The Brilliant Balance Blog

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]