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Molly Asplin
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Doing meaningful work shouldn't cost you everything else. Welcome to The Modern High Performer — the podcast for ambitious professionals who want to do meaningful work and have energy left for the people and priorities that matter most. I'm Molly Asplin, founder and CEO of The Modern High Performance Group. With my experience in corporate finance and years coaching high-achieving men and women, I've seen how easy it is to get stuck in autopilot — chasing success but feeling misaligned, burnt out, or depleted for the people who matter most. I see a workplace culture that's become noisy, reactive, and draining — full of people who aren't burnt out enough to stop, but not energized enough to thrive. It's the quiet crisis of modern work. And it's time for a better way. We deserve environments where focus is protected, people are valued, and leaders care about the humans behind the output. That's the shift I'm here to help create. This show is about changing that. Every week, we'll talk about what it really means to thrive in today's work environment. I'll share practical strategies, honest stories, and fresh leadership insights to help you grow your career without sacrificing your life outside of it. Whether you're navigating a big pivot, leading a team, or simply trying to manage the mental load of work and home, you'll find encouragement, clarity, and new ways to think about high performance in a sustainable way. Let's lead differently. Let's work better. Let's live more fully. Become a part of the movement: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.asplin/ Check out our website: https://www.mollyasplin.com Email: molly@mollyasplin.com 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 4D AGO

    234. Success That Matches Your Season: What High Performers Miss About Pacing & True Balance with Cherylanne Skolnicki

    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. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial Connect with Cherylanne Follow on Instagram  Brilliant Balance Podcast The Momentum Playbook    Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    48 min

  2. JAN 27

    233. Optimizing Your Team's Execution & What High Performers Need to Hear About Leadership Development

    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.   Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    31 min

  3. JAN 20

    232. Why Feeling Discontent Means It's Time to Grow & When It's Time to Evolve | Knowing When It's Time to Pivot with Stephanie Ross

    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. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial Connect with Stephanie Ross:  Follow on Instagram  Soul Driven with Steph Small Business Sister Circle  Seasons of Solepreneur Book on Amazon Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    48 min

  4. JAN 13

    231. Choosing Your 20% & Why That is the Fastest Path to 10X Your Results

    If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not gaining traction, this episode is your permission slip to simplify. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25! 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. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Books Mentioned: The Gap & The Gain, 10X is Easier Than 2X, The Science of Scaling, and Be Your Future Self Now all by Dr. Benjamin Hardy Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    32 min

  5. JAN 6

    230. Having It All Isn't Doing It All & That Might Be What's Burning You Out | The Busy Traps That Keep Working Moms Exhausted with Courtney Cecil

    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. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! 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. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram   Connect with Courtney:  Follow Working Moms Movement on Instagram  The Life Management System for Working Moms Podcast   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    56 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    229. The 5 Ways to Make This Year Different: Simplifying Goal Setting to Create Real Momentum

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to map out your entire year in January… you're not alone. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact 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.   Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trail Energize - My Favorite Pre-Workout Supplement code MOLLYA3BODI for 15% off   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    33 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    228. Reflections Before the Goals: 5 Questions to Look Back Honestly on Your Year

    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. Thank you to Clay & Vine for Sponsoring this Episode  Inquire Here for In-Person or Virtual Support https://clayandvineinteriors.com/contact   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. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Growth Day App - 7 Day Free Trial  Energize - My Favorite Pre-Workout Supplement code MOLLYA3BODI for 15% off Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy   Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently.   And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

    37 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    227. Dress the Part: Aligning Your Style with Your Career & Confidence with Ellie Steinbrink

    In this episode, I'm joined by Ellie Steinbrinkl, she's a former corporate strategist turned personal stylist for high-performing women. After two decades in branding and marketing, Ellie found herself at a turning point: burned out, craving creativity, and needing alignment between how she felt and how she showed up. Thank you to Nourish Move Love for sponsoring this episode! Join Us Here for Athlete 25 on January 5th! We talk about what it really takes to evolve, personally and professionally, and how the way we dress is often a mirror of what's going on inside. If you've ever opened your closet and thought, "This just isn't me anymore," this conversation is for you. Here's what we cover: ✔ Ellie's transition from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship ✔ How burnout was her wake-up call (and what she did with it) ✔ Why personal style is way more than what you wear ✔ Reconnecting with your authentic self through style ✔ How to dress in alignment with your values, goals, and season of life ✔ Navigating trends, WFH wardrobes, and fashion noise ✔ Why personal brand and image matter — especially in leadership roles Ellie's perspective is fresh, thoughtful, and full of permission to evolve — in your career, your wardrobe, and your life. Here are the some great resources I wanted to share with you: Apply for 1:1 Coaching https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe molly@mollyasplin.com Follow Me on Instagram Follow Ellie on Instagram  The Style Mindset Reset    Are you looking to improve performance and team effectiveness across your team? Book A Team Effectiveness Consult Here   If this message resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it helps the show reach more high achievers who are ready to do life and work differently. And if you're listening today, take a screenshot of this episode & tag me on Instagram @molly.asplin so I can personally thank you and cheer you on!

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Doing meaningful work shouldn't cost you everything else. Welcome to The Modern High Performer — the podcast for ambitious professionals who want to do meaningful work and have energy left for the people and priorities that matter most. I'm Molly Asplin, founder and CEO of The Modern High Performance Group. With my experience in corporate finance and years coaching high-achieving men and women, I've seen how easy it is to get stuck in autopilot — chasing success but feeling misaligned, burnt out, or depleted for the people who matter most. I see a workplace culture that's become noisy, reactive, and draining — full of people who aren't burnt out enough to stop, but not energized enough to thrive. It's the quiet crisis of modern work. And it's time for a better way. We deserve environments where focus is protected, people are valued, and leaders care about the humans behind the output. That's the shift I'm here to help create. This show is about changing that. Every week, we'll talk about what it really means to thrive in today's work environment. I'll share practical strategies, honest stories, and fresh leadership insights to help you grow your career without sacrificing your life outside of it. Whether you're navigating a big pivot, leading a team, or simply trying to manage the mental load of work and home, you'll find encouragement, clarity, and new ways to think about high performance in a sustainable way. Let's lead differently. Let's work better. Let's live more fully. Become a part of the movement: https://www.mollyasplin.com/subscribe Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly.asplin/ Check out our website: https://www.mollyasplin.com Email: molly@mollyasplin.com 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.

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