Episode 39: Redefining Self Leadership for Woman Who Want it All with Cherylanne Skolnicki
In this insightful interview, Cherylanne, founder of Brilliant Balance and host of the Brilliant Balance podcast, discusses her role as a trusted advisor to women leaders across the nation.
Reflecting on her 15-year journey as an entrepreneur, Cherylanne emphasizes the importance of balancing professional and personal life, especially for women who strive to excel in both areas. She highlights the significance of self-leadership, vulnerability, and the power of choice in navigating life's complex demands.
Cherylanne also talks about the importance of creating supportive communities, receiving help, and embracing both ambition and power. The conversation delves into practical strategies for managing time, distributing responsibilities, and maintaining priorities, while also addressing the cultural and personal expectations that often lead to overwhelm and burnout.
In this episode, Kathy and Cherylanne Skolnicki discuss:
Self-Awareness and Narrative Healing
Control vs. Genuine Personal Power
Modern Parenting Challenges and High-Performance Culture
Empowerment Through Choice and Time Management
Gender Dynamics in Household Responsibilities
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:11 Cheryl's Background and Brilliant Balance
01:00 Reflecting on Entrepreneurship
01:33 Balancing Career and Family
03:11 The Importance of Community
04:12 Defining 'Having It All'
05:50 The Role of Vulnerability
09:01 Excavating Values and Journaling
12:33 Control vs. Power
24:06 Self-Leadership and Expectations
28:29 The Carpool Conundrum
28:47 The Guilt of Accepting Help
30:12 The High-Performance Parenting Trap
32:13 Learning to Receive
32:51 Thanksgiving Transformation
35:17 Redefining Household Roles
38:00 Holiday Project Planning
40:21 Time Management and Priorities
48:48 Community and Coaching
49:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
If Cherylanne was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?
They would see possibilities that they weren’t able to see before
Resources mentioned in this Episode
Narrative Healing, by Lisa Weinert
The Perfectionist Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Wallace
More About Cherylanne Skolnicki
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Cherylanne Skolnicki is on a mission to redefine what it means to have it all. She has taught thousands of brilliant women around the world how to have a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. With a B.S. from Cornell and an MBA from Emory, 15 years as a marketing executive at Procter & Gamble, and another 15 as an entrepreneur, Cherylanne is a trusted advisor to female leaders in business, medicine, law, science, entertainment, and academia. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brilliant Balance, she also hosts the top rated Brilliant Balance podcast. Her work has been featured on NBC, ABC, and CBS, and in publications like Forbes, Working Mother, Success, and The Huffington Post. She is a Forty Under 40 Honoree, one of Cincinnati’s 100 Wise Women, and a member of the American Academy of Achievement. Together with her husband of 24 years, she is a proud parent of three dynamic teens. With her signature Brilliant Balance Blueprint, she equips women to pursue their potential without regret.
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