Stop Playing Small: Step Into Your Bigger, Bolder Life

Have you ever wondered what’s holding you back from living your biggest, boldest life? I'm beyond excited to answer this challenge in today's episode on breaking free from playing small and stepping into the journey towards your greatest potential. I’ll be sharing powerful insights on how to expand your identity, live in possibility, and take action even when it’s imperfect. This conversation is all about pushing through limits and embracing our true potential together. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about your next steps, this episode will offer you actionable steps to a more vibrant, empowered life.  Show Highlights: Are we in an era of women entering a higher calling? [01:11] Invitation to connect for encouragement. [03:00] The truth about identity and potential. [06:44] The power of dwelling in possibility. [10:17] Finding life through biographies. [12:56] Why do we skip reading scientific writing? [13:56] Tips to stay inspired using social media. [14:51] Why you must invest in positive company. [15:34] How imperfect action leads to fulfilled potential. [16:33] Anticipate challenges and find support. [20:51] 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