

A lot of us have a weird anxiety around money. We don't like looking at our bank account, thinking about retirement or reviewing our expenses.

But being afraid of finances costs you—and not just financially.

In this episode, you'll discover how to defeat financial fear and be more confident around money to have less stress and more balance.

Want to remove your fear of finances and live a more balanced life? Listen now!

Show highlights include:

How to get rid of a scarcity mindset and replace it with a profound feeling of abundance. (5:48)
Why financial fear can trap you in your comfort zone (and how to escape it) (8:10)
How to tell yourself a better story about money that empowers you to take responsibility (11:51)
The "Agency Mindset" that helps you take ownership of your life (16:10)
3 big issues caused by financial fear that take your life off-balance. (23:15)

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The 3 legged stool of mental well being Feb 01, 2022

Show notes

There are times in life when everything feels out of balance. You struggle through the basics and find every moment stressful. When you're off your game, everything feels kind of impossible!

At those times, it's important to remember there are three legs holding up the stool of life. And when one is a little wiggly, the rest of your day feels off balance.

In this episode, you'll learn how to use the three-legged stool of mental well-being to find your way to more balanced days.

Show highlights include:

How to stop feeling like an accountant during tax season and find more peace in your environment. (3:07)
How to quit overindulging in bad behaviors when you've fallen off the wagon. (6:41)
The 'Treat' approach to getting back a sense of control in your life. (11:22)
The two keys of ancient knowledge for making better decisions in stressful environments. (13:19)

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30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

Build a wind-down routine that works Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

When you can't seem to calm yourself down at the end of the day, sleep feels impossible. But what if you had steps to take that led you gently to a state where your body and mind were ready for rest?

Between the anxious thoughts and constant pings on our phone, bedtime for us isn't the magical time we've created for our kids. And when you can't relax at night, you only feel more exhausted the next day.

Your wind-down routine doesn't have to be done in complete solitude (or even all at once). You can lighten the approach and create a more relaxing evening while still getting the essential things done.

In this episode, you'll learn 8 ideas for a wind-down routine that enhances and improves your sleep night after night.

Show highlights include:

How to cue a calmer evening with the signature of a permission slip. (4:47)
How to create a Home Sunset for longer (and earlier) sleep. (8:28)
Why cutting out the background noise clears your head immediately. (9:44)
The Fuzzy Sock approach to feeling more relaxed and worry-free. (12:07)
Why having a nighttime routine of scent and temperature enhances your natural sleep. (13:04)
Why trading in the late night true crime shows for a light read leads to more intentional rest. (14:36)
Why keeping a night journal clears brain fog and releases any day tension. (16:49)
The quick meditative scan for calming down the body (when sleep seems like an impossible task) (18:37)

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30 Days to Vibrant Energy: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

What if you only tracked your wins? Jan 18, 2022

Show notes

Whether it's a broken New Year's resolution or blunder at work, we're all really good at keeping track of what goes wrong. It's easier to ruminate about our bad days than build the momentum to have better ones.

But focusing on what went wrong brings you down. You forget that tomorrow is a new day (while today is already done).

There will always be setbacks and things out of your control. But if you want to build momentum and make positive progress, then focusing on your wins is key.

In this episode, you'll learn a proven method to help you make progress toward your goals.

Show highlights include:

How to become a powerhouse of productivity using the Harvard Progress Principle. (4:30)
The 'Wins Tracker' template for maintaining the momentum to reach your goals. (6:52)
How to avoid ruminating over bad days with advice from the laundry room. (9:52)
How to make progress on unproductive days using the Catalyst/Nourisher approach. (12:58)
Why keeping your mind on forward momentum starts with breaking the 'Setback' addiction. (16:22)

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Breaking the "getting caught up" cycle Jan 11, 2022

Show notes

You may think that weekends and holidays are the time to get caught up. You finish the work week only to overstuff your time off with even more things to do. And you're always trying to catch up.

But is being caught up really possible? Or is chasing that myth only leaving you drained and disappointed? Time off should be for true rest and rejuvenation (and not tackling another to-do list).

In this episode, you'll hear my top four ways to keep work in its proper place (while enjoying time off to do what you'd like).

Show highlights include:

Why leaving more tasks undone may be good for you. (2:30)
Debunking the myth of getting caught up and doing what feeds your soul instead. (5:27)
How to keep your holidays sacred even when there is a backlog of work. (10:15)
Why pride keeps you from prioritizing and progressing in life. (12:43)
How to work through big projects and reclaim true rest (even when you don't think you have the time). (13:50)

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What I learned in 2021 that I'm carrying into 2022 Jan 04, 2022

Show notes

Over the last year, many of us have learned powerful lessons. And while sometimes the experiences that teach those lessons can drain us, there's no better way to start off a new year than with a powerful mindset, rooted in hard-earned wisdom.

2022 is about embracing the lessons we've learned last year and walking with confidence into whatever this year has in store.

In this episode, you'll hear my top five lessons from 2021 - I hope they'll help you have your most peaceful and prosperous year yet.

Show highlights include:

How to work through the most difficult stages of your life with this Buddhist principle. (3:28)
How to trust yourself when a plan fails and remain calm in the storm. (7:04)
The detective work for treating the source of your pain (rather than the symptoms). (12:09)
How having a guide brings more blessings into your life. (15:10)
The foundational practices to protect peace (when nothing else works). (17:53)

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A fresh approach to the Enneagram with Leslie Hershberger Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

In last week's episode, we took a whirlwind tour of the Enneagram and its nine types. You may have even found out where you fit into the Enneagram model (and what drives your behavior).

But the gateway to deeper connection is in communicating with all types of the Enneagram. And you can break them up into three centers of communication - head, heart, and body.

When you can listen and learn from anyone, patterns emerge. You understand how people thrive, connect, and work best. When you pay attention to what makes people feel most alive, deeper connection is possible.

In this episode, you'll discover the Enneagram way of connecting with others on a deeper level.

Show highlights include:

How to communicate and connect with your full self using the Narrative Enneagram. (3:44)
Why the Center's Approach enhances teamwork and produces your best work. (12:11)
How to stop centering emotions around others and feel more connected with yourself. (19:45)
How to feel more supported (and less overwhelmed by feelings). (23:30)
Using Enneagram language to connect with others (while respecting boundaries). (31:48)

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The Enneagram Personality Assessment: wepss.com

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An introduction to the Enneagram Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche. It reveals what we do to feel loved and what motivates our behavior. The Enneagram uses numbers, instead of language, to explain attitude and behavior.

Even though there are nine distinct personality types, one dominates each of our lives. It is our unconscious orientation that drives our behavior.

While you may not resonate with every feature of your type, when you understand it, it reveals how to become the best version of yourself. You learn where you fit and become closer to who you are.

In this episode, you'll get a quick glimpse at the nine complex personalities (and I'll share how you can figure out which one matches yours).

Show highlights include:

How to become the best version of yourself with an ancient personality test. (3:26)
How to tell if you have a 'Type 1' work ethic (with too much control and criticism). (8:03)

The red flags that you've lost time for self care and turned into a 24/7 Helper. (10:51)
Why you've never pumped the brakes and found praise in your accomplishments. (12:34)
The Artist archetype for following your creative impulses and always leading by emotion. (15:03)
Why curiosity and being hyper-observant has made you a Natural Investigator. (16:26)
Why you're afraid of making the wrong choice and always relying on others for support. (18:11)
What your enthusiastic, energetic, and adventurous spirit reveals about commitment and routine. (19:57)
How to tell if you have Challengers confidence (and the morals to follow). (21:39)
Why Peacemaking abilities can leave you feeling unappreciated and overlooked. (23:33)
The book for digging deeper into your personality type and what motivates behavior. (25:49)

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What stretch of road are you on? Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

The promise of a road trip is always exciting. You gather your favorite snacks and queue up a playlist, ready for adventure.

But what you've envisioned and what actually unfolds can be two entirely different stories.

And when you're on the road of life, it's the same. So many variations are possible. But when you know the stretch of road you're on, you can adjust your "driving" accordingly and feel a whole lot better in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate four distinctive stretches of road you'll probably encounter at some point.

Show highlights include:

How to prepare for the worst and work in any condition through the story of the April Snow Storm. (1:43)
How to savor the "smooth sailing" moments in life.
How to tell when the uphill climb is worth your energy and effort. (6:26)
What to do when life's journey throws you into a blind curve. (9:33)
The empowered U-turns for making life better (when we don't want to be where we are). (11:14)
What a road pattern reveals about the challenges and problems you face in life. (13:03)

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