Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance 234: From Overwhelm to Intentional Fulfilment with Cherylanne Skolnicki
Are you ready to redefine your work-life balance and live authentically?
In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I engaged in a compelling discussion with Cherylanne Skolnicki, founder and leader of Brilliant Balance. Cherylanne, a seasoned proponent for empowering professional women, delves deep into the complexities of balancing work and life. She shares insights into personality types and their relation to emotional barriers like guilt, FOMO, and control, offering a fresh perspective on achieving a full and fulfilling life.
The episode underscores the importance of aligning daily actions with personal priorities and values, encouraging listeners to view life changes as experiments that can lead to true happiness both in and out of the workplace.
The main points include:
- The correlation between personality types and emotional barriers like guilt, FOMO, judgment, and control.
- The concept of reframing "have to do" tasks as "get to do" ones for empowerment.
- The metaphor of daily tasks as a "conveyor belt" and the power of choosing them as a "buffet."
- The significance of self-awareness in aligning life choices with personal values.
- The need to manage emotions to maintain momentum and prevent being overwhelmed.
- Emphasising balance as a mix of tasks rather than merely achieving work-life equilibrium.
- The courage required to articulate and pursue one's authentic desires free from societal expectations.
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
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Episode 202: Leveraging Strengths and Setting Boundaries with Lucy Gernon