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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:

Are you stuck in a rut? Mar 02, 2021

Show notes

If you've seen the movie Groundhog Day, you'd probably take it as a light-hearted comedy. But below its silly surface, you'll find lessons on true purpose and meaning in your life.

Whether it's how you make a goal or how you're reaching them, the process can feel overwhelming and make you miserable. Then you get stuck reliving the same day over and over, spinning your wheels, resulting in the same circumstances. Don't you deserve a better way?

In this episode, you'll learn what to do when your life feels like Groundhog Day and how to make goals with meaningful change for you and your family.

Show highlights include:

The Groundhog Day feeling in your life and how playing freeze tag makes you feel alive again (2:11)
How Michael Phelps set goals after the Olympics, and what this teaches you about trying something new (7:00)
How to appreciate the process for tasks that might feel like a drag—like going to the gym or cooking dinner (10:45)
How to turn technology into your own personal assistant, and why fitness apps and delivery services can help make your days a breeze (13:09)

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Learn to Tell the Truth with Laurie Gerber of the Handel Group Feb 23, 2021

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Would you consider an exaggeration a lie? (What about when you "didn't read that text" from a friend?) We all have versions of a little white lie, but is this secretly hurting you along the way?

We do this all the time without even realizing it… even a baby will fake cry for attention! But if we bring awareness to a lie today, we can live a more peaceful life with our kids tomorrow.

An expert in lying, Laurie Gerber joins me to discuss how truth-telling unlocks a sense of freedom to live the life you've always wanted.

Show highlights include:

What the 7 categories of lies reveal about your compassion toward others (and how to stop letting lies slip under the radar) (10:01)
Why telling the truth feels like opening Pandora's box and how to get comfortable with confrontation (without turning into an unhappy person) (16:42)
Why bringing a lie to light shapes the happiest and most trustworthy kids (while building a stronger family dynamic) (24:20)
What the childhood playground taught us about secrets—and how to get friendships back stronger than ever (33:00)
What the 'Handel Method' says about your latest excuse (and 3 steps to becoming a more truthful person today) (39:00)

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Don't get mad, get curious. Feb 16, 2021

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Do you sometimes have a short fuse, bottled anger, or react explosively to things? Whether it's directed at the pandemic, politics, or even something your kids said, it's important to understand that anger and grow from it.

Breaking cycles and patterns of bad behavior starts with curiosity. Ask yourself: what is really going on here?

In this episode, I'll share how to transform anger into a powerhouse of curiosity, opportunities, and radical change.

Show highlights include:

How the world was thrown into a mental health crisis overnight and what steps move you away from the chaos right now. (0:40)
The real reason you snapped at your kids for rolling their eyes and a better response to use next time. (3:45)
How dialogue can divide us - and the questions to bring you closer to your loved ones instantly. (7:17)
How a little patience transforms even your worst anger into everlasting peace. (10:14)

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Why do we love the Hot Mess Mom? Feb 09, 2021

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For many of us, it's easy to fall in love with the 'hot mess' mom. The mom who leaves her house in pajamas, has misbehaving kids, and no plans for dinner. We love that. We connect with that!

But has this comfortable and relatable role trapped moms in a race to the bottom? Can you deeply connect with your kids if you only see yourself as a 'hot mess'?

In this episode, I discuss society's perception of the 'bad mom,' the 'perfect mom,' and how to sit right in the middle for a full and present motherhood.

Show highlights include:

How the 'hot mess mom' set foot in our culture (and why we relate to her so much) (2:14)
Why Instagrammers and comedians have turned the 'perfect mom' role into a nightmare (6:18)
Why you are more comfortable celebrating your losses than your wins—and what this says about the time you spend with your kids (7:39)
How combining disaster and perfection helps you raise healthy, happy children (10:39)

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Becoming Iconic with entrepreneur coach Ali Brown Feb 02, 2021

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Is it possible to run a thriving business and maintain healthy relationships with your family at the same time? Absolutely! But understanding how to balance the demands of both can be a challenge.

Don't worry, we've got you covered!

In this episode, entrepreneur coach Ali Brown discusses how to prevent your business success from hurting your family, why you shouldn't niche down too early, and why hiring household help can improve your business.

Show highlights include:

How to ensure a skyrocketing business doesn't damage your home life (8:25)
Why choosing your niche too early could stunt your business growth from the beginning (12:42)
The reason many some women never create seven and eight-figure businesses (that has nothing to do with skill or talent) (17:41)
A guilt-free approach to justify hiring help around the house (23:31)
Why striving to become iconic eliminates all your worries about competition (26:24)
How to become indispensable to your employer so you can write your own ticket (28:08)
Why homeschooling isn't as scary as it seems (and how to make it work for your family) (34:41)

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Why you need a life outside of work Jan 26, 2021

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With more people working from home, you would think productivity would skyrocket. There is less time being wasted on things like commuting, and that should leave more time for work and family, right?

Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. Instead, work expands to fill so much of the available time which leads to more hours spent working, and less productivity.

In this episode, I discuss why spending less time at work can make you more efficient and how non-work activities can improve your work and family life.

Show highlights include:

Why spending time away from work and family makes you a better employee, spouse, and parent (6:12)
The surprising reason "wasting time" can be the most productive thing you do today (7:01)
A simple step you can take today to prevent Parkinson's Law from consuming your every waking moment (12:03)
Why working from home is a slippery slope to working yourself too hard and what you can do immediately to help (13:28)
How to make volunteer community service feel like play instead of a work-like obligation (18:28)
The working mom's secret to making household work a source of joy and family connection (21:40)

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How to read more this year Jan 19, 2021

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Want to get more books under your belt this year? Reading is a fantastic form of entertainment, and a great way to learn. But how do you make the time? And, how do you know what you should be reading (with the limited time you have available)?

In this episode, I share my system for how you can read more in 2021. Come learn my secrets for figuring out what to read, when to read, and how to read faster.

Show highlights include:

The "avid reader's" secret to determining what books you should be reading to enrich your life (and avoid wasting your time) (6:12)
A commonly overlooked analog resource for getting all your book-related questions answered immediately (7:12)
How to transform your phone into a "book queue" so you never have to wonder what to read next (9:08)
A simple way to save tons of cash on books that you don't read (10:23)
2 popular times of day you can repurpose to multiply your reading (13:12)
The "Hugh Jackman" method for making time to read every day (14:14)
The Tim Ferris speed reading approach that will help you read more books this year (23:57)

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Clear the Clutter with Organizing Expert Laurie Palau Jan 12, 2021

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A new year brings the desire for change. For many women, this means bringing new levels of cleanliness and organization to our homes. But where do we start?

Well, it depends on the type and cause of your clutter.

In this episode, organizational expert Laurie Palau discusses the deeper issues revealed by clutter, why cleaning things up may not fix your clutter problem, and how to create an organizational system your entire family can participate in.

Show highlights include:

The deeper internal issue disorganization reveals about you and how you can change it for the better (3:57)
How to identify the difference between situational and chronic clutter so you can properly address your specific challenge (8:10)
Why large homes with abundant storage lead to out of control clutter and how to fix it (10:46)
The link between clutter and productivity and how you can get more done immediately (11:50)
A little known "internal" clutter that can completely derail your progress and how you can transform it to your advantage (14:28)
One key question you must answer in order to overcome your organizational struggles (17:50)
The foundational concept you must have in place for any organizational system to be effective for you (23:44)
Why you are the bottleneck to keeping your home clutter-free and how to empower your family (24:25)
The "professional organizer's" secret to getting your children to clean up their areas the way you want them to (29:37)

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Stop looking for your purpose Jan 05, 2021

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A brand new year is a cause for celebration! It's a time to clean your slate and start fresh. And while many of us want to jump-start the new year on a good note, we tend to get hung up with trying to find our life's purpose.

So, what should you be doing instead?

In this episode, I discuss 4 ways to help you avoid the paralysis that comes with seeking your life's purpose.

Show highlights include:

Why searching for your purpose stops you from living your life (and what to focus on instead) (5:15)
A simple step you can take to begin trusting your instincts so you can get your life back on track (7:08)
An "action step" that can move you out of your head and into the real world to accomplish your goals (9:18)
Why you should avoid sweeping change and how to make progress on your objectives in a sustainable way (10:46)
An "old school" method for determining if you are on the right track with your life (12:38)
How your "lowercase p" purpose can illuminate the path to your ideal life (14:53)

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Before you make a New Year's Resolution... Dec 29, 2020

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New beginnings bring new possibilities. And after a year like we've just had, something new sounds pretty good, right?

Unfortunately, it's easy to go overboard with resolutions. That's why so many women burn out quickly and end the year right where they started.

But not you. Not this year.

In this episode, I share my best tips and secrets for making, prioritizing, and succeeding with your New Year's resolutions.

Show highlights include:

The "laundry list" mistake that can ruin your new year right out of the gate... and what to do instead to reach your goals (7:18)
The surprising reason your past resolutions didn't work and the secret to making them stick this year (8:52)
The Simon Sinek principle for ensuring you keep your resolutions and make 2021 your best year yet (9:52)
A "massive impact" technique for prioritizing your resolutions so you succeed in 2021 (13:21)
Why a huge list of habits to chance ensures you'll stay stuck where you are for another year (and what to do instead) (14:30)
The "habit stacking" method to achieving the life of your dreams (17:54)

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