Let go and level up - a lesson in getting unstuck

In our climb through life, there are lots of things we cling to believing they will help us achieve our goals and dreams. But these things can hold us back when we don’t know when to let go.

Things that started as assets can become liabilities as you move forward in your life and career. 

In this episode, I discuss four areas that may be holding you back and how to let go in order to level up your professional and family life.

Show highlights include:

  • The profound lesson a scientific experiment with monkeys teaches you about letting go (2:14)
  • How your most powerful assets can become your most damaging liabilities (3:25)
  • The surprising way that going to the gym can be an unhealthy habit (5:42)
  • How to recognize when a relationship has run its course and smoothly move on to the next phase of your life (8:53)
  • A simple mindset shift to break free of the stranglehold your possessions have on you (13:35)
  • How to continue to level up when your professional identity feels like a straightjacket (15:29)

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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