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Welcome to Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland, where you’ll discover tips to break through the personal and professional barriers in a hectic world that are preventing you from leading your optimal vision of life at work and home. This is the podcast for passionate life travelers and leaders who want to live a deliberate, confident and fulfilling life, and change the world while they do. In each episode, we’ll expose you to something new in the areas of passion, performance and psychology th ...
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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 …
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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. Be…
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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 behavior…
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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 anxie…
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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…
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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…
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How do you engage in pressured situations while maintaining your best self? What do you do to manage and prevent stressful situations from negatively impacting your behavior? In an ideal world, we don't feel pressure at all—we hold boundaries, disarm conflict, and let things roll off our back. But we know that's not reality all the time, right? W…
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We’re back with Part 2 of the incredibly insightful conversation with Leslie Neugent about The Enneagram! The Enneagram can greatly improve your leadership abilities and your relationships. I always say self-awareness is our greatest advantage and that is on full display in this conversation. As you realize more about yourself and those around you,…
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You already know relationships are the foundation to a life well lived. Yet most of our relationships with our spouse, kids, siblings, parents, colleagues and clients are left wanting for something more. Since our relationships matter so much doesn’t it make sense that we become better at them? [Enter the Enneagram.] The Enneagram can greatly impro…
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How can you stay motivated to achieve your goals—especially when you don’t feel like it? As entrepreneurs, team leaders, managers, bosses, and parents we have times when we lose motivation or lose track of the reason that we're doing what we're doing. Moments where—even though we might not want to admit it—we're just not feeling it. And while that …
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Many of us are struggling with the pace of life and the drive to hustle to accomplish more. Often our drive has been a part of our career or financial success, but what happens when it never feels like we enjoy what we’ve created? Through the years I’ve worked with scores of leaders, parents, and high-achievers who—from the outside—seem to have it …
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Future Writing is your ticket to moving beyond sticky, unpleasant situations. Whether you’re worried about how the team will perform while you’re away, or unsure how that big meeting will go—this exercise is sure to help you. And I would know! I started using Future Writing years ago and never stopped because of the profound effect it had on my pro…
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Do you have a deep desire to work less but find it difficult to slow down despite how much you want to? Many of those in midlife with good careers and successful businesses are finding themselves exhausted today. They’ve hit their threshold where they know the pace is no longer sustainable. Working hard is coming at a cost to our kids and relations…
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When 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…
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External self-awareness is a vital leadership quality. Today's leaders must do more than bring forth the best ideas, strategies, or plans. They must be able to manage the energy of those they lead. This is a critical determining factor of whether or not people will actually follow you. If you want to be able to engage others, you must speak to a sp…
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High-performing athletes are doing this right—it’s time the rest of us in other industries receive the benefits of incorporating a daily mindset management practice, too. Athletes know that managing their minds is as important as honing their skills which keeps them at an elite level. Mindset management is a practice they’re dedicated to and that t…
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Let’s face it. Life is full of a LOT of BIG emotions. And yet we’ve grown up in a culture which tends to encourage dismissing and compartmentalizing our uncomfortable feelings. To prevent ourselves from feeling certain feelings we often numb ourselves. We do this by drinking too much, medicating, overeating, and workaholism —- just to name a few. T…
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Have you ever wondered why you procrastinate or get distracted when you're about to tackle something significant? Join me as I define and illustrate how the true culprit is Resistance, that invisible force that often derails us from adding positive habits and keeps us from accomplishing our most important tasks. In this episode, I’ll detail the imp…
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What are you overthinking or trying to control right now that is getting in the way of your happiness today? What would happen if you let go of the overthinking and the control that too often hinders you? Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a week in Jamaica with my family, where I was reminded of valuable lessons from the people I met there. …
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Do you feel like life is going too fast? Are you tolerating things? Perhaps you're going through a transitional phase or feeling lonely at the top. Now, imagine how great it would feel to have someone by your side, offering support, and lifting some of that weight off of your shoulders. No matter who you are and what stage of your career, business,…
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Are you ready for transformational change? What we know is that who we are will have a significant influence on the leaders we become. Transformational leadership requires self-evaluation, personal growth and actively engaging with your team to create a culture where employees feel empowered in their environment. When you care for your employees an…
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Have you ever reacted to a situation without thinking? That’s your subconscious at play. It makes roughly 90% of our daily decisions. After being attacked by two men in a parking lot in 2019, I found myself responding to objectively safe situations as if I was in danger. I became fascinated with the subconscious mind and its role in determining our…
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To say we’re living in uncertain times is an understatement. For the last few years, we couldn’t even be sure what would happen 48 hours from now, and that uncertainty has done a number on us. As leaders, we have a responsibility to be a part of the solution. In this episode, I'm discussing the three fundamentals every leader should apply in order …
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Are you going through a pivot or change in life? These pivots, whether by choice or not, aren't always easy. In fact, they can be scary, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. In this episode, we'll explore what honest pivots and change entail and three powerful ways to help you navigate these transitions successfully with greater ease and peace of …
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Do you struggle with low-grade stress? Do you look for extrinsic rewards to validate your progress and worthiness, or resist allowing your career to be easier? If your current work feels heavy, then something needs to change. In this episode, I’m sharing the practice that will help you drop the pressure and decrease the stress you may feel when it …
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