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 Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057
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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout.
Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life.
Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking:
How do I advance my career—without working 24/7?
Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family?
How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control?
What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally?
If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms.
You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi