Brilliant Balance
Episodes
Have you been on your own Summer Slide?
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The dog days of summer. That season in the year that can drain your productivity to a snail's pace. We stay up later than usual, attend parties, and t...
3 things high-powered women need to know about work-life balance
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's age, work-life balance can feel like an impossible feat. The ever-compounding stress from long workdays can be extremely damaging to you...
You really don't "just need more time"
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a huge misconception that everything in life boils down to having more time. How often have you caught yourself slipping into catchphrases lik...
The one thing your boss will never understand
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Far too many people suffer in silence by taking on more work than they can handle. But your TRUE capacity is something your boss can't possibly unders...
Feel more calm and in control starting today
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Living in a constant state of "worry and hurry" drains your energy. Sometimes it can even make you feel crazy and out of control. If you want to make ...
How to make the first hour of your day count
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody wakes up in the morning in the same way; we roll over, dreams begin to fade away, our eyes open, our mind turns on. But what each of us deci...
Do you need to slow down?
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Without rest, we can easily fall into the trap of running ourselves into the ground headed for burnout. As a society, we're addicted to speed, but som...
Are you in a Goldilocks job?
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling comfortable is usually a good thing. But becoming too comfortable and complacent can hold you back from growing and moving forward. As an ambi...
Want more confidence? Try this.
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The inevitable ups and downs of life can really have an impact on our confidence; the trust (and faith) we have in ourselves and our abilities. It can...
Progress is not linear.
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All of us go through setbacks as a normal part of life. How we react and respond to those setbacks will determine whether we stagnate... or we grow an...
How to get your kids to help around the house
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your house is a mess. Toys are everywhere, the garbage needs to be emptied, and the dishes are piled high in the sink waiting to be washed. If you're ...
Building A Balanced Business (Without Breaking Your Life)
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many women are drawn to the idea of entrepreneurship because they want the flexibility it provides. Being able to work when you want, where you want,...
Beware the Seductive Power of Being Picked
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting to be picked is a dangerously addictive behavior. In fact, it's so powerful, it can actually cloud our judgment later in life. I've watched co...
Are you being too hard on yourself?
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of another school year a lot of women start to assess themselves at the same time their children are being assessed. And while this...
The Mothers Day Card I Hope You'll Get
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mother's Day is quickly approaching! This is the day we celebrate with flowers and cards and breakfast in bed… So here's a question for you...what...
Is Entrepreneurship the Holy Grail for working mothers?
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture has embraced entrepreneurship in a truly positive way. Back in the 90's, entrepreneurship wasn't a popular career path - unless your paren...
Winning the Modern Mom Trifecta (Work, Family, Self)
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In life, there are three arenas in which all high achieving women feel compelled to compete, and it's never enough to be good at just one of them. We ...
Why would anyone pay for mentorship?
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever you are in your life, what are you trying to attain or achieve? What does the next level look like, both personally and professionally? Would...
Use this old school budgeting trick to manage your time
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're someone who always says "I'll get around to doing that one day" but "one day" never seems to come, then adopting this simple 'money manageme...
Starting a new job? You don't have to prove yourself.
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when starting in a new job, position, or career, we have a tremendous temptation to jump in with both feet and try to prove ourselves to the...
When to break your routine...on purpose
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Routines are one of the strongest currents you can ride throughout your life to be both efficient and productive. However, Type-A perfectionistic peop...
Find focus and presence with these four little words
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's not surprising that the majority of working women struggle to find their focus. We notoriously have a lot on our minds. We have so many roles we ...
Getting in "The room where it happens"
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like the outsider? Like you're standing on the outside of a circle while everyone INSIDE it has what ...
How to make faster, smarter decisions
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Making good decisions is a difficult task for a lot of us. Even high performing working women who are extremely successful struggle with this. But not...
Why Your To Do List Isn't Getting Done
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ambitious goals and dreams, you most likely know the feeling of having a 'to do' list that's longer than your arm. But do you ever feel l...
Roles don't have rules (but we act like they do)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to live up to an outdated model for a role you play? One that no longer makes sense in our current environment? If you find yourself fe...
Is your spouse last on your list?
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Since this Valentine's Day week we are in the midst of all things romance. But for a lot of working moms, romance is the farthest thing from their min...
Beating Imposter Syndrome
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had an experience in which you felt like a fraud? Or have you ever felt like you don't deserve what you have? Maybe in business, or in y...
Are you ready to step into your potential?
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is absolutely nothing more exciting than stepping into your potential! Today we're going to talk about what's possible when you playing BIGGER i...
Exhausted? Put down the coffee and try this.
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are misdiagnosing our exhaustion. We feel tired but we think it's because we're not getting enough exercise...or maybe its age... or maybe ...
What that critical voice in your head is really trying to tell you
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is a voice inside your head that is trying to shut down your dreams. If you let it win, it's a voice that will hold you back and keep you playin...
Get comfortable being uncomfortable
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are areas in your life where you do not need to tolerate discomfort, where you have choices. However, there are other areas of your life where y...
Transform mom guilt into something useful
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, no matter how much we love what we do, there's this little voice at the back of our minds that triggers our mom guilt. And the reason for i...
The art of saying no gracefully
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there...trapped in a conversation we can't get out of. You want to say no, but you worry about letting someone down and you suddenly fi...
Are you doing it all or doing it well?
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Being multi-passionate can work against you if you're not prioritizing your time and managing your energy. It's critically important to set boundaries...
What gets scheduled gets done
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever struggle to keep certain tasks on your radar while others get done with ease? Or do you find yourself with an idea a minute and no time to...
I quit my corporate job: what I wish I'd known
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, I am going to share a bit of my personal journey and tell you a few things I wish I'd known when I started on the path to entrepre...
You're not supposed to tough it out
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's inevitable. At some point, life will throw you a curveball. Enduring a hard day at the office or facing barriers on your way toward a big goal. ...
Stop saying "I have no choice"
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you caught yourself saying... "Well, I don't really have a choice" Or "It is what it is" Or "This is just the ways things have ...
Using envy to your advantage
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Envy is like a poison that paralyzes your productivity and kills your creativity - and all of us suffer from it at times in our lives. It's not what w...
How to (feel like you) have it all
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really have it all? On today's podcast we're going to talk about how to make the transition from a model of success that has become outdated t...
Where will you be in 10 years?
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about it… most people are so consumed by their day-to-day activities that they never give themselves time to stop, plan, and actually...