Cincinnati Together Digital | Practical Tools for Saying No and Letting Go

You are not imagining it. This season is heavy.

For women navigating life and work in the digital economy, everything can feel like it is landing at once — careers that need strategy, families that need presence, personal goals that need attention, and a calendar that somehow keeps expanding.

The result? Less capacity. Less clarity. Less room to breathe.

In this interactive workshop, leadership strategist and Brilliant Balance founder Cherylanne Skolnicki will introduce the framework she uses to help professional women understand why this season feels so demanding — and what to actually do about it.

Together, we’ll explore the Complexity Curve, take a closer look at the reserves most likely to run low, and practice one of the most underused leadership skills: saying no and letting go.

Through teaching, reflection, and table exercises, you’ll leave with a concrete shortlist of what to release, plus the words and structure to actually let it go.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have:

- An understanding of the Complexity Curve and why midlife often feels like the most demanding chapter — not because you’re doing it wrong, but because of how the math actually works.

- A diagnostic of the Four Reserves — time, energy, headspace, and emotional bandwidth — and a clearer view of which reserves are most depleted right now.

- A practical framework for identifying what does not belong on your plate, even when everything feels essential.

- A better understanding of the two pathways for getting things off your plate: saying no completely, and delegating or outsourcing.

- An honest look at the emotional resistance that keeps capable women holding on to too much.

- A short, specific action list of what to release in the next two weeks — with the language to help you follow through.

Cherylanne Skolnicki is a top-rated speaker,renowned for captivating audiences globally. She is an expert in easing the tensionbetween women's ambitions and their familylives. She has taught thousands of brilliantwomen around the world how to re-engineertheir lives so they can play big both at workand at home while protecting time forthemselves. With a B.S. from Cornell and an MBA fromEmory, 15 years as a marketing executive at Procter & Gamble, and 16 more as anentrepreneur, Cherylanne is now a trustedadvisor to female leaders in business,medicine, law, science, entertainment, andacademia.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officerof Brilliant Balance, she also hosts the toprated Brilliant Balance podcast. Her work has been featured on NBC, ABC, and CBS, and in publications like Forbes, Working Mother, and The Huffington Post. She is a Forty Under 40 Honoree, one ofCincinnati’s 100 Wise Women, and a memberof the American Academy of Achievement. Together with her husband of 25 years, Cherylanne is a proud parent of threedynamic teens. With her signature BrilliantBalance Blueprint, she equips women to buildlives that feel as good as they look.

Together Digital Members are FREE. Limited spots available - secure yours today.

Join our community to access this workshop and unlock $7,050+ in annual member benefits:

• 48 Virtual Events & Skill-Building Sessions ($2,400 value)
• 12 Expert-Led Masterclasses ($1,800 value)
• Quarterly Peer Groups for Focused Growth ($1,200 value)
• Specialized Communities for Working Parents & Business Owners ($400 value)
• 24/7 Online Community Access ($300 value)
• In-Person Networking Events ($450 value)
• Direct Leadership Access & Networking ($500 value)
  Membership Investment:
• New Members: $490/year

That's less than one business lunch per month for access to a powerful community of senior-level professionals, ongoing learning, and authentic connections.

Visit https://www.togetherindigital.com/join/ to become a member and secure your spot at this transformative workshop.

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