Playing Full Out™ with Rita Hyland

As leaders, we want to positively connect with, influence, and impact others. But, getting individuals to feel comfortable to engage with us isn't always easy.  There's an evolutionary reason for this. If people are not sure of their situation, they will default to reading it as unsafe and retreat.   Whether it's your direct report, your boss, or even your child, there's something essential that y...

Each of us has a limit – think an internal thermometer – for how much success we will allow ourselves to have. This is called your "upper limit" or your success comfort zone.  When you exceed this perceived limit, you unconsciously sabotage yourself and return to an old familiar place where you feel in control. But when you understand the concept of having an "upper limit," you can truly learn how...

How do you manage getting everything done and still have a life of your own? The answer I have for you today may not be the one you expect. This daily quest of "getting things done" and chasing work-life balance is always on my clients' minds and it's one that many of us struggle with. In this episode, I'm sharing the game-changing lesson I learned on a trip to Europe: sometimes we move too fast....

What do you do when you're angry at someone ? When your anger surfaces, threatening even your most cherished relationships? In today's world, there are tons of reasons to feel triggered and angry, but if we're all in a triggered state of anger, how can we do the transformative work we need to actually resolve conflict and restore peace ? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful 3-step process to tu...

To celebrate our 100th episode, I'm sharing a hot topic that I am passionate about and that I've never shared until today!  It has to do with how we approach solving our problems, fixing our relationships, and advancing results.   I am bringing this up because our life is filled with problems to which we spend our days seeking solutions.  All day long we seek to fix things — the economy, security,...

It happens to the best of us. We find ourselves impatient and frustrated that we're not accomplishing or creating fast enough. Maybe it's building your business, getting a colleague to accept your recommendation, or getting recognized for how hard you're working. Release all of this noise because it's holding you back. Today, I want to introduce you to a  game-changing tool that will help you boos...

When was the last time you did something just because it delighted you? When was the last time you broke from your routine and were fully immersed in an activity for pure enjoyment? Or when you added a little absurdity into your day simply because it made you feel alive?  Doing something for the fun of it not because it serves some greater purpose may seem like a luxury to you today, but research...

Have you ever hesitated to make a key call in your business? Go for a heavier weight at the gym? Say "yes" to a great invitation? Or move forward in your most important work? Or big idea? Today's episode is perfect for you if you've noticed your attachment to certainty or getting it right may be slowing you down. Oftentimes, attempts to avoid situations that might be uncertain are unconsciously di...

If you're looking to bring more energy, freedom and meaning to your work and days, uncovering what you stand for may be what you need. Do you ever have a day, when despite accomplishing a lot, you step back and question  is this meaningful? Or you wonder what is the reason for all the effort and energy that you expend daily? Do you wonder if what you are doing matters? If so, you are not alone. Th...

If stress is a regular part of your business – you're not alone. These techniques can help.  We live in a stress-filled world. Many accept stress as a regular part of their days. But over time, stress takes a major toll on our business, body and relationships. We aren't built to constantly be in a state of fight or flight. Here's the good news - we don't have to be. You don't have to start or end...

When you are in crisis, do you immediately tighten your grip and take control of the situation? It's very common for leaders to do just that. But what if I told you that we are called to do the opposite? What if, instead, you boldly loosen your grip and empower others to find a possible solution? It's not always easy to relinquish control, but it is inevitable at work and in life. Our guest, Peter...

As a leader, you have the ability to lift up or contaminate the performance and  happiness of your team. Pretty powerful when you think about it. That's why today I thought I'd share a little known but powerful secret to cultivating your team's happiness, as well as your own. While it's a simple strategy, it's also insanely effective. To be able to understand this strategy and use it will help you...

Can you identify one place where you feel irritation, resentment, or even a mild annoyance? This could be at home or in the workplace. Ask yourself if the exchange of energy, whether it be time, money, mental or emotional labor, is equal. If it's not equal, ask yourself what would make it so. When too much energy is expended in one direction, for example, to a boss, client, team member, spouse or...

I have a challenge for you. What if for the next two weeks, you set your alarm clock 30 minutes earlier than you usually do? Then using that time you build in a ritual that will physiologically and psychologically position you for a day of increased excellence, productivity, and joy. Are you open? Waking up early is the first step towards creating a life-changing morning ritual. But the morning ri...

If you're burnt out and realized that you're compromising your well-being for the sake of business outcomes, it's time to take action. It's time to have a constructive conversation with your boss because nobody knows how much you can, or can't, manage if you don't tell them. Your boss needs you to speak up and ask for what you need. Chances are, they will be glad that you did. I've done the leg wo...

A wise man once said, you can't give $1 If you only have 50 cents. In other words, you need to put yourself first before you can step into the next phase of your life. If you want to make 2022 your best year yet, you must first take the time to do what so many don't. That is, getting clear on your personal vision and getting it down on paper. I want you to begin to envision the future that you wan...

2022 is already trending as the year of the breakthrough. After the last two years there is a pent-up demand in our businesses, workplaces, and personal lives, for meaningful change and breakthroughs. How long have you been waiting to breakthrough in an area of your life or business?  A year?  Two? More?  Can you and I agree that right now is the EXACT right time for you to go all-in with confiden...

Imagine right now how satisfying it would feel to be fully present in a conversation with a friend, coworker, or child. Imagine being completely focused on what that person is saying to you rather than thinking about what you have to do next. If feeling distracted, spinning or anxious is familiar to you, it's not surprising. For most people, it has become the norm. In fact, we are in an era where...

A new year is quickly approaching, and that transition is always accompanied by resolutions and action plans. But wait! Before you rush into creating a new plan for your future, it's crucial to take a pause and give reverence to the year behind you. Completing your year in this way is an opportunity to reset and refresh before you begin anew. This process is simple -- but don't mistake that for in...

Our knowledge is power, but it fades away if you don't use it. In fact, the data shows that you lose 90% of information within 24 hours of hearing it if you're not using it. If you are an individual who is sitting on a wealth of information and an idea that you know will change someone's world for the better, it's time to shift from "knowing" to "applying". No more second guessing yourself or wait...

We are losing women in the workforce by the millions, with one of the main factors being burnout. In fact, 53% of women are currently reporting that they are suffering burnout because of work. If you are a woman who has played by the books, done everything right, but realizes the cost of the intensity and overwhelm you feel throughout your day, begin by acknowledging that your workload is not goin...

Several years ago, the Director of the London School of Economics, Monouche Shafik said, "In the past, jobs were about muscles. Now they're about brains, but in the future they'll be about the heart". I believe that the future she referred to is now. The data shows us that people are leaving the workforce in droves due to extreme burnout and exhaustion. As a leader, there are things you can do to...

Gallop reports the conservative cost of negativity on our economy is estimated to be between $200-350 billion dollars. The cost of negativity in your life and leadership is greater than you may realize too. It is detrimental to productivity, problem solving, idea generation, morale, engagement and performance. The antidote is a process and ritual that generates positivity in your workplace and at...

How do you measure a meaningful life? The answer is different for everyone. As you think about that question, consider your passions and what drives you. If you don't feel that you are living a life that is truly meaningful and fulfilling, it's never too late to change that. Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take notes as I share 3 simple steps that will get you started in designing a...

Regardless of how the first three quarters have gone for you this year, the 4th quarter is where the reset button is hit and all that came before fades away. World-class athletes equate the 4th quarter to "winning time." They bound into the 4th quarter with the energy, enthusiasm and excitement as if they've already won. They also have a clear game plan before they take to the field. I want for yo...