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About Cherylanne

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Cherylanne Skolnicki is an authority on work-life balance, finding your purpose, and achieving your full potential. She is the founder of The Brilliant Balance Company, a personal development brand that prepares women to step into their full potential - at work, at home and as thriving human beings.

As a keynote speaker, she delivers energizing messages and engaging workshops for companies, conferences and organizations who are committed to helping women reach their full potential at work and at home.

As a life coach motivational speaker, Cherylanne knows how to fully adapt to her audience, whether that be a co-ed business setting, a leadership summit, or a women's workshop. Through inspiring stories and expert coaching techniques, she is able to deliver a message that gives a lasting impact. As an experienced conference speaker, she takes care to understand the unique composition and needs of her varied audiences, and she balances the well-researched information she shares with real-world pragmatism and relatable personal examples.

Cherylanne hosts the top-rated Brilliant Balance podcast, which is followed by thousands, and has coached hundreds of women through three distinctive coaching programs designed to help them navigate key inflection points in their lives with confidence and grace.

As an inspirational speaker, her clients have included Procter & Gamble, Ernst & Young, GE, Emory University Goizueta Business School, Kao Brands, The E.W. Scripps Company, US Bank, Fifth Third Bank, The Nielsen Company, Phillips Edison, Midwest Financial Group, PEP Promotions, The Junior League of Cincinnati, The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Girls on the Run.

Speaking Topics

Redefining Work-Life Balance

Want to be a rock star at work AND at home? Cherylanne Skolnicki has the playbook.

As a high growth entrepreneur with a husband and three kids of her own, she knows exactly how it feels to have too much to do and not enough time to do it. It's exhausting, it's stressful, and it can be tempting to just give in to the chaos. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We keep searching for work life balance, but we’re using an outdated definition that’s all but dead. In this workshop, Cherylanne will redefine work-life balance for a new generation - a dynamic version focused on helping you “land the pose” in each key moment of your day and integrating work into your life, especially as you work from home.

Once you master the three elements that predictably deliver stronger work-life balance, you’ll clear a path to reaching your full potential.

Ready to feel energized, productive and fulfilled?

You’ll learn:

The outdated narrative around work-life balance that is making us all frustrated
A new work-life definition that matches the world we’re living in
The 3 key elements that work together:
- Powerful day - get more energy in your day
- Productive week - calendar control and saying no
- Purposeful season - dreams matter and magnetizing toward the life you want

Finding Your Way to a Future You Love - Because Success without Fulfillment is Failure

Have you ever felt like your light has been dimmed by the never-ending demands of your work and home life? That just won't do; to make an impact, you need to shine brightly instead of feeling frustrated, depleted and exhausted.

In this keynote address, Cherylanne Skolnicki will reveal her journey from success to fulfillment. This talk will challenge your definition of success and to get clear about what it will take to step into a life of significance. You’ll learn how to refocus your time on what matters to you the most and start moving with purpose in the direction of your dreams.

Attendees will learn:

The three essential practices modern working women need to feel in balance
How our cultural definition of success leverages fear to steer us away from these practices
Why our addiction to being busy is the single greatest detriment to our happiness
How we can gracefully reimagine our lives with these practices at the center
What we can expect to experience when we do

Building a Balanced Business (Without Breaking Your Life)

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. Your dream is to have a business that can grow to the size and scale you imagine without breaking your life in the process. 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. I’ll share what it takes to design a balanced business.

Attendees will learn:

An expansive question to help guide your life beyond just your business
Why managing your energy and time is the key to maximum productivity
How to decide which business model to choose when starting out
How to get more focused on what you’re great at
Training yourself to let go of work and hiring easily capable people
Getting out of your own way to get ahead

Getting to Gratitude: How to Find and Keep the Mindset That Will Change Your Life

While most of us know we have a lot to be thankful for, it's all to easy to lose sight of it in our "more is more" culture. In this talk, we'll explore how you can ground yourself in gratitude while still striving for what's next. In fact, doing so paradoxically makes it far more likely that you'll actually get there! We close this talk with an exercise that's so powerful, people are usually still talking about months later...

Attendees will learn:

How our cultural addiction to MORE gets in the way of gratitude
How you can be both grateful AND ambitious without feeling conflicted
The proven mental, physical and emotional benefits of gratitude
Strategies for cultivating a gratitude practice of their own

Finding Your Guide: Mentorship for the Modern Workplace

Mentorship can sometimes sound like an antiquated idea, but in truth, it can greatly accelerate our professional and personal growth if we embrace it.

In fact, as we chart a course for our lives, our best mentors are often just a step or two ahead of us, moving along a similar path.

They can help us make progress toward our goals with less friction by sharing their experience so we don’t repeat the mistakes they may have made!

This talk is designed to encourage attendees to both seek out and serve as mentors based on their life and work experience and ambitions. In the end, when we build a culture in which everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student, we all move forward faster!

Attendees will learn:

Why mentorship still matters in our modern culture
The difference between organic mentors, paid mentors, and curriculum based mentors
Why you likely need more than one mentor
How to find a mentor when you need one
How to be a fabulous mentee people will want to help
How to be a generous mentor who is both valued and fulfilled
How to know if a mentorship relationship is working and what to do when it’s not

Custom Topics

Winning the Modern Mom Trifecta (Work, Family, Self)

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.

I will 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.

Attendees will learn:

The ‘trifecta’ for high achieving modern moms
Chasing the traditional version of success and why it could be holding you back
Striking a healthy balance between business and family
Self-Care: Why YOU should always come first

Being Brave: How Women Can Close the "Confidence Gap" with Courage

For women to have the roles we deserve and the lives that we want, we must be prepared to make bold choices with great courage. Courage is a muscle we build by taking action - often by doing the very thing we’re afraid of most. When we learn that the voice of self doubt is not our true voice, but rather that of our inner critic, we can unhook from its power and dominance.

This talk is designed to embolden women to trust themselves more and doubt themselves less. In the end, when we learn to ask for what we want....we just might get it!

Attendees will learn that:

Confidence and courage are often confused, especially by the media
Confidence is faith in our abilities and ourselves. Courage is going forward even when we don’t feel that faith.
Courage and fear can (and almost always do) co-exist
Courage is built by taking action in the presence of fear
Most of what we want is on the other side of a courageous choice or action
Making those choices requires clarity and courage, but not necessarily confidence
We need to trust that we can withstand the potential consequences of a courageous choice
It’s easier to have courage when we are acting in alignment with our purpose
When we need to build courage there are proven actions we can take that will help us

Speaking Topics

Redefining Work-Life Balance

Want to be a rock star at work AND at home? Cherylanne Skolnicki has the playbook.

Once you master the three elements that predictably deliver stronger work-life balance, you’ll clear a path to reaching your full potential.

Ready to feel energized, productive and fulfilled?

You’ll learn:

The outdated narrative around work-life balance that is making us all frustrated
A new work-life definition that matches the world we’re living in
The 3 key elements that work together:
- Powerful day - get more energy in your day
- Productive week - calendar control and saying no
- Purposeful season - dreams matter and magnetizing toward the life you want

Finding Your Way to a Future You Love - Because Success without Fulfillment is Failure

Attendees will learn:

The three essential practices modern working women need to feel in balance
How our cultural definition of success leverages fear to steer us away from these practices
Why our addiction to being busy is the single greatest detriment to our happiness
How we can gracefully reimagine our lives with these practices at the center
What we can expect to experience when we do

Building a Balanced Business (Without Breaking Your Life)

Many women are drawn to the idea of entrepreneurship because they want the flexibility it provides.

Attendees will learn:

An expansive question to help guide your life beyond just your business
Why managing your energy and time is the key to maximum productivity
How to decide which business model to choose when starting out
How to get more focused on what you’re great at
Training yourself to let go of work and hiring easily capable people
Getting out of your own way to get ahead

Winning the Modern Mom Trifecta (Work, Family, Self)

I will 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.

Attendees will learn:

The ‘trifecta’ for high achieving modern moms
Chasing the traditional version of success and why it could be holding you back
Striking a healthy balance between business and family
Self-Care: Why YOU should always come first

Being Brave: How Women Can Close the "Confidence Gap" with Courage

This talk is designed to embolden women to trust themselves more and doubt themselves less. In the end, when we learn to ask for what we want....we just might get it!

Attendees will learn that:

Confidence and courage are often confused, especially by the media
Confidence is faith in our abilities and ourselves. Courage is going forward even when we don’t feel that faith.
Courage and fear can (and almost always do) co-exist
Courage is built by taking action in the presence of fear
Most of what we want is on the other side of a courageous choice or action
Making those choices requires clarity and courage, but not necessarily confidence
We need to trust that we can withstand the potential consequences of a courageous choice
It’s easier to have courage when we are acting in alignment with our purpose
When we need to build courage there are proven actions we can take that will help us

Getting to Gratitude: How to Find and Keep the Mindset That Will Change Your Life

Attendees will learn:

How our cultural addiction to MORE gets in the way of gratitude
How you can be both grateful AND ambitious without feeling conflicted
The proven mental, physical and emotional benefits of gratitude
Strategies for cultivating a gratitude practice of their own

Finding Your Guide: Mentorship for the Modern Workplace

Mentorship can sometimes sound like an antiquated idea, but in truth, it can greatly accelerate our professional and personal growth if we embrace it.

In fact, as we chart a course for our lives, our best mentors are often just a step or two ahead of us, moving along a similar path.

They can help us make progress toward our goals with less friction by sharing their experience so we don’t repeat the mistakes they may have made!

Attendees will learn:

Why mentorship still matters in our modern culture
The difference between organic mentors, paid mentors, and curriculum based mentors
Why you likely need more than one mentor
How to find a mentor when you need one
How to be a fabulous mentee people will want to help
How to be a generous mentor who is both valued and fulfilled
How to know if a mentorship relationship is working and what to do when it’s not

Custom Topics

Media Appearances

Master the 3 Ps of Work Life Balance

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Striking a balance in your work life is a struggle many people face. Cherylanne Skolnicki is hosting an event tackling this issue and her approach to getting balanced with a Brilliant Balanced event.

Goals, not resolutions, for 2019

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Did you make some New Year's resolutions? Have you started them yet? Cherylanne Skolnicki from Brilliant Balance shares some strategies to actually achieve those resolutions for a better 2019.

Brilliant Balance

Life Coach, Cherylanne Skolnicki is hosting an event, "Brilliant Balance," that will help you balance your work life.

Making Your Work-Life Balance Brilliant

For most people, trying to get your work life and personal life in balance can be difficult. But why settle for balance, when you can make your work-life brilliant?

Speaking Reviews

"Cherylanne is an outstanding public speaker and coach --- her approach to life design is engaging, inspiring and mind-opening---especially for the uber-busy woman! Cherylanne helped us kick off the 2015-2016 Junior League of Cincinnati year with a working session. She easily established a rapport with the 180+ JLC members present, and helped us set the tone and vision for the busy year ahead. Several JLC members took the extra step to hire Cherylanne as a personal life design coach, and the feedback we received from the general membership present that evening was off-the-charts with positivity! Given the diversity of the women present at the session, especially when considering the wide age range, (20s - 70s) the consistent high marks for Cherylanne's work is even more impressive. Cherylanne is a stellar professional, and a trusted confidant! Highly, highly recommended!"

Michelle Vaeth, Global Brand Builder, Storyteller, Architect of Partnerships, Tully, New York

"Cherylanne came and spoke to our North American Women in IT Organization and she was AMAZING! Definitely one of the BEST external speakers we have had in several years. The topic 'Bridging the Confidence Gap with Courage' was very well received with our women, regardless of years or level within our company. Everyone could relate to Cherylanne's stories, facts, and examples and she delivered it with warmth and humor. We loved this talk and loved her as a speaker!"

Amy Hoekzema, IT Leader, Global Grooming Business

"Cherylanne presented to the Chamber's WE Lead program -- an audience of 54 executive women in a 10-month professional development program. These busy women want and need excellent speakers who provide information they can use. Cherylanne connected with the group, delivering on that and more. Below are some of the comments from the participants. Additionally, we were so impressed with the presentation that the Chamber invited her to speak to its employees. Cherylanne is passionate, knowledgeable and a savvy presenter.

Very worthwhile.
Loved! Excellent speaker and presentation.
Wonderful! Loved the energy, challenge she put out.
I loved her! Thank you for having someone who didn’t say the same things – was more about a plan.
Great, realistic examples. Practical advice was nice.
Good tips and reminders for taking control."

Diana Long, Training and Development Professional, Cincinnati

"When Cherylanne spoke to our group, it was like she could literally read my mind! She's clearly an expert, but she could 100% relate to the choices I'm wrestling with right now. Her ideas were so practical! I felt 10 pounds lighter and three inches taller by the time I left the room."

Rachel

Speaking Reviews

Michelle Vaeth, Global Brand Builder, Storyteller, Architect of Partnerships, Tully, New York

Amy Hoekzema, IT Leader, Global Grooming Business

Very worthwhile.
Loved! Excellent speaker and presentation.
Wonderful! Loved the energy, challenge she put out.
I loved her! Thank you for having someone who didn’t say the same things – was more about a plan.
Great, realistic examples. Practical advice was nice.
Good tips and reminders for taking control."

Diana Long, Training and Development Professional, Cincinnati

Rachel

Schedule of Events

Upcoming Events

Recent Events

November 14, 2019
Kao Brands Network of Women
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

November 12, 2019
Worldpay from FIS Women's Network
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 17 + 18, 2019
Brilliant Balance Client Retreat
The Woodward Theater
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

September 26 + 27, 2019
Brilliant Balance Live!
The Woodward Theater
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

August 24, 2019
2019 Greater Cincinnati Women in Business
21c Museum Hotel
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

July 25, 2019
Together Digital
Union Hall
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

June 11, 2019
WE Lead
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

May 9-10, 2019
Brilliant Balance Live!
The Transept
Cincinnati, OH
(OPEN EVENT)

April 30, 2019
Procter & Gamble - One Women's Network
Manor House
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

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June 12, 2018

WE Lead Closing Session
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

July 19, 2018
PEP Promotions
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

July 26, 2018
Procter & Gamble Finance & Operations
Great American Ballpark
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

September 13, 2018
Procter & Gamble
PSW Biannual Conference
Sharonville, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 25-26, 2018
The Brilliant Balance Company
Union Hall
Cincinnati, OH
(CLIENT EVENT)

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June 6, 2017
"Lessons in Life Design: How to Design a Life that Lets You Shine"
WE Lead Conference
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

July 18, 2017
"Bridging the Confidence Gap with Courage"
Women In Digital Cincinnati Conference
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 10, 2017
P&G Global Alumni Conference
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 25, 2017
Women In Digital National Conference
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 27, 2017
Joint Women's Leadership Conference
Lifemapping Your Way to a Future You'll Love
(Because Success Without Fulfillment is Failure)
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

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October 27, 2016
"Lessons in Life Design: How to Design a Life that Lets You Shine"
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
WE ENGAGE Conference
Atlanta, GA
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 20, 2016
"Bridging the Confidence Gap with Courage"
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

October 12, 2016
"Mentorship for the Modern Workplace"
Kao Brands
Cincinnati OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

June 20, 2016
"Let Your Life Shine - A Life Design Workshop"
Phillips Edison & Company
Cincinnati, OH
(CLOSED EVENT)

May 12, 2016
"Bridging the Confidence Gap...with Courage"
Procter and Gamble, Women in IT
Cincinnati, OH
(INVITATION ONLY)

April 12, 2016
"Strengths Based Teams are Strong Teams"
The Nielsen Company, Sales Organization
Nashville, TN
(INVITATION ONLY)

April 11, 2016
"Let Your Life Shine - A Life Design Workshop"
WE Lead - Leadership Development Program
Cincinnati, OH
(MEMBERS ONLY)

March 10, 2016
"Eating Well as a Way of Life"
MOPS
Cincinnati, OH

Keynote Highlights

Clients

Speaking Reviews

Jouett Brenzel, Kao NOW Education Committee

The members of the newly formed Kao Network of Women had expressed a strong interest in the subject of mentoring. So we were excited to have Cherylanne address the topic in her presentation “Mentorship for the Modern Workplace.” Cherylanne was spot on! She provided insight on why each of us needs multiple mentors—personally and professionally–…

Kaitlin Sitchenko, Atlanta GA

Cherylanne Skolnicki, thank you. As a “too-busy” lady, exhausted by trying to keep my floundering ducks “looking good” (in an alleged row), your talk was “beyond” exactly what I needed to hear that day. You are inspirational — the confidence, vulnerability, and honesty of your talk made the room shine. I hope to find myself along…

Simone, Atlanta GA

Thank you for such a powerful session at the #GoizuetaENGAGE conference. I walked away from today’s session feeling that not only was I armed with a new definition of success, but also that I had finally met someone who had created a career that I desired to model. If I am honest about my skills, I know,…

Chris, Mason OH

First of all, I want to say how much I really enjoyed your talk at our event this week. In general, I do not belong to any women’s groups and do not like to set myself aside as being any different than any of my male counterparts; after all, I feel everyone has some sort of…

Amy H, Cincinnati, OH

Cherylanne came and spoke to our North American Women in IT Organization and she was AMAZING! Definitely one of the BEST external speakers we have had in several years. The topic ‘Bridging the Confidence Gap with Courage’ was very well received with our women, regardless of years or level within our company. Everyone could relate…

Penny, Loveland, OH

Cherylanne is such an awesome speaker. She spoke to a group of moms who are all knee deep in the trenches of toddlerhood. Her ability to relate to us with compassion, sensitivity and enthusiasm was appreciated by all. She spoke about eating well and nutrition and the group was completely focused on her every word,…

Paaras, Cincinnati, OH

I heard you speak at the Junior League of Cincinnati earlier this month and what you said really resonated with me. I felt so empowered after the session and ready to #BREAKTHROUGH! Thanks for picking me to be your volunteer. Simple words can be so life changing. Here’s to living a life of significance. Thanks…

Diana Long, Cincinnati, OH

Cherylanne presented to the Chamber’s WE Lead program — an audience of 54 executive women in a 10-month professional development program. These busy women want and need excellent speakers who provide information they can use. Cherylanne connected with the group, delivering on that and more. Below are some of the comments from the participants. Additionally,…

Laurie Brinkman, Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Chamber’s “Wellness Committee” brought Cherylanne into the Chamber to kick off the new year with a postive approach! She spoke to our employees for approximately 30 minutes, and during that time, she had everyone’s attention and captivated the audience with her enthusiastic approach towards healthy living. Everyone was able to relate to what…

BOOK CHERYLANNE TO SPEAKAT YOUR NEXT EVENT

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About Cherylanne

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Speaking Topics

Speaking Topics

Media Appearances

Master the 3 Ps of Work Life Balance

Goals, not resolutions, for 2019

Brilliant Balance

Making Your Work-Life Balance Brilliant

Speaking Reviews

Speaking Reviews

Schedule of Events

Keynote Highlights

Clients

Speaking Reviews

Jouett Brenzel, Kao NOW Education Committee

Kaitlin Sitchenko, Atlanta GA

Simone, Atlanta GA

Chris, Mason OH

Amy H, Cincinnati, OH

Penny, Loveland, OH

Paaras, Cincinnati, OH

Diana Long, Cincinnati, OH

Laurie Brinkman, Cincinnati, OH

BOOK CHERYLANNE TO SPEAK AT YOUR NEXT EVENT

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