This conversation is for the woman who's accomplished a lot on paper, but still feels that quiet nudge that something's missing.

In this episode of Modern High Performer, I'm joined by Whitney Faires, a leadership advisor and mom of three who made a bold pivot from her high-powered corporate career into work that's far more aligned with who she truly is. We unpack what it means to feel unsettled in your success, and how to respond to the silent dream that keeps tapping you on the shoulder. Whitney shares what it really looked like to shift her identity as a leader, honor her ambition without burning out, and redefine what she wants her life and career to feel like especially in the season of motherhood.

We talk about:

• Why the "dream job" might stop feeling like a dream

• How to build magnetic leadership rooted in authenticity and self-awareness

• What to do when you're stuck between stability and a deeper calling

• How Whitney manages her time, energy, and household with intention

• The messy, but necessary, parts of letting go of who you were to become who you're meant to be
  
  

This is a must-listen if you're craving more meaning in your work, wondering what comes next, or navigating the in-between.

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What does it really mean to be "successful" as a high performer… and still feel well?

In this episode, I'm joined by Cherylanne Skolnicki — founder and CEO of Brilliant Balance, speaker, and former Procter & Gamble executive — for a rich, honest conversation about ambition, energy, and the seasons of life we all move through.

We talk about how the pursuit of more can leave high performers feeling maxed out, even when things look good on paper and how redefining success through the lens of energy, relationships, and life alignment is key to building something sustainable. Cherylanne shares the pivotal moments that took her from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, how she teaches women to curate their calendars (instead of letting them run the show), and how perfectionism and outdated expectations are silently draining us.

You'll hear us explore:

• What it looks like to honor your current life season

• Why many women feel disconnected, overextended, or stuck

• How to manage your energy with clarity and intuition

• The role of ambition, rest, and recovery in high performance

• Permission to rewrite what success looks like for you in this season
  
  

If you've been feeling out of sync or wondering why success doesn't feel the way you hoped, this episode will help you reconnect to what matters most and move forward with more purpose, peace, and clarity.

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If you've ever felt like you're doing too much for your team or you have to this episode is for you.

In today's conversation, I'm walking through one of the most common challenges high-performing leaders face: unintentionally becoming the bottleneck. Even when your intentions are good (and they usually are), it's easy to slip into habits that limit your team's growth and drain your time and energy.

We'll dig into:
✔️ The difference between empowering your team and rescuing them
✔️ What it actually looks like to build ownership and accountability
✔️ How to shift from "I'll just do it" to sustainable delegation
✔️ Simple language swaps that create more buy-in and less burnout
✔️ Why psychological safety is the secret to better performance
✔️ And how to align your vision so the team isn't always waiting on you

This is about reclaiming your time for higher-level thinking while developing a team that owns the mission, not just their to-do list. Whether you're leading one person or a team of 50, these strategies will help you stop doing it all and start leading in a way that's sustainable, effective, and energizing.

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If you've ever felt a little restless or wondered, "Is this still it for me?" This conversation is for you.

In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Ross — entrepreneur, educator, and author of Seasons of a Solepreneur — and we dive deep into how to know when it's time to evolve your life or career. Stephanie shares her own journey of pivoting out of the fitness industry after years of teaching classes and running her own studio, and how she stepped into a new chapter as a mentor and community builder for women in small business.

We talk about:

• The very real signs that you're outgrowing something

• What it looks like to lead with authenticity (especially online)

• How to build real, collaborative community

• The seasons of entrepreneurship: planting, growing, weathering, and harvesting

• Navigating motherhood while staying connected to your purpose

• Why daily rituals (even simple ones) help bring clarity and momentum
  
  

This is a grounded, honest conversation that will meet you right where you are, especially if you're in between chapters, craving more alignment, or simply need the reminder that it's normal to evolve.

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If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not gaining traction, this episode is your permission slip to simplify.

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I'm sharing how I've been intentionally pulling back in certain areas of my business so I can double down on what I'm uniquely equipped to do, which is executive coaching. Letting go of the pressure to do more has opened up space for clarity, growth, and deeper impact. Inspired by the work of Dr. Benjamin Hardy and the idea of essentialism, I'll walk you through why doing less on purpose is often the key to achieving more.

In this episode, I talk about:

• What I let go of to create more freedom and results

• How I identified the "20%" of activities that produce 80–90% of my outcomes

• Why shedding old identities was necessary for growth

• The shift from operating out of obligation to leading from a place of desire

• How you can start focusing on your unique ability to move the needle
  
  

Whether you're scaling a business, making a pivot, or just craving more alignment with your time and energy. This conversation will help you come back to what matters most.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Courtney Cecil, a high-performing systems engineer turned entrepreneur and the founder of the Working Moms Movement. Courtney and I dive into the real (and often invisible) load working moms carry and why the narrative around "doing it all" needs to be redefined.

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We talk about:

• What corporate burnout looked like in real time and the wake-up moment that changed everything for her

• Why so many women feel loyal to roles that are draining them

• How Courtney rebuilt her life around her values and how she's helping others do the same

• The systems, delegation tools, and support structures that give working moms breathing room

• What boundaries actually look like when you're leading at work and at home
  
  

Whether you're a mom in leadership or simply someone tired of feeling stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink what success and sustainability can look like — without guilt.

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to map out your entire year in January… you're not alone.

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In this episode of The Modern High Performer Podcast, I'm breaking down why traditional New Year goal-setting often backfires—and what to do instead. We're flipping the script with a method I've used myself and with clients: the 12-Week Year, a strategy inspired by the book by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington.

You'll learn how to:

• Set focused, realistic goals that you can actually execute

• Build momentum without getting lost in long-term vagueness

• Anchor your plan in personal reflection and vision

• Turn big goals into daily action through simple tactics

This isn't about hustle—this is about clarity, ownership, and aligned execution.

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Before you set a single new goal, I want to invite you to pause.

In this episode of The Modern High Performer, I'm guiding you through a thoughtful end‑of‑year reflection process designed to help you make sense of the last 12 months honestly, without judgment, and without the pressure to "spin" everything into growth.

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I share five reflection prompts I use personally and with coaching clients to surface what actually mattered this year, what quietly drained you, and what's ready to change. I also open up about my own moments of tension, growth, and recalibration especially around work, family, expectations, and connection. This isn't about squeezing meaning out of every hard moment. It's about clarity. It's about giving yourself permission to evolve before you decide what's next.

I would encourage you to grab a pen and paper to journal on these questions:

• What looked good on paper but didn't feel good in real life?

• What has been the hardest part of the year for me? And what did you learn from it?

• Where do you need to stop comparing and performing?

• Who did I let see the real version of me this year? Where have I been strong, but not alone?

• What permission do I need to give myself before I set goals for the next year?

If you're feeling the pull to do things differently in the year ahead, this conversation will help you slow down, take stock, and move forward with intention.

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