Brilliant Balance: Recent Episodes
Cherylanne Skolnicki
Brilliant Balance is a podcast for working women who are ready to shine. Each week we will discuss ideas, inspiration, and insight on balance, business, and getting it all done gracefully. Are you ready? Let's be brilliant.
Today, I’m inviting you to shake up the routine of your daily life and revive the sparks of sheer delight, pleasure, and aliveness you may be missing lately. This week, I’m introducing the "Live a Little” challenge, a seven-day invitation to rediscover the small moments that make life truly worthwhile.
From dancing in your kitchen to savoring a sunset or saying yes to that spontaneous treat, you’ll find practical ways to rekindle creativity, resilience and genuine joy. I’ll share science-backed insights on the power of positive emotions and challenge you to not just survive your days, but to truly feel good, right now.
Follow along on Instagram (@cskolnicki) for inspiration, ideas, and a gentle push to live a little this summer—because your most brilliant life starts with the micro-moments you choose to savor.
Show Highlights:
- Find delight in simple spontaneity. [00:47]
- What if we rediscover everyday pleasures together this summer? [05:23]
- Positive affect and the science of feeling good. [08:07]
- Remembering that you are allowed to feel good. [09:41]
- Announcing the “Live a Little” challenge. [11:00]
- A list of simple ideas to spark delight. [12:59]
- The power of small stuff. [17:26]
- Spread the word. [19:12]
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Today, I’m talking about the art of leading with both power and influence. After numerous conversations with college-aged women and coaching calls with experienced leaders, it’s evident that these two sides of leadership show up everywhere—at work, at home, and in our communities—but we often wrestle with when to exercise authority and when to win hearts and minds through connection.
I’m guiding you through what each approach really looks like and when to apply which. I’ll also share some practical tips that you can implement right away. Whether you’re making big decisions or building team buy-in, I’m breaking down the approaches that will help you show up with both confidence and genuine connection.
If you’ve ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between being respected and relatable, or when to make the call vs when to rally support, you’ll find helpful ideas here. Let’s expand your leadership toolkit so you can lead in a way that actually feels good to you—your way!
Show Highlights:
- Why power and influence matter in real-world leadership. [00:42]
- Positional power vs. earned influence. [03:15]
- The pros and cons of women’s leadership dynamic. [06:06]
- Cultivating influence—and ways to practice it today. [09:55]
- The five key skills of positional power. [15:43]
- How influence is lateral while power is vertical. [21:01]
- Balance power and influence with situational wisdom. [23:17]
- Take action with this important reflection. [26:02]
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Have you ever caught yourself slipping into “fixer mode,” always jumping in to solve everyone’s problems, sometimes before they even ask? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the psychology behind why so many of us feel compelled to take charge and what it’s really costing us (and those we care about most).
You'll discover why being the go-to problem-solver isn’t always helpful and how it can unintentionally hinder others’ growth while depleting your own reserves. I’ll offer a practical roadmap to shift from rescuing to coaching, showing you how to empower those around you at work and at home to step up, learn, and grow.
Whether you’re a leader, a parent, or just someone who feels responsible for everyone else’s happiness, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to create healthier, more sustainable relationships—and reclaim some much-needed headspace for yourself.
Show Highlights:
- Invitation to my “Clarity & Courage” workshop on June 5. [01:29]
- What is the fixer reflex? [03:07]
- Over-functioning vs. under-functioning. [04:19]
- The psychological reasons behind fixer behavior. [06:25]
- How chronic fixing depletes the fixer. [10:55]
- The debilitating costs of fixing to the dependent. [13:44]
- Why breaking free from the fixer pattern is challenging. [16:38]
- Learned responsibility bias and unlearning it. [18:39]
- Beginning the shift from being a fixer to a facilitator. [20:37]
- Join our BOLD community for support to overcome fixer habits. [25:17]
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Have you ever felt a tug in your heart that whispers, “There has to be more than this”? You’re not alone, and in today's episode, I’m sharing why ignoring that nudge could be holding you back from the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve.
I’ll shine a light on those subtle signs calling you forward, and we’ll talk honestly about why it’s so easy to settle for “just fine.” I’ll let you in on my own experiences navigating big changes and how asking the right questions—and getting the right support—made all the difference.
If you’re ready to stop going through the motions and finally say yes to what’s next, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s step into possibility, side by side.
Show Highlights:
- Recognize the inner tug that signals the time for change.
- Why we ignore or suppress life’s nudges. [01:18]
- The risks of staying stuck or settling. [07:29]
- Personal stories of choosing change. [10:57]
- The importance of the purposeful pause. [13:06]
- Embrace guidance as a key to personal growth. [16:12]
- Join my live Clarity Workshop. [18:30]
- Ask yourself this question now as the first step forward. [19:52]
To register for my upcoming FREE workshop, visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/clarity
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I am beyond excited to share today’s episode with you as I welcome the brilliant Jessica Zweig, dynamic entrepreneur, bestselling author, and renowned voice in spiritual alignment for business and life. Jessica is here with her latest book The Light Work and will explain the intersection of spirituality, personal growth, and joyful living.
In our conversation, Jessica opens up about her journey from feeling like an outsider as a child to finding her artistic voice, embracing entrepreneurship, and ultimately discovering the profound importance of aligning inner truth with outer impact. She shares candid stories about burnout, transformation, and the hard-won wisdom that allows her—and us—to step into our full light.
Get ready for a refreshing episode as we unpack what it really means to be authentic, why joy is our birthright, and how facing the dark opens the pathway to brilliance. Whether you're craving more purpose, navigating a transition, or searching for inspiration, this episode is sure to resonate.
Show Highlights:
- Discover Jessica Zweig’s early life and influences. [03:24]
- Jessica’s “Simply Be” chapter of trauma that led to personal and branding authenticity. [07:47]
- What is authenticity in private and in public? [12:21]
- The Light Work’s core message of embracing both light and darkness to find joy. [15:54]
- Spiritual awakening in Egypt and 3D vs. 5D realities. [20:13]
- Generational trauma and the true nature and deliberate choice of joy. [26:44]
- Listen to Jessica read from The Light Work about embodying light and radiance. [32:08]
- Where to get Jessica’s books and listen to her podcast. [35:25]
To find Jessica's work and her books, visit: https://jessicazweig.com
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This week, I’m taking a step back from my usual focus on achievement and momentum to share five gentle reminders for anyone experiencing a tough season. If life feels heavy or overwhelming right now, tuck this episode away like a little love note in your pocket—it’s chock full of encouragement, perspective, and permission to honor where you are.
I’ll talk about embracing the unprecedented nature of each new day, accepting life's inevitable highs and lows, making space for change, letting go of the need to have it all figured out, and the power of a good night's sleep.
Whether you need a boost or simply a moment to catch your breath, this episode is a perfect companion for navigating the ups and downs of life's journey.
Show Highlights:
- Know that it’s okay to accept life’s low chapters. [01:06]
- Embracing new beginnings daily. [03:08]
- How to ride uncertainty with grace. [04:22]
- Be empowered to be at the helm of your own change. [06:30]
- Coping with anxiety about the future. [07:38]
- The wisdom of giving yourself a good night’s rest. [09:05]
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In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Huffman Polson to talk about grit. Shannon is the founder of The Grit Institute and the author of The Grit Factor…a skill she honed by, among other things, being one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army!
Shannon shares her incredible journey from a shy Alaskan kid to breaking barriers in some of the world’s toughest environments, including the military, leading line units on three continents, and corporate leadership. We get real about what it takes to find true grit when life gets hard, the power of purpose and owning your story.
If you’re ready to push your own limits while still honoring your well-being, you’re in exactly the right place. Tune in for inspiration and actionable takeaways to fuel your next bold move!
Show Highlights:
- The power of cultivating discipline in early adversity and success in paradoxes. [04:21]
- What is it like to become a female Apache pilot? [11:15]
- Challenges faced by pioneering women in military aviation. [14:29]
- The double crucible “firsts” in insular fields face while representing change. [18:30]
- Insights on heeding the inner call for a career shift and higher purpose. [23:38]
- How a corporate bridge from tragedy to purpose birthed the Grit Institute. [25:46]
- Discover the Grit Institute’s focus and world-class programs. [28:10]
- Explore the healthy limits of grit with the “Grit Triad.” [30:25]
- The essential key to strength and renewal in rest. [37:05]
- The Grit Institute’s work for high school and college students. [40:58]
To find Shannon’s work, visit thegritinstitute.com. To buy Shannon's book The Grit Factor, visit: https://a.co/d/d77Au8q
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In today's episode, we're exploring how to keep moving through uncertain times. You know that swirling feeling of facing too many unknowns and variables? Fear not, you're not alone, and even amidst this uncertainty, there is a path forward. I've got insights and strategies to keep you not just afloat, but moving forward!
Plus, I'm inviting you to a live workshop on May 8 that’s all about finding clarity amidst the chaos. If you're ready to embrace challenges and seize new opportunities with confidence, this episode is just for you.
Let's navigate these uncertain waters together and create a life that feels as good as it looks!
Show Highlights:
- Join my live workshop on finding clarity on May 8. [01:37]
- Understand uncertainty. [03:04]
- Discover the neuroscience of uncertainty. [06:17]
- Is the fear of making wrong decisions paralyzing you? [08:20]
- Shatter the illusion of control. [09:37]
- How to shift from outcome-based paralysis to a process focus. [14:19]
- Do you have foundational practices keeping you in agency? [15:53]
- Discover “both/and” thinking for realism–optimism balance. [17:15]
- The importance of choosing support and advice wisely. [20:27]
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Investing in yourself might seem out of the question. You think of it as ‘burning cash” and can’t see the return.
But when you classify everything as an expense, it’s hard to see the right things as investments. You miss opportunities that come your way when you are only looking at one side of the equation.
But when you learn to value investments in yourself, the returns could be beyond anything you’ve imagined.
In this episode, you’ll learn 3 ways to invest in yourself without guilt (and nearly unlimited potential for growth).
Show highlights include:
- Should we rethink the cost of renting over homeownership? [01:53]
- Let’s expand the definition of investment. [05:20]
- Gender investment gap revealed in a BlackRock survey. [06:40]
- The opportunity cost of holding cash if you earn $100k [07:38]
- Finding value past the expense dilemma of self-care. [13:06]
- Consider experiences as investments. [16:03]
- How confident are you when allocating money to investments? [20:18]
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We probably all carry a little fear around money conversations… but when it comes to asking for more, it feels easier to budget (than ask for the income we deserve). When we cut back on spending or look at downsizing, we only end up thinking smaller. And when we think smaller, we will always feel limited. There will be no financial opportunities to seize or places to grow. In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 ways of maximizing your income (without having to pinch pennies along the way). Show highlights include:
- The power of breaking into a higher income level. [01:34]
- Constriction in reducing expenses vs. expansion in increasing income. [03:13]
- Why do you want to level up your income? [05:55]
- Clear steps to negotiate your worth with confidence. [07:23]
- Strategies for reaching your next career level. [12:04]
- Discover the limitless possibilities of side hustles. [16:19]
- How to convert your secondary income into an IRA. [19:48]
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Financial management is not a topic everyone wants to talk about. In fact, most people go out of their way to avoid 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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A lot of us have 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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Today, I'm sharing what happens when you step away from the everyday routine for a rejuvenating retreat experience! Picture yourself surrounded by towering redwoods, embracing misty mornings, and basking in the luxury of having a little extra time just for you.
I'll take you inside my recent retreat at Canyon Ranch in Woodside, California, where I tried my hand at hiking, meditating, drumming circles, watercolor painting, and rediscovering joy in the little things. We'll explore how embracing nature can shift your perspective and why letting yourself receive care is a game-changer.
Whether you're looking to reignite your passion or savor the simplicity of quiet luxury, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical ideas to create your own moments of brilliance. Join me, and let's design a life that feels as good as it looks!
Show Highlights:
- The importance of retreats and other time away for renewal. [00:49]
- Reset your circadian rhythms. [04:30]
- Rediscover the joy of the beginner’s mindset. [07:54]
- Finding renewed perspective in nature. [11:12]
- How the forest can heal you with shinrin-yoku. [13:35]
- The power of reframing disliked elements. [15:14]
- Discover the effortless luxury of simplicity. [17:53]
- Are you a selfless giver who finds it hard to accept care? [20:58]
- When did you last build new joyful connections? [22:49]
- Don’t miss this Canyon Ranch Retreat discount. [25:57]
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Today, we're shaking up what it really means to be successful. Let’s rethink the myth of “perfect planning” and recognize where true momentum comes from.
I'll show you why taking bold, imperfect action is your ticket to progress instead of waiting for flawless conditions. Plus, discover the power of surrounding yourself with a vibrant network of ambitious doers to accelerate your journey.
This is your chance to escape analysis paralysis, find your groove, embrace those adrenaline-pumping moments and keep pushing forward on your terms in ways that truly count. Tune in, and let's savor the exhilaration of the climb together!
Show Highlights:
- Where do you think perfect success comes from? [01:30]
- How analysis paralysis occurs. [06:24]
- Newton’s law of motion and igniting momentum. [08:07]
- The power of collective insight. [11:39]
- Let go of the pride of going it alone. [14:47]
- Understand the Pygmalion effect. [15:26]
- Embracing rapid experimentation. [17:07]
- Are you an overplanner? [17:28]
- Ready, fire, steer to win at iteration. [20:26]
- Brilliant Balance support community. [22:19]
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Imagine moving through life with the full freedom to be yourself, no matter where you are or what you're doing. Today, I’ll talk about navigating the complexities of staying true to yourself in different environments.
Let’s explore the art of integrating your true essence into every part of your life for a richer, more fulfilling experience. I’ll highlight a transformative three-step progression—knowing yourself, liking yourself, and being yourself.
Picture the liberation and creativity that come with living authentically. For all the ambitious women out there, this is your invitation to step into your brilliance with confidence and joy.
Show Highlights:
- How do you define alignment? [01:20]
- Authenticity as the key to genuine connections. [01:58]
- Why real conversations on taboo topics matter. [04:47]
- Find your safe environment for an integrated self. [07:52]
- Know yourself. [10:25]
- Take steps towards liking yourself. [14:17]
- How to cultivate balanced self-expression. [18:01]
- Embrace the freedom of authenticity. [19:53]
- The value of supportive communities like BOLD. [21:07]
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I'm excited to chat with you about something close to my heart today—the path from cynicism to curiosity. Are you someone who might be closing off opportunities without even realizing it? Let's explore how our default reactions can shape our paths and how a mindset of curiosity can open up a world of possibilities.
In this episode, we'll discuss how to ask the right questions and listen to our instincts, all while balancing discernment and enthusiasm for growth. Join me as we embrace the chance to design a future full of promise and opportunity!
Show Highlights:
- Are you a ‘default yes’ or a ‘default no’ person? [01:07]
- What is cynicism? [03:30]
- The costs of cynicism’s protective cage. [05:35]
- Cynicism’s closed door vs. skepticism’s guarded door. [10:39]
- Balancing healthy skepticism. [13:18]
- Retain the power of first mover advantage. [15:19]
- Develop intuitive decision-making. [16:12]
- How to lead with curiosity with discernment. [20:32]
- Explore curiosity and decision-making. [22:13]
- Overcome the two barriers to healthy curiosity. [25:19]
Link to the previous Brilliant Balance episode with Todd Herman where he shares the alter ego concept that Cherylanne references: https://brilliant-balance.com/podcast/episode-177-channel-your-inner-superhero-with-author-todd-herman/
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Today’s episode is about a topic that resonates with many of us - I’m calling it the perception gap. You might think of it as why we don't always see ourselves the way others do.
I’ll explain what causes this phenomenon, including our past identities, perfectionism, and blind spots arising from our inside-out perspective, and reveal powerful strategies to overcome self-critical patterns, channel your inner brilliance and step boldly into the future you deserve.
This episode will help you align your self-perception with reality so that you can shift confidently into your next chapter. Let's jump into this enlightening topic!
Show Highlights:
- A new Brilliant Balance intro after seven years. [00:57]
- What is a perception gap? [04:43]
- Body dysmorphia and other indicators of perception gaps. [05:26]
- Are you stuck in an old identity? [10:25]
- How perfectionism distorts reality. [14:31]
- Explore the Johari window model. [17:40]
- The self-criticism and self-punishment cycle. [19:26]
- The power of practicing self-compassion. [20:20]
- Define your vision for success. [22:52]
- How to leverage an alter ego. [25:05]
Link to the episode with Todd Herman and the Alter Ego that Cherylanne References: https://brilliant-balance.com/podcast/episode-177-channel-your-inner-superhero-with-author-todd-herman/
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In today’s episode, I’m exploring how we can make space for extraordinary opportunities in our very full lives. I’ll walk you through strategies to create space in your calendar, open your mind, and expand your beliefs, so you’re ready to welcome more of what you want into your life.
Tune in to discover energetic space-making to move from stagnation to flow, and to open yourself up to the limitless potential that life has to offer!
Show Highlights:
- Midwinter mastermind retreat recap. [00:52]
- Is your suitcase packed to the brim? [02:38]
- Midlife’s time overburden inhibiting newness. [07:12]
- Why it’s time to clear headspace negativity. [09:36]
- What core beliefs restrict your identity? [13:47]
- The importance of making room for positivity. [18:15]
- Ask this question to begin letting go. [20:07]
- How to “crowd out” your interior suitcase. [21:10]
- Learn to expand the time and beliefs container. [23:49]
- Embrace change for growth as a lifelong journey. [26:19]
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Have you ever wondered what’s holding you back from living your biggest, boldest life? I'm beyond excited to answer this challenge in today's episode on breaking free from playing small and stepping into the journey towards your greatest potential.
I’ll be sharing powerful insights on how to expand your identity, live in possibility, and take action even when it’s imperfect. This conversation is all about pushing through limits and embracing our true potential together.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about your next steps, this episode will offer you actionable steps to a more vibrant, empowered life.
Show Highlights:
- Are we in an era of women entering a higher calling? [01:11]
- Invitation to connect for encouragement. [03:00]
- The truth about identity and potential. [06:44]
- The power of dwelling in possibility. [10:17]
- Finding life through biographies. [12:56]
- Why do we skip reading scientific writing? [13:56]
- Tips to stay inspired using social media. [14:51]
- Why you must invest in positive company. [15:34]
- How imperfect action leads to fulfilled potential. [16:33]
- Anticipate challenges and find support. [20:51]
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Are you tired of the constant hustle and yet feel restless when you finally stop? You're not alone!
Rediscover your happiest self through today’s episode as I explore the concept of high-functioning depression with renowned board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, Dr. Judith Joseph.
Dr. Judith shares how success and achievement can often mask underlying undetected depression. She explains how to recognize high-functioning depression and offers clear strategies to address it using her 5V’s framework, with her forthcoming book informing our discussion.
This conversation just might be the catalyst for meaningful change in your life. Tune in, and let's embark on this journey to better mental health and overall well-being.
Show Highlights:
- Introduction to Dr. Judith Joseph. [02:06]
- Why Dr. Judith decided to specialize in psychiatry. [05:12]
- When Dr. Judith realized she was high functioning. [09:35]
- Destigmatizing slowing down to avoid burnout. [13:23]
- What is anhedonia? [14:38]
- Discover the 5Vs framework. [19:13]
- How to pre-order Dr. Judith’s book High Functioning. [22:32]
- Tips for high-functioning individuals. [23:24]
- The power of rediscovering happiness. [25:10]
To access Dr. Judith’s website & book, go to http://www.drjudithjoseph.com/.
Connect with Dr. Judith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/. Follow her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph.
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One of the most often cited things we want is so simple - to be happier!
So are you ready to unlock the secrets to a happier life? Discover the art of balancing the pursuit of pleasure with the richness of deep fulfillment, and learn actionable strategies to elevate both.
Plus, hear about an exclusive opportunity to join me at a luxurious women's leadership retreat at Canyon Ranch Woodside, set in the stunning redwoods of California, where wellness meets inspiration for an in-depth exploration of personal growth and renewal.
Tune in to explore the full spectrum of happiness with insights that will supercharge your path to a vibrant, purpose-filled life.
Show Highlights:
- The Canyon Ranch Woodside retreat opportunity. [01:04]
- Why do we settle for “fine”? [06:05]
- Differentiating between the two types of happiness. [07:22]
- The importance of balancing pleasure and purpose. [09:26]
- How to cultivate hedonic happiness in depth.[12:10]
- Practices to integrate eudaimonic wellbeing. [17:55]
- The role of self-awareness in happiness. [25:50]
- Connect for support with your happiness journey. [26:36]
To join Cherylanne at Canyon Ranch Woodside, visit https://www.canyonranch.com/stay/events/woodside-mind-spirit-balance-retreat/. Use code CHERYLANNE for 10% off your stay!
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Today, I'm excited to bring you the final installment of our Momentum Map. I know you're eager to unlock the secrets to your success, and this episode is key.
We’re focusing on consistency—the magic ingredient that ensures you stay on track. I’ll share why consistency matters, how to build trust with yourself, and practical ways to maintain your momentum.
If you’re ready to elevate your journey and see your goals come to life, join me in exploring this essential practice.
Show Highlights:
- The need for consistency [02:58]
- How do we achieve big results? [03:57]
- Building trust with ourselves [04:42]
- The key to staying in momentum [05:46]
- Challenges in building consistency [07:04]
- Learn about having external accountability [09:24]
- Breaking the culture of instant gratification [11:46]
- Focusing on one thing at a time [13:47]
For more details and to register for the "Clarity and Courage for 2025" workshop, visit www.brilliant-balance.com/courage.
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Today we’re jumping back in and tackling the second part of the Momentum Map. This week we are talking about a topic that every ambitious woman needs: courage.
As we get into a new year filled with aspirations and goals, I'm here to help you understand the power of courage—how facing your fears, taking decisive action, and elevating your life both personally and professionally will help you break through to the next level. Whether you're looking to make a bold career move, start a new business, or simply break free from stagnation, this episode will offer the inspiration and practical tools you need to step confidently into your next chapter.
Join me for an empowering discussion that promises to fuel your journey toward brilliance.
Show Highlights:
- An opportunity to change [01:13]
- The contrast between clarity and courage [03:31]
- Different kinds of fear [05:41]
- What propels us to move forward? [07:33]
- The ripple effect created by courage [10:51]
- Dealing with the desire for certainty [13:11]
- The path of building courage [15:23]
- How does fear paralyze you? [17:36]
For more details and to register for the "Clarity and Courage for 2025" workshop, visit www.brilliant-balance.com/courage. Get my free Self Guided Retreat Workbook: https://brilliant-balance.com/selfguidedretreat
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Today, I'm so excited to kick off the new year with you with a three-part series I’m calling the Momentum Map. This episode is for all the amazing, growth-oriented women out there who are ready to elevate their professional and personal lives.
If you're looking to gain clarity on your vision, find harmony in your work-life balance, or simply live more intentionally, you're in the right place. Today, we're talking about the first essential step of the Momentum Map —getting crystal clear about what you want.
Tune in and let’s transform your ambitions into reality together.
Show Highlights:
- How clarity drives momentum [02:56]
- Why does clarity matter? [03:29]
- The key to developing confidence [05:31]
- Stop losing time [07:15]
- The challenges in finding clarity [08:20]
- You don’t need a false sense of security [09:56]
- The need to define priorities [13:00]
- Learn to create a vision to be better [18:32]
For more details and to register for the "Clarity and Courage for 2025" workshop, visit www.brilliant-balance.com/courage.
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In this special New Year's episode of the Brilliant Balance podcast, I'm diving into the essential steps we all need to take to declutter our lives—from our physical spaces and digital realms to our mental state. As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025, I'll be sharing practical tips and strategies that will help you start the new year with a clean slate and a focused mind.
Plus, I've got an exciting announcement about my upcoming "Clarity and Courage for 2025" workshop designed to set you up for a successful year!
Show Highlights:
- Reflecting on 2024 [1:21]
- The perfect time for goal setting and vision building [2:46]
- Why decluttering matters [4:55]
- Getting rid of the accumulated stuff [07:36]
- Pushing through the resistance [09:32]
- Learn to do an inbox clean-up [11:20]
- This is the key to organizing emails [15:06]
- Time for a social media reset [16:43]
- Journaling past the brain drain [23:17]
For more details and to register for the "Clarity and Courage for 2025" workshop, visit www.brilliant-balance.com/courage.
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Today, we’re revisiting some of the best advice I gave AND took in 2024. From my seat as an advisor to women leaders, I have a good vantage point to see themes that emerge so you can rest assured that if I’m coaching on a topic it will likely resonate with you too.
Let’s look back at some highlights and themes.
Show Highlights:
- What is an imperfect action? [03:44]
- The importance of making a messy first draft [04:59]
- What creates momentum? [06:27]
- How to protect your time and energy? [07:42]
- Should we do everything that we can do? [09:12]
- The idea of thinking days [13:10]
- This form of resistance helps [16:12]
- The need to celebrate wins and milestones [17:21]
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Today, Cherylanne walks us through the steps to thoughtfully evaluate the year we’re wrapping up and set powerful intentions for the one that lies ahead.
Whether you’re stealing a quiet moment during a long road trip or finding a little pocket for planning in a coffeeshop as we head into the new year, this self-guided retreat plan will help you find the clarity you need to get excited about what’s in store. Let’s get started!
Show Highlights:
- Transitioning between years [04:44]
- Learn about the need for past reflection [06:07]
- Where does the energy feel good for you? [08:59]
- A guided process is what you need [09:25]
- The need to not be perfect [10:47]
- What energizes you? [12:35]
- Taking breaks during times of reflection [14:02]
- Building a strong community of support [20:00]
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With the holiday season in full swing, it's so easy to get caught up in the holiday hustle, but today’s episode will bring you back to the things that matter most.
You’ll learn how you can choose presence over perfection and enjoy the season mindfully. For practical tips on staying grounded, managing your tech use, and embracing the perfectly imperfect - tune in now!
Show Highlights:
- Does life feel rushed to you? [01:04]
- The need for a mindset reset [02:49]
- Start focusing on “what’s now” [04:08]
- Navigating the emotional expectations of the holiday season [05:30]
- How to manage the overwhelm [07:31]
- Why the simplest of things matter [08:52]
- Tangible ways for staying more present [11:44]
- Setting boundaries with technology [14:19]
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In today's episode, Cherylanne has a holiday gift guide designed to help you find a little something special — for YOU. Of course you’re going to spoil the people on our list, but what about you?
Make sure at least one of these ideas makes its way onto your list! So many great finds here, including one VERY special opportunity to join Cherylanne at her favorite wellness retreat!
Show Highlights:
- Can you be a good receiver this holiday season? [01:38]
- The importance of modeling self-care for your kids [04:33]
- Balancing relationships with reciprocity [05:24]
- Why you need more me-time [07:39]
- This retreat might become your anchor point for 2025 [13:22]
- Learn to upgrade your simple everyday experiences [14:18]
- What if your morning coffee starts tasting better [22:18]
- Redefining your reading experience [26:25]
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In this episode, Cherylanne talks about how to find your holiday sweet spot - where you learn how to avoid excess and embrace the idea of ‘enough’. She offers practical tips for simplifying holiday traditions and managing seasonal stress, so you can enjoy a more meaningful, joyful, and balanced celebration.
Covering everything from gifting to decorating, you’ll get practical tips on making your holiday season more fulfilling and less overwhelming.
Listen now!
Show Highlights:
- The beauty of keeping things simple [03:31]
- What drives your motivation? [04:33]
- Discover the challenging impact of excess [06:37]
- Strategies for “cookies and cocktails” [07:33]
- The difference between special and overdone [08:00]
- The path of planned gifting [11:01]
- How to avoid holiday clutter [13:11]
- Navigating the holiday scheduling hangover [15:06]
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In today’s episode, Cherylanne shares practical strategies to help you manage the holiday season with a little more ease. She’ll share a personalized holiday playbook to keep you organized and stress-free while keeping the joyfulness of holidays intact.
Learn how to prioritize what matters, delegate tasks effectively, and make time for the magic of the season!
If you have a complex life with a lot of responsibilities and you’re dreading the holiday season, help is on the way. Tune in now!
Show Highlights:
- Do holidays overwhelm you? [01:17]
- Here is how you can avoid last-minute stress [03:09]
- Learn to protect the joyfulness of the holidays [05:15]
- Find out the foundational practices you should never skip [06:06]
- The responsibilities of being a holiday project team leader [07:18]
- Discover key strategies for prioritizing successfully [09:23]
- The importance of delegating confidently [12:29]
- Can you let go of your vision of perfection? [15:27]
To download the Holiday Playbook, go to: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday
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In this episode, Cherylanne discusses how we can improve our lives by using our natural problem-solving instincts. She’ll talk about the things we end up tolerating at work and home, and what we can do to uplevel our lives by noticing them.
Cherylanne will also share a powerful problem-solving framework that can revolutionize both your personal and professional life. Tune in, and let's start making your everyday world a whole lot better.
Show Highlights:
- Why do we end up tolerating incremental levels of improvement? [04:37]
- Do you know what a gravity problem is? [04:43]
- Are human beings natural problem solvers? [05:46]
- What are the things you have made an accommodation for? [06:27]
- Here is how you can create a problems’ punch list [08:12]
- Learn to identify why you are not getting the desired outcome [08:51]
- Discover the process of exploring potential solutions [11:51]
- Find out the way to execute an improvement efficiently [13:13]
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In today’s episode, Cherylanne offers practical strategies to help you stay balanced and focused, even during challenging times. Taking a page from what we learned during the pandemic, she’ll share ways to calm your mind, manage your thoughts, and take purposeful actions that can enhance your emotional resilience.
Whether it’s the important decisions in your business or personal challenges, this episode provides the tools to prevent negative emotions and handle everything with more groundedness.
Tune in and learn the art of being emotionally resilient.
Show Highlights:
- The utmost need for emotional resilience in times of upheaval [01:40]
- Discover what dictates your feelings [04:35]
- How to handle a constant stream of new information [06:47]
- Learn to activate your parasympathetic nervous system [08:14]
- What is the simplest mechanism to calm your mind? [09:54]
- How do you perceive new information coming your way? [13:50]
- This is how gratefulness can change our emotional state [18:58]
- Do this to stop negative and fear-based emotions [21:20]
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In this episode, we explore how experiencing struggle can actually indicate that you're on the right track. Cherylanne shares how resistance often surfaces right when you're about to achieve something meaningful.
We'll identify several forms of resistance—from rationalizing and distractions to fear and self-doubt. You’ll get practical advice on how to push through these challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.
Whether you're setting new goals or working on a passion project, this episode will change your perspective about resistance.
Listen now!
Show Highlights:
- How do you know if you are on the right path? [00:45]
- When do we face the massive wall of resistance? [05:03]
- Learn to think about resistance psychologically [07:47]
- This is how resistance and rationalizing are connected [10:39]
- Discover the root cause of most of our fears [13:32]
- You need to know this about micro-distractions and distractions [17:52]
- Find out what the degree of fear reflects [20:07]
- How to see discomfort as an opportunity to grow? [23:46]
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In today’s episode, we're joined by Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics. Beth shares her experience and insight about how to keep political conversations respectful and productive, even when our opinions differ.
We talk about why it’s so important to have these conversations in the first place and discuss how to apply both organizational leadership skills and our innate curiosity to get better outcomes.
If you're hoping to navigate political conversations with more grace, this episode is definitely for you.
Listen in…
Show Highlights:
- Connecting with people who see the world differently [02:33]
- This is how you can make things better [06:39]
- Learn how being malleable impacts your evolution [10:51]
- Navigating the political discussions in a leadership role [13:14]
- What business skills can be useful for the government? [17:57]
- Discover how fear stands in the way of your growth [20:52]
- These conversations can help you deepen your relationships [26:08]
- Find out how our minds come up with erroneous conclusions [30:09]
Connect with Beth & Pantsuit Politics at:
https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/podcast
https://pantsuitpolitics.substack.com/
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In today’s episode, Cherylanne shares how having too many choices especially as professional women with complex lives can overwhelm us. Learn practical strategies to simplify your decision-making, keep your mental clarity, and stay productive.
Whether it's work, family, or community roles, discover how to make confident choices and keep moving forward with ease. It’s time to break free from analysis paralysis and enhance your everyday decision-making.
Tune in!
Show Highlights:
- Do you know what analysis paralysis is? [04:25]
- Learn about this dilemma of leadership positions [07:09]
- What happens when we shut off important decisions [09:13]
- Learn to deal with self-doubt stopping our way forward [11:19]
- How to stop your brain from going into cognitive mode [12:11]
- Discover the ways for limiting your options [16:11]
- Is it irresponsible to make decisions quickly? [19:34]
- This is how you can build a system around recurring decisions [22:17]
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Today, we’re talking with Erin Hatzikostas, a former corporate CEO turned authenticity expert and author. Cherylanne and Erin discuss a nuanced definition of authenticity that might make you rethink what it means for you.
They share some great (and unconventional) success stories along with practical tips to help you make your mark - in a way that’s just right for YOU. Learn Erin’s 50% Rule for forging a path that’s uniquely yours and find freedom from rigidly following models that aren’t quite right.
If you want to stand out authentically in life - this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable insights you won’t want to miss!
Show Highlights:
- Do you know the real meaning of authenticity? [05:21]
- Why do people think that balance doesn’t exist? [10:26]
- The challenges for leaders in maintaining authenticity [11:25]
- Can everything change overnight? [12:42]
- You can make genuine connections using these two simple things [14:35]
- Discover the importance of breaking free from comparisons [29:03]
- Learn how the educational system is conditioning us to be the same [35:13]
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Today, we're addressing a challenge you may know all too well - feeling like there’s never enough time. Cherylanne outlines four reasons why your schedule might feel overwhelming and shares practical strategies to help you better manage your commitments.
If you're looking to create more balance in your daily life and make room for what truly matters, this episode is for you.
It’s time to reclaim your time and find a little more harmony in your busy world.
Show Highlights:
- Do you feel like you never have enough time? [04:31]
- The impact of overworking yourself [06:47]
- Learn to stop saying yes to everything coming your way [07:30]
- Navigating the desire for control as a working woman [09:59]
- How to handle the fear of inconveniencing people [11:09]
- Where do the perfectionist tendencies come from? [14:25]
- Find out how you can allow help in your life [17:27]
- Discover the use of the Pause and Pivot idea for maximizing efficiency [19:40]
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In today's episode, we explore the feeling of isolation that comes with climbing the professional ladder. Cherylanne shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice on finding meaningful connections and supportive communities.
If you're a growth-oriented professional woman seeking better balance and understanding in your leadership journey, this episode is filled with valuable insights for you.
Join us and learn how to build a strong network of peers who get you.
Show Highlights:
- Do you feel lonely at this stage of your professional life? [00:57]
- Learn how women can build strong communities for themselves [05:47]
- The struggles of an entrepreneur in building a community [08:09]
- These are the places where you can find a community of peers [08:58]
- Why does the peer group get smaller when you start climbing the professional ladder high? [13:04]
- Discover the ways to come out of self-imposed isolation [15:32]
- Do you feel discouraged to being more open and honest? [16:16]
- The importance of investing in meaningful relationships [17:42]
To learn about the BOLD membership visit: https://www.brilliant-balance.com/bold To check out the Prosperity Playbook visit: https://www.theprosperityplaybook.com/brilliantbalance
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Sometimes there is just one thing standing between you and what you want. Today, Cherylanne shares new insight on how to break a common pattern that holds accomplished women back just as they start to get ahead. Get practical advice on how to identify (and break) this one important rule. Plus, hear more about BOLD, a new membership designed to support women leaders at the intersection of work and life.
Listen in for an enlightening episode packed with insight and advice.
Show Highlights:
- Learn what is keeping you from reaching your big goals [02:38]
- Are you someone who has been trying to have it all? [04:35]
- Navigating the unwritten rules about your personal and professional roles [08:01]
- Learn about these unsaid rules of the entrepreneur culture [10:50]
- Do you remember who told you to never ask for help? [12:25]
- Ever felt like asking for help translates to cheating or incompetence? [14:55]
- Here is how you can handle the inconvenience of delegating tasks [17:36]
- This perspective will make it easy for you to seek help [23:51]
To learn about the BOLD membership visit: https://www.brilliant-balance.com/bold To check out the Prosperity Playbook visit: https://www.theprosperityplaybook.com/brilliantbalance
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Today, we have an exciting announcement for women leaders navigating the tension between work and everything else in life. Cherylanne talks about the reality of chronic overwhelm for these women and introduces an exclusive circle where you can find immense support and success as you redefine what it means to have it all.
You'll hear about incredible growth experienced by her earliest members including career pivots, personal milestones, and the pure joy of shifting from constant doing to inspired leading. Learn how to join this selective membership.
Show Highlights:
- Were you ever told that you could have it all? [01:39]
- Are you trying to do too much work by yourself? [04:53]
- Here’s what you can do when taking care of yourself is not enough [07:26]
- Learn to navigate the feeling of being frustrated [08:16]
- Discover how perfectionism can never let you be enough [11:10]
- This is your reminder to start living like a human being, and not a machine [13:26]
- Are you feeling called to lead your dream life? [17:28]
- Navigating the intersection of work and life [21:34]
To learn about the BOLD membership mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.brilliant-balance.com/bold To check out the Prosperity Playbook visit: https://www.theprosperityplaybook.com/brilliantbalance
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This week, we’re joined by Gay Hendricks, who shares life-changing insights on reaching your "genius zone" and achieving genuine fulfillment. If you're a high achiever stuck in your zone of excellence or you’re looking to integrate your mind, body, and spirit for lasting success, this episode is your guide.
You'll hear Gay's invaluable advice on conscious luck, mastering the art of saying no and embracing gratitude to elevate every aspect of your life. Plus, learn how to set boundaries and surround yourself with positivity, all while hearing about Gay's incredible personal journey and mentorship endeavors.
Don't miss out on this empowering conversation. Tune in now!
Show Highlights:
- Are you imposing limits on your happiness and success? [01:55]
- How to identify and overcome the fears that are holding you back [06:08]
- Discover how to integrate head and heart [13:18]
- Learn why people often seem to be allergic to happiness [17:05]
- Do you know about the upper limit of feeling good? [21:18]
- Here is what you need to know about conscious luck [27:15]
- How can gratefulness open the doors of good fortune in the future? [31:31]
- Are you looking for a time-saving productivity hack? [39:18]
- Learn the art of saying no to distractions and setting boundaries [41:20]
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Today, Cherylanne chats with Emma Dunwoody, a Master Coach and Human Behavioral Specialist, about the power of Human Design. Discover how this trending mashup of astrology, the chakra system, and personality testing just might empower you to make confident decisions and reclaim your personal power.
Emma shares her journey from skeptic to advocate, revealing how understanding one’s unique energetic blueprint can lead to greater ease and fulfillment. If you want to deepen your self awareness from a new angle, listen in for a fresh opportunity to embrace your truest self.
Show Highlights:
- Are you ready to discover the blueprint of your personality? [01:56]
- Here is the simplest definition of human design [05:41]
- Explore the secrets of neutrinos and their importance [07:28]
- Discover a revolutionary experiment in self-knowledge [10:44]
- How to create more ease and flow in your life [14:15]
- Understand your type, strategy, and authority [17:23]
- Learn about the importance of slowing down [24:06]
- Why do women doubt their decisions more than men? [29:01]
- How trial and error can help you embrace yourself? [37:20]
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In today’s episode, Cherylanne shared the ONE THING she learned on her incredible family adventure through Spain, Portugal, and Morocco that will TRANSFORM your next vacation. Don’t miss this idea that will save you time, money, and stress.
Get ready that plus a treasure trove of travel hacks to make your next getaway the best yet!
Show Highlights:
- Discover the power of leveraging this ONE THING [02:07]
- How you can focus on the needs of people traveling with you [04:48]
- Empower your travel plans with this piece of clarity [07:17]
- Are you tired of spending hours researching travel options? [09:51]
- Do you know about the art form of hospitality and its worth? [22:28]
- How can you connect with more people during your vacation? [27:13]
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In this episode, Cherylanne shares a recent adventure as she recounts her 14-day family vacation across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Discover how she balanced the whirlwind journey, from fine-tuning packing strategies to savoring unforgettable moments like visiting a Berber village and sea kayaking off the coast of Portugal.
This episode is packed with insights on how to travel seamlessly with teens while maintaining your sanity and joy. Get ready to be inspired to plan your own epic journey and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Tune in and find out the secret ingredient that made it all work smoothly!
Show Highlights:
- Practical tips to make an epic family adventure happen [01:31]
- The importance of involving your kids in planning trips [07:32]
- Discover how to manage trip expectations and priorities [08:45]
- Here is how all the family members can stay connected on a vacation [13:00]
- Narrow down your focus to maximize enjoyment [16:42]
- Learn how to manage time successfully during a trip [21:40]
- The key to get your packing right [24:22]
- These two things will ensure a successful trip for you [27:28]
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Today we’re tackling a pivotal question for every ambitious woman: "Which one of these is holding you back?" We’ll uncover the five major roadblocks that often stifle our potential and share actionable insights to overcome them.
With personal stories, sharp reflections, and powerful strategies, this episode is packed with inspiration geared to propel you forward. Ready to break free from what's been holding you back?
Let’s make today the day you embrace your brilliance!
Show Highlights:
- Are you aware what is holding you back? [00:42]
- How is your potential connected to your purpose in life? [03:21]
- What is your idea of a purposeful activity? [03:52]
- Discover the power of recognizing patterns in your actions. [04:22]
- Learn about the damages that perfectionism brings. [06:09]
- Here is what you need to know about prioritization. [08:47]
- Understand how self-pity can halt your progress. [10:35]
- This is how your past can impact your future. [12:38]
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Are you ready to level up your career and personal life?
In this episode, Cherylanne chats with Aoife O’Brien, the inspiring host of "Happier at Work." Get ready for a wealth of actionable advice on mastering job interviews, aligning your values with your workplace, and addressing those work frustrations that hold you back.
Aoife shares invaluable insights into leveraging your strengths and meeting core needs for a more satisfying career. Whether you’re aiming to enhance productivity, make your work environment more positive, or simply find more joy in your professional life, this episode has everything you need.
Tune in and set yourself up for success and fulfillment in your work journey!
Show Highlights:
- The secret to a thriving work environment [02:03]
- Are you craving freedom and peace in your work life? [03:59]
- Learn how a victim narrative is holding you back. [08:24]
- Discover the world of aspirational values. [11:26]
- How do frustrations reveal your values? [15:00]
- How to feel connected and fulfilled in your career [19:46]
- Do you know about your meta level strengths? [26:24]
- Discover how gratitude can help with your professional growth. [30:17]
- The right direction to find new work opportunities. [35:10]
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Today we're talking about designing a business that fits your life, not the other way around. Imagine running a successful enterprise while still enjoying dinner with your family, hobbies, and vacations—it's possible.
We’ll uncover the keys to navigating time and energy limits, choosing the right business model, and leveraging a fantastic team. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you soar.
Let's embrace our brilliance and create the balanced life we crave!
Show Highlights:
- How to design a business that doesn’t restrict your lifestyle [01:36]
- The key to executing your dreams 05:00]
- Here is a flip that can transform your business and life. [06:26]
- The importance of knowing what you want. [07:37]
- Discover the key to finding balance between work, time and energy. [09:51]
- Are you ready to break free from hourly rates and income limits? [14:00]
- Learn why being a lone ranger won’t help you. [17:08]
- Find out the key to getting unstuck quickly. [21:05]
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Ready to supercharge your progress?
This week, we're embracing a super simple approach that is often overlooked. Cherylanne shares eye-opening stories and powerful insights from women who discovered that the magic often lies in taking the most obvious steps.
If you've ever found yourself stalled despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. Get ready to simplify, focus, and excel—let's be brilliant together!
Show Highlights:
- Do you want to know the magic trick to getting unstuck? [02:28]
- What is the first step if you want to run a race? [03:48]
- Learn how to stop looking past the obvious. [04:30]
- How you can simplify areas of complexity in your personal life. [06:30]
- Discover what is holding you back from taking action. [10:00]
- Do you get distracted by bright shiny objects? [11:29]
- Are you spending time on the right things? [12:52]
- How does fear of failure hinder your growth? [15:53]
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Today, we’re taking delegation to a whole new level and comparing it to language immersion for a fresh perspective. Imagine mastering delegation the way you learn a new language—because that’s exactly what we’re discussing.
Cherylanne shares stories from her own experiences and insights from powerhouse women like you who’ve embraced this approach. Whether you're gearing up for a vacation or simply seeking more balance in your jam-packed life, this episode will inspire you to hand off tasks with a lot more confidence so you can get time back to repurpose for whatever you want.
Ready to elevate your leadership game and find more room to shine? Let’s get into it!
Show Highlights:
- The idea of delegation and language immersion. [01:30]
- What is the best way to learn a language? [02:46]
- Do you know the relaxing feeling of seeing an empty inbox? [06:46]
- Discover this amazing concept called inverse summer. [07:06]
- Learn where you need to delegate in your life. [10:03]
- Are you someone who hates to bother other people? [11:58]
- How being brave can help you. [13:29]
- The way to push past both sides of resistance. [15:27]
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Are you ready to amplify your impact in decision-making rooms? Today’s episode features the inspiring Kelli Thompson, a leadership expert and the author of "Closing the Confidence Gap."
Join us as Kelli shares her valuable strategies to help you conquer discomfort, find your authentic voice, and shine in corporate settings. From overcoming imposter syndrome to redefining executive presence, you’ll gain powerful insights to elevate your career.
Get ready to step confidently into the spotlight and make your mark!
Show Highlights:
- Ready to boost your potential and your paycheck? [01:17]
- How to embark on an inspiring journey of career evolution [03:27]
- Use high-power language and be memorable. [08:23]
- What unique skills and talents set you apart? [11:33]
- How can you banish imposter feelings and connect with your audience? [13:39]
- Empower yourself and navigate difficult conversations. [17:49]
- Discover the power of embracing diversity and work-life balance. [21:16]
- The struggles of women in a male-dominated job industry. [26:08]
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In today’s episode, we're tackling a challenge familiar to every driven, growth-oriented woman: knowing when to call it a day. If you're an overachiever who can't resist checking off just one more task, this episode is your guide to setting healthy boundaries.
Cherylanne shares actionable steps to help you recognize when it's time to switch gears and recharge. Filled with real-life examples and practical strategies, this episode will empower you to maintain your productivity without sacrificing your well-being.
Let’s master the art of balance and elevate our brilliance together!
Show Highlights:
- Do you find yourself constantly pushing to do more? [00:55]
- How to decide when it is enough? [03:34]
- Discover the power of recognizing your tiredness [06:05]
- The significance of planning your day [07:56]
- What to do when you can’t complete everything on your daily plan [09:28]
- How to have a renewed sense of productivity [10:52]
- How can you commit to a bedtime and stick to it no matter what? [14:28]
- Is your work overshadowing all else in your life? [18:47]
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In today's episode, we're looking for your leadership superpower. Cherylanne shares captivating stories from her leadership journey at Procter & Gamble and introduces you to the game-changing Five E's of Leadership model. She’ll cover everything from inspiring a compelling vision to boosting your team's capabilities and spirits.
Whether you're leading a team or looking to elevate your own leadership game, this episode will equip you with actionable insights to shine in your professional journey. Ready to tap into your full potential? Let's get started!
Show Highlights:
- Are you seeking insights into leadership development? [00:46]
- Learn to empower your team to succeed and grow. [04:17]
- Discover this amazing leadership model to elevate your skills. [05:29]
- How did a three-E model evolve into a five-E model? [06:36]
- Here is the key to cultivating a clear vision of the future. [07:53]
- Do you want to make impactful connections? [09:24]
- Are you ready to empower and enable? [13:03]
- Discover your natural strength and superpower. [17:20]
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Get ready to elevate your life as Cherylanne unpacks the game-changing impact of women investing in themselves. Discover the eye-opening lessons learned when you give yourself three important permission slips. From outsourcing to upgrading, Cherylanne shares practical strategies that will empower you to thrive in your personal and professional journey.
Join us for an inspiring episode that will ignite your passion for self-investment and unlock a world of possibilities. Tune in and let's redefine success on your own terms!
Show Highlights:
- Are you ready to step into the future? [02:34]
- What's holding you back from making decisions to enhance your career? [03:06]
- Why do women focus on cost when investing in themselves? [04:42]
- Discover the power of investing in yourself. [05:25]
- You don’t have to know everything [09:19]
- Learn about the investments that can multiply your time. [11:02]
- Do you know about the concept of a four-hour workweek? [14:19]
- Have you ever invested solely for pleasure purposes? [15:57]
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Welcome to a game-changing episode of Brilliant Balance. Join host Cherylanne as she sits down with fashion expert Jessica Papineau, the mastermind behind CSJ Styling.
Discover how personal styling can skyrocket your confidence and align your wardrobe with your authentic self. Jessica reveals insider tips on optimizing your wardrobe, shopping with intention, and the magic of trying on clothes at home.
Plus, get the scoop on her exclusive upcoming membership program. Get ready to feel empowered, look fabulous, and show up as your best self!
Show Highlights:
- Are you ready to reframe your perspective on the way you dress? [01:02]
- Discover the thought behind the motto “Look good, feel good”. [08:55]
- How can aligning your authenticity with your image transform you? [11:00]
- The importance of review and reflection. [15:08]
- Do you know the concept of a capsule wardrobe? [19:38]
- How to decide which trends to follow? [21:13]
- Are you seeking intentionality in crafting your image? [25:00]
- Ready to embrace and accentuate your body shape? [32:45]
- The reason most women often have nothing to wear despite having a full closet. [34:26]
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Get ready for the best summer of your life! In today's episode, we're helping you design a summer that works for working moms. Cherylanne will guide you through envisioning a season that blends the joy of carefree leisure time with the rhythm of your career.
Explore how you might adjust your schedule (our outlook) for maximum fun and fulfillment without sacrificing your professional goals. Learn practical steps for turning your ideal summer into reality and making every moment count.
Join us to ensure your summer is as vibrant and productive as you are!
Show Highlights:
- Does the rhythm of your household change in summer? [01:46]
- Are you ready to gain summer freedom by seizing opportunities? [02:41]
- Waiting for somebody else’s permission won’t help. [05:52]
- Discover the importance of dreaming up a big vision. [07:29]
- This is why you must access your current schedule. [09:46]
- Here is how you can pick your priorities right. [10:51]
- Do you have flexibility in your action plan? [13:13]
- How does collaboration help avoid conflict? [16:32]
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Welcome to another empowering episode of Brilliant Balance! Join Cherylanne as she reveals what confident women do differently to excel in their personal and professional lives.
Discover how mastering the art of saying no, boldly asking for what you want, and making decisive choices can elevate your daily life. Learn why courage is the secret ingredient to building lasting confidence and how you can apply these insights to climb higher in your career and enhance your personal fulfillment.
Tune in to start crafting the confident life you deserve. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss out on your weekly dose of inspiration!
Show Highlights:
- Do you feel exceptionally confident every single day? [01:14]
- The reason confidence is shaken for so many people. [02:53]
- Find out how confidence transforms behavior and actions. [06:31]
- How saying no can empower you. [07:21]
- Does every yes have a hidden no? [09:07]
- The key to knowing if you are living the life you desire or not. [12:28]
- The consequences of having a constant fear of conflict. [14:49]
- Are you aware of the impact of a lack of self-trust? [18:12]
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Today, Cherylanne is redefining what it means to manage life with a full plate. Are you juggling a demanding career, family duties, and personal goals?
Cherylanne shares her game-changing system that integrates digital calendars, a to-do list, and a paper planner to streamline your week from overwhelming to organized. Gain crucial insights and practical tools to balance your schedule, reduce mental clutter, and prioritize what truly matters.
Ready for an empowering session on mastering your time and elevating your daily productivity? Let's get your life back on track, starting now.
Show Highlights:
- The importance of maintaining a calendar and to-do lists. [00:42]
- Learn to balance work and life as a professional woman [01:42]
- How to handle the complexity of multiple calendars. [05:57]
- Do you want to conquer overwhelm and chaos in everyday life? [07:34]
- Are you feeling pulled in different directions? [10:27]
- How to choose the right planning tools. [14:25]
- Discover ways to deal with a lack of trust in yourself. [17:31]
- Do you ever feel like your calendar is going out of control? [23:32]
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Today Cherylanne is tackling the question that haunts ambitious women everywhere: Why does it feel like there's never enough of me to go around?
Get ready to explore the art of orchestrating your life for maximum impact with minimal stress. Learn to master the essential skills of delegating effectively and multiplying your influence without stretching yourself too thin.
It's time to redefine what it means to "have it all," so you can elevate your life, both at work and at home. Tune in now.
Show Highlights:
- Discover how doing critically differs from orchestrating. [00:01:41]
- The power of embracing “the other” and delegation. [00:02:44]
- Explore the Harvard Business Review's model for delegation. [00:06:42]
- Learn about capability matching. [00:09:26]
- Delve into the communication superpower of feedback. [00:12:11]
- Time-multiplier accountability vs. responsibility defined. [00:16:27]
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Are you ready to embark on a journey to reclaim the serene spaces in your fast-paced world?
Cherylanne champions the cause of quiet time amidst the whirlwind of a busy professional woman's life. She’ll explore actionable strategies to fine-tune your focus and sharpen your decision-making acumen simply by embracing the art of thoughtful pause.
Tune in to discover how the most successful women prioritize moments of reflection to elevate their efficiency and clarity. Ignite your potential by gifting yourself the time to think—because a clear mind is your ultimate tool for achieving greatness.
Show Highlights:
- Discover why busy women need time to think. [00:41]
- What happens when the noise around you gets to be too much? [01:48]
- The antidote to suboptimal results [05:50]
- Discover the empowering freedom of shifting your perspective. [07:25]
- Here are the basics of an effective thinking process. [09:12]
- Have you ever felt overwhelmed by constant input? [09:50]
- Exciting ways to create a thinking time for yourself. [12:06]
- This is what you need to know about proactive processing. [15:31]
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Ready to unleash your productivity potential? Tune in to this episode where Cherylanne delves into the art of conquering procrastination, tailored specifically for ambitious professional women like you.
Discover practical strategies designed to empower your growth journey, from breaking down daunting tasks to leveraging the support network around you. Get ready for insightful discussions and actionable tips that align with your busy lifestyle, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your goals with confidence.
It's time to transform your to-do lists into catalysts for success!
Show Highlights:
- Discover how to break free from the cycle of procrastination. [00:41]
- Why do we procrastinate? [03:42]
- How to shift your momentum drastically. [06:27]
- Turn your big projects into smaller and achievable sprints. [09:36]
- Are you aware of the concept of body doubling? [10:45]
- How can you leverage accountability partners? [11:37]
- Is your partner collaborating with you on the given task? [13:00]
- Discover the power of rewards that can transform your productivity. [15:13]
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Are you ready to hit refresh on your content consumption habits? In today's episode, Cherylanne reveals how the media we absorb daily could silently shape our mood and productivity.
Discover the secrets to curating a nourishing content diet that infuses your life with joy, gratitude, and growth. Say goodbye to the clutter of the online world and hello to intentional, high-quality consumption.
It’s time to take the reins on your mental well-being—because you deserve to have an information diet that truly serves you.
Show Highlights:
- Find out how your information intake affects you. [02:14]
- Are you keeping a record of what you are consuming digitally? [06:04]
- Do you find yourself mindlessly snacking on short-form content? [07:30]
- How your digital consumption shapes your worldview. [11:14]
- Why controlling our digital consumption is so difficult. [14:22]
- Do you think your content choices are out of your control? [18:27]
- Can you envision a new way to use social media to elevate your life? [22:27]
- How to manage your exposure to triggering topics. [27:44]
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Are you wedged in a job that's just "okay"? In this episode, Cherylanne tackles the "Goldilocks" career conundrum head-on. Discover how to break free from the comfort zone that's holding you back and step boldly into a role that's not only fulfilling but lights up your life.
Get ready to banish the doubts of "I can't leave" and embrace the exhilarating possibility of "What if I do?"
Join us, as Cherylanne guides you through reimagining your work life, inspiring you to chase after the dream job that's been waiting just for you.
Tune in now and start shaping the future you deserve.
Show Highlights:
- What a Goldilocks job looks like. [00:48]
- Are you stuck in a job you don’t love? [04:00]
- The reason why people stay in a job they are not satisfied with. [08:43]
- How do you know if you're in a Goldilocks job? [12:08]
- How you can understand your reason for staying in a Goldilocks job. [15:37]
- Are you aware of the agency mindset? [17:44]
- What is the most important thing to you in your work? [20:29]
- This is how you can explore new options beyond your current job. [23:51]
- Ready to grab hold of your dreams and go after them with clarity? [27:47]
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Get ready for a refreshingly honest conversation about making the most of midlife. Join Cherylanne as she sits down with Christine Sperber to share practical insights from the Modern Elder Academy.
They will explore how embracing new stages in life can open doors to growth and happiness. Learn simple ways to find awe in everyday life and connect with a community rewriting the narrative on aging.
Tune in and redefine what your prime years can look like when you fill them with wisdom and grace.
Show Highlights:
- Discover this amazing story of the pursuit of passion. [04:30]
- Learn about the secrets of thriving in midlife. [09:54]
- Are you aware of the power of curiosity and wisdom? [11:28]
- Ready to embrace your transitional intelligence in midlife? [15:39]
- Do you know that all transitions begin with an ending? [20:03]
- Here is how experiential education empowers its students. [23:34]
- How to embrace a beginner mindset even in midlife [24:36]
- The transformative power of reconnecting with your past. [30:28]
- Can we put ourselves in a state of awe? [32:58]
Find Modern Elder Academy online at https://meawisdom.com and get your free ebook at https://www.meawisdom.com/free-resources/ebook/the-anatomy-of-a-transition.
Books mentioned:
"Learning to Love Midlife" https://a.co/d/h5hxPKv.
"Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life" https://a.co/d/6XW0esQ
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Get ready to step into the world that opens up when you learn to ask for what you truly want in life. In this episode, Cherylanne shares her personal insights on the power of asking for what you want and how it can lead to incredible outcomes.
From navigating through fears and societal norms to honing the essential skill of effective asking, this episode is packed with real-life examples and eye-opening experiences that will empower you to break free from hesitation and start claiming your desires confidently.
It's time to embrace the courage to ask and turn your wants into wins.
Show Highlights:
- Discover the intriguing dynamics of sibling personalities. [00:59]
- Do you know the power of asking for what you need? [04:10]
- Learn how to navigate tasks at home with ease and confidence. [07:16]
- What happens if you don’t express your needs? [08:28]
- How to overcome the fear of judgment? [09:36]
- Say goodbye to societal norms and conditioning that hold you back. [12:07]
- How to deal with a positional power differential? [16:30]
- Can shortcuts help you in getting what you need? [18:11]
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In this episode, Cherylanne shares wisdom on navigating seasons of change and challenge - a recurrent event for women in midlife. You’ll learn the signs that indicate there’s been a shift in your life, and learn the power of adopting a "normal for now" mindset to gracefully ride out these seasons.
With practical tips for regrouping, finding anchor points, lightening your load, and building your support system, Cherylanne offers a roadmap to navigate life's twists and turns.
Tune in for guidance and actionable strategies to thrive through your next season of change.
Show Highlights:
- Discover how to navigate life's changing seasons. [00:41]
- How to deal with raw emotions during the transitions of life [04:22]
- The negative impact of personal crises on your output. [08:07]
- How do you adapt to temporary phases in life? [09:55]
- What are the ever-evolving changes in life? [12:14]
- Have you found your anchor points in life? [14:57]
- How to navigate challenges and prioritize essentials. [16:29]
- What to do when you are stuck in a cycle of rigidity? [18:47]
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Get ready to learn the game-changing strategies of “Fair Play” with special guest Eve Rodsky.
Discover how to communicate effectively, set unapologetic boundaries, and carve out much-deserved personal space for creativity and growth. Don’t miss this empowering episode where we’re rewriting the narrative of domestic equality and sharing the blueprint for balancing work, home and vibrant personal fulfillment right alongside your partner.
Eve reveals the secrets to redistributing household tasks and ending the cycle of imbalance that so many women face daily. She introduces her system - the Fair Play cards – your ticket to a partnership that respects the value of your time and contributions. She also stresses the importance of finding your own “unicorn space” that nurtures your creativity.
Show Highlights:
- What could happen if we treated homes as organizations? [02:15]
- Are you aware of the unpaid labor burden on women globally? [08:52]
- Three amazing techniques to revolutionize your life. [13:02]
- What is the only method of ending bias at your home? [18:28]
- Discover how society's conditioning impacts women. [23:34]
- How emotions and influences shape system design. [27:08]
- The power of working on your belief system [35:25]
- How to take control of your time. [40:43]
- The transformative role of understanding your inner values. [49:09]
- The significance of valuing one's own time and interests. [55:50]
Find Eve online at https://fairplaylife.com or https://everodsky.com and on instagram at @fairplaylife or @everodsky.
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Get ready to shake up your approach to time management in this episode of Brilliant Balance. Cherylanne is looking into the concept of time orientation, helping you figure out if you're more of a structured, time-rigid type or if you thrive in a go-with-the-flow, time-fluid vibe.
You'll learn how your natural time orientation affects your planning, relationships, and overall satisfaction, and Cherylanne shares some practical tips for navigating the complexities of time in our modern world.
If you're a working woman seeking to strike a balance between structure and spontaneity, this episode is a must-listen!
Show Highlights:
- Uncover your time orientation and learn to harness it. [00:43]
- Why do we need to understand people’s time orientation? [02:21]
- How to know if you are time-rigid or time-fluid [06:07]
- This is how the concept of time varies in different cultures. [08:16]
- Are you someone who craves structure and order? [10:38]
- How someone’s time orientation can be a source of conflict [12:27]
- The key to conflict resolution with different time orientations. [15:58]
- Learn about the hidden power of under planning. [17:10]
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In this episode, Cherylanne talks about those moments in life when we think, "This shouldn't be this hard, right?" Get ready for an honest exploration of the challenges we face as women.
Cherylanne shares her personal experiences, offering insights that will make you feel seen and understood. It's time to shift your perspective and realize that the struggle is all part of the journey.
Get excited to connect with other women, feel empowered, and find the strength to face the day ahead. Tune in now!
Show Highlights:
- Do you know why the beginnings are always difficult? [02:30]
- How to conquer the temptation of giving up. [04:48]
- Discover why the real picture is often not publicized. [06:02]
- The reasons we aren’t having the most important discussions. [07:14]
- How does the potential fear of scaring or boring others impact us? [08:32]
- Is the fear of vulnerability holding you back? [09:38]
- Learn about the skewed perspective created by half-truths. [10:33]
- The difference between sympathy and empathy. [11:45]
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Today Cherylanne unpacks the shift that occurs when you move from learning to taking action. She uncovers the common traps of getting stuck in a perpetual cycle of acquiring knowledge without applying it, and reveals the subtle signs taht indicate you're caught in this pattern.
In this eye-opening discussion, Cherylanne shares powerful strategies to break free from this cycle and harness the potential for real change and growth.
Stay tuned to unlock the secrets of transforming yourself from a lifelong learner to a fearless doer in this episode.
Show Highlights:
- Discover why you are stuck in a continuous learning cycle. [04:21]
- Are you ready to move from passive learning to active coaching? [07:23]
- How can clearing space ignite your passion? [10:22]
- The way to go when you are overwhelmed with information. [10:53]
- Learn this fool-proof method of sequencing the steps. [13:06]
- Are your elaborate morning routines exhausting you? [14:49]
- Learn how to build a support system for your efforts. [15:57]
- The importance of a two-way dialogue for unlocking your potential. [20:36]
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In this episode, Cherylanne discusses the secrets of achieving true prosperity with financial entrepreneur Mackey McNeill. You’ll discover how being clear about what money means to you can help you develop financial strategies that bring you peace and freedom. You'll also learn why having someone guide you on your path to financial growth isn't just smart – it can be crucial for navigating the journey to wealth with confidence.
Don't miss Mackey's personal stories and the chance to claim your free copy of her insightful book. It's time to take control and shape your financial future!
Show Highlights:
- The secrets of achieving prosperity. [00:43]
- Discover the pathway of becoming an entrepreneur. [04:59]
- Learn about the three types of freedom crucial in achieving your goals. [09:41]
- Do you dream of enjoying your life without financial constraints? [11:50]
- How does financial stress impact decision-making? [13:49]
- Empower yourself through personalized financial planning. [19:49]
- How can we find clarity in our financial goals? [25:48]
- Discover how financial child identity impacts your business plans. [30:02]
- Can professional financial coaching bring peace of mind? [34:18]
- Acquiring knowledge is the first step towards prosperity. [37:21]
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Are you ready to transform your living space into a clutter-free sanctuary? Join Cherylanne as she shares practical and effective tips for restoring order in your home.
Discover a simple two-step system that will help you first conquer clutter and then maintain a sense of peace and organization. Cherylanne's insights will empower you to create an orderly living environment where everything has its own home, one where you can find calm even in the chaos of everyday life.
If you're ready to feel better in your space, tune in now…
Show Highlights:
- Do you feel overwhelmed by clutter at home? [00:54]
- Why is having a sense of order around us important? [03:20]
- These two steps will set you free from all the clutter in your life. [04:26]
- How can assigning a place to each item simplify your daily routine? [05:21]
- Discover this brilliant method to maintain order. [10:03]
- Find out how to swiftly restore order to your space in just 10 minutes. [13:11]
- Do you struggle to keep your paperwork under control? [13:37]
- Learn the significance of family effort. [17:14]
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Are you ready to reclaim your time and set boundaries with confidence and grace? In this episode, Cherylanne explores the art of saying no, a skill that is often elusive to women who have been conditioned to be people pleasers.
Join Cherylanne as she explains why saying no can be so challenging and equips you with a simple script to gracefully decline requests. Discover how mastering the art of saying no can be a game changer, leading to greater balance, empowerment, and fulfillment in your life.
If you're ready to take control of your time and priorities, you won't want to miss this insightful and empowering episode.
Show Highlights:
- Discover the power of confidently saying no! [00:43]
- Learn how to deal with the challenges of saying no. [02:55]
- Building confidence in decision-making! [05:30]
- Are you overestimating your personal capacity to do things? [07:38]
- Here is the ultimate method to stop people pleasing. [08:37]
- The significance of expressing gratitude and acknowledgement. [11:45]
- Clarity is the key! [13:00]
- Find out how kindness and grace can make your life easy. [15:51]
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Are you caught in the "I'm so busy" cycle, feeling like life is a relentless rush with no room to breathe? In this eye-opening episode, Cherylanne challenges the pressure we feel to be constantly busy and offers a powerful shift that will resonate with every modern woman.
Discover how to break free from the exhausting cycle of reactivity, rushing, and unrealistic multitasking to create a life that is purposeful, paced, and present. Get ready to reimagine how you use your time and energy as Cherylanne shares practical steps to reclaim a sense of balance and fulfillment.
Don't miss this discussion that could be the key to unlocking a more intentional and joyful way of living.
Show Highlights:
- Ready to break free from the busy cycle?[01:35]
- Break the pattern of competitive overscheduling. [04:55]
- Are you tired of the perpetual rush and reactive energy? [06:24]
- Discover how unrealistic multitasking is weighing you down? [09:13]
- The journey from being reactive to being purposeful. [12:34]
- Are you setting the right intention for yourself? [14:32]
- Learn how to carve out the margin you need. [15:36]
- Dealing with days when you’re running ahead of your pace. [17:21]
- The transformative power of staying present [17:48]
- Say goodbye to autopilot mode of living. [20:22]
- Discover the ultimate antidote to your lifestyle! [24:05]
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Are you ready to reclaim your time and revolutionize your life?
In this episode, Cherylanne is joined by Julia Hudson and Lisa Casson, the co-founders of Pennyworth, who unpack the game-changing benefits of hiring help. These executive support aficionados with roots in Silicon Valley will show you how getting assistance isn't just for the rich and famous - it can actually be your secret weapon to having both a thriving career and a peaceful home life.
Discover how to find your perfect support match and multiply your discretionary time. Don't miss this empowering episode; it just might be your cue to give yourself permission to buy back time with Pennyworth's savvy strategies.
And for a discount on your search, schedule a call with https://pennyworthprojects.com/ and be sure to mention Brilliant Balance!
Show Highlights:
- Here is the ultimate pathway to breaking limiting beliefs. [01:07]
- Do you need extra support to empower yourself? [07:31]
- Explore the areas in your life where you can use external support. [10:34]
- Discover the ultimate time-saving secret for women [17:42]
- Do you feel like you're drowning in responsibilities? [19:39]
- Discover how having help is not just a luxury, but a necessity for many of us [22:30]
- The value of having an intermediary to save you time. [25:28]
- What are the things that are dragging you down? [26:46]
- Finding your way to a high level resource who can really take work off your plate. [27:31]
- Your guide to get over reluctance toward seeking and hiring support. [31:44]
- The key to prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries. [35:03]
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Are you ready to ignite your passion for the unexplored and transform your life?
Today Cherylanne joins forces with Allison Hare, who left her corporate life to step into the wild world of new beginnings. Discover how trying things like silent retreats, adventure hikes, psychedelic assisted therapy, and a fitness dance class reinvigorated Allison, Then use what she’s learned to inspire your own explorations!
This is your invitation to break free from the ordinary – are you daring enough to answer the call and make every day a canvas for joy and self-discovery?
Show Highlights:
- Have you given yourself permission to try new things? [00:38]
- Discover the importance of financial independence for women. [06:05]
- Find out how you can recognize what you actually want to do. [11:42]
- Learn Allison’s life-changing story of leaving corporate life. [14:27]
- How to keep your spirit of exploration alive [16:46]
- The philosophy of being a “late learner”. [17:04]
- A guide to learning ways of making an impact. [19:54]
- Break free from outdated conventions. [21:01]
- Micro Choices, Macro Impact! [22:37]
- Taking things slow and one day at a time. [25:50]
- Find out how being intentional and authentic led to a life transformation! [29:32]
- Have you ever worked on your relationship with yourself? [31:17]
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Join Cherylanne in this new year’s episode of Brilliant Balance, where she challenges the traditional approach to resolutions and offers a fresh take on how to step into 2024 with a sense of lightness.
Discover why “should” based resolutions weigh us down and how “want” based resolutions change the game.
Plus, mark your calendars for an exclusive LIVE master class on January 17, 2024 where Cherylanne will guide you through a process for making this your most light-filled and fulfilling year yet.
If you're ready to step into 2024 with a renewed sense of freedom and purpose, this episode is a must-listen!
Show Highlights:
- Here is how you can avoid setting unrealistic goals and resolutions that weigh you down. [01:50]
- Find out how the shift from holiday magic to reality checks happens.[03:15]
- How to respond to your inner critic when she appears [05:16]
- The key to laying down your burdens and welcoming the bright magic of possibility. [07:23]
- Discover how embracing your dreams can give you a sense of purpose. [08:30]
- Getting clear about your intention [10:12]
- Learn the tools to find courage within for taking bold action. [12:02]
- This is the BIG reason why goals are not fulfilled [13:10] Recalibrate for success. [16:02]
- How to overcome guilt you may feel for doing what you want to do [18:02]
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Are you ready to reflect, renew, and shine?
In this episode, Cherylanne shares her secrets for hosting a self-guided retreat that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the new year. She's even created a free printable guide to help you along the way.
Find a comfy spot, and get ready to reflect and renew. Don't forget to share this episode with your girlfriends who could use a little retreat time too.
Cheers to a brilliant year ahead!
Show Highlights:
- The importance of taking a pause [00:01:44]
- Recognize the need to reflect! [00:05:43]
- Learn how we all have different points of beginning [00:07:19]
- How to carve out some space for yourself in the calendar [00:09:24]
- Discover the key to finding the perfect spot for inspiration [00:10:27]
- Do you really know “how” to begin? [00:11:48]
- Find out the value of imperfections! [00:13:18]
- How to be kind to yourself [00:14:36]
- What to do when you don’t know what is next [00:15:48]
- Elevate your retreat experience with special touches [00:17:12]
- How can you protect the sacredness of your insights? [00:18:25]
- Why do we fumble when it comes to execution? [00:22:45]
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Today's episode is all about reclaiming calm during the holiday hustle. Cherylanne shares her ideas for finding moments of peace amidst the chaos, whether it's in the early morning, during a midday break, or in the evening wind-down.
As we gear up for all the celebrations this season holds, Cherylanne reminds us to stay present and savor the sacred moments, all while preparing for the new year ahead.
So grab your favorite cozy drink, and let's tune in to this episode to discover how we can protect our peace and shine bright during the holidays.
Show Highlights:
- Acknowledging the chaos and hustle as part of the fun [02:25]
- How to customize your day activities based on your preference [03:03]
- Discover the key to embrace early morning peace. [03:11]
- Significance of a midday break to replenish your energy [07:05]
- Learn a few calming activities for end-of-day wind down [09:06]
- How to handle an emotional snap [10:48]
- Find out how intentional reflection can help you [11:14]
- Staying present is the key [12:38]
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In today's episode, Cherylanne invites you to infuse a little extra joy into your holiday season. As we navigate the busy month of December, she shares practical tips for self-care and finding moments of delight in the midst of the holiday hustle.
From treating yourself to a holiday beverage and a red manicure, to embracing traditions like matching holiday PJs and spreading joy to delivery drivers, Cherylanne's suggestions are sure to inspire you to bring a little more joy into your own holiday experience.
Let’s discover how to reclaim the magic of the season for ourselves.
Show Highlights:
- How to rest and recharge your batteries for holidays? [01:50]
- Catch a cheesy Christmas movies this year! [05:10]
- What’s with the red nail? [06:26]
- How to add holiday decorations to your car [07:13]
- Find out a fun way to create holiday memories with your family [07:55]
- The stress free gift-exchange [09:09]
- Mistletoe can do what no one else can! [09:51]
- Find out the key to stress-free shopping. [10:12]
- Investing in small everyday pleasures for festive fun [11:12]
- A way to ensure community engagement [12:35]
- Your pet needs attention too! [13:27]
- How to show gratitude to delivery drivers [14:18]
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In this episode, Cherylanne tackles the often stressful topic of holiday gifting. With the season in full swing, she offers practical strategies to help you navigate the complexities of gift-giving in a way that's both mindful and budget-friendly.
Cherylanne emphasizes the importance of avoiding “debt and regret” when it comes to gifting, as well as the overwhelming clutter that can accompany the holidays. She provides practical tips such as having a master gift plan, knowing your numbers, and giving what she calls “disappearing” gifts.
Tune in to discover how you can make your gifting experience memorable, meaningful, and guilt-free. It’s all about balance.
Show Highlights Include:
- Learn to avoid regret by making thoughtful gift-buying choices [00:01:38]
- How can you avoid clutter overload during the holiday season? [00:03:08]
- Learn how to create a comprehensive gift plan that helps you stay organized and on budget [00:04:27]
- Explore strategies for determining the number of gifts per person and establishing a budget for holiday shopping [00:06:42]
- Declutter your life and make room for joy with these space-saving gift ideas [00:13:11]
- How can you make gifts memorable and meaningful? [00:17:42]
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The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive cheer. But for many busy moms, it can also be a time of stress, overindulgence, and disrupted routines. Looking for practical tips on navigating the holidays while staying on track with your health and wellness goals? This episode is for you.
Get ready to feel inspired and empowered as Cherylanne helps you create a healthy and enjoyable holiday season that is brilliantly balanced!
Show Highlights Include:
- Managing treats and activities during the holiday season and the pressure they can put on your food and fitness routine [00:01:38]
- How to prioritize a middle-ground approach, even when you love food [00:02:14]
- Learn the importance of setting reasonable goals to maintain a sense of balance during the holiday season [00:04:28]
- Discover the benefits of creating a consistent routine to support your overall well-being during the holidays [00:07:01]
- Explore the concept of minimum viable dose and how to apply it to your workouts [00:10:31]
- How repeating a routine can reduce your cognitive load and put healthy habits on auto-pilot [00:15:01]
- Learn how maintaining a baseline of healthy eating and fitness habits allows you to find joy in special indulgences [00:16:59]
- The force multiplier for staying on track [00:20:47]
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In today’s episode, Cherylanne shares strategies to help busy professional moms to handle holiday to-dos. This kicks off a series of holiday episodes that will carry you from here to the New Year with more ease and more joy.
As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the tasks that need to be done. But fear not, Cherylanne has some ideas to streamline your schedule and make this season more joyful.
From discovering what you hold sacred, to creating a holiday roadmap, to strategies for outsourcing and simplifying, she covers it all.
Discover how to handle the holiday hustle with grace and balance. Stay tuned for more episodes in this series, where we'll explore healthy eating, fitness tips, gift giving, and finding calm amidst the chaos.
Let's make this holiday season one to remember. Let's be brilliant.
Show Highlights Include:
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The nostalgia of early Holiday traditions [00:03:05]
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How will you plan for the weeks ahead? [00:04:39]
- What is at the center of your season? [00:05:22]
- Are you struggling to manage holiday commitments? [00:07:00]
- Do this and stop spreading yourself too thin [00:10:15]
- Discover how to shorten your list [00:12:30:00]
- Who can do what you can't? [00:14:36]
- How to simplify and save time [00:16:30]
- It’s ok to be a little less perfect [00:19:30]
- This will bring you more joy this magical season [00:20:44]
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In today's episode, Cherylanne shares powerful techniques to help mothers reduce stress and find more balance in their lives.
With practical strategies and expert advice, she discusses how mindful prioritization, single tasking, and mindful transitions can make a significant impact on stress levels.
We will discuss the world of mindfulness and discover proven strategies to create a more peaceful and fulfilling motherhood journey.
Stay tuned for actionable tips and insights that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to reduce stress in your own life.
Let's get started!
Show Highlights Include:
- Mom Overwhelm: Are we cracking under pressure? [00:00:51]
- What is mindfulness? [00:04:35]
- Maximize your energy and time: Time and body hacks for working moms [00:07:46]
- The power of single-tasking [00:12:24]
- How to shift gears and show up intentionally [00:14:29]
- How can brief reflection enhance your calendar? [00:18:05]
- Can you change your state without overthinking? [00:18:45]
- Discover these body-centric practices for clarity, focus, and calm [00:19:25]
- Clear your mind and embrace your body [00:27:16]
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Feeling lonely or isolated while juggling the demands of work and family? We've got you covered in today's episode of the Brilliant Balance show. Join Cherylanne Skolnicki as she reveals the remarkable impact of finding your people and the power of community.
Get ready for insights, inspiration, and data that highlight the importance of social connections in our lives. Plus, you won't want to miss the strategies recommended by the US Surgeon General to build a healthier and more connected society.
Tune in now to dive deep into this essential topic and find out how you can create your own support system or join the one within Brilliant Balance. Let's be brilliant together!
Show Highlights Include:
- Discover one secret to finding work-life balance [00:02:07]
- Learn tips to live a healthier, more connected life [00:04:37]
- Discover the power of institutions and community programs to mitigate loneliness [00:06:20]
- How to foster connection and combat loneliness? [00:07:02]
- Find out how technology impacts your relationships [00:08:06]
- Discover the power of a buzzing community and unlock possibilities with Brilliant Balance [00:13:44]
- How to connect with like-minded women [00:15:15]
- Discover the power of a supportive circle [00:19:46]
- What happens when coaching becomes interactive? [00:22:45]
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References: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf
In this encore episode, we'll explore the power of our choices and challenge the belief that we don't have options. Cherylanne shares insights on how recognizing our choices can empower us to create change in our lives and find greater fulfillment.
So grab a beverage, get comfortable, and let's dive into the world of choices together.
Are you ready to be brilliant? Let's go!
Show Highlights Include:
- Discover the surprising power of choice in your life [00:03:06]
- Explore the hidden choices you may have been overlooking [00:04:49]
- Uncover the consequences of not taking ownership of your choices [00:08:00]
- Endless workday, but is it worth it? [00:14:33]
- How choices can empower you and start challenging outdated patterns [00:19:00]
- Get uncomfortable and expand your perspective [00:20:48]
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In today's episode, we’ll discuss the powerful topic of turning setbacks into comebacks. As women, we all face setbacks at various points in our lives - whether it's a personal challenge, a career setback, or even a major catastrophe.
But what if these setbacks could be the catalyst for our greatest comebacks?
In this episode, we’ll hear how a childhood experience has shaped Cherylanne’s understanding of resilience and how we can use setbacks as stepping stones towards success.
Get ready to be inspired and gain practical insights on how to navigate setbacks with grace and determination. So grab your headphones and get ready to be brilliant.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- An unexpected River Flood Changes My outlook Forever [00:01:00]
- Resilience: How to Overcome Life's Setbacks [00:05:21]
- 7 steps to bounce back from setbacks [00:06:56]
- Unlocking Your Brain's Potential and Moving Forward Confidently [00:10:12]
- Discover the secret to moving forward [00:13:19}
- Embrace setbacks and ignite your comeback [00:16:38]
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In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of ageless ambition. Is it ever too late to pursue your dreams? Cherylanne reflects on her own dreams and aspirations that may have fallen by the wayside. But here's the thing - it's never too late to start dreaming and working towards those goals.
We will explore common beliefs that hold us back from chasing our dreams and discover why it's never too late to start pursuing what sets your soul on fire. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and reignite your ambition. Let's be brilliant together!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Is it too late for my dreams? [00:01:16]
- Am I still cut out for this? [00:05:47]
- Investing in personal dreams: Is it worth the risk? [00:06:52]
- What will everyone think? [00:07:52]
- These successful women defied age expectations [00:11:38]
- What's holding you back from your dreams? [00:16:15]
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In this episode of the Brilliant Balance podcast, Cherylanne welcomes Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a remarkable woman who has triumphed over stage four cancer and a heart transplant. Their conversation is filled with inspiration, resilience, and a profound perspective on living a healthy and fulfilling life. Dr. Mussallem shares her own experiences and offers valuable insights on nutrition, spirituality, and the transformative power of organ transplantation.
This episode is a must-listen for women seeking motivation, guidance, and a reminder of the strength we hold within ourselves.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Transforming adversity into inspiration: Meet Dr. Dawn Mussallem [00:00:08]
- How do inherited emotions affect our well-being? [00:14:03]
- Overcoming tragedy and finding strength within grief [00:18:30]
- How a near-death experience can unlock beautiful stillness and love [00:21:47]
- Why a plant based diet is good for your health [00:32:37]
- The mysteries behind food choices and their consequences [00:37:02]
- The risks and benefits of different lifestyle choices [00:39:15]
- Why fitting into your old jeans might not be enough [00:42:17]
- What can you do to improve your health? [00:47:35]
- Perfect isn't necessary, but how important is it? [00:48:50]
Resources referenced in this show: https://www.mayoclinic.org. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mussallem-do-dipablm-2b360b57/ https://lifestylemedicine.org/overview/. https://www.lisamillerphd.com.
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Have you ever been called “superwoman” and felt a burst of pride in your ability to get everything and anything done? But realize later that the feeling was overrated?
While considering yourself a “superwoman” gives you a short-lived rush, it also burdens you with heavy and unrealistic expectations.
These unrealistic expectations can riddle you with guilt. It can feel like you’re failing at your job. But you’re not. Because doing everything is not your job.
Here’s the truth:
When others give you the “superwoman” tag, it gradually—then suddenly—takes a toll on your career, your relationships, and your health.
So, how do you balance your drive to overachieve with the real-world consequences of “Superwoman Syndrome.”
In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to overcome your “Superwoman Syndrome” before it wrecks your career, relationships, and health. Plus, I reveal how to set realistic expectations so you don’t fall into the trap of overachievement.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The 5 unrealistic characteristics of a ‘superwoman’ (and why you must quickly act to get rid of this burdening tag). (2:35)
- 5 drastic side effects “Superwoman Syndrome” has on your health, career and relationships. (6:44)
- Why these seemingly positive compliments can reinforce traditional gender stereotypes (and over-burdens you with unequal responsibilities). (12:45)
- 3 steps you can take to break free from unrealistic expectations put on you by society. (16:52)
- Why the ‘superwoman’ tag is not a compliment (how you can start to challenge it and save yourself from a cycle of overachievement). (20:33)
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There’s a behavior almost all of us exhibit.
We delay decisions, because we’re not sure what we want yet. And so much time flies by without any action taken, because we’re still unsure, saying ‘maybe’.
It could be an important decision to change careers, pick a course to study, or even something as simple as changing the furniture in your living room. But since you’re unsure, you don’t do it.
You say ‘maybe’.
What you don’t know is that your inability to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ holds you back from achieving the level of transformation and growth possible for you. It’s impossible to grow by saying ‘maybe’ and not committing to any one decision.
You have to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. You have to take that step forward. Because only you possess the power to change your life with a simple decision.
So what can you do to break out of that behavioral cycle of constantly saying ‘maybe’, and start making decisions that move your life forward?
In this episode, you’ll discover why you’re addicted to ‘maybe.’ You’ll also figure out how to get yourself to eradicate indecision and finally take the steps that transform your life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 3 recognizable patterns that keep you stuck at ‘maybe’ (and how these patterns slow your progress to a halt). (3:45)
- How having more than one option to choose from can paralyze you (and how to break out of this paralysis and make a decision). (4:05)
- How even your own brain works against you and keeps you from making bold choices that move the needle.(6:18)
- The ‘time trap’ most of us fall into when making decisions (and why you must develop the skill to make decisions now). (8:02)
- 3 techniques to eliminate the ‘maybes’ (so you can make decisions that give you consistent progress towards your goals). (10:44)
- The “Small Decisions” secret for achieving consistent progress (and why this works better than making big commitments). (16:03)
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You can be at the top of your career, successful, and great at what you do, and at the same time feel unsatisfied.
There’s a time that comes when success is no longer enough. You could have achieved everything you’d ever dreamed of, accumulating wealth and accolades along the way, and it still may not be enough to satisfy you. You’ll feel there’s something more you could be doing.
Why?
If you’re not making the impact you know you could be making on your family, yourself, and the world in general - despite the weight of your success, it could leave a bland taste in your mouth.
So when you get to that point, what do you do? How do you pivot and transition successfully into a career that allows you to create impact? How can you seek the life of significance that you crave?
That’s what my guest today, Traci Barrett, will help us answer.
Traci is one of the co-founders of HGTV, and was involved in it right from the start, long before it exploded. She’s a published author, speaker and a coach. She’s worked in corporate America and has been a part of multiple successful startups, all while being an involved and present parent.
In this episode, Traci shares her core message about how to seek and find a life of significance using her own experience, in which she walked out of a very high paying job, and leveraged her existing skills to build a successful business.
Traci reveals how you can recognize when it’s time to slow down when you’re spread too thin, the best things to prioritize when choosing a career or building a business, and how to choose your next fulfilling path the right way.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- This mindset trick every entrepreneur should adopt in order to be successful.(16:02)
- How to recognize when it’s time to slow down at your career/business. (17:00)
- How Traci leveraged her existing skills to build a successful consulting business (and how you can do it too). (22:40)
- Why money and prestige is simply not enough, and what to prioritize in your career to ensure you feel successful and content no matter how much you make. (26:40)
- An actionable tip you can implement today to help you make the right choice on the next step to take in your career. (32:58)
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To find Traci online visit her website at:
https://tracischubertbarrett.com
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Relaxing is an important, objectively beneficial activity to the human body.
But most of us can’t take a proper break without feeling guilty. Somehow it always feels like there is something we’ve missed that needs to be done…urgently.
That’s why we have to learn how to make the time to unwind and hold that time as sacred.
You can’t do this until you unhook from a few false beliefs you might have about relaxing. These beliefs are things we tell ourselves that keep us from enjoying leisure time without feeling guilty.
It’s not your fault. These beliefs are lodged firmly in us by messages we’ve absorbed over the years. Eventually, we start to believe them as the truth.
If you’re having a hard time relaxing, I want you to think about your relationship with these messages and how they might be affecting you.
In this episode, you’ll learn what they are and how you’ve absorbed them over time. You’ll also learn how you can reprogram your mind with more helpful messages, so you can enjoy more fulfilling and rewarding leisure experiences.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 7 messages you may have absorbed that deny you proper relaxation (and how to reprogram your mind to get rid of them). (5:33)
- Why being constantly busy is viewed as a status symbol (and how this affects your ability to relax). (5:43)
- A harmful core belief you might have that makes you unable to accept help from anyone else. (7:26)
- The wide-spread ‘self-soothing’ coping mechanism among women that stops them from relaxing (and how to create your own tolerance against it). (8:37)
- Why you run a huge risk if you tie your self worth to productivity. (10:30)
- How your definition of leisure might be hindering you from being able to take a satisfying break (and what it should be instead). (13:43)
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We all experience difficult seasons in our lives.
It could be losing your job through downsizing, or significant health issues in your family or even a child leaving for college (sniff).
These hard experiences are just a part of life, and they won’t stop coming our way even when we want them to.
They will always be there to challenge us.
And the truth is, the way we process experiences like this makes a huge difference in how well we move through them.
There are two sides we experience when we encounter situations like this. We tend to lean into one of them, but the key is to use both to effectively go through these hard experiences.
In this episode, you’ll learn what these two sides are and how you can use them to process hard experiences, heartaches and disappointments.
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Show Highlights Include:
- Two primary lenses we use to process difficult experiences (and how you can leverage them to effectively overcome these experiences). (5:04)
- The best way to leverage the first lens (and what not to do when you’re using it).(7:47)
- What to do if you can’t easily access either of these two key lenses. (12:43)
- How we turned my uncles’ heart attacks into a teachable moment, and how you can do the same for yourself. (14:17)
- How to use this second lens to feel a sense of agency over your life and future (18:42)
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Women generally hold themselves to certain standards that keep us seen as ‘good’ in the eyes of society. We try to play safe and only exhibit certain ‘accepted’ behaviors because of this.
But why?
Why do we hold ourselves to these standards and deprive ourselves of our essential wants, desires, and even dreams?
Elise Loehnen helps us dig deeply into that today. She’s the owner of the podcast Pulling The Thread, a podcast dedicated to pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are and putting them back together. She’s also the former host of the Goop podcast and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children.
Elise helps us reconsider the origin of our desire to be seen as good, as girls and even as women. She challenges a number of long held beliefs, the historical context behind them, and whether it’s still right to follow those structures.
She also reveals how you can break free of these high and unreasonable standards and expectations set by society for you, and trust your natural instincts, so you can live a more balanced, peaceful and spiritual life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How women tend to be harder on women than men (and how it affects us negatively). (06:22).
- How you can flip your envy to a net positive and gain from it (instead of constantly simmering with jealousy). (14:32)
- The disparity between how society treats men vs. women (and how it’s destructive). (17:34)
- The shocking origin of the seven deadly sins, and how it influenced our view of religion and the sexes today. (18:42)
- How we set high, unreasonable standards for what a good woman is for ourselves (and expect every other woman to live up to it). (29:07)
- The health effects of constantly denying yourself your essential needs and wants. (36:55)
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If you’re listening to this, you probably procrastinate. Maybe in all aspects of your life, maybe in just one, but you do.
Because even if you have everything running on time and seemingly perfectly in your life, there are still areas in which you might procrastinate.
The truth is there are some psychological patterns that actually drive procrastination. And we don’t always recognize them.
So we keep blaming ourselves and the wrong things for our constant procrastination.
But you don’t have to anymore.
In this episode, you’ll discover 5 little known patterns that bring procrastination into your life and how to work with them to snap out of that procrastination cycle.
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Show Highlights Include:
- 5 little-known patterns that drive procrastination. (2:34)
- Why it’s not always a lack of self-discipline that makes you procrastinate (and a system you can implement to help your defeat procrastination) (2:59)
- Why we really put off starting new things (and how to know if this phenomenon is what makes you procrastinate) (6:16)
- How huge projects can completely ‘paralyze’ you (and what to do to snap out of this state) (10:17)
- How gunning for perfect outcomes keeps you from actually executing anything. (13:38)
- The first step you should take to help manage your procrastination. (20:35)
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The whole world has been abuzz about one movie for the past several weeks.
Barbie.
My entire team has been talking to me about it, my friends have been chattering about it, and my kids couldn’t wait to see it, so I finally got myself to a theater to see what the hype was about!
And it was a beautifully produced, impressive movie.
I wasn’t necessarily blown away in the theater, but after breaking it down more “book club style” with a few people, I realized Greta Gerwig (the director) is a genius. The level of sophistication with which she threaded important messages into this movie was next level.
Today I’ll reveal three insights I picked up from the Barbie movie. See if they help you out here in the real world.
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Show Highlights Include:
- The striking similarity between Barbie’s growth and the evolution of women over the years. (6:18)
- America Ferrera’s exceptional monologue (and how it encapsulates the struggles of the average woman in today’s society) (7:47)
- How you might make the mistake of giving away agency and control over your life (and Barbie’s advice on how to seize it back). (9:43)
- A priceless resource you can use to navigate difficult areas in your life and leverage to accelerate your progress. (14:54)
- How the Barbie movie brilliantly uses satire to pass across these hidden messages and analogies. (16:38)
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Do you ever feel like you’re doing too much?
Rhetorical question, right? We often say we “have no choice”
And even though we end up acknowledging we’re doing too much and taking on extra responsibility that’s weighing heavily on us
We aren’t doing the things that help us lighten this load.
The truth is, some behaviors and situations can keep you stuck in patterns of doing too much for a long time. And even when you try to break free, you can’t because you don’t know where to make a shift
So why are we still doing too much?
In this episode, you’ll discover 5 internalized behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns of doing too much. You’ll also learn how to overcome these behaviors and release the weight on your shoulders.
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Show Highlights Include:
- 5 reasons you might be stuck in patterns of doing too much. (3:04)
- The danger of defining your actions around expectations. (3:13)
- How to escape from this trap that keeps you stuck doing too much. (6:28)
- An overlooked, internal enemy that stops us from accepting help relieving heavy responsibility. (9:07)
- 3 emotions that hinder you from taking things off your plate or make you do too much. (14:00)
- A hidden trait that makes you do too much without even realizing it (and how you can analyze this trait and reduce your tendency to do too much).(17:14)
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Midlife is not always an easy time for women.
And when you combine this season with the mental and physical effects of menopause and perimenopause that affect women during the very same time, it can be exhausting.
Unfortunately, women are often dismissed by healthcare providers, and can have most of their symptoms written off as hormonal or superficial.
As a result, there are a lot of questions and confusion around perimenopause, menopause, and women’s health in general. We need an expert voice in the mix.
Enter Dr Lisa Larkin.
Lisa specializes in women’s health, cancer survivorship, menopause management, female sexual health, and women’s cardiovascular diseases. She graduated from Yale School of Medicine and has held various prestigious medical positions since then before returning to private practice.
She’s perfectly very qualified to answer questions on perimenopause, menopause, and the health challenges women face around midlife.
Which is exactly what we do today.
In this episode, you’ll discover the difference between the perimenopausal and menopausal effects on women’s health, what you can do about it, and what you should watch out for at this stage of life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why midlife and menopausal women don’t receive enough attention from the healthcare system (and who they can turn to in their trying times). (10:40)
- A huge problem with women’s health in the social media space. (13:26)
- The symptoms of, and difference between menopause and perimenopause (and how to know which one you’re experiencing) (14:39)
- Why it’s important to educate men about women’s health and aging. (19:18)
- Why hormones won’t fix all your menopausal symptoms (and the overlooked culprit of huge changes in your body) (23:25)
- Why your hormone levels are an inaccurate representation of your menopausal status (and how to accurately know if you’re in menopause or perimenopause). (28:05)
- How oral contraceptives can be used to treat symptoms. (32:47)
- Why this 20-year age range can affect how long you live (and lifestyle practices you should implement to improve your health). (39:35)
For Dr. Lisa Larkin's practice including telehealth: https://lisalarkinmd.com
For a list of NCMP Physicians:
https://menopause.org
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This episode marks the 300th time I’ve seated myself in front of a microphone to record this show.
Doing this consistently for 5 years has given me so much perspective and taught me more than a few things about life.
Once you embark on a creative journey, you tend to feel the work growing with you. And if you’re given to working on it actively and consistently, you’re sure to encounter some of the lessons I did.
So what are these truths I’ve learned from podcasting for so long?
In this episode, you’ll discover what I’ve learned by podcasting week in week out for 5 straight years.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 3 important lessons I’ve picked up after 300 podcast episodes. (3:03)
- Why you should never wait for the perfect time to start something new (and (3:03)
- How you can ensure you stay consistent at any activity. (5:16)
- A method you can use to generate content that resonates with your audience, no matter who they are (10:02)
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I admire working moms.
They have high standards, have high professional ambitions, and are highly talented. Even though they have incredibly demanding work and family lives, they also have very high standards about showing up at home for their kids.
But there are things that no one really knows about them. The general public has somehow arrived at a lot of inaccurate conclusions about them.
And sadly, this is a theme I see across the collective of women I work with.
So I’m going to share a few things with you today about how working moms approach and go through life. All while keeping their high standard of showing up for their kids and maintaining their professional careers and ambitions.
In this episode, you’ll discover 5 secrets working moms want you to know. You’ll learn what you can do to help them feel seen and understood!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 5 truths you should know about working moms (that might completely change how you view them). (2:22)
- What working moms really think about juggling work and home responsibilities. (3:12)
- How working moms contribute financially to their household (and why it’s not how you think). (5:37)
- Why working moms are very strict with their time (even with the things they enjoy). (7:59)
- The best thing to do if you want to help a working mom. (12:29)
- How general labels strip these women of their identities (and how they really want to be seen) (17:10)
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One important question I like to ask women in my coaching program is this - What would you do if you could do anything?
What’s the change you’d like to see in the world?
The answer is always a variation of ‘I want to help people.’
And whether young, old or in midlife, the universal desire to be of service is rooted in our DNA.
However there is a disconnect between the desire to be of service and the courage to start. A lot of women are scared of ever taking that first step, so they end up at jobs they don’t enjoy, doing things they don’t want to be part of to sustain their family.
All while never fulfilling that strong desire to be of service.
My guest today, Courtney Johnson, was only 23 when she decided to follow her own prompting to use her life to be of service. She founded an organization called Culinary Care, providing meals to people undergoing cancer treatment, and has been at it for a decade.
How did she do it?
How did she take that bold step to start, build this service and scale it over the past 10 years?
In this episode, Courtney shares how she birthed the idea for Culinary Cares, found people who needed help, and was able to scale and sustain her non-profit over a decade.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How the idea for Culinary Care was birthed out of tragedy (and what you can learn from that). (4:27)
- How to find people in need for your service by learning the exact steps Courtney took to find hers. (10:58)
- Why you need to wear all the hats early on in your service business (and why it isn’t sustainable in the long term) (16:37)
- The number one attitude you should always have as an entrepreneur. (28:00)
- A perspective you should adopt to keep you from being overwhelmed at any point of your service. (31:40)
Visit the Culinary Care website.
www.culinarycare.org
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There comes a time in your life when you need to level up. It might be your health, relationships, or career..
Only you know what you need to take to the next level.
But the problem is, you might be pushing it down and resisting it without knowing.
You could even be resisting it by doing NOTHING about it.
The truth is: everything you want is on the other side of a decision - and the actions that follow it. It all starts with one moment of clarity.
But when you do take that action, the momentum kicks in, propels you upward and you’re able to take your life to the next level.
The question is, will you?
In this episode, I’ll show you some success principles you can apply to level up effectively and how to make sure you get to that destination smoothly and without falling into any potholes.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How your future self could be signaling you to level up (and why you should stop squashing that signal). (0:41)
- Success principles you can use to propel yourself upwards (these make the difference whether level up or stay stuck). (16:10)
- The one thing you should always invest in when leveling up (or waste thousands of valuable hours achieving nothing) (18:46)
- The right way to start your journey moving up (so you don’t get burnt out and give up too early). (20:49)
- A powerful step you can make to ensure you stay consistent through your upward journey. (23:30)
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When is the right time to educate your kids on money?
The truth is: not everyone’s approach to teaching financial responsibilities has to be the same. Some people start giving kids allowances early on and teach as early as possible, and some prefer to keep their kids blissfully unaware until they’re a little older.
So there’s really no right answer.
But when we’re ready to teach our tweens (or teens) about how to make the sound financial decisions, it’s helpful to have a framework
You may be asking yourself:
How do I start? How much money do I want to give them access to? How much can I control their spending? How often do I step in to bail them out?
I’ll answer those questions for you today.
In this episode, I’ll show you 4 concepts you can use to teach your tweens and teens financial responsibility. I’ll also show you how to help your kids get a handle on spending and learn important financial principles for wealth building over time.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 4 solid concepts you can deploy to effectively teach your kids financial responsibility and help them make better financial decisions. (2:58)
- How to get your child to understand money by earning (so they can start to learn financial responsibility). (6:28)
- How to get your kids to build the habit of giving back. (14:45)
- Two powerful reasons for accruing money you can teach your child. (17:16)
- Why you should encourage your child to spend some of the money they’ve earned (instead of saving every penny). (21:16)
- My favorite ‘debit card on training wheels’ you can use to get your kids prepared for having a credit card on their own (while controlling their spending now). (24:29)
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Neediness is often regarded as negative.
But why?
We’re brought up learning to take care of other people’s needs, and by adulthood we’re often skilled at it. But when it comes to voicing our own needs, we become ashamed of speaking up and out.
The truth is, if you don’t communicate your needs so they can be met, you’ll never be satisfied.
And you’ll keep living in a state of low-grade dissatisfaction or even resentment.
But what if you could acknowledge and communicate your needs so you can get them fulfilled?
To help you with that, I invited Mara Glatzel, an intuitive coach, writer and podcast host to join us today. She teaches people how to embrace their own needs and how to articulate them so they have a chance of actually getting them met.
Mara’s perspective on needs is gentle but also reorienting. It will help you if you’re someone who struggles to make your needs known by giving you permission to share them.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The actual reason we don’t attend to our needs.. (5:32)
- How to curb and dissipate that feeling of brewing dissatisfaction (and what you do that makes you feel that way) (8:42)
- Why being called ‘needy’ says more about the other person than you. (10:40)
- How our needs and wants are actually intertwined (instead of two conflicting sets of ideas). (12:50)
- Why we’re much more skilled at meeting other people’s needs than our own (and how to create a balance so you don’t end up feeling resentful). (14:57)
- Two steps you can take to communicate your needs properly (without slinking away in shame afterwards). (21:04)
- An effective approach to handling a partner that doesn’t know how to articulate their needs (even if you’re great at it yourself). (29:05)
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www.maraglatzel.com
Be honest - is there clutter accumulated in your space? Your office, home, garage or even your closet? We ALL have it!
But this clutter is insidious. Because after a while it can blend in and start to look as part of the decor to us. So at some point instead of noticing it, you just start to live with it.
It can also affect your inner calm/balance and even hinder you from seeing new opportunities to redesign or bring in new things into your home.
So, that clutter needs to go.
In this episode, you’ll learn actionable steps to take to clear clutter that has accumulated in your space. You’ll discover the benefits of having a clean, clear space without the piles of clutter lying about.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The biggest causes of clutter and why we allow it to pile up. (6:53)
- How indecision about whether to get rid of or keep an item contributes to clutter. (8:58)
- The 30-year rule you can implement to help you decide if you should get rid of an item or not (or give it to people who truly need it). (14:37)
- How you can create a sense of inner peace with your environment. (16:10)
- Actionable steps you can take to start decluttering your space today. (18:34)
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When summer begins for your kids, not much changes for YOU in terms of work life and rhythm, especially if you’re a working mom.
Meanwhile your kids are clamoring for even more attention and care than during the school year.
As a working mom, summer is the time when kids' lives change pretty dramatically; their rhythm and daily structures are entirely different but yours aren’t.
You still have to wake up early, go to bed on time and give them the attention and care they need to make the summer a memorable one.
And that can be exhausting.
So what do you do when they have a summer but you don’t? And how can you and your kids have an amazing summer break even if you have to work full-time?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a summer schedule that helps you maximize time with your kids even if you work full-time. You’ll also learn how to have an amazing summer break along with your children.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 4 strategies to adjust to your kids’ summer so you can make enough time for them (even if you work full-time) (4:14)
- Why you might shift your waking and sleeping hours to align with the ‘summer hours’ schedule. (5:27)
- How to take the stress of housework off yourself and get more help at home with in-house internships. (7:25)
- Why you shouldn’t stick to a stiff, regimented schedule throughout the summer (and how even boredom builds your kids’ creativity). (14:23)
- The ‘mom-guilt’ keeping you from having a great summer (and the simple mindset shift that will help you enjoy it). (16:33)
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Being able to articulate what you want so you can get it is a powerful skill.
It’s also a foolproof way to take one step closer to achieving your dreams.
But after taking calls with some listeners of this podcast, I discovered most of them weren’t getting what they wanted simply because they were afraid to speak up about what they wanted.
Here’s the thing…
If you want to claim what you want in life, one big step you need to take is to declare it - to yourself, your friends, your family and your colleagues.
But this is hard for a lot of people. They struggle to articulate and claim what they want or stick to it.
But why?
Why do they choose to put their desires on the back burner?
If this is you, it doesn’t have to stay that way.
In this episode, you’ll discover the limiting beliefs keeping you from declaring your desire and attaining your dreams. You’ll learn how to shut them down and destroy the fear you have and speak up.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The three levels you need to scale past to attain and obtain what you want. (5:21)
- The 3 beliefs to dismantle so you can easily declare your desire and get what you want. (7:12)
- How to destroy your fear of being judged by others (and do what you want without having to apologize for existing). (8:08)
- The mechanism in your mind that protects you from embarrassment (but also robs you of potential success) (10:40)
- Why you think you will lose out if you talk about your dreams (and the true cost of not talking about them (13:07)
- How the dynamics of your relationships can make it difficult to declare what you want (and an environment you can do it without overthinking). (18:10)
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Taking time for yourself is a powerful practice that allows you to reflect and reset from the stress of everyday work, life and family.
But most women don’t do it.
Why?
They think they’re busy with everything going on in their lives, so they can’t afford the time to decompress.
And that’s normal.
But there will never be a perfect time to do it, so in order to have these experiences you have to acknowledge that you have to make time.
When you make time for yourself, you will return from your experience refreshed, stronger and more vibrant. The people important to you will see and reap the benefits of you taking time for yourself.
In this episode, you’ll discover the power behind taking a break for yourself. You’ll also learn how to relax, tap into renewed energy and decompress so you can enjoy the benefits of this experience.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The value of setting aside time for yourself (and how it helps you shift into reflection mode faster) (6:00)
- The magical calming effect of having someone else take care of you (instead of taking on everything yourself) (9:41)
- The debilitating effects of negative feelings when you don’t take enough time to process them. (11:20)
- How you can reap the restorative benefits of your childlike energy. (12:52)
- Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself. (16:26)
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We all have those seasons - the ones that we experience as a surge. Fast. Full. Little time to rest.
They take up most of our time and energy. And we need more concentration and agility just to stay afloat and not go under.
This can be hard, but it can also be JOYFUL and EXCITING.
The goal is to get through these busy seasons with your mental, emotional, and physical health intact and your relationships still healthy.
Because busy seasons never stop coming.
So how can you maintain a healthy lifestyle through these busy seasons?
Today I’ll share a behind the scenes peek into my recent busy season and what I’m doing to handle it. You’ll learn how to keep your health and sanity intact during your own surges!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The simple language shift that instantly puts me in a better headspace (use this once you’re in a busy season) (0:45)
- A behind the scenes peek into my recent busy season and how I’m handling it. (3:26)
- Why the traditional narrative around busy seasons is harmful (and a better mindset to approach it with). (10:29)
- How you can keep your health and sanity in check during these busy seasons. (13:14)
- Why it’s critical for you to get through a busy season with your health and relationships intact. (16:23)
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The mass shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee brought the school shooting count to 89 for the year in the U.S alone.
Guns are now the leading cause of deaths in children and teens. As a parent who speaks to an audience of parents, this is horrifying. We simply must find ways to curtail these acts of gun violence before they happen.
Why?
So we’re not just left cleaning up the aftermath, putting traumatized children through therapy and counting our dead.
That’s why I invited Dawn Lyons to join me for this episode.
Dawn is a former colleague and also a Brilliant Balance alum. She's now the COO of Sandy Hook Promise, an organization dedicated to preventing gun violence in schools, homes, and communities.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot patterns of behavior that can precede violence so you know how to proactively deal with it. If you’ve found yourself wanting to DO something when you watch these stories unfold, listen in.
Show Highlights Include:
- The tragedy that led to building Sandy Hook Promise (and how they’re making sure you don’t experience the heartbreak and pain they did). (5:00)
- Why the weakened general mental health in teens and kids since 2020 along with the rise in gun purchases in the U.S should not be taken lightly. (9:35)
- The critical behavioral warning signs of impending gun violence (this will help you recognize and stop imminent threats) (18:40)
- Why you should curb violent language in children as early and frequently as possible. (20:44)
- Specific actions you can take in your own home and community to dampen the spread of gun violence. (23:42)
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We’re wired to hustle. We’ve been trained to hustle since childhood and most of us don’t know any other way.
From babysitting, to working through college, to working through grad school. We don’t know any other way to navigate life than by grinding it out.
But there are certain seasons in which we should slow down, because rushing at the same pace during that time would be detrimental to our physical, emotional and mental health.
How do you know when to switch out of hustle mode and slow down?
In this episode, I’ll give you some ideas about when you might want to switch into your anti-hustle mode for a while. You’ll learn why slowing down is important, even if it feels foreign at first.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How my maternity leave allowed me to soak up the experience of being a mother and bond with my babies. (and why you might consider taking one if you can). (3:23)
- Could a gap year be the right step for your child?. (8:09)
- The characteristics of a season to dial it back and switch into anti-hustle mode. (13:46)
- Why it’s important to should slow down when you’re between chapters (19:34)
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Conflict is something we often try to avoid.
But that’s not something to be proud of. Want to know why?
If you’d rather be a people pleaser and ignore the things that bug you rather than face them head on - it can fester resentment and erode your relationships.
Or…
You can face the situation head on and have a courageous conversation. You can soften the conflict and move the relationship forward.
So how can you learn how to have these courageous conversations?
In this episode, I’ll show you how to avoid unproductive, emotional conflicts. I’ll give you the exact framework you can use to build conversations that lead to conflict resolution.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The two ways you can approach conflicts (and why the second one will relieve you of emotional burden). (1:39)
- Why approaching conflicts with raging emotions resolves nothing (and an alternate way to handle conflicts that leads to resolution). (9:48)
- A framework you can follow to hold conversations that lead to healthy conflict resolution. (18:25)
- Why it is important to shift into ‘listener' mode after airing your frustrations. (22:24)
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Finish lines have a powerful allure to them.
They inspire us to begin important journeys and give us strong motivation to go after our goals.
However, sometimes we misinterpret which parts of our lives need finish lines, so we approach everything the same way and wind up overloaded.
If this sounds like you, there’s a way you can find a cadence you can sustain as you pursue your goals all while reserving essential energy.
How?
In this episode, I’ll reveal how using finish lines the wrong way can drain you mentally and physically. You’ll discover how to mentally reposition yourself so you can attack your goals and achieve them with the same vigor but at a sustained, healthy pace.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why finish lines have a powerful allure (and how they help drive us towards our goals) (4:46)
- The dark side of finish lines we need to be aware of. (8:03)
- How using finish lines can overload you and drain your mental and physical stamina completely. (9:09)
- Why planning finish lines around positive behaviors is unsustainable in the long run (and why some finish lines aren’t really finish lines) (10:15)
- The mental reframe you can adopt to reserve energy to sustain those positive behaviors. (15:39)
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You might be a perfectionist if…
You’re restless and discontent with anything that is incomplete, operating at over-capacity and running yourself ragged to get things just the way you like them.
Or you might start LOTS of projects and never finish them. Or you might work REALLY hard to get people to like you.
It turns out there’s not just one kind of perfectionist, but nearly all the faces of perfectionism cause the person exhibiting them to be labeled negatively.
The truth is: perfectionism has gotten a bad rap.
But what if we can own our perfectionism and reframe it as an integral part of our personality. And what if we can even transform that perfectionism into a powerful force?
In this episode, I interview the brilliant Katherine Morgan Schafler, a seasoned therapist who has worked with ambitious perfectionistic women for years. She enlightens us about the different types of perfectionism, and how to own our perfectionism and harness it as the powerful force it is.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why perfectionists feel disappointed by imperfection (and how you can be a healthy perfectionist) (8:54)
- The biggest misconception about perfectionism (and what perfectionism really is). (14:26)
- The 5 perfectionist types (and the pros and cons of each). (22:31)
- Why this category of perfectionists should endeavor to manage their perfectionism (and what happens when they don’t.) (27:37)
- How to accept your perfectionism and channel it to produce real power (and why not everyone can be one). (31:55)
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There’s a voice in our head…and it isn’t very nice.
Labeling us, attacking our insecurities, and constantly making us feel like we’re just not good enough..
If we let it, this negative inner dialogue can really take us under, keeping us stuck and even making us question who we truly are.
But we can change that negative dialogue to a positive one. We can start our day motivated and move through it full of energy. We can be inspired to take action on your goals.
How?
In this episode, I explain how to give that inner voice a character and quality that supports you, motivates you, and drives you to take action.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The two types of inner dialogue that can incapacitate you (and how to recognize them). (2:00)
- How to tune into your inner voice so you can successfully shift your inner dialogue (and build your truest, wisest and most embodied self). (6:14)
- 3 inner voices you can adopt to pull yourself in a positive direction) (instead of engaging in negative inner dialogue). (7:57)
- How developing a ‘dog-voice’ can improve your mood and keep you rooted in the present. (8:04)
- The kind of inner voice you can use to provide insights for yourself to take action. (10:39)
- How being a coach to yourself can give you encouragement and motivation exactly when you need it. (13:21)
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We are working all the time. And not always in the classical sense: going to an office, burning late hours etc.
Instead, we use most of our waking hours to do things that feel like work. Whether it’s calls taken from the car, scheduling people to do other work, taking care of our parents, or organizing new projects.
There is always something to be done. And we never feel like we are ever completely finished.
That’s why we don’t know how to truly rest, how to savor the peace that comes with recharging and having a life outside work.
So how do we find time to rest? And how do we maximize that rest period without being unsettled about what we’ve left undone?
In this episode, I reveal how you can build tolerance for “the undone”. You’ll discover how to use your rest time to properly recover yourself without fretting over what is still waiting for you…
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- What ‘otium’ is and how Ancient Romans used it to participate in stimulating activities (and how you can use it to move to a state of flourishing). (4:06)
- Why we spend hours mindlessly scrolling instead of truly resting. (9:43)
- Four ways you can build tolerance to manage the undone (so you can fully have time to yourself for noble leisure). (17:44)
- The critical first step to wrapping your head around how much undone activity you have to tackle. (12:35)
- Why you should use this ‘time-limit’ method to manage the undone and finish tasks. (15:41)
- How to give yourself mental freedom to tolerate tasks being undone. (20:16)
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Merging professional ambition with managing your home life isn’t easy, but I think it’s worth it. While you may constantly have to task-switch between meeting professional goals and meeting the needs of your family, the satisfaction that comes from having a foot in each world runs deep.
The question is - what do we do with the guilt?! Wondering how our professional ambition will affect our kids keeps a lot of working women up at night, and that’s why my guest today decided to investigate.
In this episode, I interview Lara Bazelon: attorney, law professor, and author of the book: Ambitious Like a Mother. Lara and I discuss how we can dance with work-life balance, embrace our ambitions and model for our children what it means to live a truly purposeful life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why the word ‘ambition’ holds a negative meaning for women (and how looking past that can help you achieve your goals faster) (6:24)
- The three mother-child archetypes (and how they differ in work-home balance) (7:58)
- Why it’s important to model vulnerability as a leader in the workplace (17:44)
- Why the children of working mothers fare slightly better than stay at home mothers (26:51)
- The boring conversations we have to hash out when starting a relationship (instead of going into it blindly) (29:37)
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Atlantic Article by Lara Bazelon - “The End of Mom Guilt”: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/05/working-mom-career-women-guilt/629364/
I’ve spent a LOT of time talking to women in midlife, women who have to constantly re-balance the competing demands of their professional lives and family responsibilities to make room for some FUN.
And a sad little secret of this life stage is that a lot of us don’t actually like our lives very much. We’ve done all the things that are supposed to deliver us to the ‘promised land’. We have the careers, the homes, the cars, the families. But we feel like we’re not quite there yet.
And it can feel like we’ll never get there.
So how are you supposed to take the pieces of your life and rearrange them into one you actually enjoy living?
There’s one simple way you can start.
And that’s by building a better day.
In this episode, I’ll share with you a few ideas on how to start creating a life you love by building one great day at a time. You’ll learn how to string together these ideas to design a life you truly like.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The best place to start to create a life you actually like. (3:03)
- 5 ideas you can use to start creating a better life by building a great day. (4:22)
- Why prioritizing sleep is important for you to have a good day. (6:00)
- The ‘last things first’ approach and how it ensures you get the most important things done. (9:21)
- How thinking smaller instead of bigger can help you create fulfilling experiences (and reduce the pressure of a big goal). (13:40)
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Have you ever felt like you’re underwater? You have your head down, you’re swimming hard and just trying to get through whatever life throws at you.
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives.
It happens when you’re struggling to keep your business afloat, or dealing with career upheaval, or taking extra care of a family member.
It’s not easy.
In these dark and difficult times, we need light more than ever. When we’re deep underwater, we need to come up for air, find a little normalcy and just breathe.
In this episode, I’ll share with you why you need to come up for air when you feel like you’re drowning. You’ll discover why you tend to resist coming up for air, and I’ll show you how to break through that resistance.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 3 situations you find yourself in that feel like you’re swimming underwater. (04:01)
- Why you need to come up for air instead of fighting for your life underwater. (06:28)
- 5 reasons we resist the opportunity to come up for air. (07:39)
- The ‘Atlas’ savior complex and how it stops us from giving ourselves a break. (11:30)
- How you can push past that resistance so you can get the air you need using this ‘build-up’ method. (16:36)
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Midlife is a life chapter I see a lot of women struggle with.
It’s a time you suddenly start questioning everything you’ve devoted yourself to for the last couple of decades. All your carefully laid plans don’t seem to make sense anymore.
You tend to ask: Is this all there is to it? Am I doing enough? Am I enough?
Women that experience the midlife blahs go through a range of tough emotions: a sense of boredom, emptiness or sadness. And while it may be mild for some people, it can be intense and hard for others.
But you don’t have to endure or get comfortable with the midlife blahs. You can shake yourself out of this cycle and find meaning in your life again.
In this episode, I’ll reveal 5 signs you should look out for to recognize if you’re in the mid-life blahs. You’ll discover how to regain your sense of excitement, vibrancy and fulfillment.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why midlife crisis doesn’t always mean a middle aged man with an expensive sports car and younger girlfriend (and the actual effects of mid-life on women) (1:46)
- 5 signs you’re experiencing the mid-life blahs. (2:41)
- Why you shouldn’t get comfortable in the mid-life blahs (and how to feel a sense of fulfillment again) (11:43)
- The ‘mix-it-up’ trick you can use to help yourself stop feeling like you live on autopilot (and how it wakes your brain to a fresh perspective).(12:56)
- How this ‘weekly tracking’ routine helps if things just don’t excite you anymore. (14:37)
- How to find meaning and clarity in your life on a day to day basis (without the crushing weight of figuring out your entire life) (16:18)
- The ‘micro-change’ technique you can use to take pressure off yourself (while generating momentum and excitement in your life). (19:07)
Do most women know how to set boundaries??
Not at all. We rarely protect time for ourselves. We always delay the mini adventures in our life because our kid gets sick, or there’s a surprise meeting, or that one extra-needy friend calls. And what happens when we stand up for ourselves? We feel guilt, shame, anger, and resentment when we impose boundaries.
But in order to take our careers to the next level, and have a happier marriage and family life, we NEED to impose boundaries.
And when you set boundaries, the feelings of guilt, shame , anger, and resentment come flooding back.
So in today’s episode, my guest, Heather Chauvin, TedX speaker and founder of the Emotionally Uncomfortable podcast, reveals how to set boundaries (without feeling guilt or shame.)
Listen now!
Show Highlights Include:
- The counter-intuitive reason why you have less control in your overall life when you spend 3 hours making sure your hair is perfect (5:18)
- How you become an obsessive control freak by purchasing $1,000 self-help books (8:27)
- The “hermit crab in a shell” secret to skyrocketing past your comfort zone (and blast through your next life hurdle) (16:29)
- How to unlock an unbreakable mindset instantly by potentially giving yourself hypothermia for 60 seconds (20:35)
- Why leaving your needy friend on “seen” for 24 hours liberates your feelings of guilt, shame, and need (26:26)
- How to take time off, and go for that hike with your best friend with the “10 minute habit” (30:17)
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How can we be lonely when we always seem to be so busy and surrounded by other people? We’re constantly at work, on zoom calls, in our homes with children running around, running errands, watching sporting events, and generally living our lives out in the world…and yet, we’re isolated. How on earth does that happen?
It’s because feeling lonely doesn’t necessarily mean being alone.
Loneliness is a state of mind that occurs when there's a disconnect between our need for human connection and our actual level of connection with the people around us.
So how do we get out of this lonely state and foster deeper connections with people around us?
In this episode, I’ll share with you the questions to ask yourself if you want to build stronger relationships with the people who matter to you.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why we don’t easily recognize when we’re lonely (and how to realize and pull ourselves out of that hole of loneliness). (04:40)
- The right questions you can ask yourself to forge more meaningful relationships with your loved ones. (06:28)
- A 3-part formula you can use to foster deeper connection and increase the ‘connective tissue’ in your relationships. (08:33)
- The eye-contact rule for forming higher quality connections with your loved ones. (09:24)
- How to get beyond cliched small talk and into proper conversation and build an even deeper connection. (10:40)
- How to use shared activities to take pressure off conversations and make it easier to advance the relationship to a place of real comfort. (14:00)
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So many of us want to be more productive.
Because most of us live in a chronic state of affairs in which we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Staring down our never-ending list makes us feel like we’ll never catch a break…we’re just destined to run on this treadmill forever.
Worse, we think when we finally get this never ending list done, only then will we have time for ourselves. Time to pursue new goals, find time to rest, and finally be the person we want to be.
You don’t have to WAIT to clear your list to do ANY of those things, but finding some ease with our to do list just feels GOOD. And I have one big idea for you that will help a ton.
In this episode, I’ll reveal my single best productivity tip for getting things done.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- My number one tip you can apply to be more productive (and how it drives accountability to ourselves and others). (04:23)
- How this tip can help you stick to your exercise routine (even if you struggle with consistency) (07:57)
- How the technique helps you master elusive habits and complete projects (even the ones without a deadline) (09:16)
- Why this tip works so efficiently (and how it stops you avoid losing hours pointlessly) (12:26)
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Whether it’s for a sense of security, having the funds to fulfill our life goals, or to feel the thrill of freedom, we all want to save money.
But most of us get stuck when it comes to actually doing it. Habits like impulse buying or upgrade-itis stop us from saving regularly so we can move closer to our goals.
In this episode, I’ll show you a simple hack you can use to save almost effortlessly. You’ll discover how to drop bad spending habits and pick up a saving approach that is just right for you.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 4 tools you can use to save and grow your money (and the psychology questioning’ method you can use to pick the right one for yourself). (05:48)
- A simple hack you can use to make your saving process almost effortless. (10:54)
- 3 ways intentional savings affect your life positively (so you don’t go into panic mode every time you need cash). (14:59)
- How to assess your spending habits so you can be intentional about your savings. (17:01)
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This is part one of a four part series on “Getting what you want.” And #1 on the list is to live healthier and feel better…which makes sense because a healthy lifestyle helps us feel vibrant and energized so we can contribute in meaningful ways to ourselves, our families and our careers.
We know we can maintain this lifestyle by sleeping more, eating healthier, exercising more, and quitting bad habits that impede our progress.
But do we DO those things?
No! Why on earth is that?
Why don’t we consistently do the things that keep the “human machine” performing optimally? Why don’t we invest time into healthy living so we can feel amazing?
In this episode, I’ll reveal some common “stories” you might be telling yourself that cause inconsistency in the practices that help you feel vibrant and energized. You’ll discover how to confront and overcome some of these challenges so you can live your best life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The 4 core practices we should engage in to add vitality and vibrancy to our lives. (05:57)
- The major reasons we don’t allocate enough effort to the practices that keep the human machine functioning optimally. (09:00)
- How neglecting sleep to savor alone time can negatively affect our health (and how to re-engineer that behavior). (12:55)
- The benefits of having a full-night’s rest (and why we should confront our inability to prioritize sleep). (17:25)
- The # 1 reason we don’t prioritize exercise and how to streamline your daily schedule to easily solve that problem. (24:45)
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As we progress in our careers from office newbies to seasoned leaders, we face the challenge of updating our look to keep up with the image we want to project to the world.
It can all be confusing: trying to understand your style and what it means for your personal brand, and at the same time wearing what makes you feel confident and look good.
So, the million dollar question is: How do you dress like the leader you are?
Lizzie Edwards knows how.
In this episode, I talk with Lizzie, a London-based stylist with an uncanny knack for deconstructing exactly how we can create the image we want. She reveals how to start with the clothes you already have and ultimately create a wearable, stylish wardrobe that’s in line with your personal brand and projects the image you want.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How Lizzie’s past careers contributed to her career as a stylist and the one thing she invested in to accelerate her career to where she is now. (05:23)
- One overlooked attribute you can’t progress without, even if you have amazing taste. (11:30)
- The truth behind why even powerful women are stressed out about what to wear (and how it applies to other aspects of life) (13:52)
- The biggest wardrobe mistakes professional women make that diminish their image. (17:20)
- How having an organized wardrobe can have a profound positive effect on your image. (17:28)
- How knowing the colors that work for you can define your signature style (and help you avoid shopping pointlessly online and offline) (22:00)
- Why your big picture is important when building your style and brand image. (29:25)
Find Lizzie Edwards online at https://lizzieedwards.com or https://instagram.com/lizzieedwardsuk
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January can be seductive with so many “new year new you” marketing messages. We can easily get swept up in the excitement and then crash and burn by taking on way too much at once.
It’s not a great way to begin a new year.
Instead, we could give ourselves the chance to restore order in our lives and ease into the year one day at a time
Let’s take a minute to get our body, mind and space in order so we can get back in sync with ourselves before we take on whatever the next 12 months have in store.
In this episode, I’ll share with you three aspects of your life you might want to get in order before you pick up speed this year. Listen in..
Show Highlights Include:
- Why you should pay attention to the words running through your mind (and how to get your head back in the game) (05:16)
- How to filter what you watch and read so you avoid things that kick off a negative inner dialogue (07:58)
- How to ‘clear your cache’ and get your mind to run more efficiently, in order and with clarity. (12:10)
- 4 important health practices you can adopt to get your body in order. (16:11)
- Why you should prioritize decluttering and keeping your living and work spaces in order. (22:02)
- A step-by-step guide to apply these practices to get your mind, body and environment in order. (26:19)
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Happy New Year to you!
As I reflect on my years as an entrepreneur, I see that a lot of things have changed in the past 13 years. I’ve changed. My family has changed. My needs have changed. My dreams have even changed.
I know that ALL of our lives are dynamic. We all change, learn new things, and face new challenges with every passing day.
We’re dynamic.
That’s why, going into the new year, I don’t want to guess what you need. I’d rather ask. In this short episode, I have one important question for you as we begin our journey into 2023 together.
Will you answer it? Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- What you can learn from my 13-year entrepreneurial journey (and how it relates to the question I have for you). (01:35)
- My one question for you (and how useful your answers are to our 2023 journey). (03:38)
- Why you don’t need to worry about mistakes when sending your answers (and how easy we made it for you to answer). (05:25)
- The best December episodes to revisit (or listen, if you missed them already) (08:07)
Text or call: How can I help you this year? Text 513-268-3444 or call and leave a voice message!
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As we get ready to turn the page and begin the new year, it’s a great time to slow down and reflect on the past one.
When we press pause on the typical rhythms of our lives and take a little time to review everything that has happened and what we’ve learned, we can use those insights to move forward.
So let’s set you up to host your own self-guided retreat.
What’s a self-guided retreat? Glad you asked.
It’s an intentional way to account for the growth you made in the past year and acknowledge any directional shifts you want to make going into the new year.
You can learn how to do one here today!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- Why you should never start with a blank slate when planning your thinking day (and the correct way to approach your self-guided retreat). (02:54)
- The basic tenets of how to execute a successful self-guided retreat. (05:28)
- How choosing the right spot for your retreats allows you to connect with insights deep inside you (that you may have ignored previously). (06:36)
- Why a guided, detailed step by step approach is essential for the success of your retreat. (08:00)
- How being kind to yourself helps you gain a balanced perspective (on both the negative and positive aspects of the year). (11:21)
- The true purpose of a self-guided retreat (and how using it to build a specific plan might confuse you). (12:30)
- Why you should keep the insights discovered during your retreat experience sacred and to yourself. (15:13)
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What makes us buy things we don’t need or give our time away by saying yes to all the things - social events, meetings, volunteer shifts, and projects?
What is that voice that constantly questions us: ‘is it enough?’
There isn’t exactly an objective definition of enough, so the real question is can we let it be enough? What will it take for us to respect our capacity, our financial and time constraints, and our energy levels once and for all?
What will it take for us to finally let it be enough?
In this episode, I reveal the internal and external factors that contribute to warping our sense of what is enough. You’ll discover powerful psychological flips you can leverage so you can let go of the need for approval from others.
Show Highlights Include:
- How the ease of modern technology blurs our sense of what is enough (and even encourages overspending habits). (03:58)
- Three things embedded deep in our psychological make-up that make us say yes to more things than we need. (08:22)
- Why our need for approval and admiration from colleagues and loved ones influences our actions and buying decisions. (09:43)
- The psychological theory of downward comparison you can leverage to snap out of needless comparisons (and shift into a mode of gratitude). (14:00)
- The ‘inward-flip’ mindset switch you need so you will never need to seek the approval of other people again (and define what’s enough for you). (15:30)
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Life isn’t always as easy as we’d like it to be.
We will face difficult chapters in our lives where things feel like they’re crumbling, breaking down, or falling apart. Peculiar seasons where everything seems to just go wrong and the solutions feel out of reach.
It’s not impossible to gather the courage to march through these challenging seasons and even take a lesson or two from them.
Following the launch of her most recent book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, I interviewed Shauna Niequist, one of my favorite writers, who is wise beyond her years.
Shauna understands that the truly abundant life isn’t one that is gained by external markers of success. Rather it is about mustering up courage to forge ahead even when our lives are falling apart.
In this episode, my guest: Shauna Niequist, shows you how you can find a silver lining even when things don’t go your way. You’ll discover the power behind viewing the world and yourself with compassion in difficult times so you don’t get overwhelmed.
Listen in….
Show Highlights Include:
- How even an abandoned project can be a blessing in disguise that prepares you for new opportunities (and sharpens your skills). (08:55)
- How Shauna got the title for her book ‘Present Over Perfect’ and how you could adopt the lesson behind it to savor the important seasons in your life. (11:55)
- The ‘suffering Olympics’ mindset you must get rid of that causes us to judge other people’s pain (and keeps us from sharing ours). (18:28)
- Why adopting the right level of transparency for your audience keeps you and your readers safe (without having to lie about your height). (23:20)
- How zooming out and taking a broader perspective of being part of something bigger than yourself helps you navigate new environments. (28:13)
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When I meet other working women and ask how they want to feel, they tell me they want to feel at ease, calm, fully present, or in control.
And why? Because that’s NOT how they feel right now! It’s normal, but the key to feeling better is knowing the levers to pull to get you back to a state where you feel a sense of agency and control. Where you have the ability to tap into your inner calm when you need it. Even if you’ve lost it temporarily.
In this episode, you’ll discover how you can regain that sense of feeling calm and in control. I’ll show you how you can take charge of your thought patterns and beliefs to produce positive results in your life.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- A model you can use to regain that sense of being in control whenever you need it (and put yourself back in the driver’s seat of your life) (02:37)
- Why you should guard your thoughts from running unchecked if you want more positive results. (04:30)
- The powerful mindset shift that helps you normalize a set of behaviors that will support your journey into the future you want. (06:35)
- How to influence your actions and drive better results by ejecting the negative beliefs behind your thought patterns. (07:14)
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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can seem scary. And understandably so.
With so many holiday season milestones looming and approaching faster and faster, it’s easy to hit the panic button and live in dread of the stress surrounding them instead of joyful anticipation and holiday cheer.
But what if we could take a step back and remind ourselves that this is supposed to be a magical season.
And if we tweak a couple of things to get ourselves in the right mindset, it won’t feel as scary.
In fact, it can even feel magical. The way it’s supposed to be.
In this episode, I’ll show you four ways you can help your holiday season stay magical. You’ll learn how to avoid the stress that comes with the holidays so you can stay healthy - emotionally and physically.
Show Highlights Include:
- Four important reminders you can use to create ease and avoid stress during the holiday season. (02:10)
- Why you should build a roadmap for the holiday (instead of jumping from idea to idea blindly). (02:52)
- How having a separate calendar for the holiday activities helps you pace yourself (and how incorporating downtime into it relieves anxiety). (04:05)
- How self-care during this busy season keeps you healthy (and stops you from going off the rails emotionally). (11:52)
- Why you should set mental boundaries around your holiday activities and know your limits (13:34)
- The simple ‘focus-shift’ trick you can use to transfer your gratitude to helping others in your community. (17:34)
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Many of us cringe at the thought of opening our homes to other people, especially if it extends longer than a single night.
But why?
The idea of opening your home to other people can seem scary for a wide array of reasons. You think your home isn’t ready to host, the thought of having to feed everyone is overwhelming, or even feel like your space is being invaded!
But the truth is, if you understand a few key tips, hospitality can be an uplifting experience not just for the guest, but for you as the host, too.
So how can you find a little ease and create a positive atmosphere for both you and your guests?
In this episode, you’ll discover how to leverage the art of hospitality to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. I’ll show you different approaches you can adopt to make the visit comfortable and enjoyable for you and your visitors.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 6 approaches you can take as a host to ensure your guests have a memorable experience during their stay.
- How adopting an empathetic perspective and putting your guests needs first helps create that positive experience for them.
- How picking the right meal gives your guests the important time they need with you (and how not to be stuck in the kitchen the entire visit).
- The ‘welcome ritual’ hospitality technique you can use the moment your visitors arrive.
- The best way to set-up a self-serve station where your guests can help themselves (without feeling like they’re imposing on you).
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Do you ever have problems where it seems that no matter how many times you fix them, they keep re-appearing? You think you’ve taken care of them, but they pop up again and again.
They may be big resolutions you set every New Year’s Eve, or little aggravations that nag at you repeatedly. It gets frustrating when you feel like you’ll never be free from these difficulties.
Sometimes, that’s because you’re actually fixing the wrong thing.
As busy humans, we can be moving so quickly that we solve surface problems instead of the real underlying issues, and as a result these problems continue to govern our lives one way or another.
Good news - you can change this.
In this episode, you’ll learn the patterns that make us focus on the wrong side of our issues. I’ll show you how you can understand those patterns and start solving problems for good!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- 3 common patterns that cause us to focus on the symptoms instead of the underlying causes (and how you can focus on the right ones) (3:45)
- What curing your headache without medicine can teach you about finding the underlying cause of any problem (4:12)
- How to avoid complete physical and mental breakdown by paying attention to your body’s amplified signals (7:59)
- The ‘perspective-switch’ mindset change you can adopt to remain in your flow state (even on days things don’t go your way) (14:40)
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Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? Have you ever felt left out because you weren’t invited to a night out? Does scrolling on Instagram sometimes feel draining and depressing? Do you ever see a 22 year old phenom on Instagram and think, “How the heck is she there already? I’m older than her, and I haven’t achieved half of what she has!”
I want you to know: this is completely normal.
The data suggests that 95% of American women compare themselves to other women.
We compare ourselves with others — which means we live beneath our potential. We set another person as the ceiling of what we can achieve. We make them the goal.
That’s the bad news.
The good news?
You may have more potential than the competition has! A lot of women set these influencers as their ceiling, but in reality, they might be your floor.
Interested in discovering the truth? My guest today, Nona Jones, reveals how to stop comparing yourself to other women, take back control of your destiny, and live a content and happy life.
Listen now!
Show Highlights Include:
- How performing “comparison calculus” sabotages your career progression, mental health, and sanity (8:37)
- Why comparing your salary with your friends leaves you miserable (even if you’re making 6-figures) (9:44)
- How to be your own woman, speak your truth, and form your own political opinions by discarding “approval filters” (12:26)
- How to break free of the “perfection shackles” that bound millions of women around the world (14:03)
- The nefarious way swiping through Instagram reels leaves you jealous, tired, and bitter (18:07)
- How idolizing celebrities and influencers starves you of your untapped potential (and the weird way these influencers suffocate your growth) (18:37)
- Feel suffocated by comparison? Discover the proven pathway out of the comparison trap (by driving within your own lane) (20:50)
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…and she lived happily ever after. As little girls we bought into the fairy tale, so sometimes as women, we want to live a life without any challenges or hiccups — and effortlessly sail into retirement.
But the reality is: ALL good stories have conflict.
The meaningful things in life are created through struggle. Good stories aren’t planned out or predictable. In fact, a good story is one where you have no idea what’s going to happen, but you can’t wait to find out.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to reframe your story to unlock happiness, peace, and a life you’re truly proud of.
Listen now!
Show Highlights Include:
- The insidious way hiding your flaws transforms you into a “half-human” (and makes you inauthentic to your friends and family) (7:09)
- How to “flip-the-switch” and become mentally prepared to achieve anything (without moving a single muscle) (11:11)
- 3 concepts every successful breadwinner incorporates into their story (15:59)
- How the pandemic unlocked new levels of motivation, grit, determination, and drive (18:35)
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Have you ever heard a story about something awe-inspiring someone has done and you think: ‘It would be so amazing to do that someday’...
Then end up never doing it?
We’ve all had that experience of looking great experiences square in the eye - ones that are so intensely desirable - and telling ourselves ‘not yet’.
Why do we convince ourselves we’re not ready for any new challenge and that we don’t deserve to achieve our dreams ‘yet’?
We tend to romanticize the idea of what we want to do instead of enjoying the experience itself. It’s almost like the anticipation of having something is greater than actually having it.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to break free from the shackles of the limiting beliefs that stop you from experiencing your dreams. We’ll dive into the reasons you should think of TODAY as your someday instead of an obscure date in the far future. You’ll learn how to take charge of your life and enjoy experiences to the fullest while doing the things you’ve always wanted to do.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The (lesser known) limiting beliefs you must break to move yourself closer to climbing your Mount Kilimanjaro (and be happy you did). (1:35)
- 3 approaches you can take to break free of the limiting mindset that keeps you in a constant state of dreaming (and move to living/ experiencing ) (10:30)
- How simply saying ‘yes’ can rewire your brain and transform your identity to someone with the boldness to try new things (instead of moping from the sidelines). (9:25)
- The ‘Reallocation Strategy’ you can use to smartly allocate your resources so you can fully enjoy your dream experience. (13:17)
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It’s our 5 year anniversary, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane. Meet my team as we reminisce about the episodes we’re still talking about, in some cases several years after they originally aired. It’s been a privilege to bring this show to you week after week for the last five years and in some ways I feel like we’re just warming up. To celebrate, today we’re launching the Brilliant Balance Boutique - our own little shop with some really cute items to remind you to get out there and shine - you’ll find the link just below. Have fun shopping…and cheers to five years!
Show Highlights:
- My reflections on how the podcast came to be (2:18)
- How to take back control of the emotions that may have started back when you were waiting to be picked for a kickball team (12:45)
- Why certain pesky qualifiers can diminish your power and your ability to be persuasive(14:04)
- The simple way to unlock big chunks of time in your day by integrating your to-do list with an app from the app store (even if you’re calendar is fully booked) (18:12)
- How to get in the game for key family moments instead of standing on the sidelines like a spectator (21:00)
- How the “invisible” million things we carry in our head as moms can weigh us down until we learn to share the load (24:05)
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So many women struggle to say no. Whenever women get a request for their precious time, they feel like they owe it to the person asking. The reality is that time is finite. It’s the one resource we have that we can’t get back.
Every yes we give to someone is a no we are giving to somebody else. That could be yourself, your family, your children, or even your friends.
So how can you better manage your time (and give a guilt-free no)?
On today’s episode, you’ll discover a framework to set boundaries, make decisions, and figure out how to say no (without feeling guilty).
Listen now!
Show Highlights:
- Discover the magical “yes-limit” and spend more time doing things that will further your career, family, and personal life (2:18)
- How to allocate 25 hours per month to a local music festival by using the “tithing principle” (6:57)
- The 2 for 1 method to spend more time with your kids (and be of great service to your community) (10:22)
- Why trying to be even-Steven will leave you feeling raw, resentful, and upset (14:38)
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For many years, society has been perplexed by powerful women. Generations of women have been conditioned not to speak their truth, voice their opinions, and use their voice. When women speak up, they get labeled as “bossy” or worse.
So what if there were a way to speak up, telegraph confidence, influence others, and own the room — without backlash?
In today’s episode, you’ll discover the “65:35” ratio to command presence, earn respect, and wield influence.
Listen now!
Show Highlights:
- How to carve out time for yourself, have the ultimate morning routine, and never feel rushed, behind, or breathless (3:33)
- Why singing for the Pope could help you find your life’s ultimate purpose (7:41)
- How the best training in the world came (for free) by joining a 3-woman weather team (9:56)
- How Liz got to interview former President Barack Obama (16:10)
- How to automatically program your subconscious mind to become a highly persuasive and an excellent communication (19:33)
- How lacking a “threshold ritual” telegraphs an impression that you don’t have it all together (25:37)
- An obvious time management technique that will free up an hour of your day (26:19)
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If you find yourself constantly nagging your kids to get off their phones, you’re not alone!
Technology has invaded every nook and corner of our lives. Parents are working from home, children are exposed to screens - and everyone's checking social media a zillion times a day! With so many distractions at our fingertips, raising kids took on a whole new dimension in the 21st century.
But what if we could use technology to make parenting easier and help our families feel less anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed every day?
In this episode, I share 3 tech tools that can help feel calmer and more in control as a parent…and that can even help you stop nagging!
Listen in…
Show highlights include:
- How “downtime” enables you to control your kids' screentime and protect them from mindless scrolling (4:52)
- How to use app limits to create boundaries for your children’s phone use in school so they don’t get distracted (8:00)
- The “Busy Mom’s Calendar Method” to interactively manage the schedule of the whole family so you always know what the kids are up to (11:06)
- How the Life 360 app gives you a piece of mind and helps to build accountability with your kids (15:37)
Links to tech referenced in this episode:
Screentime for iPhone: https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-screen-time-for-a-family-member-iph7f15d92dd/ios
Screentime for Android:
https://www.lifewire.com/check-screen-time-on-android-5069900
Apple Calendars (multiple): https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-multiple-calendars-iph3d1110d4/ios
Life 360:
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The number of incredible women chasing their own career dreams is awe-inspiring. The days when women didn’t stand a chance of holding a breadwinner role are long gone.
Sounds amazing, right? Not so fast, my friend.
It seems the transition of women into breadwinner roles wasn’t as smooth as it should have been. Sad statistics show that women who are the primary breadwinners of the family are more likely to get a divorce, be cheated on, or feel isolated in their new roles.
Yet, the issues that come with being a female breadwinner are rarely addressed. So let’s talk about it today!
In this episode, you’ll discover how being a breadwinner can affect your personal and romantic relationships. We’ll dive into the issues that can come up and how to address them head-on so you can thrive in your career and live up to your full potential, as you deserve to!
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- The “Breadwinner Mindset” that keeps you in mediocrity and stops you from trying new things (4:37)
- How the need for belonging stops women from chasing career dreams (and how to find your tribe as a Breadwinner)
- Sad statistics about how making more money as a woman challenges romantic relationships (and how to stop letting money destroy the dynamic between you and your partner) (12:35)
- 3 ways to meet the problems you may face as a female breadwinner head-on (before they get out of hand) (16:30)
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When was the last time you did something for yourself? With so many things on our checklist each day, many of us are guilty of getting lost in the day-to-day activities and stresses of the external world.
We neglect the most important thing: connecting with ourselves.
But here’s the truth.
Whether you are a CEO or a stay-at-home parent, you can’t connect to anyone else in inspiring ways until you connect with yourself in honest ways. Connection heals our wounds, awakens our souls, and invites us into our most authentic, courageous, and honest selves.
In this episode, my guest, Karen Hardwick, executive leadership coach shares her powerful practices to stay connected to your feelings, sense of self, and journey. So you can be connected to others both at home, and as a leader.
Listen in…
Show Highlights Include:
- How to break free from the “Superhero Trap” that keeps you disconnected from your true self (6:35)
- 2 powerful questions to reconnect with yourself when you feel off balance (9:37)
- How to teach better ways to connect for our children through modeling (14:22)
- How we subconsciously create barriers around us and push away our loved ones when we need them the most (and how to be vulnerable again) (16:31)
- How to overcome the comparison trap that kills your connections before they even started (19:23)
- How strengthening your spiritual connections helps you feel grounded (even through trauma and chaotic times) (23:29)
- The Chasing Slow practice to feel more connected and prepared for the day (26:56)
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As summer comes to a close, many of us feel a little blue; we’re not quite ready to bid adieu to the ease and flow of the season.
Before we know it, we’re back to the all-too-familiar hustle of everyday life, complete with that feeling of dread that creeps in Sunday evening and the reluctance with which you drag yourself out of bed and into your Monday morning commute.
If you feel like this, you’re not alone.
But what if we could bring a little of that vacation vibe to our everyday lives so we don’t feel like we have to count the days until our next week off?
In this episode, you’ll discover simple practices to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.
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Show Highlights Include:
- The “Vacation Mode Blueprint” to building a better rhythm of life that you don’t need a holiday from (8:33)
- Why building a vacation vibe into your life makes you more fulfilled and saves you from burnout (even if you have a thousand things to do) (8:50)
- 5 easy ways to bring the simple joy of the summer holiday into every single day (12:22)
- How to fit fulfilling activities into your schedule when you’re overworked, stressed, and feel like just binging Netflix in your free time (19:33)
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Have you ever thought you were for sure going to bomb a job interview or school presentation but then ended up getting through it with flying colors?
That was your mind playing tricks on you.
It turns out our brain is an excellent author…of fiction! This is especially true when we’re feeling anxious in a certain situation. That’s when fear grabs the pen from our hands and starts writing its own story.
And that story is always fiction.
In this episode, you’ll discover 5 ways your brain makes up stories and how you can see the truth (before you go down the worry rabbit hole).
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Show highlights Include:
- How fear makes you a fiction writer and boosts your creativity (0:16)
- How “catastrophizing” stops you from taking chances in your life (and how to spot it when you’re caught in a worry loop) (4:37)
- Why making peace with imperfection helps to defeat all-or-nothing thinking (and improves your results in anything you do) (7:27)
- The sneaky way your brain creates faulty patterns based on one experience you had in the past (11:14)
- How fear turns you into a mind-reader and a fortune teller (and writes the conclusion of your story before it has even happened) (15:51)
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Life is full of little boxes pleading to be checked off; it all starts in school with classes to be taken, clubs to be joined, and most importantly, a degree to be earned.
As we get older and life throws more challenges at us, we realize how many things we think we need to do to meet society’s standards. In the midst of hitting goals, and making plans, it’s easy to get sidetracked from our real passions and go through life just checking off boxes.
But that’s no way to live.
In this episode, you’ll discover a simple framework that will help you stop living someone else’s life and start living your own instead.
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Show Highlights Include
- The sneaky way society blurs our passion and forces us to follow someone else’s dreams (and 2 questions to pinpoint where you’re “checking boxes” in your life) (1:25)
- Language clues that give away that your heart isn’t in what you’re doing (4:00)
- How “the Box Checking Mentality” fills you with resentment, resignation, and stress (and how to make your own choices instead) (8:15)
- How to check in with yourself in 3 easy steps to assess your motivation (and stop living someone else’s life) (16:31)
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Sitting with anger, anxiety or sadness may be the last thing you want to do. Because it’s uncomfortable. Because it hurts. Because you’re too tired.
Or maybe you just don’t know how.
You’re not alone. Many of us are always in our thoughts - wrapped up in our daily agenda, our work, or the people who need us - and we go through the day without ever taking time to acknowledge our feelings.
But learning to connect with our emotions is a superpower that can help us avoid burnout, love ourselves, and rediscover our passion for life.
Today my guest is podcast host and coach, Mary Hyatt. In this episode, you’ll discover how letting yourself acknowledge and feel your true emotions (yep, even even the uncomfortable ones) can help you live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Listen in!
Show Highlights Include
- How the “Weather Patterns” help you understand and accept your emotions judgment-free (6:00)
- Why chasing happiness is toxic (even though the media makes you believe that you should be happy all the time) (9:37)
- How unattended emotions become an excessive load that manifests in all kinds of “dis-eases” (without you realizing it) (11:50)
- The “Bubblehead Syndrome” that 80% of people are suffering from (and how you can heal by connecting to your senses) (15:56)
- How connecting to your feelings helps you understand and acknowledge your loved ones’ emotions (even if you don’t agree with them) (23:24)
- How to find safe spaces when you feel like you have no one to talk to about your feelings (26:15)
- Why embracing the “messy middle” is vital (even if you’d rather focus on the good stuff) (31:29)
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Can you recall a tradition that your family had when you were younger?
Maybe it was visiting your cousins every weekend for a Sunday lunch? Or opening a single present on Christmas eve? Whatever your childhood traditions were, they undoubtedly created a sense of belonging and contributed to your shared legacy with your loved ones.
Looking back, you might get nostalgic, but the best part is that it’s never too late to begin a new tradition or carry on an old one.
In this episode, I share my experience from our recent family reunion that’s been a tradition in our family ever since I was 18 months old. Listen in to discover why these events are so special in my heart and some tips to create your own.
Show Highlights Include:
- What spending the night at an unknown hotel with 2 giant bags of cinnamon rolls and no cell phone can show you about leaving your comfort zone (6:06)
- How shared family stories bring you closer to your loved ones and help you to reconnect with your shared legacy (9:16)
- Why texting or social media can’t replace real-life get-togethers (14:00)
- How creating small family traditions helps you connect with your loved ones on a deeper level and make memories you’ll cherish forever (15:14)
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When you think about working out, you probably envision going to the gym or a class. But there’s a powerful exercise that you can fit into your day – even when you feel too busy.
What is it? Walking.
It may sound too simple but walking is actually one of the most mentally and physically rewarding activities you can do. Its benefits seem endless, especially since you can do it wherever you are.
In this episode, you’ll find out how going for simple 15 minutes walks every day can shift your mental and physical health, and make you feel better overall. Let’s find out how to add this power practice to your days!
Show Highlights Include
- How to schedule 15 minute walking sessions into your day (even if you feel like you’re too busy)(4:37)
- A not-so-obvious yet powerful benefit of walking (also used in Eastern Medicine) (7:16)
- How going for a walk stops you from catastrophizing your problems and eases your anxiety (8:54)
- Two simple ways to make your walks super fun so you never get bored (12:00)
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It turns out the most important conversations are the ones we have with ourselves.
But if you’re not mindful, the discussion in your head can turn into “chatter”. That’s when your self-talk goes sideways and turns into endless anxiety-provoking worry. It’s the dark side of our inner voice that can poison our relationships, health, and well-being.
So how can you notice when your self-talk turns into chatter? Is there a way to stop the mental hamster wheel?
My guest, award-winning professor, and writer, Ethan Kross is here to help us find out. He spent years examining the voice that speaks inside our heads. Tune in as he explains why it’s there and reveals how you can learn to rely on it rather than being broken by it.
Show Highlights Include
- The sneaky way the voice in your head sucks the light out of your days (and how to spot it before you get sucked into a worry loop) (5:50)
- 3 unintended ways the chatter in your head manifests in your life (7:59)
- The Chatter Advisor’s Blueprint to helping friends through the chatter in a progressive way (before it poisons your relationship) (10:41)
- The “Distant Self-Talk” approach to easing mental chatter if you have no one to talk to (18:27)
- How “mental time traveling” helps you move on when you find yourself stuck in anxiety (19:43)
- The weird way cleaning your house helps you quiet the voice in your head (21:04)
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The rising number of incredible women starting businesses and breaking entrepreneurial gender barriers is breathtaking. But it only tells part of the story. Simply starting a business may not lead to the satisfaction you imagined when you launched your new venture.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated in your business, then this episode is for you.
Today I’m sharing what I’ve learned about women-owned businesses by running one myself and coaching many other women who do. You’ll discover three easy-to-follow techniques to pinpoint the obstacles holding you back from growth in your business and how to get past them so you can soar.
Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The surprising statistics about how many women are starting businesses (3:50)
- One emotion that may be holding you back from growing a large business as a woman (7:42)
- The weird way spending money catapults your earnings and helps you scale your business (even if you’re dirt poor right now) (9:40)
- Two toxic words to stop using right now when talking about your business (11:32)
- How answering these simple questions help you master your business finances (12:56)
- The sneaky way your faulty beliefs cause you to burnout (and how to spot them before you get too overwhelmed) (19:00)
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If you feel like being a parent is the toughest job you’ve ever had, you’re not alone. Being a parent is both beautiful and extremely challenging all at the same time.
After all, we’re helping a whole new person navigate the world. And every person is unique. This means there are no set rules to tell you exactly how to be a good parent.
So how do you ensure that you provide the kind of support that matches your child’s unique needs?
Today’s guest, Kerry Brown, a parenting coach with Parent Connext, is here to help us forge a stronger connection between parents and their kids by discovering each person’s unique strengths. In this episode, she shares how “Natural Strength Parenting” integrates the concepts of intentionality and mindfulness to help parents better see and encourage their children’s innate strengths.
Listen in to discover how to identify the positive qualities and talents that already exist in children (and in you as a parent) and then support them to build upon them.
Show Highlights Include:
- How Natural Strength Parenting helps you channel your unique strength to become intentional with your kids (9:13)
- The 24 unique strengths to create a better family dynamic and a stronger relationship with your kids (10:49)
- How neglecting your kids’ skills creates a non-stop miscommunication in the family (12:03)
- How finding your own strength as a parent makes your parenting journey 10x easier (12:38)
- What to do if your children’s unique strengths don’t match yours (13:26)
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Imagine you finally overcame your agonizing “what if” syndrome and jumped into something new. It should all be easy now, right? No fast, my friend.
Buckle up because you’re headed straight for the “messy middle”.
That’s the time when things start to go a little differently than you may have anticipated. At that point, you can’t even remember why you thought this was a good idea in the first place!
It happens to all of us. It’s why so many of us have unfinished projects or why we sometimes dread starting new ones. But dancing with the inevitable messy middle matters. Because the magic of any project is right there.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to take your ideas from start to finish and navigate the mess in the middle.
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Show Highlights Include
- How knowing this universal rule helps you to create the bulletproof mindset you need for successfully finishing any project (0:38)
- The sneaky way your “what if syndrome” sabotages your success when you start something new ( and how to overcome the resistance) (8:45)
- The “Messy Middle Blueprint” to smashing any new project you set your mind to (11:51)
- Why done is always better than perfect (even if you’re not 100% satisfied with the result) (18:28)
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If you’re raising kids, life is always super busy. Between household chores, work, and parenting, finding time for your significant other can be incredibly challenging.
But if you don’t make time to connect, it’s all too easy to become roommates who just co-exist. You miss out on important moments and your connection can slowly slip away.
So how do you maintain a strong bond with your partner when life is pulling you in so many different directions?
Today’s guest, author Cory Carlson understands first hand the pressures working parents face. In this episode, he shares four types of dates that every couple should keep on their radar.
Tune in to learn how these ideas can connect with your spouse without spending a fortune or requiring a ton of advance planning even when life is crazy busy.
Show Highlights Include:
- How scheduling ”logistics dates” lets you turn boring planning into a fun shared activity (14:00)
- How to plan romantic dates ahead of time so they create anticipation (before your Friday turns into yet another movie night) (21:16)
- How to find little spontaneous activities with your spouse to re-calibrate your energies and connect deeper (28:06)
- The “conquer and divide” blueprint that could make or break any relationship (29:52)
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You plan your vacation to relax and take a break from work. But too often being out of the office means you’re cramming in extra hours right up till the moment you leave. By the time you get to the airport, you’re tired, frazzled, and cranky.
If that’s ever happened to you, you’re not alone. Without careful planning, you can easily find yourself glued to your laptop even in the middle of a vacation.
That’s no way to spend your holiday.
In this episode, you’ll discover some pre and post vacation tips so you can take a REAL time off, unplug and make memories you’ll remember for years to come.
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Show Highlights Include:
- How to create a gentle schedule that lets you wrap up and get mentally ready for the vacation (instead of loading yourself with extra work) (5:04)
- The “Parking Lot Method” to give yourself more mental space before the vacation (6:51)
- Two essential lists to help you take care of the practical things and save time on planning (7:53)
- Why finding a go-to person while you’re on vacation is a true game-changer (9:25)
- The weird way being late with planning out your holiday saves you time and gets you in a vacation mood instantly (12:14)
- Two “holiday-saving” things to take care of at work that lets you truly unwind while you’re on vacation (13:12)
- How to create a “check-in schedule” that lets you stay on top of work-related issues without feeling like you’re working (14:57)
- How to re-enter your normal life without the post-holiday overwhelm (17:17)
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Laundry, unwashed dishes, meal plan for the week, work, medical appointments, and so much more. Being a mom comes with a seemingly endless to-do list.
And you’re not only staring down a busy schedule – you're also carrying around a mental list of decisions, reminders, and things you need to do. With so much to take care of, you can find yourself in constant overwhelm.
If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
Today, you’ll learn a powerful framework to tackle the mental load of motherhood. Listen in to get out from under that mental overwhelm and ease the cognitive burden that comes with raising a family.
Show highlights include:
- How to apply the “Anticipate, Identity, Decide and Monitor Approach” to save yourself from overthinking (3:18)
- How making a 5-second decision becomes an emotional burden ( and how to break free) (5:02)
- A powerful framework that helps you pinpoint where you can offload some things in overwhelming situations (9:05)
- The “sharing is caring” blueprint to easing cognitive overload and learning to let go (15:51)
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Most corporate workplaces buy into certain myths that can unintentionally keep women and minorities from reaching their potential (even in diverse and progressive companies).
My guest today, Deanna Bass, has codified these myths that keep true equality just out of reach. One of my earliest mentors during my corporate career, Deanna will rekindle your innate confidence that there is plenty of room for you to achieve your professional dreams, and moreover, that you can bring others along with you. To do so you’ll need to challenge some long standing myths, and reveal the reality they’re masking.
Listen now and discover how to be part of forging stronger companies and a more diverse world.
Show Highlights Include:
- The weird “Serendipity Secret” for attracting life-changing opportunities (8:51)
- Why men must play their part in advancing women and achieving gender equality (20:54)
- Why most women and minorities advocating for diversity in the workplace do it as an unpaid side job (22:45)
- 3 narrative myths about women in the workplace which makes attaining equality more difficult (25:51)
- How men’s overestimation of their potential damages a pipeline of diverse talent (and how to fix it) (30:04)
- Why treating a job post as a wishlist help you land jobs you’re “unqualified” for (32:17)
- The reason why women naturally fit into modern leadership roles more than men do (33:46)
- Why “imposter syndrome” is actually humility in disguise (and gives diverse leaders a massive advantage) (34:10)
- How choosing an equal partner at home helps women advance in their careers (43:28)
- The counterintuitive way giving men paid maternity leave creates more equality at home and in the workplace (48:05)
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Do you ever wake up feeling like your dimmer switch is on? As if some external force needs to rise up to push you through the workday?
Pay attention because you could be noticing the signs of early-stage burnout.
Without quick intervention, burnout only gets worse.
And late-stage burnout is not to be messed with. It’s where women quit their jobs, uproot their lives, and trudge through the day with no zest for life.
So if you’re reading this, there’s still time.
In this episode, you’ll discover why we get burned out. Plus, you’ll find out how to break the “5 addictions” overachievers have, so you can avoid burnout and experience a balanced and successful life.
Listen now!
Show Highlights Include:
- Become immune to burnout by breaking the “5 addictions” (7:56)
- Why quitting your task halfway through lets you complete more tasks (8:11)
- The “sign of weakness” that turns you into a strong, clear-headed powerhouse (10:18)
- The counterintuitive reason why tight deadlines reduce anxiety (12:37)
- How to protect your energy by working like a 19th century coal miner (14:38)
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Let’s face it - we all have bad mornings. Whether it’s losing your temper with your little one, getting stuck in traffic, or spilling coffee on your favorite white shirt…little things can add up and make you want to climb back into bed.
But if the way your morning unfolds dictates how the rest of your day goes…you’re missing an important opportunity.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to turn a morning that went sideways into a truly great day with an approach I’m calling “Control-Alt-Delete”.
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Show Highlights Include:
- How to apply the “Control-Alt-Delete” approach to save your day after a terrible morning (05:02)
- How finding a new villain in the story of your bad morning saves you from a day of struggles (10:21)
- How to change the episode of a bad mornings into something more lighthearted by finding an alternative narrative (11:01)
- The “Delete Method” to get on about the rest of your day with a more positive frame (11:50)
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As a working mom, your life may feel like a balancing act.
Between juggling school calendars, work, quality time with your family, you’re pulled in a lot of different directions. And you have to switch gears on the regular.
When these roles overlap, it’s all too easy to get distracted. You can find yourself not feeling present as a mom or at work. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode, you’ll discover how you can create “threshold rituals” that allow you to effortlessly transition from one role to the other…so you can be fully present all day long.
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Show Highlights Include:
- How “threshold rituals” help you to create a daily routine where you’re fully present in whatever you do (3:15)
- The busy mom’s guide to a “morning launch” routine that sets you up for a mindful day (5:56)
- How to use the Morning Formula to get yourself grounded before your transition into work mode (10:48)
- A closure ritual that helps you transition from business to family and sets you up for a fresh slate the next morning (13:10)
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As we get older, we start to experience a range of mental and physical changes. Whether it’s a little extra weight you’ve never noticed before or a transition into menopause, it can become stressful when you don’t know what’s natural and what’s in your control.
But if you understand how to nurture your mind and body through the years, life just feels better.
In this episode, Dr. Diane Downing shares the self-care practices she teaches at the famous Canyon Ranch Resort that you can use to age beautifully and gracefully, finding more freedom, wisdom, and happiness in the years ahead.
Show highlights include:
- The ‘Canyon Ranch’ philosophy for being the healthiest you—no matter what your age is (8:14)
- Why setting boundaries and telling people ‘no’ is the first step to embracing your age (14:46)
- How to turn off your brain at night and get the sleep that promotes your immune system and revitalizes your energy (19:14)
- How to find pleasure in the practices that are good for your mind, body, and spirit, and stop normalizing the stress you feel about the future (23:20)
- What native cultures reveal about the beauty of aging—and why each year brings you more wisdom and freedom (33:39)
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Have you ever caught yourself feeling jealous of others’ successes, looks, or achievements?
Whether we like it or not, we all feel envious sometimes. The feelings can chase us around and fill us with strong emotions like anger, shame, and sadness.
You may hesitate to confront your envious feelings but doing so can set your heart free and fill you with joy again.
Listen now to discover 3 simple steps to shift your perspective on envy and transform your negative emotions into deep gratitude.
Show Highlights Include:
- How to channel envious feelings and use them as motivation to become your best self (05:00)
- A simple yet powerful 2 second mindset shift to break free from the weight of envious feelings (05:32)
- The “zooming in” strategy to shift your perspective out of envy and tap into deep gratitude (07:52)
- How looking at life in “freeze frames” misguides you and makes you think you’re behind others (11:49)
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Do you worry about how TVs, iPads, and phones are turning us (and our kids) into disconnected zombies?
You’re not alone.
We’re all guilty of being glued to these devices for most of our days. With endless options of entertainment at our fingertips, it’s easy to lose touch with our surroundings and with each other.
Listen now to discover simple actions you can take to control the technology in your household before it controls you.
Show Highlights Include:
- A questionable social experiment you’re participating in ( even if you don’t know about it) (02:06)
- The sneaky way technology gets you hooked and forces you to choose your phone over your loved ones every time (07:03)
- The “no-fly zone” method to limit screentime and spend more quality hours with your family (17:25)
- How to motivate your kids to be more intentional about their phone use (without lecturing them) (20:28)
- How to schedule “shared experiences” where you don’t let your phone disturb you (21:24)
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Imagine you’re 16 again. Could you make better choices with the perspective you have today?
So often, we base our decisions on our current perspective. And that can keep us stuck. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our circumstances, fears, or other people’s opinions.
But what if we could make all these choices with our “future selves” in mind?
In this episode, you’ll discover a powerful framework for making growth-driven decisions with a little help from your future self.
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Show highlights include:
- Why you should set aside your current circumstances when you make decisions (03:35)
- A powerful 2-second mindset shift that empowers you to make growth-driven decisions (06:02)
- Why being a little selfish is a good thing when you make decisions (12:41)
- How to choose vision instead of your current identity when you make decisions (even if you’re life is a mess now) (13:58)
- How to transform your fear of the unknown into unstoppable courage to execute your visions (15:00)
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Helping your aging parents can be a stressful and confusing time. With so many unknowns, it’s hard to even know what to google for answers! You can feel really alone as you navigate uncharted territory.
That’s perfectly normal.
As adult children, when imagining our parents as seniors, we can’t comprehend how their aging will affect them or us. We don’t like to think about our loved ones declining mentally or physically. However, preparing for this chapter with our parents can save us (and them) from a lot of stress.
My guests Kim and Mike Barnes have first-hand experience in parenting aging parents. Listen in to discover how to tackle the emotional and practical challenges of being a caretaker. Plus, some important discussions that you should be having before you need them with your parents.
Show Highlights Include
- When’s the right time to start planning for your parents' golden years (16:17)
- Three fundamental questions to address to make sure you can take the best care of your parents when they get older (17:55)
- The most important document you need for medical emergencies ( and why you should have this well in advance) (18:08)
- Why asking your parents about their financial situation is an act of kindness ( even if money is an uncomfortable topic of conversation in your household) (22:06)
- How to use the “caregiver’s key” guidebook to avoid uncomfortable conversations with your parents (22:53)
- How to manage the responsibilities coming with parenting your parents and kids at the same time ( and why it’s basically the same) (31:36)
- How to find community and resources online to help you overcome the challenges you may face as a caretaker (36:56)
- Why understanding the generational gaps is key in navigating the emotional aspects of having aging parents with empathy (39:11)
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Does fulfilling your deepest desires sound like a pipe dream? If so, you’re not alone – many of us think executing our vision would take too much time or energy, or that doing so is simply impossible.
We don’t always see or honor the gap between our desire and our ability to execute. And this “desire gap” can be the root cause of a lot of suffering.
But many times, our dreams are not beyond our reach, we just have to figure out why we’re behaving as though they are.
In this episode, you’ll discover the truth behind your “not yet” pattern and learn how to close the gap between your desire and the doability of your goals.
Show Highlights Include:
- What the tragic story of an injured soccer player can teach you about the gap between desire and doability (3:35)
- The “sticky story problem” that creates mental rigidity and stops you from taking action towards your dreams (11:17)
- How to spot and destroy the fake rules stopping you from closing your desire gap (12:57)
- Why you should stop being a “lone ranger” when it comes to reaching your goals (15:07)
- How to overcome the “not yet” pattern that kills your dreams (17:17)
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Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Worried all the time? Anxious about everything going on in the world? You feel certain you should tend to your own mental health, but it seems impossible when there are so many things going on around you.
So how do you stay calm when everything seems to fall apart?
In today’s episode, you’ll discover some powerful practices to access your own inner calm—even if it's been hibernating for a while.
Show Highlights Include:
- Why feeling calm has nothing to do with what’s going on around us (04:16)
- An age-old wisdom that can help you understand and manage your anxiety (07:11)
- 4 simple things you can do every day to get out of your head and into the present moment (07:32)
- How to re-channel your brain to feel calmer and more present (11:15)
- The sneaky way your brain blows news completely out of proportion(13:52)
- How to apply the “agency mindset” to overcome the fight or flight mechanism provoked by anxiety (16:42)
- A breathing technique inspired by screaming babies that can help you ease anxiety in less than a minute (22:17)
- A prayer that you can practice every day to remain calm and centered (25:36)
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter in your kid’s room, you’re not alone.
Many of us feel like our child’s room just can’t stay in order. Which leads to an ongoing conflict in a lot of homes.
But often the mess is not because our kids don’t want to cooperate. They just don’t know how to do it. They need an effective and motivating system to keep their place clean.
In this episode, you’ll discover simple, yet game-changing methods to eliminate the constant clutter. Follow these action steps to help your kids create good habits and keep your home tidy.
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Show highlights include:
- An important question that helps you choose the right approach for your kid’s messy room (6:23)
- Why letting your kid have a “happy clutter” is actually a great way of avoiding the mess (7:01)
- A fun and playful mantra that you can use with your kids to keep things at their place (9:46)
- How to dance your way through the house chores and keep your house neatly clean in less than 5 minutes/day (19:02)
- A compassionate way of helping your kids create systems and teach them how to keep things organized (17:51)
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We’re often raised to seek approval from others:
At school, we’re rewarded for behaving well and studying. As adults, we get job titles and money when we work hard.
That makes it easy to neglect the things nobody rewards us for. But the moments no one else sees are often the most fulfilling and meaningful.
And if you make more of those moments happen, you’ll be happier and feel more fulfilled.
Today, as I talk to Emily Thomas, Chief of Staff of Cultivate What Matters, she shares how to design a life where each day adds up to something special.
Listen to discover how to intentionally set goals rooted in what truly matters and how to create habits that will impact not only your present but also your future.
Show Highlights Include:
- How to find out what really matters to you without getting distracted by social media (06:42)
- How to use “power sheets” to set your priorities and turn your dream life into reality (10:55)
- The “reflection” approach to goal setting that helps you quit seeking instant gratification (15:16)
- How to make achieving your goals fun (instead of feeling overwhelmed) (16:12)
- Why telling yourself stories helps you prioritize and let go of outdated expectations of yourself (18:02)
- A simple tool backed by behavioral psychology that can help you take back ownership of your time (24:19)
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We’ve all gotten stuck making a decision… Whether it’s finding a new show on Netflix or buying a gallon of milk at the grocery store; the world feels like it has too many options.
And when our choices feel limitless, sometimes we freeze. That’s when having too many choices is no longer a good thing.
So yes, having options is good…but having too many options isn’t.
In this episode, you’ll learn two ways to pull yourself through the paradox of choice and make better decisions.
Show highlights include:
- How to stop feeling paralyzed in indecision (or what we learned buying fancy jam). (2:50)
- What you need to move past your ‘Honey Baked Ham dilemma’ and optimize for the best choice at hand. (4:40)
- How to find the ‘sweet spot’ in the Satisfaction Curve and feel freedom in your decisions. (8:59)
- How to transform trapped decision-making into joyful action you can live through today. (15:01)
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Investing in yourself might seem out of the question. You consider it ‘cash to burn’ and don’t see any financial returns on it.
But when you classify everything as an expense, it’s hard to see anything as an investment. You miss the opportunities that come your way and keep tunnel vision on the short-term.
Opportunity costs when you hold onto it. But if you play with the right hand, the investments could have a return beyond anything you’ve imagined.
In this episode, you’ll learn 3 ways to invest in yourself without guilt (and an unlimited potential for growth).
Show highlights include:
- How to differentiate expenses and investments for your most powerful purchases yet. (2:20)
- How to stop thinking like a Cash Burner and make the best investments for your future. (9:55)
- Why taking your income to the next level isn’t all about finances. (12:45)
- The Experience Elements that are worth the investment (and take your finances beyond). (15:33)
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We probably all carry a little fear around money conversations… but when it comes to asking for more, it feels easier to budget our days away (than ask for the income we deserve).
When we cut back on spending or look at downsizing, we only end up thinking smaller. And when we think smaller, we will always feel limited. There will be no financial opportunities to seize or places to grow.
In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 ways of maximizing your income (without having to pinch pennies along the way).
Show highlights include:
- Using Expansive Energy to make your income level higher than it is today. (0:55)
- How to normalize conversations around money (while maintaining grace and professionalism). (7:30)
- How to break through the Hewitt Gender Gap and reach for that next-level promotion. (12:10)
- Why you don’t need to hustle or overtax your time to make the money you want. (16:14)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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)
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How to tell if you have a ‘Type 1’ work ethic (with too much control and criticism). (8:03)
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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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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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When December arrives, you might feel like it’s time to slip into your holiday role. You cook, host parties, wrap gifts, and plan everything start to finish. The days feel rushed and without holiday spirit.
It’s easy to get trapped in making sure everyone else has a good time. You always want to give, but are unable to receive. Why?
When you don’t take time for yourself, the holidays become bland. You miss out on experiences with people you care about and get lost in the agenda. You plan the fun without ever experiencing it.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to take your ‘Self Off The Shelf’ and feel the holiday magic more this year.
Show highlights include:
- How to stop playing ‘Self On The Shelf’ and celebrate the seasonal magic this year. (4:12)
- How to enjoy holiday baking with the Whole Cookie hack (instead of working hard for everyone else). (8:10)
- Why you don’t need to throw a perfect party for people to have the best time. (9:54)
- The two ways you can experience the most holiday magic (and avoid watching from the sidelines). (13:50)
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It might be surprising to learn that each of us has four distinct “characters” living in our brain. Each one experiences life through a particular lens and brings a unique perspective to situations we encounter.
In this episode, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (yes the same one who delivered the now famous TED talk, My Stroke of Insight) helps us learn how to call all four characters into service so we can more fully experience each moment.
Learning to work with your whole brain helps ensure you can get things done, experience deep emotions, live in the present moment AND feel deeply connected to others.
In this episode, you’ll discover what Dr. Jill has learned and you’ll get to experience her contagious energy first hand!
Show highlights include:
- The notion of the 4 You’s (and how they miss or match your decision-making today). (9:40)
- How to avoid being completely reckless or a total worry wart with your brain structure. (21:20)
- How to navigate through each moment and make wiser choices with the Brain Huddle. (25:04)
- The Push-and-Pause tactic for making the most effective choices in life. (32:10)
- How to avoid a never-ending work spiral and feel whole in your achievements. (36:07)
- Using the four characters in your family to strengthen relationships today.. (40:25)
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Navigating the holidays can be a challenge. And while you may be able to avoid those “certain people” throughout the year, the holidays don’t always give you that opportunity.
However, when you learn the skill of coping ahead, you can feel confident about your plan to handle holiday emotions so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control.
In this episode, you’ll learn six strategies for coping ahead during the holidays.
Show highlights include:
- How to pick your ‘Holiday Ally’ and get the support you need for festivities this season. (8:16)
- Finding balance between procrastinating and over-planning (while still being in control). (9:17)
- How to avoid feeling stuck and suffocated at your next holiday party. (11:10)
- How to avoid touchy topics and shift the conversation with the Back Pocket hack. (13:00)
- The Grounding Strategy for staying in tune with yourself at busy gatherings. (13:54)
- How to take away your family party anxiety with the Journalist approach. (15:02)
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Having the perfect plan can feel like a safety net. You just know it’s going to set you up for smooth sailing, so you feel fully in control…until you don’t.
In fact, overplanning can backfire…and when it does you're left with even more things to do, which causes unnecessary stress. Overplanning can block your intuition and keep your day from unfolding with the ease and flow you crave.
In this episode, you’ll discover why some of the most productive people have started to plan less and what you can learn from them.
Show highlights include:
- How having a plan enhances your relationships and makes you feel like a better mom. (5:40)
- Finding balance between procrastinating and over-planning (while still being in control). (10:10)
- The 'Top Three’ ideas for feeling successful and inspired at the end of the day (even if you didn’t do everything). (14:50)
- The Vacation approach for tackling to-do lists (without feeling handcuffed to the clock). (19:38)
- How to be more productive (and still make room for self-care) with a blank space. (21:48)
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re at war with your body, you’re not alone. In fact, 97% of women report that they think intensely negative thoughts about their bodies every single day. We actually bond over this common misery.
And yet if you’re always treating your body as the enemy, you’re in for a rough ride. You’ll fight every flaw and try to tweak every aspect of your appearance. Which leads to nothing but more fear, shame, and stress…
Finding peace isn’t about having the perfect body - instead it’s rooted in finding a new way to think about the one you have.
In this episode, you’ll discover the 4 ways you might be at war with your body (and learn how body neutrality might be a game changer for you).
Show highlights include:
- How to stop hiding your body like a failed grade school art project. (2:55)
- How to stop treating your body like a misbehaving child.(4:52)
- Why it feels like your body is the playground bully ready to taunt you. (6:28)
- The first step toward peace when you’ve created a war time enemy with your body (8:20)
- The two emotions that stop you from feeling joy and compassion towards your body. (10:25)
- The 5 benefits of Body Neutrality (and how it helps you notice your body without judgment). (12:24)
- One tactic to appreciate your body (when you start to feel those old feelings creep in). (19:00)
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Sometimes we pride ourselves on ‘caring too much.’ But making a decision can feel practically impossible when you are trying to keep everyone else happy.
And if you’re always yearning for approval, you’ll find it harder to make the right decisions for yourself. When you bury your own needs, you lose touch with the things that make you happy. Happiness becomes what everyone else wants.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to figure out if you’re a ‘people pleaser’ and learn how to experience joy without needing anyone else to approve of your choices.
Show highlights include:
- The biggest sign that being a “people pleaser” has gone too far (and what to do next). (0:52)
- How to stop trying to “outwork” the critics and feel content in your accomplishments. (5:20)
- How to escape the Vanilla Oatmeal trap and feel more alive. (6:52)
- Why having a Prickly Porcupine persona doesn’t keep you from receiving criticism. (8:28)
- How to stop being the Comfort Chameleon and feel freedom in disapproving decisions. (10:06)
- The difference between having real critics and projecting your own fears. (13:43)
- How to find peace in decision-making (when somebody you care about disapproves). (16:06)
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Everyone shuts down sometimes. Whether you’re afraid of getting hurt, want to avoid conflict, or are trying to protect your hard-earned reputation, it’s tempting to put on your armor and hide out.
But closing yourself off is no way to live. In fact, when you learn to stay open, your life gets better and better. You grow, you receive, you deepen the connection you feel with others, and you live a more exciting story by having new experiences.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to get out of your own way and truly thrive with an open mind, heart, and hands.
Show highlights include:
- Why being ‘plant-like’ opens you up to more adventure and growth. (1:58)
- How to become more open-minded and evolve your thinking with the planet Pluto. (6:06)
- A few Brené Brown inspired practices for taking off the armor and letting yourself be seen. (8:22)
- How to let yourself out of the ‘Monkey Trap’ for an abundance of wealth, love, and experiences. (11:11)
- How to have fulfilling life moments (when responsibilities and risks are against you). (13:56)
- Three ideas for finding your tribe and feeling understood. (16:16)
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Momentum - like a ferris wheel - is a constant cycle. When you’re at the top, you feel a sense of fulfillment and like anything is possible. But when you lose that momentum, everything starts to feel like an obstacle.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to work with the cycles of momentum so you can focus on opportunities and get back up to the top again.
Show highlights include:
- The ferris wheel philosophy for getting to the top of your game (when life feels like it’s in a rut) (1:39)
- The ‘emotion-matching’ tools for transforming your obstacles into instant opportunities (5:36)
- How to tell if your activities are playing to win (or playing not to lose) (10:46)
- Using the ‘merry-go-round of momentum’ when your life needs a push (13:24)
- The Tony Robbins trick to keep the wheel spinning towards success (14:20)
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New Year’s Eve is the most popular time for people to make goals. For example… the gyms are packed in January and full of motivation.
But by February, the crowd dies off. People become less interested and don’t follow through on their resolutions. What happened?
Reaching your goals is about making better choices. And if you don’t understand the driving forces behind it, you’ll always get stuck doing the same thing.
In this episode, Dr. Katy Milkman explains the science behind making your goals.
Show highlights include:
- Why improving your health, financial, and educational choices starts with death data (8:22)
- How to recreate that New Year's Day motivation and knock out your goals (16:19)
- How to avoid hurting your progress or losing any momentum with the Baseball Study (22:18)
- Why being lazier makes you smarter with these ‘default’ life hacks (26:25)
- How to work through tasks and make experiences better with the Temptation-Bundling model (31:13)
- How to keep the momentum and motivation going (when life gets in the way) (37:02)
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Feeling like you have to ‘do everything’ is normal… but it is also draining and leads to high anxiety. And it’s impossible to celebrate your personal wins when you never feel good enough.
That’s the last thing we want to teach our girls - and for them to pick up on.
It’s not about being EVERYthing. It’s about being ANYthing. You don’t need to ‘do it all’ for self-worth. And it doesn’t need to be perfect to go out into the world.
In this episode, you’ll discover the 3 skills a girl needs to overcome pressure and be anything in the world!
Show highlights include:
- How to untangle yourself from the “do everything” web and enjoy the things you want (2:20)
- Why saying no and quitting things makes you a more creative, happier person (4:56)
- The Perfectionist’s Guide to starting (and finishing) things (8:48)
- How to survive a world of cancel culture through self-worth, compassion, and grace (13:18)
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When it comes to accomplishing your dreams, you might not know what the first step is…
It’s easy to say “I don’t know” and make that the end of the road.
But what if “I don’t know” is a question, not an answer?
In this episode, you’ll discover the three ways to use “I don’t know” as a question for the next step in your dreams.
Show highlights include:
- Using the story of Midnight the Kitten to fulfill your impossible dreams (0:47)
- How to make connections and gather the right tools through the Door Knocker’s strategy (9:16)
- How to transform your social media into a source of connection (and get the best people to come and help you) (11:05)
- How to ‘walk the streets’ of Google and get the answers you need right away (13:22)
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You need powerful language to command a room or explain a side. And when you don’t know how to make your point, you end up apologizing and underselling.
If you fall into patterns of bad communication, you’ll never make the impact you want in the world. You’ll only weaken your authority and confuse those around you.
In this episode, you’ll discover the 8 ways to stop weakening your language and have more power in your words.
Show highlights include:
- Why these 4 words soften your conversations and weaken any authority (6:48)
- The powerful language for strengthening an introduction (8:38)
- How to strip a speech of insecurities and explain your side (10:07)
- The most used phrase that takes away your speaking power (before you even get in the game) (12:35)
- How to avoid handing out ‘permission slips’ before asking the questions you want (15:00)
- How to stop underselling yourself and influence with authority (16:28)
- Why the ‘no worries’ approach lowers the power of your language (and consciousness) (17:48)
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Getting a good night’s rest makes every part of your day better. It enhances your mood, energizes your spirit, and gets you ready to take on the day.
And while we all know how important sleep is, why do we continue to struggle with getting a good snooze? When you lose out on sleep, it throws everything out of balance. Life feels overwhelming, rushed, and even the smallest decisions feel impossible to make.
In this episode, sleep expert Dr. Funke Brown shares how to sleep your way to a more fulfilling (and healthier) life today.
Show highlights include:
- How to enhance your mood, health, and decision-making skills with the right way to sleep (8:39)
- The ‘memory bank’ hack for overcoming bedtime resistance (and raising better students) (11:38)
- How to fall asleep with ease when your mind is racing (and life feels out of control) (17:25)
- How to rebalance your sleep drive for a better quality snooze (21:07)
- Why taking a nap makes you better at your talents (25:24)
- The three things your bedroom needs for the highest quality of sleep (29:11)
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You know that a good day starts with a good morning. But it only takes one missing shoe to throw off the entire flow of those early hours…
Perfect mornings aren’t about being mistake-free. They are about handling things that come your way (while having enough time to get out the door).
In this episode, you’ll discover the three keys to feeling calmer, in control, and on top of things in the morning.
Show highlights include:
- Why a morning of smooth sailing starts with these three tasks the night before (4:20)
- Using Operation Notepad to optimize and execute your perfect morning (9:58)
- How to avoid free-falling through your morning tasks with these ready-to-go essentials (12:18)
- Why planning your morning around ‘Murphy’s Law of Parenting’ makes you calmer (16:23)
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When you’re asked about your dreams, does it feel like a question of the past? You’ve had your dreams, made life decisions, and closed off the rest.
But dreams don’t only belong to kids! And they offer more to adults than ‘fantasy.’ Dreams inspire you, guide you to a greater purpose, and propel you forward.
In this episode, you’ll discover why dreaming as an adult leads to your most impactful and creative life yet.
Show highlights include:
- How to escape the “lather, rinse, repeat” cycle of life and chase after your unique dreams (3:48)
- Why it’s better to go with a bad idea than the fear of your first step (7:02)
- Why dreaming bigger is a life force for Moms (and grounded in gratitude) (8:00)
- How to transform couch potato energy into the ‘get up and go’ magic for chasing your dreams (11:30)
- How to turn envious observations into a dream you own (13:10)
- The ‘creative juice’ categories for people who say they don’t have any dreams (15:20)
- How to bring dreams to life (and share them with the world) (17:15)
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Thank you for being a loyal podcast listener and helping us get to our 200th episode! To honor this milestone, we’re flipping the script and answering YOUR important questions about living a brilliant and balanced life!
Show highlights include:
- How to ‘tip the scale’ toward personal development (when all you do is work for other people) (3:45)
- The threshold rituals for making family time magical and being more present (8:15)
- The energy formula for getting out of your workout slump and feeling invigorated for the day (12:30)
- Choosing between a morning ritual or an evening wind down (and the difference between the two) (18:55)
- How to avoid the ‘crash and burn’ of a busy lifestyle and build recovery into your everyday life (21:36)
- How to build financial security when dollars are limiting (and goals feel unreachable) (26:39)
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It doesn’t come as a surprise that most people want control in their lives, but the desire for it feeds anxiety.
When you can’t control your environment, you get a gut feeling that something is wrong. It keeps you trapped and in fear of making a move.
But if you’re too focused on what you can’t control, the opportunities for what you can are gone.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to loosen the grips on life and accept uncertainty for a new level of freedom.
Show highlights include:
- How to stop demonizing your anxiety for a safer environment today (8:20)
- The most common anxiety disorders (15:19)
- How to let go of control and get in tune with your environment with the Evolutionary Perspective (19:55)
- How to accept things you can’t change and let go of the suffering with the Marsha Linehan formula (22:42)
- The T.I.P.P. Way to cope through your next anxious moment (25:11)
- A mindful approach to feeling safer in the world and getting excited about new experiences (27:57)
- The surprising indicator that you’re ready to seek help (and the first steps in getting there) (29:40)
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A majority of people feel the need to “hide” parts of their identity at work. They downplay their life, avoid personal questions, and get too wrapped up in projects.
But hiding who you are at work takes a lot of time and energy.
In this episode, you’ll discover why showing up with your “whole self” at the office creates the most opportunities and connections in your career.
Show highlights include:
- The “I Promise” exercises for strengthening connections outside of work and getting everyone on the same page (0:52)
- The icebreaker question for pushing past workplace barriers and getting teammates to show up authentically (3:57)
- Why talking about your personal life at work makes you a more effective team player (5:45)
- How to get over your fears of opening up for the opportunities that get you seen and heard at work (9:47)
- Why being a fully committed ‘work robot’ leaves you exhausted, distracted, and with an uninspired team (14:12)
- How to find more connections and conversations in your workplace today (20:02)
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Managing your emotions isn’t a natural concept. It takes practice and commitment. And even when you take the high road, you might not get the response you want.
But emotional maturity is more than asserting yourself. It’s about getting back in control over how you feel. So that no matter what anyone does, you’re always elevating the conversation.
In this episode, you’ll discover the five keys to elevating your emotional maturity today.
Show highlights include:
- How emotional maturity makes you a more respected leader (and better friend) (4:56)
- Why the crime rate would plummet with this mature and evolved response to anger (5:55)
- How to avoid the ‘sideways glance’ and find happiness in every interaction (10:04)
- How to have the courageous conversations that get you everything you want (14:03)
- How to ‘reverse-engineer’ your unstable emotions and feel more control in the moment (17:11)
- The Equal and Opposite Principle for maintaining your emotions through any obstacle (21:58)
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Whether it’s related to work or something personal, we’ve all felt like we’re swimming with our heads underwater.
You can only hold your breath for so long. Coming up for air is the only way to live a life with joy (and recover to take on the day).
The times you think you can’t take a break are usually when you need to take one the most.
In this episode, you’ll discover why coming up for air is essential to your soul (and your life).
Show highlights include:
- The 3 times in life when you need to come up for air (1:27)
- How to reset stress hormones and give your body the ultimate recovery (5:08)
- How to stop the ‘atlas complex’ from trapping you in responsibilities (8:22)
- How to stop everyday stress cycles and push past your fears for a more joyful life (11:19)
- Why you only need 30 seconds to bring yourself out of a crisis and into a soul-enriching experience (14:22)
- How to find friends and resources for navigating through any struggle (22:04)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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As you get older, you start experiencing a range of mental and physical changes. Whether it’s a little extra weight you’ve never noticed before or a transition into menopause, it can become stressful when you don’t know what’s natural and what’s in your control.
But if you understand how to nurture your mind and body throughout the years, life only feels more youthful.
In this episode, women’s health professional Dr. Diane Downing shares the self-care practices you can use for aging gracefully and how to find more freedom, wisdom, and happiness in the years ahead.
Show highlights include:
- The ‘Canyon Ranch’ philosophy for being the healthiest you—no matter what your age is (6:09)
- Why setting boundaries and telling people ‘no’ is the first step to embracing your age (12:57)
- How to turn off your brain at night and get the sleep that promotes your immune system and revitalizes your energy (17:27 )
- How to find pleasure in the practices that are good for your mind, body, and spirit, and stop normalizing the stress you feel about the future (21:29)
- What native cultures reveal about the beauty of aging—and why each year brings you more wisdom and freedom (30:34)
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It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and forget to take time for yourself. And even if you do have time for yourself, you might not use it. In fact, you might even find yourself picking up extra work instead. Because for many of us, “me time” feels so guilty. Sound familiar?
But it’s so important to remember that time for yourself is essential for restoring your energy and renewing your spirit. You can’t serve from an empty vessel.
In this episode, you’ll learn why taking time for yourself creates a more balanced life and how to move past the guilt of making time for what you love, instead of what you need.
Show highlights include:
- Why it feels impossible to make time for yourself and the ‘2021 reset’ you need for a more balanced life (0:50)
- What Psychology Today reveals about time away from your obligations and why trying to “catch up on work” actually puts you behind (5:28)
- The three ways to indulge in your hobbies and why you should spend more time treating yourself (10:19)
- How to protect and prioritize your personal time (no matter how busy your schedule gets) (16:28)
- Why spending time on your own builds loving relationships around you and how to transform the guilt into gratitude for a happier life (18:08)
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So you’re looking to make healthier choices for your family, but you’re overwhelmed and not sure where to start. Between learning to cook new meals and encouraging your kids to try them, dinnertime seems impossible. (And putting frozen chicken nuggets in the oven sounds a lot easier right about now.)
Sound familiar?
In this episode, you’ll learn the top five tools for starting a successful health journey with your family and how to get your loved ones educated and excited to eat healthier today.
Show highlights include:
- Defining what it means to “eat better” and how this applies to the way your family eats (0:41)
- The junk food conversations that stop your kids from gagging on spinach (and why ‘food jail’ is a bad way to get your kids eating greens) (6:50)
- How to instantly stop bad eating habits in the house and get your family craving the dishes you cook (12:06)
- The ’15 times’ trick to play on your taste buds and what this reveals about the vegetables you hate (17:47)
- Using portion control psychology to give your snack pantry a makeover (and why you can eat dessert every day) (21:09)
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Last year’s roller coaster of change has taken a toll on our mental health. And while you may feel anxious and trapped in what tomorrow brings, remember that you can only make life better one day at a time.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop endless worrying over the future and discover five reminders for doing what you can to make today better.
Show highlights include:
- The “yesterday” thinking pattern and how to stop it from sabotaging your thoughts today (2:05)
- How to find peace in things you can’t control and “ride the wave” through choppy moments (3:13)
- How to find freedom in a trapped mindset and enact powerful change right now (5:16)
- What meeting your spouse or having kids reveals about living in the present (and how this stops raging anxiety over the future) (6:23)
- How to surrender a terrible day today and prepare for a clarified and fulfilling tomorrow (7:55)
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Whether you realize it or not, we negotiate all the time. While buying a new car or discussing a salary may come to mind, we have to overcome obstacles and set clear objectives in our personal lives too. And unfortunately, these situations don’t come with a script.
So what does it mean to ‘meet in the middle’ when there’s much more at stake? Or when there seems to be an imbalance in power?
In this episode, I’m joined by expert negotiator Leigh Thompson who shares the professional skills you can take into any scenario for finding the ‘sweet spot’ with the ones you love and strengthening relationships with each conversation.
Show highlights include:
- Why people end up persuading instead of negotiating and how to approach a ‘win-win’ strategy with your kids (0:40)
- What two sisters and an orange reveal about negotiation and how you can find the sweet spot with personal interactions today (8:45)
- Why ‘win-win’ isn’t a sustainable strategy with the ones you love and how to find the best possible solution with sensitive conversations (14:20)
- What the ‘dessert tray’ strategy reveals about solving any complicated problem and how to build trust in your negotiations instantly (19:20)
- The difference between conversations with your kids and your parents and how to carefully approach power dynamics with respect and rationalization (31:17)
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Negotiating the Sweet Spot: https://www.amazon.com/Negotiating-Sweet-Spot-Leaving-Nothing-ebook/dp/B081MY3PF7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=negotiating+sweet+spot&qid=1616536722&sr=8-1.
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It has been stamped into our brains since childhood that “winners never quit and quitters never win.” This mentality can lead to overcommitting and the type of exhaustion that no amount of coffee can resurrect. And if you want to make room for bigger things in life, you have to let something go.
So how do you know when it’s time to quit?
In this episode, you’ll navigate through the best and worst times to let go and learn why quitting at the perfect time opens you up to greater opportunities in life.
Show highlights include:
- What Glennon Doyle reveals about the taboos of quitting and why letting things go today doesn’t take away the success of tomorrow (0:50)
- The seven signs of quitting and how they bring instant opportunity and energy to your life (4:45)
- The worst times to let something go and why you should persist through them instead (11:50)
- Why quitting immediately builds your creative spirit and offers opportunities to others (15:27)
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If you’re passionate about working on yourself and always improving, it’s natural to want your partner to feel just as excited about the journey, right? In fact, you probably want them right alongside you for the ride.
But sometimes that isn’t the case. Maybe self-improvement doesn't pique their interest... and you might not understand why. Who wouldn’t want to build a better life?
And while encouraging someone to start their own personal development journey seems like the right thing to do, you’re really just working against the tide.
In this episode, you’ll discover why inspiring others starts with working on yourself and how to feel loved and connected with your spouse (even if they don’t share the same passions as you).
Show highlights include:
- The real reason self-development doesn’t feel like ‘any other hobby’ and the top three causes for your frustration at home (0:50)
- Why “finding yourself” can feel lonely and how to find people you can explore self-development with today (9:41)
- Why persistently asking a spouse to read your favorite book never works - and how to inspire loved ones instead (without bothering them) (11:10)
- What to do when you start feeling disconnected from your partner and how to restore your relationship (instead of watching the problem grow) (12:40)
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In an age of communication overload, your email inbox can become so overwhelming and unorganized that you don’t even want to look at it.
And while you can try to hide from your inbox, you can only live a calmer and more productive life by truly escaping ‘email jail.’
In this episode, you’ll discover five steps to decluttering your inbox with such ease and organization that you’ll never feel the buildup of unwanted email again!
Show highlights include:
- How you got trapped in ‘email jail’ and what you can do right now to escape your over-flooded inbox (0:53)
- Why store emails keep creeping around in your inbox and how to instantly remove yourself from hundreds of subscriber lists (7:23)
- How to stop using your inbox as a “digital memory bank” and prioritize emails by importance as soon as they come in (13:23)
- The daily ritual that makes checking your email stress-free and how to design lifelong habits for your most organized inbox yet (18:22)
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Links to newsletters I referenced:
Morning Brew: morningbrew.com/daily/r/?kid=7d8433
The Skimm: theskimm.com/?r=1A6TT
Growing up, did you ever pretend to fight crime like a superhero or perform like your favorite entertainer? You got to define the rules of the world! But eventually, you were forced to drop the act and ‘grow up’ in your adult years.
But the power of a secret identity is exactly what top athletes and entrepreneurs use to fearlessly conquer challenges and achieve limitless success.
In this episode, global mindset coach and mentor Todd Herman shares deep truths about overcoming trauma and self-doubt to maximize success, and why transforming your life starts with the hero already inside you.
Show highlights include:
- The “90-Day Year” approach to organizing your calendar and living life by your rules (2:00)
- The hidden forces holding you back from finding your ‘superpower’ and living out your full potential (9:30)
- Why identity can limit you and the character traits you already have for maximizing success right now (15:20)
- Why “being nice” actually holds people back, and how to showcase your talents and lift up your friends immediately (25:00)
- Why the ‘boss lady’ and ‘mom’ never meet, and how to bring your right self at the right time for elevated success and freedom in life (31:24)
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“There’s no way I can get past this obstacle.” If you’ve ever struggled with that thought before, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. And while you might feel like you’re alone, there are thousands of women walking down a path similar to yours… you just haven’t found them yet.
Allowing yourself to feel happier and freer in life starts with finding someone who’s been in your shoes, not with trying to “fix” your own thoughts.
In this episode, you’ll discover how opening up to someone can make you feel better and help you discover new solutions—no matter what you’re facing in life.
Show highlights include:
- Why we tend to deal with problems alone and how to find someone who’s gone through the exact same thing (0:33)
- Why certain topics like body problems and fertility issues can feel so embarrassing, and how to find a community that supports you (3:03)
- Why venting can make your problems worse and how to have the conversations that make your life better right now (7:50)
- Why vulnerability solves any problem and how investing in yourself helps others instantly (13:04)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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With everything going on right now in the world, in your life, and in your home, sometimes this season can feel more chaotic than enjoyable.
In this episode, I discuss three opportunities you have to grab a moment of calm and solitude amid the hectic holidays.
Show highlights include:
- How to set yourself up for a successful day (even when you know things are about to get super busy) (2:11)
- The “Tea Time” ritual that gives you a break right when you need it most (5:32)
- A 5-minute solitude exercise to refresh and recharge you no matter what has happened in your day (5:54)
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You asked… and I answered! One of my favorite things to do is answer questions from the wonderful members of our Brilliant Balance community.
In this episode, I give my best tips for things like how to establish a morning routine, how to painlessly get your children to do their share of the household chores, and much more!
Show highlights include:
- How to broadly apply specific career training to advance your career quickly (9:07)
- Why your best opportunities can come from the most surprising places and how to be sure you don’t miss them (12:41)
- The busy mom’s secret to setting yourself up for a productive day (even when your home is chaotic) (17:40)
- How to get your children to take ownership of household tasks without nagging or yelling (26:32)
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Many women end up creating all the holiday experiences for their families. And while you want to enjoy the holidays, taking it all on your shoulders can transform your relaxing time off into another stressful work day.
But, you don’t have to do it all! It’s important for you to take time to care for yourself. You and your family will benefit.
In this episode, I discuss why it’s important for you to experience the joy of the holidays and how to remove the burden of feeling responsible for everyone else.
Show highlights include:
- How to remove the stress of people you “have” to buy gifts for (6:34)
- Why you never get to enjoy the delicious things you bake and how to change that today (9:27)
- The surprising reason you never show up in any holiday party photos and how to start enjoying yourself again (10:57)
- How to overcome all your excuses and fully participate in the holiday festivities this year (14:44)
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The holidays are almost here. It’s tempting to get lost in everything holiday-related, especially after the year we’ve had. Spending boatloads of time and money can provide a temporary reprieve from the stress of our normal lives.
But while it feels good in the moment, going overboard for the holidays can have lasting financial and emotional consequences.
In this episode, I discuss common areas of holiday excess and strategies you can use right away to overcome the guilt of overindulgence while still enjoying yourself.
Show highlights include:
- 4 words that give you guidance and perspective on all your holiday decisions (2:35)
- Three areas where overindulgence can ruin your holidays (3:34)
- The low-tech “Circle Method” for managing your time during the holiday season so you don’t burn out and start resenting your family (5:37)
- The secret to eliminating meaningless traditions that stress you out (and no one really cares about) (7:48)
- The “2 and 2 Framework” for avoiding the morning after effect of overconsumption during holiday events (11:57)
- 4 thoughtful ways to avoid debt and clutter from overgifting (12:23)
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While Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, there’s one thing that won’t change even through a Zoom gathering... family tensions!
If gathering with family has you feeling stressed out, this episode is for you! Listen as I share my best tips for maintaining your peace of mind and staying balanced during the holidays.
Show highlights include:
- How to maintain your routine… and your sanity during the busiest time of year (9:17)
- The “Anthropologist’s” trick that prevents you from being sucked into family drama (10:48)
- The “Choose Your Own” adventure method that ensures a delightful holiday experience (14:41)
- Why it may be okay to “play favorites” during the holidays (15:56)
- A major source of your holiday anxiety and how to eliminate it immediately (16:34)
- The “Storyteller’s Secret” to the best Thanksgiving you’ve ever had (17:28)
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Do you feel like you have unrealized potential? That you’re destined for something bigger, but not sure how to get there?
Every day, women are faced with countless obstacles on the path to their personal and professional advancement, from internal fears to external criticism. As a result, we tend to avoid risk and play small. But then, we just stay stuck.
In this episode, success coach and bestselling author Tara Mohr discusses how to brush off baseless criticism, productively cope with your fears, and play to win in your personal and professional life.
Show highlights include:
- The “Loyalty Question” that helps you break free of a passionless existence (4:41)
- How to make yourself immune to external criticism that comes when you step out of the box society has constructed for you (7:05)
- How your Tribal Survival Instincts are setting you up for failure (9:25)
- The disturbing difference between job-related criticism given to women and men and how it could cripple your career (10:03)
- What politics demonstrates about “culturally permissible” behavior from women and how you can overcome it (11:42)
- Why praise from others can stunt your career growth (13:28)
- Why a polarized response to your ideas means you’re on the right track (14:58)
- The two types of fears you experience and why treating them the same can keep you from overcoming them (24:42)
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What makes your blood boil? Many women have a complicated relationship with anger. This is because society sees anger differently in men vs. women.
Women often feel like they shouldn’t express their anger. In fact, studies show that women who express anger in the workplace lose power and influence.
In this episode, I discuss why anger is completely normal.
Show highlights include:
- How gender influences perceptions of anger and how this affects you (4:52)
- Why anger in the workplace helps men but hurts women (6:24)
- How anger can help you grow better relationships (11:22)
- Why chronic anger can destroy your physical health (12:20)
- Productive and healthy ways to release anger (15:28)
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Are there things in your life that you avoid thinking about? Maybe finances, relationship issues, or even business problems?
Most of us want to avoid pain and conflict, but denial won’t solve your problems. They won’t go away on their own.
In this episode, I discuss 3 common situations that cause denial and how to overcome them to move your life forward.
Show highlights include:
- The surprising way temporary denial can improve your life (2:28)
- How your worldview causes you to deny obvious truths (7:47)
- 3 anxiety-ridden situations that ramp up denial in your mind (17:00)
- The first step to confronting uncomfortable situations that you’ve been avoiding (19:24)
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Lots of women have the dream of starting a non-profit that aligns with their passion. The idea of solving a problem by using their gifts and talents is a dream come true.
But the amount of work and logistics that go into starting a non-profit can be overwhelming.
In this episode, I’m joined by world-class chef and non-profit entrepreneur Suzy deYoung. We discuss how to identify problems that match your gifts and how to overcome the challenges that come with forming a non-profit.
Show highlights include:
- How you can spot the needs for your non-profit to serve (17:06)
- How to recognize (and stop ignoring) timing and signs that cannot be ignored when searching for your life’s purpose (22:15)
- Why “competing” non-profits in your area are a good thing and how coexisting benefits everyone (25:09)
- How serving others helps them feel cared for and destroys their poverty mindset (38:49)
- The amazing way a non-profit can change the future of an entire family for generations to come (44:03)
- A brilliant way to save resources by partnering with your community in the early stages of your organization (45:23)
- Why collaboration is essential when starting a non-profit (50:48)
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The greeting card industry, entertainment, and media have all convinced women that it’s impossible to have it all. By normalizing mediocrity, they encourage you to settle and stop striving for brilliant balance.
But I want you to dream again. I believe that you can have it all.
In this 3rd Anniversary episode, I discuss how to ignore the negative influence of our culture and turn your dreams into reality.
Show highlights include:
- Why you should ignore what the world tells you about having it all (4:54)
- How the greeting card industry normalizes mediocrity (9:14)
- The first step to take in breaking out of the mold society has tried to force you in (9:32)
- How to turn your dreams into concrete reality (10:27)
- Why you might need a guided journey to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back (13:35)
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When you look at other women who seem to have it all together, it can be easy to assume that they never have a bad day, or their family is perfect.
But the truth is, even the most successful experience doubt and anxiety at times. That’s why staying grounded in your life is so important for your happiness and mental well-being.
In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur and former professional volleyball star Gabby Reece. We discuss how to reshape the narrative of your childhood, balancing family and business, and what to focus on for maximum happiness in your life.
Show highlights include:
- How to use your parent’s shortcomings as a tool for personal growth (7:06)
- A successful pro athlete’s method for building an amazing future while performing at a high level right now (11:19)
- Secrets about models and what it can teach you about the true nature of beauty (12:43)
- How to be beautiful, successful, and fulfilled without making others jealous or resentful (13:57)
- A simple way to figure out what you can’t control so you can let go and be happy (21:49)
- Key traits to look for in your spouse or partner for a supportive, lifelong relationship (29:06)
- Why grappling for power in business and relationships makes you weaker (33:46)
- One crucial area of your life where being greedy is vital to achieving balance (40:47)
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We are faced with hundreds of decisions every day, and take most of them for granted because they are automatic.
But every once in a while we get hung up on a small decision. This may not seem like such a big deal, but it is. Dragging your feet on small decisions is distracting you and stopping you from making moves on the important things in your life.
In this episode, I discuss the 3 phases of effective decision-making, how great leaders make decisions, and a process for overcoming common obstacles women face when making decisions.
Show highlights include:
- Why agonizing over insignificant decisions can be putting your entire life on hold without you even realizing it (4:10)
- The highly effective leaders secret for making consistently good decisions without relying on luck (6:19)
- How the best leaders make use of “re-do loops” to get the outcome they want from decisions (and how you can do the same) (12:17)
- 3 reasons women hesitate to make the decisions they know they need to (14:50)
- Why making a decision is not the end of the process and how to adjust for a bad decision (18:13)
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In our climb through life, there are lots of things we cling to believing they will help us achieve our goals and dreams. But these things can hold us back when we don’t know when to let go.
Things that started as assets can become liabilities as you move forward in your life and career.
In this episode, I discuss four areas that may be holding you back and how to let go in order to level up your professional and family life.
Show highlights include:
- The profound lesson a scientific experiment with monkeys teaches you about letting go (2:14)
- How your most powerful assets can become your most damaging liabilities (3:25)
- The surprising way that going to the gym can be an unhealthy habit (5:42)
- How to recognize when a relationship has run its course and smoothly move on to the next phase of your life (8:53)
- A simple mindset shift to break free of the stranglehold your possessions have on you (13:35)
- How to continue to level up when your professional identity feels like a straightjacket (15:29)
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Business is challenging on its own. It becomes exponentially more difficult when we let insecurity and self-doubt hold us back.
It’s time to stop waiting for permission and go after what you want. Whether it’s your job or your own business, you already have what you need to get started.
In this episode, I’m joined by author and business coach Emma Isaacs. We discuss how to overcome the challenges that stop women from taking action, old school secrets for business success, and the importance of believing in yourself.
Show highlights include:
- The subtle but avoidable challenges that hold women back in business and in life (5:44)
- Why you should just start even when you don’t feel up to the task (7:03)
- How to capitalize on your internal superpower of intuition to get what you want out of life (9:31)
- An “old school” secret of business management that ensures success non-stop profits (13:46)
- How getting back to basics makes all your business decisions easier (15:07)
- The surprising thing you have in common with the most successful businesswomen in the world (21:00)
- Why self-belief is the key to business success (24:41)
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Have you ever said, “I’ll be so happy when…” or “I won’t be happy until…”? Or felt let down upon achieving a huge life goal?
This is common for high-achieving women. Nothing is worse than staking your happiness on a goal, only to feel empty when you get what you thought you wanted.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode, I discuss how to make sure you’re pursuing the right goals, why the process is so critical, and how to be happier along the way.
Show highlights include:
- The surprising reason your goals and aspirations are preventing your happiness (3:54)
- Why “moving the finish line” makes you happier and more satisfied. (7:43)
- The first thing you must identify for any goal to avoid depression at the finish line (9:47)
- Why certain actions cause you tremendous stress and how you can fix it instantly (10:59)
- How to immediately recognize you’re pursuing the wrong goal and correct your course before it steals your joy (11:54)
- Why having an 8-figure business could make you hate your life (13:14)
- How to build rich, rewarding relationships with less driven family members AND enjoy the process (15:10)
- Why the process is the key to achieving your goals and being happy at the same time (15:51)
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Your words shape your life. And you have an inner dialogue running at all times. But you may not know how profoundly that inner dialogue can affect your actions, decisions, and mindset.
When it comes to harmful inner dialogue, I’ve noticed three major themes that hold women back from achieving the balance they’re striving for.
In this episode, I discuss the three areas that hold women back and how to overcome them.
Show highlights include:
- Why your “shoulds” create constant suffering and how to make the shift to a more abundant mindset (7:40)
- How negative anticipation inhibits your ability and motivation to take action (9:18)
- The subtle but significant difference between guilt and shame that can derail your life (11:47)
- Why the “blinking lights” in your mind light the path to destruction and how you can turn them off (14:29)
- How your inner dialogue magnetizes the results you get in your life (15:41)
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The immense uncertainty and anxiety in our lives today is creating a mental health crisis for some. This can take a variety of forms, but there’s no doubt that these unprecedented times have been difficult for all of us.
A lot of women are seeking guidance. But how do you know if you should consider therapy or coaching? And what is the difference?
In this episode, I discuss the difference in focus and methodology between coaches and therapists, and how to decide which is right for your unique circumstances.
Show highlights include:
- Immensely valuable ways coaches and therapists can provide clarity and insight you can’t get on your own (3:45)
- A significant distinction between coaches and counselors and how it helps you make the right choice for your situation (4:39)
- How to benefit from the specific set of skills that a coach brings into the helping relationship (7:14)
- A foundational part of your life therapists are trained to help you understand and overcome so you can move forward (8:09)
- How a coach can open your eyes to the next steps you need towards your goals (9:12)
- Where to seek help for past trauma that is holding you back in the present (15:22)
- A unique service that helps you find the therapist that best meets your needs (20:08)
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Have you experienced the feeling of achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals… yet still feeling dissatisfied? We often get stuck in our “zone of excellence”, collecting achievements and rewards that don’t speak to the core of who we really are.
However, we stay there because it’s comfortable and relatively easy, and we avoid moving into the “zone of genius”, where our true passions lay.
In this episode, bestselling author Gay Hendricks and I discuss, why your zone of genius is key to unlocking brilliant balance in your life, why we don’t allow ourselves to be happy (and how to fix it), and how to increase the amount of luck in your life.
Gay Hendricks is the author of The Big Leap, a book that reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming our one barrier to happiness and fulfillment, providing a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life. His latest book, Conscious Luck, reveals eight ways to change your fortunes through the power of intention. Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others.
Show highlights include:
- Why we avoid hanging out in our “zone of genius” and how that holds us back (4:25)
- The surprising way compassion can prevent you from achieving your goals (8:04)
- How to effectively get your message across without using words (9:52)
- Why intellectual genius prevents you from living a well-rounded life (12:54)
- The number one explanation given for failed relationships (and how you can avoid it) (15:35)
- The counterintuitive reason we don’t allow ourselves to be happy (17:16)
- Why your “zone of excellence” is a potential-destroying trap (23:42)
- Research-backed methods to increase the amount of luck in your life (27:48)
- Why a traffic jam can be your greatest opportunity for personal growth (33:10)
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When our world becomes chaotic, it can be hard to tell if we’re still making the kind of progress we want in our lives. But even in the best of times, progress doesn’t follow a consistent path. You will have setbacks and missteps. But that doesn’t mean that you’ve failed.
You have to look at the big picture to get an accurate idea of your progress.
In this episode, I discuss why your emotions are a poor indicator of progress, how to avoid discouragement by accurately assessing what you have accomplished, and how to avoid emotional overreactions to highs and lows.
Show highlights include:
- Why early wins set you up for future failure (and what to do about it) (5:53)
- The subtle way your emotions trick you into thinking you’re not making progress (6:39)
- The one element you must have in order to accurately gauge your progress (7:49)
- A simple, low-tech tool that keeps you on track with your goals (9:20)
- How to be absolutely certain you’re taking the right actions
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With back-to-school in sight, we have so many unknowns to face. This will be unlike any other school year we’ve experienced before. And while we didn’t choose any of the circumstances we are about to face, challenges provide the opportunity to grow.
And the way we grow is by leaning into the discomfort.
In this encore episode, I discuss why avoiding discomfort causes failure, the subtle way comparison drags you down, and three crucial strategies to reframe and conquer your discomfort in order to grow.
Show highlights include:
- The long-distance runner’s best strategies for overcoming your discomfort (9:01)
- Why welcoming discomfort makes you more comfortable (12:20)
- A counterintuitive way to use visualization to neutralize uncomfortable situations (13:56)
- Why “toughing it out” is never the right answer to discomfort (and what you should do instead) (14:53)
- The sneaky way your brain blows discomfort completely out of proportion (16:11)
- Three mindset shifts that help you grow through uncomfortable situations (20:15)
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Are you feeling overworked? Crazy busy? Stretched too thin? You know you should be prioritizing your health and family, but it seems impossible when there are so many things that need to get done.
How do you decide what is most important?
In this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown joins me to discuss the benefits of essentialism, the false dichotomy between yes and no, and how to set up your phone for maximum productivity.
Show highlights include:
- The secret to overcoming your feeling of being overly busy and stretched too thin (4:16)
- Why having lots of great opportunities is bad for your business (6:09)
- This technique holds the key to effectively prioritizing your life (8:15)
- Why having children makes it easier to become an essentialist (11:27)
- The #1 thing you can do TODAY to become an essentialist (12:30)
- Why saying no is often the most polite thing you can do (16:35)
- Why the ability to courageously defend your position is one of the most important skills you can have (21:45)
- The counterintuitive way perfectionism destroys essentialism (23:49)
- A fresh new way to think about your “mission” (26:09)
- The devastating drawback to flexibility (31:05)
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This time of year is a great time to pause and reflect. The start of school and other new beginnings are often the best time to ask yourself what dreams and challenges are out there for you. Maybe it’s a new job or starting your own business.
But often the idea of striving for the next level immediately brings out the voice of your inner critic, telling you that you’re not good enough.
I’ve identified three lies that prevent women from going after their dreams, and in this episode, I’ll share those lies and what you can do to overcome them.
Show highlights include:
- The deeper emotion that holds you back from your dreams (5:00)
- How to silence your inner critic and level up your life (7:15)
- The experience myth that keeps you stuck and settling for less (8:11)
- How to leverage the talents you have to take advantage of new opportunities (11:12)
- The assumption that destroys your self-confidence when you’re trying something new (13:20)
- Only say you’re unqualified after you’ve taken these three steps (16:42)
- Why your lack of experience could be the best thing that ever happened to a company (17:30)
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Maintaining balance as a working mom is a huge challenge. When the stress of your day meets the stress of your family, things can get ugly. If you find yourself yelling at your children only to regret it afterwards, this episode is for you.
Parenting expert Heather Chauvin joins me to show you why we yell, why trying to change your child’s behavior is a mistake, and how to retrain your brain to handle stress without yelling.
Show highlights include:
- Why yelling is a symptom and how you can fix the underlying problem (5:57)
- The surprising reason that keeps you from living peacefully in the “green zone” (8:14)
- This common misconception about yelling could change your relationships (9:05)
- What a triggering situation reveals about you (12:00)
- How stage 4 cancer transformed one woman’s approach to healthy communication (13:32)
- How a culture of victimhood is destroying your family (16:30)
- The subtle way yelling trains your children to ignore you (17:47)
- How to overcome perceived time constraints that lead to yelling (21:36)
- The single best way to get your partner on board when making changes (28:03)
- How we teach our children that women don’t matter (34:09)
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Who are you following online? Who has your attention? This may not seem like that big of a deal, but the truth is that we are profoundly impacted by the messages we internalize on a regular basis. Sometimes the effects are so subtle that you don’t realize it until it builds up and hits you all at once.
From body image to current events, you are getting bombarded with hundreds of messages every day and they shape your world-view whether you like it or not.
In today’s episode, I discuss how to curate the information you receive, how social media shapes your thoughts and opinions, and five key questions to ask about your online environment.
Show highlights include:
- How social media changed the way others influence your life (4:45)
- This simple exercise highlights how specifically tailored your social media feed is (5:35)
- A fundamental question to ask yourself about the information you receive (8:06)
- How the pandemic amplifies the impact of curation (10:41)
- Five questions to ask yourself to determine how your online environment is affecting you (12:27)
- The bravest thing you can do to combat the effects of curation (15:20)
- Online environments you should avoid like the plague (18:26)
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Women just like you are starting businesses in unprecedented numbers, and that’s great news. But it only tells part of the story. Simply starting a business may not lead to the satisfaction you imagined when you launched your new venture.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated in your business, then this episode is for you.
Today I’ll share some surprising statistics on women-owned businesses, discuss three areas that may be holding you from the growth you want, and give you some guidance on how to overcome them.
Show highlights include:
- The surprising statistics about how many women are starting businesses (3:04)
- Appalling information about the revenue that these businesses are generating (4:12)
- The type of business women are most likely to start (5:39)
- This one emotion prevents women from having businesses as large as their male counterparts (7:10)
- This specific fear is preventing you from expanding your business in the way that you want (8:55)
- Two words to stop using right now when talking about your business (10:25)
- Questions you should be asking to master business finances (12:21)
- The faulty beliefs that are causing you to burnout (18:04)
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Conversations about body image are some of the most difficult to have with our daughters. So many of us have our own struggles and insecurities and don’t know what to say, much less how to guide them through their insecurities.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Solomon to discuss how to handle body image issues with your daughter, why avoiding the discussion is dangerous, and how to know when to seek professional help
Show highlights include:
- The root of why food and body image issues are so difficult to address (8:38)
- The secret to instilling true confidence in yourself (10:38)
- An insidious hidden danger of avoiding these conversations with your daughter (13:50)
- Why you shouldn’t fear saying the wrong thing, and how to recover well when you do (17:03)
- The universal core messages that you need to get across to your children (18:16)
- How to counter dangerously incorrect info on diet and nutrition (23:07)
- A serious sign that healthy habits are being taken too far (28:36)
- A trick to filtering unhelpful messages from your social media (33:16)
- How to know when it’s time to seek professional help (33:50)
Dr. Ashley Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Galia Collaborative, an organization that empowers purpose-driven women to elevate their impact by developing their mental strength and well-being. Dr. Solomon is a nationally-recognized expert in the treatment of body image, eating concerns, and stress. She serves organizations and individuals through both therapy and coaching and blends her warm spirit, brain science, and real-life wisdom to support women at challenge points in their lives.
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We all have default responses to stress. Whether it’s overeating, procrastinating, or mood swings, it can bring out the worst in your personality. You may also notice that stress sends your inner critic into overdrive.
In today’s episode, I discuss three reasons perfectionism seems comforting in stressful times, why it can hurt your relationships, and the steps you can take to overcome it.
Show highlights include:
- The harmful effect of stress on your inner monologue (5:18)
- The surprising reason you fall into perfectionism in times of stress (6:23)
- Why perfectionism gives you a false sense of security (11:30)
- How perfectionism destroys your relationship with others (12:43)
- The three-step process you can use to overcome perfectionism (14:46)
- Why striving for perfection limits personal growth (15:24)
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You know that stress affects your mood. But do you know the other factors in your environment that, when combined, can dramatically impact the way you feel? This can lead to dramatic mood swings that leave you feeling out of control.
In this episode, I discuss three warning signs that your stress levels are too high, the emotion you need to avoid, and how to break out of the patterns that cause mood swings.
Show highlights include:
- Two subtle causes of mood swings that you need to pay attention to (3:06)
- These hidden triggers may be affecting your mood without you knowing it (4:27)
- This simple technique can help you better understand and manage your moods (7:26)
- This underlying issue can “turn up the volume” on your negative emotions (9:41)
- This internal warning sign may be telling you that your stress levels are dangerously high (14:28)
- Why you default to this lazy emotion when you’re stressed (18:47)
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Challenging times can lead to overwhelm and confusion. As your to-do list grows, so can your stress levels. And when this happens it can be easy to shut down and avoid doing what you know you need to get done.
We often slip into procrastination when times are tough.
In this episode, you’ll hear why we procrastinate, tips on how to overcome the feelings that lead to procrastination, and a simple activity that can get you back to finishing your to do list.
Show highlights include:
- Sneaky ways you attempt to disguise procrastination (3:01)
- 3 reasons why you procrastinate when you’re stressed (4:22)
- The toxic emotion that leads to procrastination (6:11)
- This one simple thing will make procrastination a distant memory (10:23)
- This 10-minute activity can refocus and recenter you when you’re overwhelmed (12:16)
- Getting these overlooked tasks done is the key to ending procrastination (13:43)
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Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “Where are those chips?” or “I really need a drink” after a stressful day? For so many of us, stress causes bad habits to resurface. We eat too much, drink too much, and move too little. While this is common, it’s also destructive.
In this episode, I’m sharing why we turn to food and alcohol when we’re stressed, and I’m giving you a simple question to get you back on the right track if you don’t like how you feel. This is the first of a four part series on Stress Watchouts.
Show highlights include:
- 2 reasons it’s so easy to eat or drink too much when you’re stressed (1:31)
- The truth about alcohol and sleep (2:30)
- The reason you aren’t exercising as much as you probably should be right now (4:42)
- Overcome this misperception and you’ll learn to love movement (6:20)
- This one question can help you get just enough food and exercise to feel amazing (9:40)
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Do you have a dream you keep to yourself or play off as “someday,” because you think it’s impractical to go after right now? Maybe when the kids are older, right? So we fill our days with “busy,” which is hard to avoid in certain seasons of life. But if we’re not careful, “busy” can turn into a never-ending distraction from our dreams.
Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you.
This week, I’m sharing why declaring your desire is essential to a fulfilling life, the three hurdles you have to overcome in order to achieve your dreams, and talking with others about your goals may be the most helpful thing you can do.
Show highlights include:
- The three roadblocks you have to push through to get what you want (5:48)
- How you can avoid the pitfall where many women lose sight of their dreams and settle for less (6:15)
- This is the first step in overcoming your fear of judgment from others (6:43)
- If you get comfortable accepting this barrier, you’ll never get what you want from life (9:53)
- This particular fear can stop you before you even get started, even when you have a clear plan for defeating it (12:31)
- Why discussing this particular issue with others can open doors you never imagined (13:15)
- The 2 steps you must take to get what you want (16:12)
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So many of us are terrified of failure, and understandably so. From the beginning of our education, we’re conditioned to avoid failure by any means necessary. But what if you were able to stop seeing it as an end state, and rather a path to growth.
The fact is, you CAN recover from failure.
In this episode, I share the 3 questions to ask yourself when confronted by failure, why failure is not necessarily a bad thing, and the exact steps you need to take in order to benefit from your perceived failures.
Show highlights include:
- This is the biggest fear that most women have (3:10)
- Viewing failure this way can crush you, here’s how you can turn it around (4:22)
- This mindset shift on failure can push you forward in ways success never could (4:50)
- Asking this essential question is the first step to overcoming a failure (6:02)
- Avoid this to prevent failure from taking a toxic stranglehold on your life (7:37)
- This is the ONLY way you can make failure useful (10:38)
- The lessons Michael Jordan’s failures can teach anyone (14:48)
- This is the worst thing you can do when recovering from failure (16:35)
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During times of uncertainty, it may be tempting to try and get your life back to “normal” as quickly as possible. But what if that’s not actually the best thing for you?
When life gives you a chance to stop and reflect, how do you make the most of it?
In this episode, I discuss why a pause may be the best thing to happen to you, how to take advantage of a chance to reset, and how this reset can apply to both your professional and personal life.
Show highlights include:
- Why the current pause we’re in could be exactly what you need (6:40)
- Do this to make the most of this (or any) dramatic change in your life (8:15)
- If you are currently doing this with your time, you could be wasting a huge opportunity for growth (10:24)
- 3 ways the pause can restore balance to your life and work (9:05)
- The most tragic mistake you could make as a result of this pause (11:45)
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For many of us, working from home is new territory. It was one thing to maintain brilliant balance when there was a clear separation between work and home, but this is an entirely new dynamic.
If you’re finding yourself increasingly frustrated trying to be productive in your work while still being present for your family, this episode is for you. I’m going to give you some of my best tips on how to best set up your home for work, arrange your schedule so that nothing falls through the cracks and set clear boundaries on when to be in work mode and when to put it away for the day.
Show highlights include:
- Doing this properly can make or break your productivity when working from home (4:53)
- Do these three things to get the most out of your home workspace (5:43)
- A game-changing purchase that will revolutionize your ability to work at home (7:13)
- A kind and clever way to let your family know when you shouldn’t be disturbed (8:16)
- A simple scheduling technique that helps organize ALL your responsibilities (9:21)
- Take this key step with your partner to avoid scheduling confusion and chaos (15:01)
- Intentionally approaching these 2 thresholds is key to moving smoothly through your day (17:32)
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Some of the most difficult situations to face in life are times of uncertainty. Believe it or not, most of us are better able to cope and prepare when we know something bad is going to happen versus when we’re not sure what to expect. Uncertainty can cause your brain to spiral out of control with worst-case scenarios.
In this episode, I’ll shed some light on how to handle your biological and psychological stress responses, including ways to prepare for that worst-case scenario, and things you must do to maintain balance when you don’t know what’s next.
Show highlights include:
- The biological reason worry is worse for you than what you’re worried about (3:01)
- Understanding this psychological truth about your response to threats will get you through any situation (3:52)
- How your brain reacts to uncertainty and how use this to your advantage (4:43)
- These 2 important steps will bring you back to balance in times of stress (7:45)
- A step-by-step process to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario (10:43)
- The secret to making good decisions when faced with uncertainty (12:24)
- This is one of the most important things to get right when you’re stressed (12:39)
- The simple but magical ways to knock out mental clutter so you can think clearly (15:18)
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It’s important to view the world from an honest and informed perspective. After all, you can’t just stick your head in the sand and pretend that everything is always fine. But if you feel yourself slipping into an anxious state based on external factors, it’s important to understand what causes this...and also how you can overcome it.
You have more power and control than you might think. In this episode, I’ll discuss what causes this anxiety, and 3 important steps you can take to build up your own emotional resilience.
Show highlights include:
- Concrete proof that how you feel is caused by this one thing (1:28)
- To be emotionally resilient, you must first learn this critical skill (4:05)
- The shocking reason you may feel that you’re in grave danger, even when you’re completely safe (4:35)
- This little known part of your nervous system is essential to regaining your sense of calm (5:29)
- This simple exercise can help you overcome intense stress (6:27)
- The way you do this one thing will dictate your emotional response (10:30)
- This type of response to a situation will help you defeat any negative emotion (15:10)
- Taking this specific type of action will prevent your emotions from sabotaging you when under stress (18:11)
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Staying connected in our current environment of quarantine and social distancing requires creativity. It’s not an option to turn yourself into a hermit simply because you’re forced to stay away from other people physically. We’re wired for connection, after all.
While we know things will eventually return to normal, there’s no doubt that some innovations will stand the test of time, forever changing the way we interact with one another.
In this episode, I discuss several of the most creative ways I have seen women forging connections in this new environment and how you can make them work for you.
Show highlights include:
- What to do when your normal support systems are altered in unexpected ways (2:07)
- These people may be perfect to effectively continue your children’s education in the absence of teachers (4:20)
- Survive restaurant closures by doing this… even if you can’t cook! (7:04)
- The best way to leverage technology to stay in touch with friends you can’t see face-to-face (9:07)
- This is a simple way to maintain some of your family’s routine, even when you can’t leave your house (11:40)
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As current events take over the news and our conversations, it seems that our world has completely changed overnight. Women are faced with adjusting to their “new normal.” Staying at home and social distancing are one thing, but how do you respond to the very real threats this downturn poses to your career and economic stability?
Thankfully, you’ve worked hard, made connections, and have had some success, so you don’t have to start from square one… But what should you do to make sure you can land on your feet no matter what happens in the economy?
In this episode, I discuss the 5 steps you must take NOW so you can be ready if you need to make a change quickly.
Show highlights include:
- How to respond well when outside forces turn your life and career upside down (1:45)
- The difficult but essential mindset shift you must make to reinforce your value (4:39)
- Reflect on this to set yourself up for success if you’re forced to pivot quickly (6:40)
- Developing this asset can launch you above the competition for your next job (8:13)
- Ditch the paper resume and focus on this tool to promote your work experience (11:57)
- These are the most important people you can connect with right now (14:20)
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Years ago, my approach to time management was like that of a swimmer. I focused on what was in front of me, got it done and moved on to the next thing. And when life is calmer, like the water in a pool, this approach to time management works well.
But when things get more complicated, all of a sudden it may seem as though you got dropped in the middle of the ocean. Instead of still water, you have waves coming at you from every direction. And this requires a different approach.
In this episode, I’ll teach you the 3 important skills you must learn to take the time management approach of a surfer.
Show highlights include:
- What swimmers can teach you about how to approach your daily tasks (5:30)
- The unmistakable sign you need to change your time management style (10:01)
- The #1 skill you must master to “surf” effectively (11:18)
- If you try to surf without this key attribute, you’ll get tossed by the waves (15:26)
- How to successfully push through the grueling transition from swimmer to surfer (17:27)
zAs a disclaimer, this episode was recorded prior to the social
distancing impacts around current events. If any pieces of this episode sound slightly tone deaf, it’s because they were recorded in a world that had a very different tone. It’s amazing how the world can change in just a couple of weeks, isn’t it?
Regardless, I assure you the topic holds up. This episode will help you manage the “ocean of unknown” we’ve been dropped into - so, grab your board and let’s learn how to surf together.....
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Have you ever been frustrated because you couldn’t seem to get your message across to another person? Have you been in the middle of a conversation and said something that seemed to shut down dialogue, but weren’t sure why?
When there is a gap between what you meant to communicate and what another person understands, things can shut down quickly. Often, your words can have an impact that runs completely counter to what you intended, and for a variety of reasons.
In today’s episode, I’ll discuss four factors to consider when interacting with others, and how this awareness can make you a much more effective communicator.
Show highlights include:
- The 3 most important pieces of the communication puzzle to consider when you are interacting with anyone (3:24)
- These four factors can dramatically affect the way your intention is understood when communicating with others (5:23)
- This dynamic can give your words more weight than you intend, resulting in unintended consequences if you’re not aware of it (8:57)
- If you often feel misunderstood, you may be unintentionally confusing your message by doing this (11:12)
- How identity privilege can be silently undermining your efforts to relate to others, and how to fix it (16:54)
- This specific aspect of your communication style can have a major impact on how your words are taken by others (20:03)
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Roughly 18% of the U.S. population suffers from crippling anxiety, and a much larger percentage deals with anxiety on some level. You may even struggle with this yourself.
It can be difficult to be around people who are experiencing anxiety without being at risk of internalizing some of that anxiety as your own…
Unless you know how to prevent it.
In today’s episode, I’m going to give you my best strategies for helping ease the anxiety of others, without letting it affect the brilliant balance of your life.
Show highlights include:
- How developing these types of practices can keep you balanced, centered, and grounded to live your best life (3:00)
- Don’t leave this part of your brain unprotected from anxious people (6:03)
- This personality trait is crucial to your success in life and business, but can also lead to your downfall (6:39)
- Use these 3 tried and tested strategies for avoiding anxiety in your own life… even when surrounded by anxious people (7:18)
- This can be a quick way to soothe the mind of an anxious friend or colleague (9:43)
- Try this mindset to avoid taking on another person’s anxiety when you are the one who has to help them cope (14:19)
- The one surprising technique you should NEVER use when dealing with an anxious person (19:07)
- This specific song has been scientifically proven to reduce anxiety levels (20:40)
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Hey Friends! I have a short special episode for you today because I want to let you know about something really cool that’s happening in the Brilliant Balance community this month - designed just for busy working moms! If you wanted to take part in one of our live workshops, but couldn’t work it into your busy life, you won’t want to miss this FREE online workshop!
3 Steps to Rockstar Status
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If you’re struggling because you have too much to do, not enough time, and constantly feel exhausted, join me for 3 Steps to Rockstar Status on March 16!
In a private, pop-up Facebook group, we’ll teach you how to get started with the Brilliant Balance model. Each day there will be a short, live session PACKED with tips and tricks that will teach you how to:
- Increase your energy
- Boost your productivity
- Feel truly fulfilled in your life
- Build toward your legacy
You’ll learn these steps from me and other working moms who know exactly what you’re going through, along with a supportive community of like-minded women who just get it.
Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/RockstarWorkshop. We start on March 16!
When couples decide to have a baby, maybe they have a good idea of how much time it will take to feed and rock and change diapers … but how much extra work does a child create in a household, and how do successful couples divide it?
Research has proven that a new child “disrupts” the natural division of labor in your household and can even lead to anger and resentment in your partner.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Yavorsky, an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Organizational Science at UNCC to discuss the data around what a new child means for your household division of labor and give you some tips to mitigate your workload before resentment builds.
Show highlights include:
- How your first child “breaks” the natural division of labor in your household and what to do about it (8:59)
- The truth about why men overestimate how much childcare and housework they do by 3x or more (14:44)
- How your thoughts are tricking you into feeling like you’re doing more than you are (15:55)
- Why men tend to enjoy more leisure time than women — especially after children (16:53)
- Why date nights are the absolute worst time to bring up childcare and household duties (19:48)
- How something as simple as splitting childcare and household work drastically decreases your chances of divorce (22:07)
- The simple, 2-step formula to create a better, happier marriage after your first child (29:50)
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Learn more about Dr. Jill Yavorsky:
https://pages.uncc.edu/jyavorsk/
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Do you ever worry that you work too much? You love the work you do and know that it provides benefits, to your clients, your family, and to you. But when the motivation to work begins to take priority over your family, relationships, or personal life, has it gone too far?
The term “workaholic” has been tossed around for decades, but how do you know if you really are working too much? And if you are, how do you take steps to fix it?
In today’s episode, I’m going to help you define what it means to be a workaholic, help you figure out why you work too much, and finally, help you figure out how to work less without inducing panic!
Show highlights include:
- Why doing the work you love can be silently destroying your most important relationships, and how to restore balance (3:15)
- These 7 behaviors are warning signs that you are over-working and putting the other areas of your life at risk (4:55)
- The true reason you work too much, and why you have the power to fix it yourself (6:35)
- The difference between “work engagement” and workaholism, and why getting it wrong is worse than you think (7:58)
- These six motivations to work seem harmless, but taking them too far can be shortening your life (9:30)
- 3 easy ways to redirect your motivation to work that can bring balance to your life (18:35)
- The counterintuitive reason leaving things on your to-do list can set your mind at ease (21:54)
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When you started your career, you were probably optimistic and excited for what it could hold. But when the excitement fades and you find yourself at odds with your job, it can be difficult to admit that you’ve fallen out of love with your career.
If you dread getting up each morning, or even if you “need” that glass of wine each night to decompress from the day, you may need to consider a career change.
In today’s episode we will discuss the top 3 signs that you are ready for a career change, why that can be hard to admit, and how to find the courage to step out and find a career that you love!
Show highlights include:
- How to find the courage to make a career change (4:27)
- What to do when you just don’t care about your work (6:06)
- The shocking truth about liking your job (7:19)
- How liking your career is an act of service (8:40)
- Can’t admit you need a change? Try this! (9:40)
- How your fears are fooling you into keeping your job (11:29)
- The sneaky way your subconscious is telling you it's time for a change (14:15)
- Why “needing” a drink after work may be a sign that you actually need a new career (14:45)
- What binge watching Netflix is telling you about your career (16:04)
- Why keeping your job could be damaging your health (17:46)
- How to “reactivate” your career without changing jobs (20:20)
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We all know what it is like to feel “crazy busy” all the time. Between work, household management, and children’s activities, you can’t even think about adding something new to your schedule.
This level of “busy” could be causing you unforeseen health issues as well as preventing you from making positive changes for yourself and your family.
In today’s episode I’m going to take a look at the major side effects of a busy schedule, how it might be affecting you, and ways to clear up the “clutter” in your calendar.
Show highlights include:
- How chronic stress is interpreted as danger and why your body can’t handle it (3:40)
- Why stress is damaging your marriage (6:44)
- Are you letting life pass you by? How you can slow down and experience it (9:23)
- Why thoughtless actions are running your life and how to find purpose and intention (10:40)
- How your busy schedule is robbing you of clarity and vision (11:28)
- How reflection is critical to success and why to add it to your schedule (12:38)
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When a relationship begins it's exciting and new; but when the honeymoon is over and you add children into the mix, the pressures of parenting can take its toll on your relationship.
Today we are joined by Figs O’Sullivan, a licensed Family and Marriage Therapist and founder of Empathi who has made it his life’s mission to help couples become more connected.
In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the two main types of people in every relationship, how parenting has affected your marriage, and how you can balance kids and your spouse to maintain healthy and happy relationships.
Show highlights include:
- How to turn your own pain into your power (10:50)
- How you are biologically driven to find a relationship and how that drive could be harming your significant other (14:13)
- How you’re acting like a baby in your relationship and why that’s ok (18:51)
- The two main types of people in every relationship and how they hurt each other and don’t even realize it. Which one are you? (20:11)
- Why fighting with your spouse is a good thing! (24:02)
- The one thing you must have before you can have a loving and connected relationship (27:50)
- Why your solutions won’t work and how to find something that will (28:11)
- How shifting this one view can completely change your world (31:26)
Take the Relationship Assessment Quiz at https://empathi.com/pre-quiz
Check out the Conflict Solution Course at https://courses.empathi.com/courses/the-conflict-solution-empathi-exclusive?ref=fca763 Use code BEBRILLIANT for a 50% discount!
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When you make big changes, whether in your business or your personal life, you may face feelings of fear, anxiety, or even inadequacy.
When these feelings come up, you might see that as a “sign” that you were never meant to have those goals instead of seeing them for what they are: resistance.
In today’s episode, I’m discussing the four main types of resistance that you may face, how to recognize them, and how to move through these challenges to tackle your goals!
Show highlights include:
- Are you holding yourself to the same standards you set for others? (3:40)
- Why you should embrace your challenges instead of running from them (5:30)
- How rational thought is working against you and how to stop it in its tracks (8:06)
- Are fear and anxiety becoming unbearable? Try this! (9:17)
- How you are blaming your lack of success on your family and friends and don’t even realize it (12:46)
- How your subconscious is trying to “save” you while sabotaging your goals (14:05)
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When you have too much on your plate and you feel overwhelmed, chances are you have some decisions you haven’t made.
Whether you have too many choices to make or you’re afraid of “what if?”, leaving these decisions unmade is costing you time and keeping you stuck.
In today’s episode, I’ll share three things you need to know to help you make decisions quickly and unlock the next level in your life.
Show highlights include:
- The two questions you must ask yourself when you’re feeling stuck (4:40)
- Feeling overwhelmed? Try this! (8:32)
- How this one emotion is preventing you from making decisions (9:11)
- Why being a perfectionist is actually hurting you (9:54)
- The one question that is costing you time and energy (11:41)
- Are more choices really better?(14:22)
- The two things you must get rid of before you can start making decisions (17:16)
- Why you should never worry about making a decision (19:45)
- The key to unlocking the next level in your life (22:12)
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Do you really know who you are? In a world with social media and Facebook polls, it is easy to forget and when you are trying to appease others and avoid judgement. Your desire to make others happy can leave you feeling lost, confused, and empty.
My guest today is Julie Reisler, Life Designer and author of “Get a PhD in YOU”. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Public Health and a Master’s degree in Health and Wellness Coaching combined with years of experience helping others get to know themselves, Julie is just the person to talk with about how to discover the real you.
In today’s show, Julie and I will be discussing her road to success, the best tips for getting in tune with yourself, her book “Get a PhD in YOU”, and how you can get it for free!
Show highlights include:
- The truth about success that nobody talks about (9:34)
- The core belief you must have if you want to meet your goals (11:59)
- How understanding your past is crucial to discovering your future (13:33)
- Why the answer to this one question is essential to finding success (14:42)
- What is the real value of knowing yourself? (16:16)
- How you can add meditation to your day in less than a minute (21:48)
- How this one exercise can help you answer your toughest questions (24:14)
- How coincidences may be more than just that and why you should keep track of them (27:03)
To get a free copy of Julie’s book, “Get a PhD in YOU” go to https://juliereisler.com/freebook
Get the tools and worksheets to accompany her “Get a PhD in YOU” Companion Journal at https://juliereisler.com/journal
Check out the video series on how to master yourself and your career with “Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition” at https://juliereisler.com/newbook
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You make choices everyday, but does your level of confidence affect your decisions? When you lack confidence, you might let other people determine your life’s direction, which can lead to disappointment and resentment.
Whether you just “go with the flow” or ask for a lot of opinions before you make a decision, today’s episode can help you find the courage and confidence to start making decisions for yourself and live the life you intended.
Show highlights include:
- Courage vs Confidence (1:13)
- Why success does not determine confidence (2:37)
- Why saying “no” is actually a good thing (4:08)
- How “going with the flow” shows your lack of courage (8:10)
- Why fear of this one reaction is causing resentment in your life (8:37)
- Do you know what you want? If not, you may be lacking this one thing (12:36)
- How not making a decision will actually make a decision for you (13:30)
- The simple action that is stealing brain space and how you might be doing it everyday (17:09)
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We all know what happens if you give a mouse a cookie, but what about if you give a mom 10 minutes? You might feel there is just not enough time to do all the things you need to get done, and chances are it’s stressing you out.
Today I’m going to discuss just how much can be accomplished if you approach short pockets of time with intention, and I’ll give you my top three tips for transforming your wasted 10 minutes into productivity and action.
Show highlights include:
- The pattern of waste that is holding you back and why you’re not seeing it (3:22)
- How you can add meditation to your day in less than 10 minutes (5:30)
- The simple thing you can do for just a few minutes a day to clear your head and help keep you focused (6:38)
- Taking time to make this one thing can change the course of your day (7:42)
- The key to ending procrastination and start clearing your plate of unfinished projects (8:21)
- The lie you are telling yourself that is keeping you stuck (10:49)
- The simple fix to keeping your laundry from piling up and never getting put away (11:50)
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Resolutions are an opportunity to ask yourself: what do you want to change or accomplish in the coming year? But despite your best intentions, they can taper off pretty quickly as the year kicks into gear.
In today’s episode, I’ll discuss the 5 steps you can take to turn your resolutions into goals, your goals into plans, and your plans into reality.
Show highlights include:
- The 5 most popular resolutions and the unfortunate truth behind them (2:26)
- Why resolutions don’t work and the steps you should take to create real change in your life (3:24)
- How getting detailed about this one element can make all the difference in achieving your goals (4:41)
- The magical thing you can do to transform your goals and start seeing results (6:34)
- What you may be doing to sabotage yourself and you don’t even realize it (7:34)
- The one thing that can help you get honest with yourself and start making better goals (9:20)
- Why not knowing how to do something will keep you stuck (10:39)
- The one component you must have to stick with your goals and make them a reality (12:06)
Kicks off January 6! Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy and learn how to raise your energy threshold.
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With 2019 coming to an end, it’s normal to look back and wonder what you accomplished this year. Maybe you met all your goals or maybe there is room for improvement.
Either way, the holidays are the perfect time to sit down and reflect on your year and the lessons you’ve learned along the way.
In today’s episode, I’m going to give you three thought-provoking questions to ask yourself about 2019 that will help you set the stage for 2020 and all that it has to offer.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to increase your energy for 2020 in just 30 days (3:10)
- The treasure trove of tools you already have for reviewing this year’s accomplishments (14:22)
- The best way to think about unattained goals, and how to make sure you achieve them in 2020 (17:20)
- A simple self-assessment tool for optimizing all seven areas of your life (18:50)
- How to set the stage for next year, and set yourself up for success (24:40)
- Crack the code to getting unstuck and start seeing results (25:13)
To learn more about 30 Days to Vibrant Energy, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/energychallenge
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With big opportunities come some big challenges, and moving overseas is no exception. An international move may seem out of reach for you and your family, but with the right plan and preparation, you can make it happen.
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a Breakthrough graduate, Heather Warnke. After receiving an offer for a job in Australia, Heather moved with her spouse and son across the world and learned a lot in the process.
Listen in as we discuss the challenges and benefits of an international move, including where to focus your attention and how to have a successful transition to life outside of the USA.
Show highlights include:
- How to let go of old dreams to embrace the new ones (6:46)
- Getting your children on board with a move abroad (9:16)
- The importance of creating your family vision before the move (11:22)
- The benefits of living internationally (14:56)
- How to manage your time to include your priorities (23:06)
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The holidays are full of family, friends, and cheer, but can also come with a fair amount of stress. And this alone can take its toll on you.
But did you know - sometimes you are actually adding to your stress and don’t even know it?
Today I’m going to discuss the four major aspects of your life that may be causing you more stress than you know. I’ll discuss how it can cause problems, and give you clear steps you can take to improve your stress levels and move forward with the holidays in a happier light.
Show highlights include:
- The two foods that could be preventing quality sleep (6:18)
- Is your morning routine setting you up for more stress? (11:40)
- How changing your environment can reduce your anxiety (7:21)
- Why procrastination is stressful (17:20)
- Is too much rest causing you more stress? (4:57)
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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With 2020 in sight, we start to look forward to the new year and what’s next for our business and our family. The upcoming year is full of endless possibilities, but have you started to think about them and make a plan?
Today we are joined by Jessica Herrin, the founder of Stella + Dot, KEEPER Collective, co-founder of the leading wedding website WeddingChannel.com and author of her book “Find Your Extraordinary”. She has been recognized by The New York Times, Oprah, and Forbes for her business savvy and vision.
Join us as we discuss being a woman in the business world, letting go of your fear of failure, balancing time between work and home, and getting motivated for 2020!
Show highlights include:
- Will your current priorities always be your priorities? (13:03)
- The key to moving forward when you feel “stuck” (16:11)
- Why your perfectionism is preventing progress (19:14)
- The three factors holding you back from starting your business (23:18)
- How to master your time management between work and family (33:44)
Find out more about Jessica Herrin at jessicaherrin.com, and follow her on Instagram @JessicaHerrin. Also, check out her book, “Find Your Extraordinary” and her podcast “Self Made”.
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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Thanksgiving is meant to be a happy time - a time where family and friends come together, celebrate and reflect on the year.
But for many people, Thanksgiving can spark anxiety, stress, and even dread.
Whether you struggle with the travel, activities, or crazy family dynamics, it can take the magic out of the holiday if you don’t have a plan.
Today’s episode will help you gain control of how you prepare for this holiday season, and will give you the steps you can take to manage stressors, engage in positive interactions, and experience a truly amazing holiday!
Show highlights include:
- Why self-care is an important part of holiday preparations (7:13)
- The benefits of observing the conversation before joining in (9:40)
- The power of choosing how you want your day to go (13:27)
- How choosing your feelings can transform your holiday experience (18:31)
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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We all have talents, gifts, and interests beyond our day-to-day professional lives. Whether you love to perform music, coach baseball, or bake amazing cakes, they may provide an important outlet. But those can’t ever actually become your day job, right?
Today’s guest is Cathy Heller, podcast host and author of Don’t Keep Your Day Job. She has coached thousands of people to create a life they love waking up to.
In this episode, we will discuss the importance of service, increasing momentum, and how to turn your passion into a paycheck and start living your purpose everyday.
Show highlights include:
- How changing your perspective on your talents can turn your passion into your day job (7:50)
- Do your talents have to be your day job to fulfill your purpose? (11:55)
- How to do what you love and make money doing it (18:30)
- The key component that really builds a business (26:16)
- How your fear of failure is hindering your creativity (33:13)
Find out more about Cathy Heller at cathyheller.com, or follow her on Instagram @cathy.heller
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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Whether its a presentation for work or sharing an idea with your book club, public speaking is the number one fear among women, even though we face it on a regular basis.
For most of us, we prepare to speak, and the nerves kick in. Sweaty palms, thumping heart, and before we know it, we are totally stumbling in our delivery.
In this episode, I give some of my best tips for public speaking. As someone who’s just as comfortable speaking from a stage as I am in my own home, I’m going to help you get your message across with confidence and style!
Show highlights include:
- Knowing your desired outcome will guide your content (5:00)
- How using pictures and stories can make your content memorable (7:13)
- Are you speaking the way you talk? (11:30)
- Is your focus on the engaged audience? (14:08)
- How your appearance could be affecting your presentation (16:40)
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Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as expected? Maybe you thought it would be sunny and planned a day outdoors, but then it rained. Or maybe there was more traffic than you anticipated, and you were late to work. Either way, you may have ended up disappointed and frustrated based on your expectations.
And you might have expectations of “the way it was supposed to be” in many aspects of your life. From how you move through your day to where you should be in your career to how your relationship with your partner should look - how are these expectations helping or hurting you?
In this episode we’ll discuss how unmet expectations are setting you back and causing you unnecessary frustration and how to take changes as they come so you can be in control of your day and how you respond to it!
Show highlights include:
- Are your stories of “the way it’s supposed to be” helping you or hurting you? (2:55)
- How curiosity can save you from unmet expectations (5:29)
- When plans change, are they worse or just different? (8:46)
- How unexpected changes can be a blessing in disguise (11:08)
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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Let’s face it, you take care of all of the things. Between work, kids, parents, partners, relationships, and constantly competing schedules, it can wear anyone out.
So before anything else, you need to make sure you are feeling well, energized, and able to tackle the stuff that is coming at you in your day. And this all starts with self care.
In this episode, you’ll find out about 5 daily self-care habits for working moms so you can create room to breathe for yourself and get done what you need to get done.
Show highlights include:
- How to turn sleep from a chore into a self-care habit. (5:25)
- The British tradition that can energize you in the afternoon and give you energy the rest of the day. (10:38)
- The quick 3-step method to “micro-meditate” without having to sit still for 30 minutes. (15:49)
- How to end your day in a way that serves you, energizes you for the next day and lets you sleep peacefully. (16:58)
Ready to get the rest you need to go through your day with vibrant energy? Get the 7 Day Sleep Makeover at: https://brilliantbalance.net/sleep
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We all want our kids to grow up with a passion for learning, while recognizing the value of challenging themselves and the importance of effort. These characteristics are a hallmark of a growth mindset.
My guest today is Alexandra Eidens, co-founder of Big Life Journal. She is on a mission to help children develop a growth, resilient mindset so they can face life’s challenges with confidence.
Together with her team, Alexandra creates engaging resources such as journals and printable kits for ages 4 and above. Earlier in 2019, Big Life Journal launched the very first growth mindset podcast for children called Big Life Kids podcast which reached the top charts of iTunes around the world.
Ready to support curiosity in your kids so they can grow up to become more fulfilled and passionate? Listen now!
Show highlights include:
- The basics of growth mindset and how it can transform your kids’ (and your!) life forever. (2:30)
- How to reinstill confidence in children–especially during the “middle school dip”. (15:08)
- How you can stay on your a-game and get things done even when you have small children growing up in your family. (28:15)
- Why giving yourself credit can make you happier AND help you achieve more in the long-term. (31:48)
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We all know comparing ourselves to others isn’t helpful and only makes us feel worse. Yet it can seem impossible to feel good about ourselves when others’ lives look so much better.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to escape the comparison trap in order to feel better about yourself, celebrate your achievements and have a more positive outlook on your own life!
Show highlights include:
- How to put on your “perspectacles” to appreciate what you already have. (8:30)
- The playground dynamics that sabotage work environments and creating a comparison culture. (12:06)
- Why chasing the wrong ideals makes you worse off instead of improving you. (14:18)
- Where to invest your energy if your past chases you and sabotages your current success. (17:56)
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You’ve heard it from a lot of successful people: Serve your purpose, live your passion.
But most of us have regular jobs and financial obligations that don’t give us the luxury of this type of thinking. Or so we think.
In this episode, you’ll find out how to serve your purpose and pay the bills at the same time.
Listen now to live a fulfilled, joyful life and feel energized in your work without becoming a starving artist.
Show highlights include:
- The 3-step “hierarchy of needs” that leads women to search for their purpose. (4:38)
- What purpose really is and why it goes much deeper than what you enjoy doing. (9:52)
- How to recreate your job (without quitting it) so you can fulfill your purpose without sacrificing your income. (17:11)
- Unsure if you should really pursue something? Ask yourself this question. (27:30)
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Meal planning is one of the biggest struggles for working moms. It can feel impossible to find healthy recipes the whole family will like and that are prepared quickly. Oh, and you have to make sure the kids don’t get bored of the same food.
In this episode, you’ll find out how you can make meal planning easy and fun. You’ll learn how to reduce the process to a 15-20 minute task that makes the whole family happy and takes stress off your shoulders.
Show highlights include:
- The list that ensures your food is nutritious and keeps you and your family full without hunger attacks. (8:29)
- The 3 ingredients that let you never search for recipes again. (11:18)
- 3 meals you can make in your own kitchen whether you’re a novice, average or advanced cook. (14:57)
- The biggest belief that keeps women from putting dinner on the table during the week. (23:07)
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For our kids, we constantly celebrate milestones. Whether it’s their first day of school, a religious celebration or just their birthday, we’re great at turning milestones into memorable moments.
But as adults, we often almost ignore our successes. Instead, we set our sights on the next thing and just march on without taking time to celebrate.
Are you ready to change that? Join Cherylanne to celebrate episode 100 of Brilliant Balance and find out how to celebrate your personal and career milestones too!
Show highlights include:
- Why it’s easy for adults to skip birthdays and other celebrations—and why we shouldn’t. (5:36)
- The “recipe” to honor the milestones you’ve reached already so you can get more energy and happiness out of them. (12:50)
- The easiest way to reflect on the best moments of your life, relive them and be truly grateful for yourself and your accomplishments. (13:33)
- How to multiply the energy, satisfaction and joy you get out of your milestones. (14:48)
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You may have heard tips from the world’s most successful people on how to get better results out of yourself. And maybe you’ve tried some of them - from meditation, getting up before sunrise or completely transforming your diet.
But if you’re like a lot of women, you still might be struggling to see the results you’re striving for.
In this episode, you’ll find out why those results seem so hard to achieve—and you’ll learn helpful tips to finally reach your goals and live the life you’re dreaming of.
Show highlights include:
- The simple reason you’re not getting the results you know you deserve (it doesn’t have anything to do with you as a person). (8:00)
- One trick that lets you create the results you want over and over. (8:17)
- Don’t ever quit before doing anything for this many days—or else you might quit right before you get your results. (13:15)
- If you’re frustrated and blaming yourself, ask yourself these questions to get clarity on what to do next. (17:00)
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The way we feel about ourselves impacts everything - from our work to the way we treat our loved ones, and even to how much we can get done in a day.
But is there a way to overcome negative feelings? Or are we just out of luck on the days we wake up not feeling our best?
In this episode, you’ll find out why your feelings might not actually be yours. Instead of being a slave to your feelings, you’ll learn how to take control of them and use them to your advantage.
Show highlights include:
- The important difference between feelings, emotions and moods. (4:11)
- How to control how you respond to your emotions (don’t worry, this doesn’t require Navy SEAL-level discipline). (6:04)
- Brené Brown’s secret weapon to defuse emotions and make way to understand the situation before reacting. (10:43)
- How to control how you react to your emotions and short-circuit bursts of anger and other emotions you want to control. (21:31)
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If you’re a working mom, you may have gotten this question before. And you might frame your answer based on the financial benefits of your job (“I work so I can buy you clothes” or “so you can go to camp”) since it’s direct and easy to understand. But is there more we can teach our children in these moments about what it means to work?
In this episode, you’ll find out how to talk to your kids about work in a way that makes them excited to pick a career they love and determine where they can make an impact.
Show highlights include:
- The real question behind “why do you work?”–and how to answer it. (2:29)
- If you can answer this question about your work, your kids’ eyes will light up when you tell them about it. (8:14)
- Even if you’re not passionate about your work, here’s a great perspective on work to share with your kids. (11:26)
- If you’re not satisfied in your job (not even with the money), here’s how “divine compensation” can help you out of the slump. (15:40)
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We all want to be super productive and raise a thriving family. And we want to do it with plenty of time to focus on our own personal health and wellness, too.
But putting all of this into practice isn’t easy. In fact, most days it seems almost impossible to get everything done. And when life happens, what are the first things to go - maybe you ditch your morning workout so you can fit in a few errands? Or you might scrap that homemade dinner plan in favor of pizza delivery?
Today’s guest Allison Tibbs is a certified Personal Trainer & Healthy Lifestyle Coach who advocates for women to use fitness, nutrition, and self-care as a way to create more peace, joy, and balance in their lives. She helps women get fit and healthy and improve their overall quality of life – without spending hours in the gym or cooking three elaborate meals per day.
Listen now to find out how she helps her clients and herself get healthier every day without sacrificing productivity!
Show highlights include:
- Clues which help you find out what your true purpose is and center your life around it. (10:58)
- How chasing perfection in your life harms you–and how to elevate your life to a new level instead. (20:23)
- How 10-second habits can transform your life. (23:57)
- Why delayed gratification isn’t always the key to becoming more successful–even if it has helped you achieve success before. (29:57)
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Find out more about Allison Tibbs:
www.AllisonTibbs.com
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Time for a special episode of the podcast because we’ve got some really cool happenings in September that I think you’ll want to be part of! I’m sharing the highlights in the episode and dropping links to more information here in the show notes. And believe me, if you like the podcast, you’ll LOVE these two experiences!
30 Days to Vibrant Energy Challenge
http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/EnergyChallenge
If you’re exhausted all the time and constantly reaching for that extra cup of coffee to get you through your day, join me in the 30 Day Vibrant Energy Challenge that kicks off on September 3!
This one is a game-changer - just wait till you see how great you feel after 30 days of trying out all my best practices! We’ll focus on one singular transformation - raising your energy threshold. Once you do this you can pour that energy into all the things you want MORE of in your life!
This is the absolutely perfect first step to start making the changes that will pull your life into Brilliant Balance.
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1 - Sleep
- Week 2 - Hydration
- Week 3 - Food
- Week 4 - Movement
Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/EnergyChallenge We start on Sept 3!
Event: Brilliant Balance LIVE
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/live
Join me for this intimate event where you can step away from the demands of your everyday life and go all-in to figure out how to find Brilliant Balance for yourself! We’ll help you determine the direction you want to take your life, outline the changes you want to make and show you exactly how can you build the plan to make those changes.
This event is a fantastic introduction to each of the core principles of Brilliant Balance:
- Power
- Productivity
- Possibilities
We’re giving our podcast listeners a special discount!
$100 off general admission or VIP ticket
(VIP includes a private dinner with Cherylanne!)
Discount Code: PODCAST100
Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/live
Brilliant Balance Live - September 26 & 27
Cincinnati, OH
Hope to see you at one or both! #letsbebrilliant
Back to school time can be a whirlwind: The lazy days of summer come to an abrupt halt and the kids’ daily schedules pick up again, along with a seemingly ever-increasing rush of additional back-to-school commitments.
But with a couple of tricks, the start of the school year doesn’t have to be stressful. Did you know some moms have actually figured out how to make back-to-school time fun and exciting instead of a chore?
Learn exactly how they do it in this episode.
Show highlights include:
- How to do all your school shopping with a couple of clicks instead of spending a whole day hopping from store to store. (5:30)
- The “calendaring” method to planning all your appointments and events so you know exactly when you have to be where. (12:40)
- How to take the chaos out of mornings and make them feel like they go well on autopilot. (23:55)
- How to use weekly meetings to organize transportation for the entire week. (24:30)
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When we’re young, summers seem to last forever. We all harbor some amazing memories of a simpler life, when school was out for 2 months and we had all the freedom in the world.
Why do those moments get rarer as we grow up?
Life, work and our seemingly endless to-do lists can make us feel like life moves faster and the memories become fewer as time goes on.
But if you want to, you can design your life in a way that lets you appreciate small moments and turn them into prized memories–without giving up your career or becoming less productive at work.
You’ll find out how in this episode.
Show highlights include:
- One question to ask yourself to appreciate your last weeks of summer immediately. (2:35)
- How scheduling your free time like your work gives you more joy. (5:45)
- Why your “special moments” don’t have to be vacations to Europe or trips to DisneyWorld—and how to find more special moments in your life. (8:05)
- How to sear beautiful moments into your long-term memory. (10:05)
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In theory, vacations are amazing. You get to watch your kids or family marvel at different parts of the country or the world. You recharge from your hard work. Most importantly, you and your family make memories for a lifetime.
But reality often looks different: From choosing a destination to budgeting to issues while on vacation, what was supposed to be a time of relaxation and peace often becomes chaotic and stressful.
In this episode, you’ll hear about the biggest mistakes people make when planning vacations and on the vacation itself—and you’ll hear what to do instead so you can experience a delightful vacation that recharges you instead of draining you.
Show highlights include:
- If you’re taking your kids on vacation, this is how you make sure they stay curious and have amazing experiences while traveling. (13:00)
- The big benefits of hotels vs. vacation rentals like AirBnB. (16:30)
- How to go to 5 star hotels paying 3 star rates. (17:00)
- When “touristy” vacations are perfect (and nothing to be ashamed of). (26:30)
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Today’s show has a very emotional subject: Having kids is one of the most beautiful things in any woman’s life. But what if you try and try, but can’t seem to get pregnant?
While there’s no surefire path, there are methods that give almost every woman better chances of experiencing the miracle of motherhood.
Tasha is an Integrative Fertility Coach, Patient Advocate, Founder of the FU Project, and Mother of two very expensive children, Hudson (IVF #2) and Mila (IVF #10). Using her background in the sciences, and with the help of many experts in her program, she creates a customized blueprint to what you need to get and stay pregnant quickly. She is extremely researched, unfiltered, and a must-call for anyone doing or considering IVF. Her success rates are 99.5% for those who complete her program and the best part is that she guarantees her work.
Show highlights include:
- Why infertility isn’t your fault. (8:40)
- The first step to take when nothing seems to work to get pregnant. (15:55)
- If books, meditations and other programs haven’t worked for you—here’s why it’s not your failure and what to do instead. (28:45)
- How “high-achiever thinking” can sabotage you. (46:30)
EXCLUSIVE for Brilliant Balance podcast listeners: Top 15 questions to ask a few fertility clinic you are considering.
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Often we structure our days as if we’re able to move systematically from meetings to appointments to activities, doing all of the things and conquering a hefty to-do list along the way.
But reality often looks different: We’re late, have to shuffle around appointments because meetings, calls and tasks balloon and, worst of all, we can’t figure out where all the time went.
The key to fixing this isn’t robot-like discipline, but becoming conscious of your relationship with time.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to do just that.
Show highlights include:
- How to identify whether you’re “time-rigid” or “time-fluid”. (2:35)
- Why American culture rewards time-rigidity—and how to thrive when you need more freedom. (6:00)
- If you feel shut down by others often—it might not be your OR their fault. Here’s why this happens. (10:30)
- The “connect the dots” method to get everything done when you can’t stick to a schedule. (12:40)
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These days, “doing it all well” might sound like an unlikely dream. And you’re not alone - even the most productive people get overwhelmed.
The answer to constant overwhelm? It’s not working faster to rapidly get through your list of to-dos—it’s actually slowing down.
It might sound counterintuitive, but once you get into the flow of slowing down, you’ll see amazing results - you’ll achieve more AND feel less pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to slow down in order to get more done.
Show highlights include:
- The most effective “slow down to get more done” activity. (3:15)
- How trying to get too much done kills the focus you need to actually be productive. (10:10)
- Hands-on strategies to slow down anytime you need or want to. (13:35)
- How “going analog” for half the day gives you back valuable time and lets you relax. (17:20)
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Think you’re too busy to cook?
The convenience of take-out and fast food can be seductive at times - but it comes at a price.
You can spare yourself and your family unwanted calories and saturated fat just by cooking at home - and with fresh, healthy, and simple ingredients, it won’t take you any more time than your regular take-out run.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to make cooking fast and easy so you can enjoy more healthy dinners with your family without spending hours cooking complicated meals.
Show highlights include:
- Why not to worry about eating week-old meat from your freezer. (7:05)
- Why you shouldn’t use recipes if you want to cook faster and more often. (13:55)
- The 3 ingredients that make a simple, healthy meal every time. (14:10)
- The easiest salad dressing almost everyone loves. (18:20)
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Some days, you feel vibrant, powerful and full of energy to conquer the day. Other days, you just don’t. So what’s the secret behind maximizing those days where you feel amazing?
Today’s guest Brenda Villa is an expert at energy management. Her life’s work focuses on building bridges between awakening our consciousness and activating powerful business practices to land us in the center of living our dream life.
Brenda is renowned for her masterful skill to see the real you: gifts and blind spots, meeting you where you are in order to move you forward with efficiency towards results.
Brenda’s healing presence empowers and inspires clients to live and love their lives with mindfulness, passion and purpose. As the ultimate “Guide on the Side”, Brenda embodies compassion, and is unafraid to throw the occasional lightning bolt your way… always to light up your soul’s path, of course!
Brenda draws from her diverse experiences as a business consultant, speaker, activator of women’s authentic power, and yoga instructor. Brenda’s company, Be Believe Begin Become, uses the latest tools and understandings for personal success, professional fulfillment, and overall well-being.
In this episode, Brenda reveals how you can raise your vibe to become more energetic and vibrant every day.
Show highlights include:
- Where to find your energy when you feel like it’s gone. (6:55)
- The exact amount of breaths to take to experience real relaxation, no matter how stressed you might feel. (8:45)
- A “do it anywhere” method to raising your energy. You don’t need anything but your phone and a headset. (17:00)
- You don’t need to meditate for hours a day—here’s how little you need for meditation to have an impact on your life. (26:25)
Find out more about Brenda:
www.brendavilla.com
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LinkedIn: Brenda Villa
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Taking a vacation as an employee is fairly easy: Request time off, get it approved and then arrange your travel.
If you’re an entrepreneur, taking time off is a lot more complicated. But you need vacations–especially when you’re working hard every day. In this episode, you’ll find out how to build a business that lets you take time off to recharge (and do it without constantly checking your emails).
Show highlights include:
- Why the most passionate entrepreneurs often fail. (5:25)
- The first thing to design when starting your business (don’t even build a product or service before you do this). (6:25)
- Why limiting yourself is crucial in building any business that makes you happier. (9:00)
- The question that decides whether your business works for you—or you work for your business. (15:05)
- Why knowing how to get “unstuck” is crucial for any (aspiring) entrepreneur. (21:00)
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Whether it’s in our workplace, our families, or our neighborhoods, it’s totally normal to want to be liked. But when being liked becomes a NEED, it can drive us away from who we truly are.
We can fail to stand up for ourselves, or lose touch with the things that bring us joy, or morph into inauthentic versions of ourselves.
And who wants that? To avoid those outcomes, this episode will help you understand the hidden costs of your need to be liked—and show you how you can balance that desire with an ability to be your true self.
When you implement what you learn in this episode, you’ll be a happier and healthier version of you! You’ll feel stronger and more in control. You’ll get to spend time doing things that bring you joy. And you’ll still be totally lovable (maybe even more so).
Show highlights include:
- The two identities fighting in your head—and how to unite them both into one powerful personality. (5:15)
- You want to serve others, but you also have to serve yourself… here’s when you should stop serving others and focus on yourself. (7:45)
- How wanting to be liked can cost you financially (in your personal life AND in your job). (10:40)
- How to be liked and get your needs met—both at the same time. (14:35)
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Let’s face it - our parents are our very first, and often most impactful, teachers. From learning to walk and talk to providing lessons about manners to values, their commitment to this teaching role is core to who we become.
Every dad has his own style, and probably also his own niche in this role. In this episode, you’ll hear about the most important lessons Cherylanne learned from her dad that have shaped her own life, and how you can implement those strategies and tactics for yourself.
Show highlights include:
- The most important balance to strike in your life. (5:15)
- How to make important decisions faster. (7:30)
- The 1-step productivity “technique” that gets rid of procrastination, pondering and endless thinking. (10:45)
- The simple mindset shift you need to make so you can solve any problem you encounter (this is simple, but not easy). (18:40)
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Don’t you just love those days when everything just seems to fall into place? The moments that make you feel strong, powerful and unstoppable. These days, although sometimes unexpected, don’t just happen by accident.
If you want to create more of them in your life, you need to understand what makes them so good in the first place. And then put that on repeat.
One of the key reasons for a good day? It starts with feeling good about yourself. And you always feel good when you love what you’re wearing.
Elysha Lenkin is a stylist who specializes in making women feel like superstar every day of their lives. Listen to this episode and find out how to dress so you can bring your A-game every single day!
Show highlights include:
- What yoga can teach you about dressing to feel like a superstar. (11:35)
- How to intentionally trigger yourself into being your best self when you dress in the morning. (16:10)
- How to design your wardrobe for emotions so you’ll feel how you want to feel whenever you want to. (17:50)
- Why not to use Google for finding new outfits or clothing (and what page Elysha’s high-level clients use for compiling the clothes they like). (28:00)
- How clothing propels you into the life you want to life—or keeps you from living that life. (34:55)
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Elysha Lenkin helps women express themselves through fashion so they look current, feel confident and stay true to themselves. As a commercial stylist for more than 20 years, she’s styled women of all shapes and sizes including Tina Fey, Carrie Underwood and Serena Williams. Her weekly blog and video show provide inspired style tips and insider tricks that make fashion fun and approachable. And when she’s not working, she’s hanging out with her husband and 2 kids on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
https://elyshalenkin.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysha_nyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyshalenkin/
FREE bonus for Brilliant Balance listeners - 7 Steps To An Incredible Outfit:
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As a kid, summers were just plain awesome. Those carefree days you spent at the pool, on family vacations, or just hanging out with your friends have become treasured memories.
But as a working mom, summers are a lot more stressful. You want to make sure your kids create the same kinds of memories, and yet you have to work.
Here’s the good news: Your job and your summer plans don’t have to be at war. You can make this season memorable and kick butt at work, all at the same time. This episode will show you how.
Show highlights include:
- How to create a “summer schedule” for long, relaxing evenings with the family after a productive day at work. (4:00)
- The “apprenticeship method” you can use to prepare your kids for adulthood and take some work off your plate at the same time. (6:10)
- 8 skills to teach your kids before they move out of your house. (7:05)
- How to make sure your kids have an amazing summer break —even when you have to work. (10:20)
- Why you SHOULD let your kids get bored. (14:25)
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As children, making friends is so easy. All it really takes is 10 minutes of tag on the playground to make a connection that can build indefinitely.
As adults, it seems super hard to make friends. But it doesn’t have to be.
There are reliable ways to make deep connections with people and turn them into intimate friendships. If you want to strengthen your connections and make more friends, you’ve come to the right place.
Show highlights include:
- The depressing reason we treasure our oldest friends so much. (3:20)
- 3 things every friendship has to have to form and deepen. (5:00)
- The most common belief holding adults back from making new friends. (8:30)
- If you’re ambitious in your work, spending time with friends might seem hard—but this realization will make it easy. (10:55)
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “more is more.” But is that ALWAYS true?
We often feel like we should be working more, doing more and saying yes to ALL THE THINGS.
But when you try to do everything, you lose focus. You feel like you’re pulled in a thousand directions.
In this episode, you’ll hear how saying no strategically can give you the opportunity to shine AND a little room to breathe.
Show highlights include:
- The counter-intuitive question to ask yourself when you don’t have enough time to get everything done. (5:10)
- When you say no, make sure you don’t enter this cycle (or else you might commit to the wrong things). (7:15)
- How to know exactly when to trim your to do list AND when you can safely commit to doing something extra. (10:40)
- If you want to be good at something, you need to say no more often. Here’s why. (16:00)
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about my signature coaching program, Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
One of the most fulfilling aspects of life is the ability to pursue a purpose. Being passionate about what you do each day gives you clarity and energy in all aspects of your life. And no matter what you might be juggling on a given day, we are all wired for a sense of mission.
Today’s guest, Kara Goldin, turned her passion for health into a $100M+ company. She is the CEO of Hint Water, a mother of four and hosts the podcast, “Unstoppable“.
Listen to this episode and find out how Kara has been able to balance her career and family while keeping a relentless eye on her purpose.
Show highlights include:
- When you’re wondering what to do next, ask yourself these two questions and get clear on your purpose. (7:40)
- The hidden challenges of building a national brand from scratch—and how to get past them and enjoy the process. (15:00)
- How to grow through setbacks like getting fired. (24:30)
- How Kara “gets it all in“ in the same seven days you also have. (26:00)
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
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We all have problems from time to time - but who do we turn to for guidance when we need it? Sometimes it’s just therapeutic to talk it out and vent about our issues with family and friends that we trust.
In this episode, you’ll find out who you should actually be talking to, and when to stop talking altogether - so you can take action - and finally enable YOURSELF to solve them.
Show highlights include:
- The key reasons sharing your problems can become dangerous and keep you from solving them. (5:10)
- How to determine whether you’re sharing your problems with the right people who’ll help you advance past the barrier. (6:40)
- The question you need to answer in order to know whether you’re talking about your problems the right way. (12:00)
- What to do when you don’t even know which questions to ask yourself anymore. (14:20)
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Let’s face it - being called selfish is usually a bad thing. Yet being selfish at the right point in time can actually be good - it can even help you make an amazing impact in OTHER people’s lives.
In other words: You get to serve those you love (including yourself) by being selfish at the right moment. You’ll find out when those right moments are in this episode of Brilliant Balance.
Show highlights include:
- Why taking care of yourself is NOT selfish and actually benefits those you love. (6:10)
- 2 questions to ask yourself to determine if doing something you enjoy is really selfish. (8:30)
- Why you need to invest both time and money in yourself to improve the lives of your loved ones. (15:30)
- The difference between “strategically selfish” and frivolously selfishness. (18:10)
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Let’s face it - with all you have to juggle on a daily basis, stress is almost a badge of honor. But with all the energy you put into advancing your career, growing yourself and being with your family, at some point you need to feel ok about unplugging.
In this episode, you’ll find out when you can be satisfied for the day and give yourself a healthy dose of “done”. Instead of juggling all your tasks, you’ll feel energized and allow yourself the rest you need to make the next day another amazing journey.
Show highlights include:
- Why you shouldn’t try to not fall asleep at night (staying up late actually harms your productivity). (5:20)
- How to put an end to the infinite stream of tasks and know exactly when you’ve earned your rest for the day. (6:10)
- How to enjoy even the last hour of work and what do reward yourself with at the end of the day. (15:35)
- Why you need to have a life outside of work even if you love what you do. (20:50)
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It’s easy to make bad food choices when you are working long hours and strapped for time. You might feel really good about your professional achievements, but don’t like the way your clothes fit or your reflection in the mirror.
But what does it take to consistently keep “eat healthy” at the top of your to-do list?
Our guest on today’s episode is Nagina Abdullah, founder of Masala Body and corporate management consultant-turned-weight loss coach. Nagina knows what we’re going through because she’s been there. She finally got fed up with not feeling good about herself and made a change, and today she’s going to share her secrets with us.
And in this episode, you’ll learn how not to “stress-eat” and put on extra weight so that you can get up the next day, smile at yourself in the mirror and continue on your path.
Show highlights include:
- How to reach your dream body effortlessly (even if you just had kids). (7:45)
- How a demanding job can make you overweight—and how to combat this without depriving yourself.(10:45)
- Why sleeping badly can make you overeat the entire following day. (13:55)
- How to trick your brain into eating healthy without effort. (17:55)
- The smell that can curb your sugar cravings without you having to consume a single calorie. (19:10)
Learn more about Nagina at:
masalabody.com
IG: @masalabody
FB: https://www.facebook.com/masalabody/
FREE bonus for Brilliant Balance listeners:
Nagina shares the "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes:
- 3 health benefits of using this spice
- 5 ways to use it in your day
- An easy recipe using this spice
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When you’re on your A game with the things in your life that fill you with energy and purpose, it can be an amazing feeling. But if you don’t take time to breathe once in awhile, what used to energize you can eventually take an ugly turn.
In this episode, you’ll gain an essential toolkit to go from burned out to fired up. Listen now to transform your perspective and fall in love with your life again.
Show highlights include:
- Why you can’t be “on” all the time—and the best strategies for giving yourself “off-time” to regenerate so you can be fired up for your next task. (5:10)
- Why you need to take breaks, and how to optimize them so they re-energize you. (6:40)
- What to do when burnout becomes a health issue—not just a nuisance. (11:35)
- How burnout can help you make your dreams a reality in the long-term. (12:50)
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When you’re managing the many aspects of your professional life and your home life (and don’t forget about yourself!), your to-do list can get out of control quickly. Sometimes it’s so extreme, you don’t even know where to begin. Overwhelm, anyone?
In this episode, you’ll hear about the three steps to break the feeling of overwhelm and learn how to flow through your tasks, checking them off one after another.
Show highlights include:
- How to tackle tasks that seem too big to be done effortlessly. (9:45)
- A two-minute technique to regain clarity and reduce stress when you look at your desk. (11:50)
- Do you have “Writer’s Block”? Here’s when you should make your writing messy and ignore English language rules. (12:30)
- Why quick tasks expand into multiple weeks—and how to stop that process using your smartphone. (14:15)
If you’re ready to get things done while feeling healthy, energized and inspired, unleash your full potential at Brilliant Balance Live! Get your ticket here: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/live-event-may-2019/
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Some women seem to live a charmed life - everything just falls their way. Maybe they start a business at the perfect point in time, or bump into just the right person when they need it most. They consistently get huge returns on the chances they take.
These women seem to magnetize luck. And while you can’t control luck, you can take more advantage of the serendipity all around you.
In this episode, you’ll hear how you can attract more luck into your own life and career. Experience the magic of luck - you’ll grow without even expecting it, and get a welcome boost on the way to your goals.
Show highlights include:
- Why optimists are the luckiest people—and how to become more optimistic without deluding yourself. (5:30)
- How to make your vision reality—even if you think you’re years away. (7:05)
- How lucky people change their self-talk and turn it into self-care. (8:20)
- Sometimes, it only looks like luck. This is what usually fuels successful people’s “luck”. (12:45)
- Oprah’s 2 minute habit that helped her magnetize the success she has had. (17:05)
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Let’s face it - some women just look unstoppable. They raise great kids and maintain a killer relationship, while still driving toward their own goals and dreams. And honestly, they sparkle with joy in everything they do. Susie Orman Schnall, our very first guest on the Brilliant Balance podcast, got so curious about these women that she decided to interview a bunch of them!
She curated those interviews in a series called The Balance Project which then inspired her novel by the same name. In fact, Susie has published three novels, winning a number of awards along the way, all while raising three boys and maintaining a great marriage with her husband. She approaches everything she does with a deep sense of purpose AND exuberant joy. You’ll love her.
In this episode, you’ll hear what she learned from the interviews she conducted and how she maintains her own level of brilliant balance:
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How to keep intense projects from eroding your family life. (5:30)
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Why being a “hot mess mom” isn’t something to be proud of. (9:45)
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What to make space for in your life to enrich your relationships, career and health. (13:25)
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What you can learn from doing intense workouts and athletic events. (33:55)
Follow Susie on Instagram @susieormanschnall
Susie’s website: https://susieschnall.com
The Balance Project interviews (I’m #130!): https://susieschnall.com/balance-project-interviews
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How do we react to setbacks or disappointments in our lives - do we spring forward or fall back?
Everybody has setbacks - trying to avoid them is useless. In fact, the bigger you play in life, the more often you’ll experience them.
Instead of letting yours drag you down, learn about the magic of transforming them into opportunities to get everything you want (and more).
In this episode, you’ll learn how to spring forward when setbacks happen in your life, including a proven method to get back to your A game quickly.
Show highlights include:
- Why “dust yourself off, keep going” is bad advice—and how to use self-care to make recovery more fun and more effective. (4:10)
- 2 questions to ask yourself to reverse any setback and turn it into an opportunity. (8:45)
- How to channel your “a-game” by changing tiny details in your life. (13:00)
- The most important decision you need to make when a setback happens to you. (19:15)
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Sure, your life is pretty good, but can it be better?
What is preventing you from squeezing every ounce of opportunity and potential out of it?
Life can be an infinite cascade of possibilities, so don’t settle for less than the best YOU can be.
After listening to this episode, you’re going to be in a far superior position to step up and go from good to great. Let’s do this.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Why it’s my life’s mission to get women to step up (7:00)
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The mind-riddling lies you tell yourself that are preventing you from being the best you can be (8:50)
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A powerful time rebalancing tip that allows you to wake up every single day with energy and passion for doing what you love (11:15)
If you want to stop settling for less than what’s truly possible and get back on your A-Game, then we are here to help you make that happen.
Click here to connect with me and my team.
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Did Valentine’s Day make you feel either utterly adored or deeply unlovable?
That’s why it’s called a hangover - but not the kind where you drank too much the night before. Today we’re talking about an emotional hangover where you still feel the residue the following day.
And in this episode, we’re going to be giving you the best cure for your Valentine’s Day hangover.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to revive your relationship to make it feel like it did in the beginning (7:40)
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From Joy to Job: The silent killer of almost all relationships (12:10)
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The one thing that undermines your relationship and overall happiness (17:00)
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A key shift for turning expectations into hopes, dreams, and desires (18:00)
Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Society pressures us into minimizing time alone. We worry about feeling lonely, seeming selfish, or looking like a loser if we’re rolling solo.
But protecting time to do exactly what YOU want to do is darn near magical.
Whether you’re married, dating, or single, you need time alone every now and then.
Today I’m giving you permission to treat yourself to a date night...with yourself!
Stop doing what everyone ELSE wants you to do for once. You deserve it...and you’re going to love this...
Here Are The Highlights:
- A simple question uncover and rekindle your long lost passions (6:10)
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How to find and make time for yourself even if you have an incredibly busy schedule (9:20)
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How to fiercely protect your time so you can enjoy a stress-free solo date night (11:00)
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The most important, yet trickiest, part of making this experience a reality (12:30)
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I’m giving you permission to do something you’ll love. Do this one for YOU.
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Have you ever met someone who seems to get ALL THE THINGS done?
When they say, “I’m going to…” (whether it’s start eating healthy, get more organized, or start exercising) they make it happen!
But when YOU attempt to tackle a similar goal, it’s a very different story.
You might be able to keep up with a new habit for a while, but somewhere along the way, you lose motivation...and quit. If that rings true, then today’s episode is for you.
We’re going to break down the three steps to making a brand new habit stick in a way that requires little effort to maintain and lasts for the long-term.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The science of adopting new habits...and why it ‘can be’ so hard to stick to them (5:20)
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The most important ‘missing link’ when it comes to making a habit stick (8:45)
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A powerful motivator for anchoring new habits and making new behaviors stick (11:00)
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Two must-have habit-boosting apps (15:25)
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How to create an ‘easy-to-follow’ reward system for making positive habits stick and last for good (20:00)
Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
It doesn’t matter if you’re working, retired, independently wealthy, or currently unemployed... money matters...a lot. And if you don’t think that’s true, just try ignoring money completely for a few months and see what happens!
Today, we’re talking money, and I’m sharing some practical steps you can take TODAY to put you on the road to financial confidence.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to protect a positive money mindset (3:30)
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How to calculate your personal net-worth (6:30)
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What it actually means to be a millionaire today (11:00)
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Two things you must prioritize above everything else if you want to improve your personal finances (14:20)
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Closing ‘the gap’ between what you have and what you want (17:30)
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The simplest and safest money habit for boosting wealth (17:50)
Links to Previous Episodes on Money Mindset:
Finance Series Part 1: What Is Your Financial Fear Costing You?
Finance Series Part 2: Are You Still A Financial Child?
Finance Series Part 3: Have You Maxed Out Your Income Potential?
Finance Series Part 4: Are You Investing In Yourself?
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https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
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Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
You’re busy. You’re tired. You’re in charge of the kids.
I’ve been there. But if these are your three big reasons for not working out (even though you WANT to), then today’s episode is for you.
I’m sharing three very simple shifts that will get you in gear so that working out with consistency is actually EASY.
Not only that, but I’m going to help you uncover the real reason you’re not working out so you can get past it once and for all.
Here Are The Highlights:
- A solid strategy for making time for fitness (5:00)
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A common workout ‘planning’ mistake that trips most women up...and how you can quickly fix this (6:00)
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The ideal workout length to make sure you stay consistent to your health and fitness goals without ever falling off the wagon (9:00)
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When skipping the gym and working out at home could be more beneficial for you (11:00)
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Two of the most practical fitness apps for at-home workouts (11:30)
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A handy trick to help you actually stick to your workouts...even if you don’t have a personal trainer (15:10)
Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
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Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Between work, school, kids, and everything in between, eating healthy often gets put on the back burner. The good news is there are a few things you can do to make sure you dig into a healthy and balanced meal...even if it’s taken to-go!
In today’s episode, we’re going to uncover the truth behind staying in control of the food choices you make - even if you’re never at home.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Giving food the mental priority it deserves (7:10)
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Why you should never make a decision when you’re hungry (8:00)
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Portable foods that are perfect for when you’re on the go (11:55)
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A simple solution for curbing your appetite...and some of the best foods to carry if you’re afraid of being hungry (13:00)
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How to ask for restaurant menu modifications without being ‘that person’ (16:00)
Mentioned in This Show:
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Extra special live webinar for helping you get set up and moving forward with purpose and intention in 2019.
Date: Friday, January 18th
Time: 12:00 NOON EST
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January is the time of year that millions of us buy beautiful new daily planners. There are so many to choose from, and we all love the thrill of picking the perfect one for us. The anticipation is delicious.
But fast forward a few weeks, and for most of us, this sparkly new planner lies forgotten about in the bedroom drawer or collecting cobwebs on a bookshelf.
Today we’re going to break the mold, show you why you don’t need another daily planner, and teach how to supercharge your days right from the word “go” throughout 2019!
Here Are The Highlights:
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What you need instead of the next ‘perfect planner’ (6:10)
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The very first step to getting your ideas out of your head and down on paper (7:20)
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A simple practice for skyrocketing your productivity (10:20)
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The power of ‘white space,’ how it’s different, and why you need to aggressively protect it (13:00)
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A motivational tip for helping you stay on track when going for your goals (16:50)
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An easy-to-master skill that separates the super productive from everyone else (20:45)
Mentioned in This Show:
Free Calendar Control Training Video Series:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/fb/calendar-control/
Three Keys to Unlocking Your Full Potential
Extra special live webinar for helping you get set up and moving forward with purpose and intention in 2019.
Here are the details and registration links:
Live Webinar #1:
Date: Monday, January 14th
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xoyE7vFfRNOngxZoJCxKBg
Live Webinar #2:
Date: Friday, January 18th
Time: 12:00 NOON EST
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ClLN_O-5S26H1G3GRYKYFg
Download your FREE Calendar Control Training here:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/fb/calendar-control/
Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group:
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Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Don’t you just love beginnings...they’re so full of possibilities!
The new year is an extremely powerful time to channel your best positive attitude and optimistic outlook… but unless it’s done correctly your best intentions may fall flat.
New Year’s Resolutions just don’t usually work - so maybe it’s time for a different approach.
In today’s episode, you’re going to discover a game-changing method for getting what you want out of the New Year and getting better results in 2019 than you’ve ever gotten before.
Here Are The Highlights:
- An unconventional goal-setting method for the New Year that actually works (4:45)
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The primary step 99% of people neglect when setting New Year’s resolutions that instantly sets them up for failure...without them even realizing (6:30)
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The #1 New Year’s resolution mistake almost everyone makes (8:50)
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How to properly organize your goals to boost your chances of success (10:20)
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Habit Stacking: An uncommon approach to ingraining and automating new, lasting habits (11:45)
Download your FREE Calendar Control Training here
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/fb/calendar-control/
Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
As the holiday season fast approaches, we are faced with yet another opportunity to pause, reflect, and of course...celebrate.
Today’s episode is a blessing. Something uplifting. And something for you to contemplate as you go through this precious week between Christmas and New Years Day.
Here Are The Highlights:
- My short - but sweet - Christmas wish to you (2:00)
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How to use your feelings like fuel to propel you into the New Year and in the direction you know you’re meant to go (3:30)
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Why living through your rear-view mirror could be limiting your potential. Here’s how to focus on the wonderful road of opportunities awaiting you in the New Year (4:25)
I hope you get rest, rejuvenation, and enjoy a lot of Christmas cookies over the coming week! I look forward to seeing you in January, ready to step toward the person you’re really meant to be.
Merry Christmas!
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
You in November: Christmas is coming! I can’t wait. Baileys, sparkly lights, buying presents, Michael Buble. What’s not to love?
You in December: OH MY GOODNESS! I am so overwhelmed. There’s so freaking much to do. Is it over yet?
Can you relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed during the holidays...the feeling that your head might explode if you add one more thing to your to-do list?
Then this episode is for you. Together, we’re going to unpack some of the most common Christmas crazies and teach you how to reframe them so you can grant yourself some peace during this season.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Why YOU don’t have to do it all (3:30)
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Two practical ways to make this year’s Christmas easier and more meaningful...without missing any of the holiday fun (6:00)
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A hot tip for avoiding disappointment this Christmas...the answer may surprise you! (10:50)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
The holiday season is fast approaching. The brisk weather, festive wreaths, and towering Christmas trees should top off the happiest season of all. But for many women - especially mothers - this festive period can bring on a whole new set of expectations that make the season less about enjoying fun and family, and more about pressure to create ‘the perfect Christmas’ for everyone else.
I call this silly game ‘Self on the Shelf,’ and too many of us are guilty of playing it.
So today, I want to challenge you to take yourself off the shelf, get into the holiday action, and find out what it truly feels like to fully-participate in the holiday traditions and experiences.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to still be the maker of ‘the magic’ while fully-participating in the fun and family experiences (3:30)
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How to give with generosity and receive graciously (6:30)
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A ‘magical’ mindset shift for effective holiday planning (8:20)
You are not the Elf on the Shelf. You are a person. A real human being who also needs the opportunity to experience the magic of the holidays - not just create it for others.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Each year has its milestones, setbacks, and significant events that deserve our acknowledgment.
Maybe 2018 was a bright, shiny, and amazing year. Or maybe it was 12 months you’d rather forget about.
Either way, December is the perfect time to get quiet, reflect, and extract the lessons 2018 has taught before you turn your focus to the year ahead.
In today’s episode, we’re going to cover three thought-provoking questions to ask when doing your year-in-review that will help you set the stage for what’s next.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The treasure trove of tools you already have for reviewing this year’s accomplishments (9:00)
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The best way to think about unattained goals, and how to make sure you achieve them in 2019 (12:30)
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A simple self-assessment tool for optimizing all seven areas of your life (14:30)
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How to set the stage for next year, and set yourself up for success (19:30)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
With the holiday season in full swing, you may feel like exhaustion is a way of life and weight gain are inevitable. But with just one or two tweaks, you can 100% sustain (and maybe even improve!) your physical health and wellbeing over the coming weeks.
Let’s face it - there will be parties, temptations, and excuses galore that make it way too easy to abandon your healthy habits this month.
So in today’s episode, we’re going to walk through my secret staying on track this holiday season so when January comes, there’s no damage to be undone.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to stay on your A game throughout December (5:30)
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The crazy effect of sleep on productivity, and how to improve both (6:30)
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Real-world fitness tips you can handle (if a busy mom can do this you can too) (8:45)
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Secrets to navigate holiday while avoiding the two biggest health landmines of December (13:15)
Register for the Live Webinar:
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Want my complete Four Week Holiday Game Plan?
Are you usually extra stressed and overwhelmed during December by all the extra things you have to do? Then don’t miss this.
I’m hosting a live webinar on Friday November 30th at 9AM Eastern Time to share the exact step-by-step holiday game plan I use personally to pace myself and keep my sanity during this extra busy season.
Click the link below to get your registration link to this free webinar and I’ll send you everything you need to get hooked up by email.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mBLwadmtTROadvCEICAliA
Look forward to seeing you there!
Cherylanne.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Thanksgiving is meant to be a happy time - a time where family and friends come together, celebrate and reflect on the year.
But for many people, Thanksgiving can spark anxiety, stress, and even dread. Although you can’t control other people or events, you absolutely can control how you prepare for this festive holiday season which is exactly what is covered in today’s episode.
Here Are The Highlights:
The Thanksgiving Checklist: What to do and how to take care of yourself before the festive holiday season (5:20)
-How to consciously choose to respond rather than react (7:30)
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“Choose your own adventure” books as inspiration for the day (11:20)
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A type of question to ask that will instantly make your day more entertaining (13:30)
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How to disengage and get out of negative conversations (16:20)
Tune in to today’s episode to ensure you have a more peaceful, intentional, drama-free Thanksgiving.
LIVE WEBINAR: Want to Know How To Keep Your Sanity During The Holiday Season?
I’ll be running a live webinar on Monday 26th November (after Thanksgiving) at 1PM Eastern Time, sharing with you the exact step-by-step holiday game plan I use to personally pace myself and keep my sanity during this extra busy season.
Click the link below to get your registration link to this free webinar and I’ll send you everything you need to get hooked up by email.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NO1v6v0zSeWVfUZzDZtBjg
It’s gonna be a good one :)
Cherylanne.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
“Sorry, I’m late…”
For the vast majority of people, these three little words habitually accompany their entrance.
Are you one of the people who is chronically late?
There are many reasons why we just can’t seem to get somewhere on time, but today’s episode covers three of the most common behavior patterns that make us chronically late and outlines how to break them.
Here Are The Highlights:
- My dad’s commitment to being on-time (1:30)
- How to lower your daily stress level and put a stop to running in overdrive (5:00)
- A practical way to drastically improve your time management (8:00)
- How to optimize “transition times” so you show up on time (11:00)
- The being on time’ serenity you may never have experienced (12:20)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
So many of us have dreams stuck inside of us. Dreams we are going to get around to pursuing….someday.
Someday I’ll go on my dream vacation. Someday I’ll start the new business I’ve always wanted to build. Someday I’ll start living the life I’ve always imagined.
Someday is not a day of the week.
Today’s episode will encourage you to stop waiting. To make ‘someday’ today and to start pursuing your dreams NOW, regardless of what’s been holding you back.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to break through the invisible wall between you and your biggest dreams (7:25)
- How to create clarity independent of anyone else’s permission (10:45)
- Identifying and overcoming resistance to move forward in your life (14:15)
- What’s your dream? What are you putting off for ‘someday?’ Listen to this episode, get inspired and start today.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Too often when our responsibilities increase (the career, the house, the kids) we lose our sense of adventure under the weight of our obligations. Over time, the ‘sameness’ of our day-to-day lulls us into complacency.
It’s hard to escape until one day, we wake up and realize we’re no longer having fun in this game called life.
If you’re wondering how you can reclaim your sense of adventure and bring some juice back to your life, today’s episode has the answers.
Here Are The Highlights:
- My dear friend’s pattern for stretching beyond her comfort zone (6:00)
- When was the last time you had an adventure that made your heart sing? (11:20)
- How to dream pu your next adventure and actually make it happen (18:05)
Get the ball rolling now. ‘Someday’ doesn’t exist. Listen to this episode, plan your next adventure, and then make it happen.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Fear and excitement actually FEEL very much the same in your body. Butterflies in your stomach, shortness of breath or your heart beating faster...you know the drill.
When your energy is coming from fear, you’re focused on what could go wrong, and you’re inclined to step back to safety.
When you’re excited, your energy is driven by the desire to explore possibilities. You’ll go full speed ahead, seemingly without a care, worry, or thought about what could go wrong. Who has time for that?!
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn a practical exercise for harnessing the flip side of fear - a foolproof how-to method to instantly shift your energy from fear to excitement so you can keep moving forward!
Here Are The Highlights:
- Why fear can shut down your biggest dreams...if you let it (3:30)
- One tip that will instantly shift your energy from fear to excitement (6:55)
- The power of saying things out loud (13:30)
- How to stop yourself from derailing into fear (14:10)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Have you ever asked yourself “Where does all my money GO?!” Expenses add up quickly and far too few of us protect a sizable portion of our earnings for investments. But even those of us who do rarely make investments in the most important asset of all - ourselves.
One of the best investments you’ll ever make is in yourself. Whether it’s by learning new skills, taking care of your health, developing personally and/or professionally, or starting a business, the investments you make in yourself carry extraordinary potential for returns.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn three powerful ways that you can invest in yourself - and guess what - not all of them even require money!
Here Are The Highlights:
- The difference between an investment and an expense (1:20)
- The gender gap that could be hurting you...and it’s not the one you think (5:30)
- Investing in your own business: good or bad idea? (10:10)
- One of the most cost-effective investments you can ever make (11:20)
Invest in yourself today to unlock a new world of opportunities.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
In today’s third part of this Finance Series, Cherylanne teaches you three strategies to grow your income and remove any limits on your perception of your income potential...which is very likely higher than you think!
Here Are The Highlights:
- Tapping into an expansive or growth energy mindset (4:10)
- How to successfully negotiate a higher compensation (6:40)
- Where the biggest incremental gains come from and why most women give up there (10:40)
- A major sign you are your own worst critic...and what to do about it (13:20)
- How to make extra income even with a full-time job (14:40)
Listen to this episode, pick one of the income strategies and see for yourself what it feels like to move into this expansive energy. See if it feels exciting rather than restrictive. Explore the possibilities of what this could do for you.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
In the second part of this Finance Series, Cherylanne shares three common behaviors to determining whether or not you’re still operating as a financial child and steps you need to take in order to make the shift to financial adulthood.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The biggest clue that you’re still living as a financial child (8:40)
- Arguably the most dangerous money statement you could ever make (16:10)
- The true definition of ‘becoming grown-up’ around money (19:00)
- 7 Foundational steps to financial adulthood and what it’s costing you by not taking them (19:45)
If today’s episode triggers an emotional response in you, just let it surface and ask yourself why that is...and what you want to do about it...
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Financial fear can take many different forms.
Whether it’s fear of making enough of an income to keep up with expenses, or the fear of being stuck where you currently are forever, financial fear can leave you paralyzed - unable to take a step in any direction.
In today’s show, we break down three of the most common financial barriers that stop women from achieving their full potential, examine how they might be showing up in your life, and dig into the detrimental effect they may be having on your thinking and decision making.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The biggest barrier stopping most women from achieving their full potential (1:20)
- How to get beyond your comfort zone without falling into scarcity thinking (6:30)
- A mindset switch to immediately change your life for the better (9:45)
- Why you need to focus on what you can control and forget the rest (10:30)
- How to give yourself short-term security and space to think clearly (19:15)
Tune in to today’s episode and turn your financial fears into financial freedom!
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Resilience is your ability to adapt and bounce back when things don’t go according to plan. Resilient people don’t flounder or dwell on their setbacks. They acknowledge what’s happened, learn from their mistake, pick themselves up, and move forward.
In today’s show, you’re going to discover 3 keys to help you tap into the power of a setback - and make it work for you.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The major ‘life or death’ difference between success and failure (4:00)
- How to reframe failure as a punctuation mark on your journey, not a full stop (4:30)
- Transforming failure into your greatest advantage to achieve personal growth (10:10)
- Is your goal still really YOUR goal? (13:00)
Everything you want relies on your ability to develop resilience. There’s no path forward without resistance. There is no path without setbacks. There is no path that doesn’t require you to grow - other than the path to stagnation by staying exactly where you are.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Fear just might be our biggest challenge to living a happy, fulfilling, and productive life.
When you ask most people what their biggest fear is, they say failure. But is that really true?
Fear may be the single biggest thing that keeps us from achieving our goals, causing us to shrink back from what we want most. But what’s underneath it? What are we REALLY afraid of?
In this episode, Cherylanne explores three different angles to help you uncover what you’re truly afraid of, and gives you ideas for how to go conquer them.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The most common type of fear and how it’s stealing your full potential (6:00)
- The secret to getting really, really good at something (7:30)
- What kids can teach adults about overcoming fear (12:15)
- Stopping the cycle of fleeing pain and seeking pleasure (20:20)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall
Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/
Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com
And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
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It’s almost impossible to follow your dreams without the support of others.
When those closest to us believe in our ideas and dreams, they propel us forward, give us strength, and help us overcome self-doubt and fatigue.
If you have a dream - no matter how big or small - that you believe is connected to your purpose, today’s episode is going to give you a framework for getting the green light from your spouse so you can pursue that dream knowing you have their full support - especially when they’re hesitant to help or slow to understand.
Here Are The Highlights:
- A valuable life lesson from a jet ski ride (2:00)
- The ‘real’ resistance holding you back from pursuing your dream (5:20)
- What to do before speaking with your spouse (9:00)
- How to ask for support...without sounding like you’re seeking permission (14:50)
- One vital thing you must do after you get the green light from your spouse (18:40)
If you’re not engaging in conversation with your spouse out of fear that it might not end well, today’s episode will help you summon the courage to go into that conversation with complete confidence and the clarity of what to say.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
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https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
When things are going great in your life, you’re moving forward toward your goals and your actions seemingly feel effortless. But when you’re not experiencing exceptional growth, it can feel like your feet are stuck in cement.
If you feel like you’re stuck in a parked car, and you want to figure out how to get yourself out of neutral and back into gear so you can start moving in the direction you really want, today’s show has you in mind!
Listen in as Cherylanne walks you through her three-step framework to help you realize your full potential, and get you creating upward momentum once again.
Here Are The Highlights:
- One of the most overlooked components when it comes to success that most scarcity-minded women try to hide from (2:50)
- From Hazy to Clear: How to gain clarity about what you want in life (3:45)
- The magic of small, simple steps each day (5:45)
- Why fear is not your enemy...and how to use it like a compass pointing directly towards your goals (7:40)
- The difference between confidence and courage...and which is more important (9:30)
No one goes directly from point A to point B - but as long as you’re taking continuous action to move closer to your goals every day, you will build momentum, and you will get there.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Your hard work can be hard on others.
When we are excessively stressed, it can easily spillover from work into family life. It affects how we interact with people - especially those closest to us - EVEN if we don’t see it.
The truth is, whenever we start to fall out of balance, we think we can hide it. We think no one will notice. But more often than not, it’s us, ourselves, who are the last to spot when we’re overloaded.
In today’s show, we’re going to cover some helpful strategies to identify when you’re overworked so you can get back into a state of balance and be present with those closest to you.
Here Are The Highlights:
- A scarily subtle sign you’re dangerously overworked (4:45)
- How to stop over-committing yourself and what to ask before saying ‘yes’ (7:35)
- A mindful check-in practice for being present (8:10)
- Why no news does not mean good news (9:00)
- Making adjustments to your responsibilities (12:50)
- The key to open and honest relationships with those you love (13:30)
- Aligning your time with the priorities you hold most dear (15:00)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
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The dog days of summer. That season in the year that can drain your productivity to a snail’s pace. We stay up later than usual, attend parties, and take longer vacations (all fun, but…).
All too often, being in summer mode gives us an excuse to hit pause on our good habits.
And even though it’s great to have down-time, too much of it can make us move backwards in the areas of our life we actually care about the most.
In today’s episode, we’re going to cover three crucial areas of your life most susceptible to the ‘summer slide,’ and show you how to beat the productivity nose-dive at this time of year.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Healthy habits to protect your physical health during the summer months (4:50)
- How you can finally get rid of your ‘I’ll do it later’ mentality and overcome procrastination (7:25)
- The biggest contributor to the summer slide and how to avoid going down it (12:00)
- The non-negotiable, most optimal time to get back on track towards your goals (14:00)
It’s ok to take a break. But committing to when your ‘reset’ is going to happen will help you get back into the swing of things as you wrap up an amazing summer. If you want an EXTRA boost this year, get the details on Brilliant Balance Breakthrough below.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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In today’s age, work-life balance can feel like an impossible feat. The ever-compounding stress from long workdays can be extremely damaging to your health, relationships, and overall happiness.
Treat today as your call-to-arms because we’re going to talk about three really important points when it comes to better work-life balance for high-powered women.
If you’re sitting in a position of leadership and visibility in your organization, and you’re not feeling good about the way your life is balanced, this episode is for you!
Here Are The Highlights:
- It’s ok to not have it all figured out (5:30)
- How to effectively manage life’s pendulum of surge and recovery (8:10)
- Rightfully claiming the control you’re owed (13:00)
- We all need someone in our corner (16:30)
Plus much more!
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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There’s a huge misconception that everything in life boils down to having more time.
How often have you caught yourself slipping into catchphrases like these?
“If only I had more time...”
“I just need more time...”
“I need a couple more hours to catch up on work...”
The majority of people believe everything they want could be achieved if only they had more time. But is this really the real answer? In today’s show, you’re going to learn why you really DON’T “just need more time.”
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to fix that chronic feeling of always being behind (8:00)
- Input vs. Output: Where your focus really needs to be (7:20)
- The right and wrong way to create focus (11:30)
Time is always an issue of quality, not quantity. Decide to focus on what matters, then block out time to get it done.
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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Far too many people suffer in silence by taking on more work than they can handle. But your TRUE capacity is something your boss can’t possibly understand without being with you 24/7.
So how do you go about telling your boss that you have too much on your plate without coming across as weak, uncommitted, or not a team player?
Today you’re going to learn three tips to help you work WITHIN your true capacity while avoiding both work resentment and long-term burnout. A must-listen episode for anyone who wants to live a less stressful, more fulfilling life while still being a top contributor at work.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Why your boss will never know what your true capacity really is (6:00)
- How to determine your real capacity of work while still remaining a top performer (13:00)
- The consequence of collectively not being honest about your capacity and how it could harm both you and your company (14:40)
- How to REALLY let go of work resentment and avoid long-term burnout (20:00)
To learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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Living in a constant state of “worry and hurry” drains your energy. Sometimes it can even make you feel crazy and out of control.
If you want to make the shift from strung out and stressed to calm and in control, this is the episode for you.
Cherylanne shares how you can quickly tap into your ‘inner calm’ whenever you need it and begin to create a much more in-control life.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The foundation you REALLY need to get the results you want in life (6:00)
- How to stop feeling like you don’t have enough time (7:50)
- The key to overcoming self-destructive negative thinking (12:00)
- One trick to help you destroy limiting beliefs and reprogram your brain for success (15:30)
-Give it a shot. Draw a line in the sand and start living a calmer and more in-control life.
Start building momentum towards your dreams and to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program discussed in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
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Everybody wakes up in the morning in the same way; we roll over, dreams begin to fade away, our eyes open, our mind turns on. But what each of us decides to do next varies significantly from one person to the next.
The majority of people wake up with barely enough time to take a shower and get out the door. And as the day goes on, things just seem to get more stressful and even more hectic.
If that sounds familiar, then today’s show will completely transform your day taking you from frantic to free, helping you glide into the day without friction or conflict.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Starting your day with clarity and focus (5:40)
- How to stop mental clutter from ruining your sleep (7:40)
- Harnessing the power of intention and integrity (9:45)
- Insulating your energy: one really reason to pay attention to who drains you (15:00)
- The FIRST thing you need to change if you want every day to count (18:00)
- Master this magical hour of the day and see how you can glide into your day without friction or conflict.
To start building momentum towards your dreams and to learn more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program referenced in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all:
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And to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough:
https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Without rest, we can easily fall into the trap of running ourselves into the ground headed for burnout. As a society, we’re addicted to speed, but sometimes, intentionally slowing down is what delivers rapid progress over the long-term.
So today I’m going to share a framework to help you decide if you need to speed up...or slow down. The key to it all is clarity - even when getting it feels uncomfortable.
The stakes are higher in high speed crashes.
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to quickly go from chaos to clarity with this common household item (3:00)
- What many high achieving women do wrong when it comes to making progress (4:25)
- The telltale signs of burnout...do you have them? (5:00)
- How clarity fuels confidence (11:45)
- To start building momentum towards your dreams and to find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough, the program discussed in today’s show, visit: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/
Start listening now!
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Feeling comfortable is usually a good thing.
But becoming too comfortable and complacent can hold you back from growing and moving forward.
As an ambitious woman striving to reach your highest potential, I can tell you from experience that you’ll never get there if your “porridge” is always “just right.”
One of the most significant challenges high-achieving women face in business is having the confidence to know when their “porridge” is “just right,” (aka when they’ve become too comfortable in their current job).
So today we’re going to dive into what a Goldilocks job is, how to know when you’re psychologically stuck in one, and 3 actionable steps to help you move towards your true potential.
Here Are The Highlights:
- What is a Goldilocks job and how to tell if you’re in one (3:30)
- The red flag statement that screams “You’re in the wrong job!” (4:45)
- Why you should never let money or benefits keep you at the job you dislike (9:45)
- A ‘natural’ way to carve out more time to think (14:30)
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The inevitable ups and downs of life can really have an impact on our confidence; the trust (and faith) we have in ourselves and our abilities. It can affect how we think, how we act, and how we feel.
Nearly ALL of the women I’ve advised have admitted they wanted more confidence.
So today, we’re going to talk about an often overlooked strategy that you can use when you need a boost of confidence.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Why we mix up courage and confidence (4:00)
Two essential elements to build strong confidence (5:00)
- How to silence your inner critic and actually replace the negative self-talk(8:00)
- How to take action when you can’t get started (10:00)
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All of us go through setbacks as a normal part of life. How we react and respond to those setbacks will determine whether we stagnate... or we grow and develop.
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn three simple strategies to make sure you really have control over your progress and you aren’t just reacting based on emotion.
We’re also going to cement the habit of making gentle adjustments based on the data you collect to stay the course and continue taking the right actions to reach your goals.
Here Are The Highlights:
- A practical way to boost your chances of success in life and business (3:30)
- How to effectively measure progress on your personal goals (5:00)
- The most important metrics to measure progress - and what NOT to track (6:40)
- The key to organically increase your confidence through inevitable ups and downs (15:40)
- Progress is almost never linear. Once we understand this, it can bring us vast amounts of clarity and spare us years of heartache.
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Your house is a mess. Toys are everywhere, the garbage needs to be emptied, and the dishes are piled high in the sink waiting to be washed.
If you’re spending hours and hours on household tasks, just imagine what your life could be like if you could just get back a fraction of those hours. What would that be worth to you?
In today’s show, I’m going to take you through a simple four-step process for getting your kids to help you with things needing to be done around the house (Pro Tip: this also works with your spouse).
Here Are The Highlights:
- How to get your kids to do boring (but necessary) tasks (9:30)
- What to do when your kids won’t willingly help you out (11:30)
- How to use your ‘kids currency’ to motivate your young ones (13:00)
There’s no better time than now to start using this simple process. The upcoming summer months are perfect. The kids have fewer demands and it’s a great way to establish new routines of household tasks around your home.
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Many women are drawn to the idea of entrepreneurship because they want the flexibility it provides.
Being able to work when you want, where you want, and with whom you want is extremely attractive. But if you’re not careful about how you design your business at the start, you can find yourself worse off than you were back in your corporate job.
So today, I want to talk about what it really takes to design a balanced business. A business that can grow to the size and scale you want it to grow without breaking your life in the process.
Here Are The Highlights:
- An expansive question to help guide your life beyond just your business (3:50)
- Why managing your energy and time is the key to maximum productivity (5:30)
- How to decide which business model to choose when starting out (8:40)
- How to get more focused on what you’re great at (14:45)
- Training yourself to let go of work and hiring easily capable people (16:30)
- Getting out of your own way to get ahead (17:30)
Ready to be brilliant? Let’s dive in!
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Waiting to be picked is a dangerously addictive behavior. In fact, it’s so powerful, it can actually cloud our judgment later in life.
I’ve watched countless women being pulled off their life's path because they’ve succumbed to the power of being chosen for something they actually don’t want to do. They say yes to something even before they’ve had a chance to think about what they’re agreeing to.
Today I want to share with you three questions to think about the next time someone chooses you. These critical questions are designed to help you make the best choice...for YOU.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The highly addictive power of saying ‘yes’ or being chosen (7:00)
- Arguably the most important question to ask yourself when making - a decision or being chosen (9:40)
- By saying yes to something, are you saying no to something more important? (10:50)
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As we near the end of another school year a lot of women start to assess themselves at the same time their children are being assessed. And while this can be a great practice, sometimes it makes us too hard on ourselves.
Most women are ALREADY too hard on themselves. Feeling stuck in the cycle of not doing anything well enough kickstarts a constant cycle of guilt, or even shame, for not living up to a standard someone else has set, or we have set for ourselves. We become our own worst critic.
So today I want to dig into three of the most common thought patterns many high achieving women get into that may be causing you pain - and also the danger of staying there and not knowing how to move through this pattern to a better place.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The flawed thought pattern holding many women back from achieving more (5:00)
- How not to repeat the same mistakes over and over again (8:20)
- How to quickly redirect and train your brain to focus on problem-solving (11:45)
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Mother’s Day is quickly approaching!
This is the day we celebrate with flowers and cards and breakfast in bed…
So here’s a question for you...what message would you like to find in your Mother’s Day card? Do the card companies have your number? Or are their messages off track for the kind of mom you aspire to be?
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the two extremes of motherhood that are commonly represented in the card aisle - and giving yiou permission to bust out of that mold.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The traditional ‘hardworking’ historical view of motherhood (3:00)
- A contemporary look at modern motherhood (4:00)
- Building your legacy through consistent, daily action (5:10)
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Our culture has embraced entrepreneurship in a truly positive way. Back in the 90’s, entrepreneurship wasn’t a popular career path - unless your parents were entrepreneurial and you were stepping into their family business.
Now, it seems the idea of starting your own business is the best way to establish balance, flexibility, and freedom between work and family.
But as you’re going to discover today, entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone.
Today, we’re talking about entrepreneurship and specifically how it relates to working mothers. I want to paint a realistic picture, and show you three things that make entrepreneurship an incredibly attractive path for many working moms...and a big mistake for others.
Here Are The Highlights:
- Three things you have full control over as an entrepreneur (6:40)
- Your connection to purpose and why your work matters (8:30)
- Proceed with caution: The three ‘deal breakers’ of entrepreneurship (10:30)
- Should YOU be an entrepreneur? (14:45)
Ready to be brilliant? Tune in and enjoy today’s show!
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In life, there are three arenas in which all high achieving women feel compelled to compete, and it’s never enough to be good at just one of them. We hold ourselves to a high standard - we want to excel in ALL of them, and more often than not, this becomes a frustrating game of whack-a-mole.
Today I want to break down the Modern Mom Trifecta and show you a way to balance these seemingly competing priorities to create a dynamic sense of stability and fulfillment.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The ‘trifecta’ for high achieving modern moms (2:00)
- Chasing the traditional version of success and why it could be holding you back (4:35)
- Striking a healthy balance between business and family (7:30)
- Self-Care: Why YOU should always come first (9:50)
Ready to be brilliant? Tune in and enjoy today’s show!
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Wherever you are in your life, what are you trying to attain or achieve? What does the next level look like, both personally and professionally? Would you be more likely to get there faster (and with far less friction) if you had guidance from a mentor?
Today I want to share the three types of mentors that you can seek guidance from at different times in your life. This episode is going to expand your collective definition of the word ‘mentorship’ as well as challenge your thinking about what it could do for your life and the progress it could help you make.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The critical characteristics of a great mentor (5:25)
- One common thing blocking women from getting where they want to be (7:40)
- How to achieve your goals much faster with far less friction (8:40)
- Stop with your narrow-minded thinking (10:00)
- The most typical definition of a mentor - and where it begins and ends for most (10:40)
- What mentorship is most definitely NOT (12:15)
Finding a great mentor can make the difference between years of trial and error and going the ‘hard way’ vs. easily avoiding costly mistakes along your journey.
Ready to be brilliant? Tune in and enjoy today’s show!
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If you’re someone who always says “I’ll get around to doing that one day” but “one day” never seems to come, then adopting this simple ‘money management’ principle and applying it to your time could make a huge difference to your productivity and sense of accomplishment.
Here Are The Highlights:
- The most straightforward path to getting the most important things done (4:30)
- What to do BEFORE your calendar gets filled up (8:50)
- The real truth about establishing balance in your life (10:00)
- A simple principle that can massively boost your productivity (10:15)
Ready to be brilliant? Tune in and enjoy today’s show!
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Sometimes when starting in a new job, position, or career, we have a tremendous temptation to jump in with both feet and try to prove ourselves to the world in the hope of being accepted by everyone.
Today’s show was inspired by a recent call with a woman in my signature coaching program who was caught in this trap. I helped her break down three common patterns we get into when we’re trying to prove ourselves, and I want to share them with you today. Then I’ll show you an alternative that may be better for both you and, ultimately, your organization.
Highlights:
- One dangerous word that can sometimes get you into trouble (6:50)
- The activity that sends most women into a downward spiral of exhaustion when starting a new job (10:00)
- That ‘forgotten feeling’ of what it actually feels like to be rested (13:30)
- Why it’s OK to ask for help (15:10)
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Routines are one of the strongest currents you can ride throughout your life to be both efficient and productive.
However, Type-A perfectionistic people tend to over-adhere to those routines and struggle to know when it’s appropriate to break them.
In today’s show I’m going to share four signals to watch for that might indicate it’s time to break your routine...on purpose...to get a much better outcome in your life.
Highlights:
- The importance of having a solid, structured morning routine (1:00)
- Why the majority of people need more routine in their life (2:00)
- Why having a daily routine is crucial to your success (4:00)
- An obvious sign that your routine is not working (6:00)
- Escaping the ‘autopilot’ life and creating more memorable PEAKS in your life (9:00)
- How to listen to your body and actually get answers (11:45)
- Cracking the creative code: How to fill the ‘blank’ page (14:50)
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It’s not surprising that the majority of working women struggle to find their focus.
We notoriously have a lot on our minds. We have so many roles we play, and as we try to move among them rapidly, we can sometimes show up as scattered, frazzled or not present in our daily lives.
Today, I want to share three common problematic beliefs that may be getting in your way, and a concrete process to help you regain your focus and help pull you back into the moment.
Highlights:
- Why the majority of working women struggle with finding focus and being present (3:15)
- There’s no such thing as “not enough time” (4:30)
- The real cost of multi-tasking and why it never works (6:10)
- How to engage in the now instead of wanting to be somewhere else (11:00)
The next time you catch yourself bouncing back and forth between tasks, feeling unsettled about where you need to be in that moment, you need to get clarity on the three problematic thought patterns that might be getting in your way.
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Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like the outsider? Like you’re standing on the outside of a circle while everyone INSIDE it has what you want? It’s definitely not fun, and it can even be incredibly destructive, leading to feelings of envy, isolation, and depression.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. When you’re choiceful about the environment you create for yourself and the company you keep, your life accelerates in the direction of your dreams. Your confidence soars. Doors open up.
In today’s show, we’re talking about how powerful it is to get in the right “room” for you and how you can make it happen.
Highlights:
- How the people around you can affect your personal happiness (6:15)
- The ‘shortcut’ to success every high achiever uses that you may not know about (10:30)
- Why you should stop trying to figure it all out yourself (12:50)
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Making good decisions is a difficult task for a lot of us. Even high performing working women who are extremely successful struggle with this. But not knowing how to make good decisions can really slow you down.
We make decisions every single day. Whether it’s what clothes to wear, or where to go for lunch or bigger things like which career path to take, we’re constantly making decisions.
All the small decisions begin to pile up, and facing too many can stress you out and put you in an ‘emotional jail cell’, unable to make the decisions that actually matter.
Today, we’re talking about 4 powerful strategies to help you get rid of all the mental clutter and anxiety while helping you make faster, smarter and more effective decisions.
Highlights:
- STOP ‘disaster checking’ your decision making. It’s holding you back from being a high performer in life (6:50)
- A powerful mantra you can use in seconds to deal with perfectionism (9:00)
- A ‘small decision technique’ for creating positive action using a simple household item (11:40)
- How to quickly shift from decision-making to execution mode using the ‘decision sprint’ method (14:45)
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If you have ambitious goals and dreams, you most likely know the feeling of having a ‘to do’ list that’s longer than your arm. But do you ever feel like you’re not making any progress against it?
We’ve all been there, and it’s definitely not a good feeling. You’re just spinning your wheels but not getting anywhere.
Today we’re talking about four likely culprits that may be the reasons your ‘to do’ list keeps getting longer. And we’re going to talk about and how you can tackle each task in a much more effective way.
Highlights:
- What a ‘to-do’ list actually is (3:00)
- The most important things that should be on your ‘to-do’ list (4:10)
- How to build momentum by breaking down your goals into manageable steps (5:00)
- One thing keeping you from taking action and getting your tasks - - done (6:50)
- Importance of knowledge (9:00)
- Importance of desire (11:00)
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Are you trying to live up to an outdated model for a role you play? One that no longer makes sense in our current environment? If you find yourself feeling like you’re just “not good enough” in one or more of the roles you play, you may need to question the set of rules you’re playing by.
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how you can find more room to maneuver when you replace outdated hard and fast rules with a fresh set of principles that you design yourself.
Highlights:
- The roles we play and how we play them (3:03)
- Why using a strict rule book is not the answer (4:20)
- Where our expectations of behavior come from(5:32)
- How to honor traditions without holding yourself to a standard that doesn’t apply (9:55)
- Discovering where your “model” came from (10:38)
- Rules versus principles (14:45)
- Circumstances and context (16:35)
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Since this Valentine’s Day week we are in the midst of all things romance.
But for a lot of working moms, romance is the farthest thing from their mind. Today we’re going to talk about why Valentine’s Day might not feel quite the same as it did when you first met your spouse.
In fact, if you’re feeling like your spouse has fallen to the very bottom of your priority list, there may be some easy things you can do to change that and feel more connected in your relationship.
Highlights:
- Why our spouses end up last on our list (3:24)
- How your spouse may be feeling (4:30)
- What you need to pay attention to (5:35)
- Divide and conquer mindset versus collaborative mindset (6:07)
- The notion of drift and how to address it (9:19)
- Eye to eye time (12:20)
Feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions? Then hop over to https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit. You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Have you ever had an experience in which you felt like a fraud? Or have you ever felt like you don’t deserve what you have? Maybe in business, or in your marriage, or as a mom?
Today we’re going to dig into the underpinnings of what’s often called “imposter syndrome.” I’ll walk through the reasons you may be struggling with this and why it’s so important that you get beyond it. (Hint: so you can fully enjoy your life and step into your potential.) Let’s see if we can get to the bottom of what’s holding you back in today’s episode...
Highlights:
-When the way it looks is different than the way it feels (4:27)
-Dissonance between how we imagined it would be and what it actually feels when we get there (7:47)
-If I can do it, it must not be worth very much (9:16)
-When we diminish the scale of the accomplishment so that it doesn’t count (11:31)
-The notion that you didn’t earn it (15:54)
-What’s at the root of all of this (21:37)
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There is absolutely nothing more exciting than stepping into your potential!
Today we’re going to talk about what’s possible when you playing BIGGER in your life.
We’ll talk about how to shut down any messages that are holding you back and welcome in the messages that encourage you to expand.
Get ready to dwell in possibility...it’s where all the best stuff happens.
Highlights:
- The biggest fear that many women have and how it holds them back (3:07)
- What it will take for you to step into your potential (4:20)
- The tension between identity and potential (5:01)
- How you can claim your potential (7:04)
- What we need to start saying in order to step forward (8:15)
- Dwelling in possibility + some ideas to get started (10:10)
- Putting yourself in the right environment (13:30)
Feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions? Then hop over to https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit. You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Most of us are misdiagnosing our exhaustion. We feel tired but we think it’s because we’re not getting enough exercise...or maybe its age... or maybe its hormonal.
So we shrug our shoulders and refuel mid-day with coffee or sugar. But what ends up happening is that short term jolt masks the REAL reason we feel tired...and we never address it.
Today we’re talking about how you can get to the bottom of why you’re sluggish or foggy midway through your day...and what you can do about it.
Highlights:
- Discover why you are holding onto that afternoon coffee habit (2:07)
- How are you feeling today? Are you alert? Or sluggish? Can you tell t he difference? (3:29)
-What most of us are doing wrong and how we can change this bad habit (4:00)
-The transformative process that will help you reset and rest up (5:55)
-Reconnect with how it feels to be well rested (7:11)
-Set a schedule that works for you (16:35)
-The belief that stops us from getting the rest we need (25:12)
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There is a voice inside your head that is trying to shut down your dreams. If you let it win, it’s a voice that will hold you back and keep you playing small even when you’re capable of so much more.
Today, we’ll talk about what that voice is REALLY trying to tell you when you’re edging beyond your comfort zone...and why you probably shouldn’t listen if you want to fulfill your potential.
Highlights:
- Meet your inner critic (5:15)
- The inner critic’s job (6:05)
- How to build “freedom to proceed” back in your life (6:30)
- The superpower that helps you win over your inner critic (8:15)
- What to do when your inner critic drowns out your inner wisdom (11:15)
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There are areas in your life where you do not need to tolerate discomfort, where you have choices. However, there are other areas of your life where you do need to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Discomfort is a sign of growth. Today we will talk about how you can get comfortable being uncomfortable and what you can do to move past the feelings of discomfort to facilitate success.
Highlights
- What you should do when there is an opportunity to grow (2:19)
- Mindset work and what your expectations feel like (5:23)
- What you can do when you start to feel the discomfort (6:46)
- How to carry you through the discomfort (9:30)
- Understanding the three important points about being uncomfortable (11:00)
- What happens when you make peace with discomfort (15:01)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall, download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Sometimes, no matter how much we love what we do, there’s this little voice at the back of our minds that triggers our mom guilt.
And the reason for it is because we can’t be everywhere at once. We’re stuck in that place between what we WANT to do and what we NEED to do.
Sound familiar?
The good news is… it’s all fixable!
And today, I’m going to show you how to have three conversations: with yourself, your helpers and your children… to transform mom guilt into something useful so you can finally reach your full potential instead of playing it small.
Show highlights:
- The biggest reason why your guilt gets triggered… and how to prevent it from taking over your actions. (4:23)
- Why you should always label your emotions as accurately as you can. (And what happens when you don’t.) (5:33)
- The one emotion we mistake for guilt all the time. (7:40)
- When your guilt is just "calendar conflict” and how to fix it. (9:59)
- The deadly cycle of “No, I got it” and why it prevents you from being brilliant. (10:40)
- Do THIS and transform your feeling of guilt into a feeling of gratitude. (11:39)
- Why it’s impossible to be “wonder woman” all the time and why it’s O.K. that you’re not. (And yes, your kids WILL understand it!) (16:46)
And if you feel like you’ve being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/have-it-all to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit. You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that let’s you feel like you have it all.
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We’ve all been there...trapped in a conversation we can’t get out of. You want to say no, but you worry about letting someone down and you suddenly find yourself saying yes.
An inability to say no shows up in many ways. It’s one of the issues at the heart of the imbalance many women carry around. Getting into a habit of always saying yes will lead to a pattern of overestimating our capacity.
Learning to say no with confidence and grace will have even more benefits than you can imagine!
Highlights:
- The underlying causes of our inability to say no (3:00)
- Why you need a process to get to a clear yes or no (4:50)
- Why we worry about saying no (8:00)
- A simple script for how to say no with grace, confidence, and kindness (10:45)
- What you need to avoid doing, after saying no (18:23)
- Why the script matters (20:25)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall, download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Being multi-passionate can work against you if you’re not prioritizing your time and managing your energy.
It’s critically important to set boundaries so your choices can have a bigger impact in the places that matter most to you.
Today we’re going to talk about how you can bring your choices into focus so you can find ways to feel more balanced.
There is a simple strategy to ensure you’re doing the things you love, and doing them well. It’s time to break the habit of overcommitting and harness your energy toward the top priorities in your life.
Show Highlights
- Break the cycle of self-doubt and the need for validation (3:38)
- Why we’re conditioned to say yes (4:22)
- What happens when we try to do it all (5:11)
- Harnessing our energy to make an impact (6:07)
- The invisible no (7:30)
- Why we think we have to say yes (10:55)
- How good are you at saying no? (14:15)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Do you ever struggle to keep certain tasks on your radar while others get done with ease?
Or do you find yourself with an idea a minute and no time to accomplish them all?
Today you will learn exactly how to create the time and space to get things done. I’ll explain the exact method I use to bring efficiency and simplicity into my day so that the most important tasks get checked off my list.
This practice is the the single most effective thing you can do to make sure your actions stay in line with your priorities.
Show Highlights:
- My simple system for getting things done (2:20)
- The one easy task that really holds you accountable (8:21)
- Applying this process to short term to-do lists (10:45)
- How to create efficiency and synergy in your day (13:55)
- The skill you need to learn to keep yourself in line (16:33)
- The only thing you need to make this system work (17:49)
- How you can find deep satisfaction in your week (19:30)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall, download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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On today’s podcast, I am going to share a bit of my personal journey and tell you a few things I wish I’d known when I started on the path to entrepreneurship.
If you are contemplating making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, you won’t want to miss these lessons!
You’ll discover things you can do before transitioning, that it’s possible to design an approach to get exactly what you want, the power of having mentors and allies, and my #1 guiding principle to accelerate your path to success.
Show highlights:
- How to ensure a smooth transition (9:10)
- Getting the best of both worlds and creating the life you want (11:43)
- The mentors and allies you should seek out to help you along your journey (14:39)
- The force multiplier that gets you where you want to go, faster. (16:49)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall, download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that let’s you feel like you have it all.
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It’s inevitable. At some point, life will throw you a curveball.
Enduring a hard day at the office or facing barriers on your way toward a big goal. Most high achievers are hardwired to believe this is the only way. Like the famous saying goes ‘no pain no gain’. However, there is no law stating you have to ‘tough it out’.
If you’re looking for balance in your life, today’s show is just what the doctor ordered. Cherylanne is going to show you how to shorten the cycle of suffering by asking three important questions.
Show Highlights:
- Are you working towards improving your situation or are you tolerating it? (6:00)
- Eyes up: Being open to alternative paths, paying attention to how you feel, and reading the changing landscape (8:40)
- The power of the pivot: Why quitters really do win (11:00)
- The toughest question to ask yourself (12:30)
Feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions? Then hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit. You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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When was the last time you caught yourself saying...
“Well, I don’t really have a choice”
Or
“It is what it is”
Or
“This is just the ways things have to be right now”
You may not realize it, but almost EVERYTHING in life is a choice. It’s just far easier to avoid taking responsibility for the situation by telling ourselves otherwise. As you listen today, consider the places in your life where you might want to make a different choice (even if you can’t see your way to making it yet).
Show Highlights:
- Making choices and managing trade-offs (6:40)
- How to avoid accumulating resentment towards others (8:10)
- The NEGATIVE impact of choice that’s not easy to escape (11:15)
- Putting the brakes on conditioned responses (14:45)
- An easy way to use choice to free up more of your time (15:00)
- How to set work boundaries...even when you think you can’t (15:20)
And if you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit.
You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Envy is like a poison that paralyzes your productivity and kills your creativity - and all of us suffer from it at times in our lives. It’s not what we’d typically call a WELCOME emotion.
But envy isn’t the enemy you believe it to be…
It’s a clue that reveals something about the direction you need to move.
Whenever we feel envious towards someone else, there’s massive opportunity to find uplifting inspiration that will help you progress forward toward a more balanced, fulfilled life as you’ll learn today.
Show Highlights:
- The Oprah article that changed Cherylanne’s perspective (1:50)
- How to transform envy into inspiration (5:20)
- Managing envy and using it to your complete control (8:00)
- Redirecting your energy to make somebody else's day without ruining your own (9:20)
- The simple steps to follow next time you feel envious (18:00)
Feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions? Then hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall to download your free Rebalancing Toolkit. You’ll learn how to design an optimized week that lets you feel like you have it all.
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Can you really have it all?
On today’s podcast we’re going to talk about how to make the transition from a model of success that has become outdated to one that, when managed well, will help you feel like you truly have it all.
You’ll discover three practices that have to be in play for you to experience that elusive sense of balance we all want.
Show highlights:
- The reason why you’re not clear about your purpose. (And one way to fix it.) (3:47)
- The impact social media has on your authentic connections. (6:57)
- How to “fix” connections that feel one-sided. (9:04)
- What it means to “curate” your life and protect your source of energy. (10:51)
- How to finally say yes to the things you want the most.(13:54)
If you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall, download your free Rebalancing Toolkit and learn how to design an optimized week that let’s you feel like you have it all.
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When you think about it… most people are so consumed by their day-to-day activities that they never give themselves time to stop, plan, and actually change their destination for the better.
On the episode today you’re going to discover how your answer to this one simple question can unlock your true potential in your own journey… and can let you start living the life of purpose and meaning with brilliance!
Show highlights:
- How to reclaim a sense of control over your life with these three simple questions. (5:44)
- Do THIS to stop feeling like time is racing by. (6:20)
- How to create the “map” of your life and move from being completely consumed by your day-to-day hustle to having a life of purpose and meaning. (9:44)
- The single most important thing you need to do to reach your full potential. (Most women never realize this!) (10:48)
- How to “live one day at a time” and still win big. (15:50)
Plus, when you feel like you’re being pulled in a thousand directions, hop over to http://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall - download your free Rebalancing Toolkit to design your optimized week and feel like you’re in control again!
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