The Brilliant Balance Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]