Let's face it - being called selfish is usually a bad thing. Yet being selfish at the right point in time can actually be good - it can even help you make an amazing impact in OTHER people's lives. In other words: You get to serve those you love (including yourself) by being selfish at the right moment. You'll find out when those right moments are in this episode of Brilliant Balance. Show highlights include: - Why taking care of yourself is NOT selfish and actually benefits those you love. (6:10) - 2 questions to ask yourself to determine if doing something you enjoy is really selfish. (8:30) - Why you need to invest both time and money in yourself to improve the lives of your loved ones. (15:30) - The difference between "strategically selfish" and frivolously selfishness. (18:10) Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all <a href= "https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall">https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall</a> Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/</a> Learn more about Cherylanne's work <a href= "https://cherylanneskolnicki.com">https://cherylanneskolnicki.com</a> Start listening now!

Let's face it - being called selfish is usually a bad thing. Yet being selfish at the right point in time can actually be good - it can even help you make an amazing impact in OTHER people's lives. In other words: You get to serve those you love (including yourself) by being selfish at the right moment. You'll find out when those right moments are in this episode of Brilliant Balance. Show highlights include: - Why taking care of yourself is NOT selfish and actually benefits those you love. (6:10) - 2 questions to ask yourself to determine if doing something you enjoy is really selfish. (8:30) - Why you need to invest both time and money in yourself to improve the lives of your loved ones. (15:30) - The difference between "strategically selfish" and frivolously selfishness. (18:10) Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne's work https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Start listening now!

Let's face it - being called selfish is usually a bad thing. Yet being selfish at the right point in time can actually be good - it can even help you make an amazing impact in OTHER people's lives. In other words: You get to serve those you love (including yourself) by being selfish at the right moment. You'll find out when those right moments are in this episode of Brilliant Balance. Show highlights include: - Why taking care of yourself is NOT selfish and actually benefits those you love. (6:10) - 2 questions to ask yourself to determine if doing something you enjoy is really selfish. (8:30) - Why you need to invest both time and money in yourself to improve the lives of your loved ones. (15:30) - The difference between "strategically selfish" and frivolously selfishness. (18:10) Download your Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all <a href="https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall</a> Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/</a> Learn more about Cherylanne's work <a href="https://cherylanneskolnicki.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cherylanneskolnicki.com</a> Start listening now!

Strategically Selfish: Is it ever okay to do something for yourself?

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

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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

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