125: Feeling Pressured? Don’t Stay Calm — Get Excited
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Release Date: 01/25/2024
142: From Disappointment to Power: Mastering the Art of Bouncing Back
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
How do you feel about disappointment? Or the better question is how do you bounce back after people let you down? Recently, I've been thinking of this topic, specifically because I hear a lot of conversations about people letting us down and the ongoing fallout of those disappointments. In this episode, I'm sharing the four-step process to understand your emotions with disappointment and help you manage it so you can have a good bounce-back rate. Whether you've been recently let down or are preparing for future challenges, these steps can guide you to navigate and recover from disappointments...
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141: The Must-Have Skill That Separates Highly Successful Leaders From the Rest
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Do you think you're a good listener? Most leaders do, but research shows that we only retain about 25% of what we hear. That means distractions and assumptions get in the way. But what if you could train yourself to become a 5-star active listener and stronger leader? In this episode, I'm sharing powerful active listening techniques to boost your workplace productivity and strengthen your relationships in all areas of your life. Inspired by my conversation with Mary, a seasoned leader who masters and actively practices what it means to be an outstanding listener. By applying my BAN...
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140: Four Simple Steps to Reset Your Goals Based On Your Ultimate Future
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Hey there, friends! Can you believe it? Another year has passed, and it’s time to prepare for a fresh start. Congratulations on all you've accomplished in 2024! If you’re like most, you're ready to hit the reset button and dive into the next chapter with clarity and inspiration. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple and intentional approach to resetting your goals that are emotionally connected to your picture of the ultimate future. This method is specifically designed to eliminate the stress and resistance often attached to goal setting while also ensuring you identify goals that inspire...
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139: The Year End Review
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
As we approach the end of 2024, it's tempting to dive straight into setting new goals for the new year without reflecting on the past. But what if a simple 10-minute practice of leveraging the wisdom from the past twelve months can transform into powerful future action? In this episode, I'm sharing one of my all-time favorite practices, the Year-End Review. For over a decade, this practice has guided me and countless others toward better decision-making, stronger relationships, and heightened performance. Whether you're an individual looking to grow or a team aiming for alignment, this...
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138: Ten Ways To Adjust Your Strategy and Rhythm For More Enjoyment This Season
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Many high achievers and busy individuals find themselves running the ultimate "Holiday Race," trying to fit even more transactions into their already packed schedules. As a result, the end of the year becomes a whirlwind of labor and to-dos that can feel overwhelming and stressful. But what if this year, instead of accelerating, we interrupted our normal busyness and slowed things down? What if we used this season to take time off, practice self-awareness, align our days with our values, and focus on what truly matters? In this episode, I'm sharing my ten proven and tested...
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137: The First 3 Steps To Creating What You Want After An Inner Shakedown
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Are you at a point where you're questioning everything about your life right now? Maybe you're feeling uncertain, like the ground beneath you is shifting, and nothing feels as stable as it once did. You thought life was headed in the right direction until it didn't. Stop for a moment and listen to what your inner shakedown is trying to tell you. Because here's a liberating truth: that unsettling feeling is a sign, a call for change, an opportunity to step into something greater and redefine your next season of shakeup. In this episode, I'm sharing what I call an "inner shakedown" moment...
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136: Disassembling Old Patterns For Profound Peace and Improved Performance
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Have you ever found yourself saying, "There's a part of me that feels this or that behaves like this, and I don't know why?" Or perhaps you've reacted in ways that even surprise you, leaving you wondering where those feelings or behaviors come from. If you do, you are not alone. In this episode, I dive deep into unmasking these patterns of behaviors that up until now may have been viewed as an integral part of your success. I'm sharing more of the common coping mechanisms that many of us use to protect ourselves when we feel unsafe, examine how these mechanisms form, why they persist, and,...
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135: How To Get Beyond Your Obstacle Today
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Imagine you're working on a crucial project, and suddenly, your computer crashes, wiping out hours of work, or your best worker quits. Panic sets in, right? But what if you could remain calm, view the situation objectively, and even turn it to your advantage? When faced with obstacles, many of us crumble under pressure, consumed by stress and anxiety. Yet, our ability to navigate through life's hurdles can be significantly enhanced by adopting a shift in perspective. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful formula for overcoming any obstacle in your life. I was inspired by my recent trip...
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134: Mastering the Pre-Mortem: Boost Your Team's Success and Your Personal Goals With This Simple Exercise
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Ever wondered how to better prepare for your important projects’s success? Planning is often seen as the cornerstone of success. Yet, even the most meticulously crafted plans can encounter unforeseen obstacles. So, how can we better prepare for these inevitable bumps in the road? In this episode, I share an exercise called the pre-mortem, which can help you flip the script and plan for potential pitfalls so you can avoid them altogether. Whether you're leading a team of 100 or just yourself, this powerful exercise can dramatically increase your chances of success. Our mission is to help you...
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133: Key Strategies To Overcome Rejection So You Remain Unstoppable
Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland
Have you ever felt paralyzed by the fear of rejection or failure? These setbacks are universal experiences that often stall us from pursuing our dreams. But what if I told you that rejection could be your greatest ally in achieving your future success? Imagine turning every "no" into a powerful stepping stone that propels you forward. By accurately assessing what is holding you back and redefining rejection as redirection, you can unlock new paths to success and embrace every setback as a setup for something greater. In this episode, I'm sharing a few ways to reframe rejection and...
info_outlineWhen the pressure is on, do you find that you tell yourself to calm down? Relax? Maybe even to breathe? It seems like the smart thing to do, right? But there may be a better way and it’s backed by research. Shifting your energy in the opposite direction—up vs down—has been proven to be more effective.
In this episode, I’m sharing a practice you can use to quickly generate your best when the stresses in any situation are high. Easily get yourself inspired to respond to these challenges—or opportunities— confidently and with every cell of your body on board! This tool not only will help you, but it can be incredibly helpful for managers and organizations who want to encourage and support the improvement of their employees’ performance too.
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