Seeing Your Inner Brilliance

Seeing Your Inner Brilliance

By Charlsey ChildersEducationSelf-Improvement
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Seeing Your Inner Brilliance episodes

  • S3 | E37: What If Your Life's Work Is Slowly Draining You Instead of Fueling You?

    What if the work you're so passionate about is slowly draining you and turning into something it was never meant to be? It’s more common than you think—especially when you're driven by impact, legacy, and a vision bigger than yourself.


    In this video, we’re talking about the one key ingredient that makes your life’s work truly sustainable—not just for a season, but for the long haul. Because the truth is: if your work doesn’t feel good along the way, it won’t feel like the success you imagined when you get there.


    If you're ready to do your life’s work in a way that feels good every step of the way—without losing momentum or diluting your mission—this video is for you.”


    🔑 Inside this video, you'll discover:


    The surprising reason your work can start feeling heavier than it should

    Why prioritizing how you feel day-to-day is the secret to long-term success

    The key shift that helps you detach from external pressure and stay connected to your mission


    00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Passion in Work

    00:23 The Key Ingredient for Sustainable Work

    00:42 Avoiding Burnout in Your Mission

    03:06 The Revelation: Authenticity Over Perfection

    04:30 The Journey vs. The Destination

    17:15 Mission Over Metrics

    24:24 The Impact of Alignment in Life and Work

    30:19 Conclusion: Ensuring Your Calling Stands the Test of Time


    🎯 Want to go deeper?

    I’ve found that the best next step in making sure your work fuels you—not drains you—is to uncover the real source of your desires.


    Are they coming from alignment, inspiration, and true calling? Or are they rooted in resistance, proving, or external expectations?


    Because here’s the truth: If your desires are coming from pressure, your work will drain you. But if they’re coming from pure alignment, your work will fuel you.


    Session 4 of Grounded in Greatness is here to support you with this:

    “How to Move From ‘I Need This to Happen’ to ‘It Already is Happening.’”


    This session will help you:

    ✔️ Shift from force and pressure to certainty and ease in your work

    ✔️ Recognize when a goal is truly yours vs. driven by external expectations

    ✔️ Learn how to create from alignment so that your work fuels you every step of the way


    ✨ Click here to access the replay → https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    33 min
  • S3 | E36: How to Feel Like Things Are Happening for You (Even Before They Show Up)

    🔥 Continue the energy of this conversation inside Grounded in Greatness! This week, we’re talking about Taking Our Trust to the Next Level This Year—because trust isn’t just believing things will happen, it’s showing up knowing they already are. Sign up here → https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness


    Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things, but nothing is happening yet? You’re showing up and making moves—but instead of momentum, it just feels like… waiting.


    Here’s why this matters: “Waiting” energy slows you down in ways you don’t even realize. It makes you second-guess yourself, tweak things unnecessarily, hesitate instead of boldly moving forward, and—without meaning to—it actually pushes away the very success you’re trying to create.


    In this video, I’m helping you recognize the subtle ways waiting energy might be showing up in your business and, more importantly, how to shift into an energy where things start moving in your favor—faster.


    🔥 Here’s what you’ll get from this video:

    ✔️ How to recognize when you’re unconsciously waiting for proof, validation, or permission to move forward

    ✔️ The hidden cost of “waiting” energy and how it impacts your momentum

    ✔️ The exact shift that helps you feel like things are happening for you now—even before you see results

    ✔️ What to focus on instead so you stay in momentum and create success from a place of trust


    Because the truth is—you’re not waiting. You’re preparing. You’re gathering. You’re strengthening your capacity to hold everything you’re asking for.


    ✨ Take this shift even deeper:

    🔥 Join Grounded in Greatness and step into this energy fully: https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness

    🚀 If you’re ready for the full transformation, learn more about BTG: https://www.charlseychilders.com/btg-journey


    00:00 Introduction: The Waiting Game

    01:13 Personal Experience: Hitting a Wall

    02:22 Recognizing the Trap of Waiting

    04:55 Shifting from Waiting to Creating

    10:55 Community and Support

    12:30 Embracing the Creating Energy

    22:44 The Purpose of the Waiting Season

    26:36 Final Thoughts: Trust the Process

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    31 min
  • S3 | E35: From Overwhelmed to All In: A Real Conversation About Going After What You Want

    This week’s Grounded in Greatness session is one you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of trying to make things happen or you’re ready to go all in and give it your absolute best, this conversation is for you.


    In this video, we dive deep into the missing piece that makes all the difference—whether you go after what you want feeling completely overwhelmed or excited, determined, and ready to show up 100%. By the end, you’ll not only know what that missing piece is but also how to leverage it, so you can feel reassured, confident, and excited about being well on your way to getting what you want.


    If this resonates, I invite you to join Grounded in Greatness live next week! It’s a space where big dreamers and visionaries can feel supported in navigating the unique challenges that come with pursuing big goals. We dive into the real and raw things we face on the journey to creating meaningful success.


    👉 You can sign up to join us here: https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness


    Want to go even deeper on this?


    Believing in Your Brilliance: A program to help you feel like your dream is a natural extension of you rather than something you have to force (https://www.charlseychilders.com/believinginyourbrilliance-journey)

    Be THAT Girl/Guy: Your next step toward deeply knowing that you're on the right track regardless of the results. (https://www.charlseychilders.com/btg-journey)


    Thanks for being here and I hope you enjoy this episode!

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    32 min
  • S3 | E34: When You’re Showing Up Every Day, But It Feels Like No One’s Noticing

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—showing up day after day, pouring your heart into your work—and it’s like no one notices? It’s tough, right? That feeling of putting so much energy, creativity, and time into something and wondering, Does it even matter?


    This is something we talked about in my Grounded in Greatness series, and I wanted to share some of those insights here with you. Because if you’ve ever felt deflated, invisible, or like you’re shouting into the void, you’re not alone. And more importantly, there are ways to keep showing up with purpose, even when the results feel invisible.


    In this video, I’ll walk you through:


    👉 Why it feels so hard when no one’s noticing your effort.

    👉 The deeper meaning behind showing up daily and why it matters more than you think.

    👉 Practical tools for staying grounded and motivated when the work you're doing seems to go unnoticed.


    If this resonates with you and you enjoy these kinds of conversations, you’ll love Grounded in Greatness. It’s a space where we go deeper into topics like this—how to stay aligned with your vision, motivated in the process, and rooted in your brilliance, even when things feel tough. You can join us here: https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness


    And if you’re ready to go even deeper—because let’s be real, sometimes we need more than motivation and insights to really trust that you're on the right path even if no one's noticing it—my program Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into Your Power might be exactly what you need. It’s about helping you trust yourself, feel anchored in your calling, and create from a place of confidence and purpose.


    Here’s the link to learn more about Believing in Your Brilliance: https://www.charlseychilders.com/believinginyourbrilliance-journey


    Keep going. Your work matters more than you think. ❤️


    KEY MOMENTS:

    00:00 Introduction: The Struggle of Feeling Unnoticed

    00:41 Personal Experience: The Inspiration Behind This Episode

    01:14 The Importance of Staying Grounded

    01:49 Welcome to the Podcast Community

    02:45 A Recent Story: TikTok Disappointment

    04:14 Client Story: The Realtor's Challenge

    05:47 The Power of Faith and Vision

    09:47 The Need for Tangible Tools

    17:27 Understanding Chronos and Kairos Time

    26:52 Practical Tips for Staying Aligned

    28:59 The Value of Showing Up Unconditionally

    36:05 Conclusion: Keep Showing Up

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    38 min
  • S3 | E33: When Your Big Dreams Start Feeling Like a Chore – Here’s How to Flip the Script

    Building our dreams should feel exciting, right? But what happens when the thing we're most passionate about starts to feel the same as emptying the dishwasher or staring at the laundry mountains?


    In this episode, I’m diving deep into a realization I had while I was taking a bath (the best place for epiphanies, obviously). Whether you’re dreaming of launching a gluten-free bakery, running a traveling art gallery, teaching kids to code, or something entirely different, this episode is for you.


    I share how even purpose-driven visionaries like us can get stuck in the grind and lose the joy of what we’re building. And more importantly, how to get it back.


    You’ll hear:

    • Why forcing yourself to push through uninspired days actually works against your vision.
    • How to shift from feeling overwhelmed to energized by your dreams.
    • A simple, fun exercise to reignite excitement and bring more joy to the everyday journey.


    This isn’t about adding another to-do to your plate – it’s about transforming the energy you bring to your vision. If you’ve been feeling stuck, bogged down, or out of alignment, this episode will help you reset and reconnect with the fun and flow that drew you to your big dream in the first place.


    Hit play and let’s shift into ease, excitement, and belief.


    And hey, don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll catch the next one – and check out my Grounded in Greatness 2025 Series. Let’s make this your most aligned year yet. Go to https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness to sign up. Can't wait to see you there!


    KEY MOMENTS:

    00:00 Introduction and Realization

    00:24 The Double-Edged Sword of Passion

    01:51 Personal Story and Revelation

    03:09 The Importance of Taking Breaks

    03:53 Energy and Confidence

    08:25 What Are You Tolerating?

    11:19 Building Belief and Enjoying the Journey

    15:59 Practical Exercise for Fun

    18:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    20 min
  • S3 | E32: Three Counterintuitive Truths Every Dreamer Should Know to Pursue Their Dreams with More Alignment

     Are you ready to chase your dreams without letting all the “shoulds” and myths get in your way? Then this episode is for you!


    Today, we’re breaking down 3 Counterintuitive Truths Every Dreamer Should Know—truths that every big dreamer needs to embrace to avoid getting sidetracked by the most common (and sneaky) misconceptions.


    If you’ve got a big vision for your life, whether that’s teaching financial wisdom with heart, helping others master creative skills, becoming the next Christian Dior, or just feeling that undeniable pull that you’re meant for something incredible, you’ll want to hear this.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why wanting more isn’t selfish—it’s part of being human and stepping into your full potential
    • How taking action alone won’t always bring clarity; instead, aligning with what feels right to you is the real game-changer
    • Why doubts don’t mean you’re on the wrong path—they’re actually proof that you’re leveling up

    By the end, you’ll feel more confident, clear, and ready to go after your dreams without guilt or hesitation.


    If you’re a go-getter or change-maker who feels that fire inside, this is for you. Let’s bust these myths like a board in a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick and get you moving towards the life you’re here to live.


    Hit play and let’s get started!


    KEY MOMENTS:


    00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Calling

    00:58 Welcome to Seeing Your Inner Brilliance

    03:03 Misconception #1: Wanting More is Selfish

    12:24 Misconception #2: Action Alone Brings Clarity

    19:37 Misconception #3: No More Doubts on Your Path

    33:50 Conclusion: Embrace Your Desires and Doubts


    WANT TO TAKE THIS EVEN DEEPER?


    👉 SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR THE LIVE Q&A: If you have questions about today’s episode or want to dig into these truths even more, drop your questions here! I’ll be answering them LIVE on YouTube, starting Monday, 11/11/24, at 1pm EST. This is your chance to get real-time answers, gain clarity, and walk away feeling even more equipped to pursue your dreams without hesitation.


    👉 JOIN GROUNDED IN GREATNESS and walk into 2025 feeling like the pieces of your puzzle are finally coming together-and you love the picture it's creating. Follow this link for all the details and to sign up! https://www.charlseychilders.com/groundedingreatness

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    37 min
  • S3 | E31: How to Trust Yourself and Your Vision to Unlock Greater Clarity

    Have you ever found yourself second-guessing every decision, wondering if you're truly on the right path? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most powerful elements of building your dreams: learning to trust yourself and your vision.


    Trusting yourself is the foundation for creating more alignment, clarity, and flow in your work—and ultimately, the key to purposeful success. Whether you’re building a business, pursuing a passion, or carving your own unique path, you’ll walk away with practical tips to help you strengthen that trust and move forward with more ease and confidence.


    We’ll cover:

    • Why trusting yourself is the key to unlocking clarity and flow.
    • How self-doubt clouds your judgment and prevents you from aligning with your true path.
    • Signs you’re in alignment vs. misalignment, and how to course-correct when things feel off.
    • How to build radical trust in your vision so you can create success that feels as good as it looks.

    If you're ready to doubt yourself less and trust your instincts more, this episode is for you!


    Key Moments

    00:00 Introduction: The Power of Self-Trust

    01:26 Understanding Inner Knowing

    02:29 Achieving Alignment Through Trust

    03:28 The Clarity of Trusting Your Instincts

    03:56 Embracing Flow and Creativity

    08:16 Radical and Fierce Trust

    22:15 Overcoming the Fear of Being Wrong

    26:09 Understanding True Trust

    27:25 Trusting Your Vision

    28:25 Embracing Your Unique Calling

    30:00 The Power of Alignment

    35:43 Signs of Alignment and Misalignment

    43:21 Reconnecting with Your Vision

    44:56 The Cycle of Trust and Flow

    45:49 Final Thoughts on Trust and Vision


    Want to take this even deeper?

    Join me in my 8-week experience, Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into Your Power. It’s designed to support visionaries like you in cultivating radical and fierce self-trust, one of the key foundations to thriving with aligned purpose. Join the waitlist at: https://www.charlseychilders.com/believing-in-your-brilliance-waitlist


    Together, we’ll focus on aligning your actions with your purpose, so you can build success that’s deeply fulfilling, inside and out.

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    48 min
  • S3 | E30: Achieving Purposeful Success: How Alignment Beats Action Every Time

    What if success felt truly aligned with who you are? In this episode, I reveal the secret to achieving purposeful success—the kind that lights you up and feels deeply fulfilling. It’s not about just taking more action or checking off boxes; it’s about finding alignment with your calling and operating from a place of inner certainty.


    You’ll learn why simply following other people’s strategies isn’t enough when you’re pursuing your purpose and how taking aligned action is far more powerful than hustling just to get things done. I’ll share my personal journey from grinding through endless tasks to finding flow in my work—and how you can experience the same.


    If you’re ready to stop pushing and start thriving with aligned purpose, this episode will give you the tools to get started.


    Key Moments:

    00:00 Introduction: The Secret to True Success

    01:17 The Myth of Hustle: Why Action Isn't Enough

    03:15 Personal Journey: From Hustle to Alignment

    05:39 The Power of Alignment: Transforming Your Approach

    10:16 Living in Alignment: Practical Insights

    14:56 Embracing the Journey: Trusting the Process

    19:24 Conclusion: Your Vision is Your Compass


    Join the Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into Your Power waitlist

    ✨ Ready to take your purpose-driven journey to the next level? ✨


    If you're done with surface-level strategies and are ready to build authentic, fulfilling success that’s in true alignment with who you are, then you’re going to love Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into Your Power.


    This 8-week experience is designed to help you tap into your inner clarity, deepen your alignment, and create success that feels as good as it looks. Whether you're building a business, pursuing a passion, or shaping your calling, this program will give you the tools to thrive with purpose.


    Sign up for the waitlist today to secure your spot: https://www.charlseychilders.com/believing-in-your-brilliance-waitlist



    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    22 min
  • S3 | E29: From Hustle to Flow: How to Feel On Fire for YOUR Work. Here’s How to Get There

    What would it feel like to wake up every day excited, knowing that your work isn’t just about checking off boxes—but actually lights you up, feels effortless, and flows naturally? Right now, you might be feeling like you’re constantly in motion, doing all the ‘right’ things, but still missing that spark. It’s like you’re running a never-ending marathon, hitting goals but never feeling the deep fulfillment you’re craving.


    In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into the real difference between surface-level success—built on hustle and grind—and the kind of aligned, purposeful success that makes your soul come alive. If you’re serious about building a legacy that goes beyond just ticking off tasks, this is for you.


    I’ll show you how to stop forcing things and start aligning with what truly lights you up—so you can feel like you’re crafting a masterpiece rather than pushing a boulder uphill. By the end, you’ll have tools to step into your work with clarity, ease, and excitement. Because the truth is, building your calling from a place of alignment is the key to lasting, meaningful success.


    If you’re ready to stop grinding and start aligning, let’s jump in.


    Key Moments:

    00:00 Introduction: Living Your Calling

    01:35 The Struggle of Unfulfilling Success

    03:06 The Power of Alignment

    06:30 Personal Stories of Misalignment

    14:57 Recognizing What Excites You

    24:05 Practical Steps to Align Your Life

    27:01 Conclusion: Embrace Your Brilliance


    Supporting Resources:

    If you're ready to stop checking those boxes and start feeling on fire about your work or even more on fire, then I invite you to join me in Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into your power-- my brand-new coaching program where you'll learn how to move from autopilot to alignment so that every action you take is filled with purpose and excitement.


    You can join the wait list now and be the first to know when we open, when I open the doors to the next round. So let's get you aligned, energized, and living out your brilliance.

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    30 min
  • S3 | E28: Why External Strategies Fail Without This One Thing

    Feeling like something's missing, even though you've done everything "right"? Maybe you've found your niche, taken the courses, followed all the strategies, and yet… things still don't feel quite right. Trust me, I've been there too.


    Let's dive deep into why external strategies like finding your niche, mapping out your 5-year plan, or nailing down your ideal client are just the beginning-and why they can't take the place of internal alignment. I'll share the missing step no one talks about that leads to true clarity and success that's genuinely aligned with who you are.


    You'll walk away with practical tips to help you tune into your inner clarity, discover what lights you up, and build a life and business that's in harmony with your true self. If you're ready to stop relying on external formulas and start trusting your intuition, this episode is for you.


    💡 What you'll learn:

    Why relying on external strategies isn't enough

    The power of internal alignment and how to find it

    3 steps to tune into deeper clarity and build from within


    ✨ Ready to get started? Drop a comment in the review section and let me know: What's one thing that lights you up that you want to do more of?


    00:00 Introduction: Feeling Like Something's Missing

    01:32 The Missing Step: Internal Clarity

    04:31 My Journey: From Network Marketing to Coaching

    08:34 Realization: The Importance of Internal Alignment

    16:19 Practical Tips for Finding Inner Clarity

    24:06 Conclusion: Aligning with Your True Self


    Supporting Resources:

    👉 Need a quick burst of motivation to tap into your inner clarity? This 3-minute empowerment boost is designed to get you re-centered and energized fast. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or second-guessing your next step, this is the perfect pick-me-up to remind you of your inner strength. After all, true clarity comes from within-and this boost will help you connect to it instantly. Go to https://www.charlseychilders.com/empowerment to download it now.


    👉 If you struggle with outside opinions pulling you off course, last week's episode on "How to Stop Caring What People Think" is for you! It's a perfect companion to what we talked about today-helping you release the need for external validation so you can trust yourself and your inner clarity. Let go of the noise, tune into what lights you up, and take aligned action without worrying about what others think.


    👉 If you're listening to this episode and thinking, "That's me!"-you've done everything right, but something still feels off-then Believing in Your Brilliance: Stepping into Your Power is for you.


    In this 8-week experience, we'll go beyond the external strategies and dive into the missing piece: internal alignment. You'll learn how to tap into your true clarity, align with your purpose, and build your calling in a way that feels right, not forced.


    Ready to stop striving and start thriving? Click here to join the waitlist for the next round: https://www.charlseychilders.com/believing-in-your-brilliance-waitlist

    CONNECT WITH ME:


    Instagram: @charlseychilders

    YouTube: @charlseychilders

    Website: www.charlseychilders.com


    Did something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.


    Talk soon,

    Charlsey

    28 min

About Seeing Your Inner Brilliance

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You already know it’s in you.
That brilliance. That bigness. That call to build something that outlives you.

Seeing Your Inner Brilliance is the voice of the House of Legacy—
a space for…