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Brilliant Balance

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:

The Way of Integrity with Martha Beck (aka Oprah's Life Coach) Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

It's easy to forget who you are in a world full of social pressure. But if you can't overcome a fear of judgment, you won't do the things you're drawn to. And if you suppress your true nature, life starts to feel miserable.

Integrity is about getting in tune with the truth and doing things with purpose. The more integrity you have, the closer you are to your true self.

In this episode, Dr. Martha Beck shares the path of integrity in finding who you really are (and feeling whole again).

Show highlights include:

How to avoid social pressure and emotional trauma with the 'true self' rumble strips (5:02)
Why living with more bliss, meaning, and purpose starts in Dante's Dark Wood of Error (9:03)
The 'middle-of-the-night' move for finding your soul guide (and learning as much as you can) (15:02)
How to live an honest life and inspire your loved ones with the Plexiglass Glance (21:26)
Why answering these three questions takes you to better places and makes you feel greater in your skin (25:22)

***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: www.brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

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Learn more about Martha Beck and finding the path to your true self: https://marthabeck.com/

What got you here wont get you there Jul 13, 2021

Show notes

If you are stuck doing the same thing every day, life gets stagnant. You start to feel drained, unmotivated, and without options.

But unhappy circumstances won't change unless you do. In fact, you might even be standing in your own way.

In this episode, you'll learn why doing different things brings the most potential to your life.

Show highlights include:

The 'up-leveling' strategy for getting to your goals (and always growing) (0:40)
Why having a 'board game brain' creates more opportunities in life (5:56)
How to stop struggling with circumstances and take your potential to the next level (9:26)
How to break risky repetitive patterns and grow in a better direction for good (10:40)
How to cure feeling drained in life with a 'wise talk' from the mirror (12:34)

***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

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Strategically Selfish: Is it ever okay to do something for yourself? (Encore episode) Jul 06, 2021

Show notes

When you hear the word 'selfish,' you might think of a person who focuses only on themselves. It's portrayed as a negative trait that puts us above others.

But being selfish isn't as bad as you think. And if you spend all of your time focused on everyone else, you'll quickly burn out.

You need selfishness to steer life in the direction you want, create better relationships, and feel a sense of self-worth. An investment in yourself is an investment in those around you.

In this episode, you'll learn how to be strategically selfish and why it creates a more meaningful and happy home life.

Show highlights include:

Why being selfish makes you a more graceful, patient, and purposeful person (2:13)
Why most people end up getting a compromised, drained version of you - and the 'me time' essential for revitalizing your energy today (5:12)
The selfish investments that add hours to your day and grant more family time (8:40)
Why going to a Friday night book club or spending time on crafts makes a happier household (11:47)
The 'strategically selfish' principle for investing in your best self (without feeling guilty or ungrateful in the process) (13:35)

***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

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Can't make a decision? Try this. (Encore episode) Jun 29, 2021

Show notes

Whether it's choosing a restaurant for dinner or deciding to move across the country for a job, we face decisions on a daily basis. And sometimes those decisions can feel so overwhelming, you'd rather not make them at all.

But the decision-making process is far more important than the decision itself. And if you spend your time continuously going over the best possible choice, nothing will ever get done.

By making decisions daily, you'll feel confident, have more family time, and get closer to your goals.

In this episode, you'll learn how to become a better decision-maker and why it's essential for living your best life today.

Show highlights include:

Using the law of inertia to make quicker, more confident decisions (no matter how stuck you feel) (4:37)
How to counteract the 'five horsemen' of the decision-making apocalypse and take action daily (9:25)
The four steps to getting rid of 'decision paralysis' and making a choice you feel confident with (even if you don't know the outcome yet) (16:15)
How to use decision-making daily for more time, confidence, and freedom (24:22)

***A NEW 30 DAY PROGRAM TO INCREASE YOUR ENERGY JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, RESOURCES, & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Elise Loehnen, goop - Are we entering the era of Wise Women? Jun 22, 2021

Show notes

Crossing paths with highly influential people can be quite nerve-racking. There's a wave of intimidation surrounding success and social status, even if you've only created a persona of the actual person in your head.

Besides nerves and intimidation, there's also a level of energy and excitement around influencers… but why? Is it the need to be seen? Or heard?

Or is it because we are entering a new era of women? An era where women are ready to act out of bravery, feel the power in their femininity and step outside the circles they run in for better things.

In this episode, GOOP's Elise Loehnen breaks down the intimidation factors surrounding people of power - and why embracing the experiences that terrify us most shapes a new era of 'wise woman' ready for the world.

Show highlights include:

How to have heart-to-heart conversations with incredibly successful people (even if you have a projection of what they are like in your head) (2:52)
Why being "seen" by celebrities isn't as fulfilling as you think - and the recent wave of influencers that have you embracing femininity and finding your power (10:04)
What youth and beauty mean to a 'wise woman' in this era - and why learning from the past teaches you to live without regret or resentment today (15:01)
How to bring a little bravery to your most stomach-twisting conversations and why being courageous opens the door to limitless opportunities right now (23:00)
The 'one-liner' trick for striking an authentic conversation with the most intimidating and successful people (even if you don't know what to say next) (29:45)

***RESOURCES, EVENTS & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Learn more about Elise Loehnen: https://www.eliseloehnen.com

Are your habits working for you or against you? Jun 15, 2021

Show notes

If you find yourself fighting fatigue with an extra cup of coffee or looking to escape your day with a second glass of wine, you're not alone.

And while it can feel like life is full of one-time actions, it's the habits formed daily that achieve happier days.

In this episode, you'll learn how to build habits in service of your long-term goals and reclaim control over the life you want (instead of feeling victimized and fatigued by the life you have).

Show highlights include:

Why Netflix, cocktails, and pushing the snooze button don't help you escape from life's troubles - and the habits for making your days stress-free (4:38)
How to stop feeling 'wired and tired' throughout your days for a life that is constantly energized and inspired (9:47)
The "why" strategy of creating a life you don't need an escape from (13:40)
How to 'inception' your way through making better choices and spend time on the things you want (16:11)

***RESOURCES, EVENTS & SOCIAL LINKS***

Join hundreds of women who increased their energy in 30 days with our new 30 Days to Vibrant Energy experience: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

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How to deal with your to do list never being done Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with to-do lists. While some people live through having one, others cringe at the sight of it. And right when you check off a box on your list, it feels like three more things are added.

How can you find happiness and family time under the weight of an ever-growing list?

In this episode, you'll learn how to create much-needed breathing room on a never-ending to-do list, and why tackling your tasks doesn't happen all at once (but in small, victorious steps).

Show highlights include:

Why adulting and to-do lists instantly give you 'summer nostalgia' and how to embrace life youthfully (even when there are a dozen things on your plate) (2:54)
Why being a 'people pleaser' manipulates your list of things to do and the one-word trick for curating a shorter list instantly (9:43)
How to ditch the poor planning and post-it notes for a stress-free, orderly to-do list (that has a place for everything and everything in its place) (10:53)
How to accomplish tasks in a timely, confident manner (without sacrificing family time or mental freedom) (12:58)
What the 'worry box' means for your list of things undone - and how to give yourself permission for a fresh start every day (15:29)

***FREE RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS***

Feel super busy and burned out? Join our FREE workshop on June 10: https://brilliant-balance.com/workshop

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

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What are you (really) waiting for? Jun 01, 2021

Show notes

We all have a list of excuses, but what's the real reason you keep standing in your own way? And how do you stop stalling to let the adventure of life unfold?

No matter how much fear and discomfort a decision holds, pushing past your comfort zone to accomplish something far outweighs the rest.

In this episode, you'll learn how to overcome resistance and stop stalling for a more adventurous and fulfilling life - even if you can't see the big picture yet.

Show highlights include:

How to silence your "what will people think" demon and make the moves that feel most authentic to you (3:30)
What an 'empty plate' really looks like - and why creating space for the things you want starts today (5:40)
Why waiting to make a decision steals years off your success (and how to get the push you need to do something now) (8:40)
How to get rid of the 'crystal ball' mentality and sit happily in your decisions (even if you're uncertain of what they hold) (11:33)

***FREE EVENTS, RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS***

Feel super busy and burned out? Join our FREE workshop on June 10: https://brilliant-balance.com/workshop

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

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3 reasons you might be hitting a wall May 25, 2021

Show notes

There's a wave of frustration you might feel when running an errand or grabbing groceries. These tasks sometimes seem impossible to do, no matter how easy they should theoretically be.

But dismissing how stuck you feel when it comes to the simple things doesn't make the frustrating feelings go away. And it certainly doesn't lighten the load you carry.

In this episode, you'll learn how to take the pressure out of doing everyday tasks when life feels chaotic and unmanageable.

Show highlights include:

Why feeling like you "just can't handle anything" is similar to your gym workout (and how to build the muscle mass for doing more) (0:47)
What to do when the 'element of surprise' ruins your day plans - and the two tools you need to readjust accordingly and rationally (2:38)
How to stop feeling an unbearable amount of weight in your everyday tasks and start feeling more joy and relaxation in the moment (6:31)
What to do when you've taken on too many responsibilities (and why trying to be the hero 24/7 only gets in your way) (10:46)

***FREE RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS***

Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

Being fully present - and why it feels so hard May 18, 2021

Show notes

Feel like you're rushing through each day and always stuck in the middle of a flurry of activity? You're not alone. And with the constant need to get things done, you'll only bulldoze through the sweet and silly moments you crave in life.

It's not "more time" that you need, it's more presence. Being fully present is about finding joy with what's right in front of you - no matter what's on your to-do list.

In this episode, you'll learn how to slow down, even with a stressed-out schedule, and find the deep joy that comes with acknowledging what's happening right now.

Show highlights include:

Why you aren't feeling heard in your everyday interactions and how to have the mindful conversations that matter (0:45)
The two thoughts disrupting your family time, and how to find bliss and connection in each moment (5:02)
What a zen environment really looks like, and why your perception of creating one for the 'present moment' feels impossible (9:01)
The "mindful coffee" trick for protecting a peaceful space, getting more tasks done, and enjoying each moment as it arrives (14:36)

***FREE RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS***

Need a few mini moments of peace right about now? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation for Working Moms: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/

Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker

Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule

Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance

Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

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