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 I went through last summer, how it shook things up for me and sparked deep reflection. The thing about our life's unexpected curveballs is that while challenging, they often become powerful catalysts for growth. So, if you're in the midst of your own inner shakedown, or perhaps you've experienced one before. Whatever the case, I hope this sheds light on the purpose these moments serve in our lives and how we can navigate them

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, most importantly, give you a way to begin to address and transform them. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tips to unleash more of your creativity, productivity, and ingenuity in your work and at home.  If this episode was helpful for you…  Sha

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 to Italy and the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. These principles, practiced by great leaders and innovators, can help you not only face the hurdles that come your way but also empower you to find calm and clarity amidst chaos. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announc

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 become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tips to unleash more of your creativity, productivity, and ingenuity in your work and at home.  If this episode was helpful for you…  Share it with someone who will benefit from hearing it too!  That way we all improve. Also, be sure to

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 failure, featuring personalities like NFL player Robert Spillane, Jamie Lee McKern, and Taylor Swift to embrace rejections in your favor and empower you to chase your dreams with renewed confidence and resilience. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tip

​​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? We are complex creatures with emotions and past experiences that can trigger us. Whether it’s deadlines, difficult conversations with colleagues, or even complicated family matters — pressure is an unavoidable part of life.  Of course, being self-aware is the first and foremost way to decrease our reactivity. By examining what triggers us, shining a flashlight on our blindspots and peeling back the layers, we can unlock our best selves and our best levels of leadership.  BUT what do you do when the pressureful situation still strikes and you are knee-deep in it?  In this episode, I'll dive into how we can handle these moments in real-time without losing control and i

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, you are able to easily approach all relationships with a new level of compassion. I know first-hand—my family and I have been able to leverage this unique personal development tool, which I share more about in this episode. But what makes the Enneagram different, how does it work, and how does it improve our relationships? We’re covering all of that in this episode with Leslie. As we did last episode, we take a look at how our perception in childhood creates our motivations and coping mechanisms that we bring with us into adulthood (and our work). Leslie is a friend and sought-after relationship consultant and Enneagram expert! I’m so excited to have her join me fo

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 improve your leadership and your relationships. I know first-hand—my family and I have been able to leverage this unique personal development tool to improve our family relationships. But what is the Enneagram, how does it work, and why does it matter? We’re covering all of that in this episode with highly sought after relationship consultant and enneagram expert, Leslie Neugent. And we begin the conversation with a peek into how our childhoods shape the adults we become and the coping mechanisms we develop. Leslie is not only a friend, but she’s also a sought-after relationship consultant, Enneagram expert, and speaker! I’m so excited to have her join me for this in-de

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 feeling is totally fair, what can we do to change that? This podcast episode was inspired by a great question from a listener in Texas! As the lines between personal and professional life get blurrier than they’ve ever been, it makes for a very confusing time. But today, I’m clearing things up! I’m sharing the importance of self-care (and what that actually means), how your family and business benefit from it, and practices you can implement immediately to maintain motivation! If you’re a high achiever with a desire to show up as 100% your best self each day—you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do th

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 all. But when the curtain is peeled back, there’s a sense of never enough, not good enough, and deep dissatisfaction. They continue to chase the next accomplishment hoping that then they’ll finally feel fulfilled. But what is really at the root when it never happens?  In this episode, I’m sharing more of my story with not feeling worthy and the moment everything shifted. So many of you resonated with the earlier episode of wanting to work less without the worry. This episode is the answer to why we work so hard and the missing piece many at this point in life are yearning for. It’s my greatest hope you hear this and are able to acknowledge the missing piece in your

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 professional and personal life. Plus, research shows it will increase your overall level of happiness.  In this episode, I’ve included several examples of this exercise as well as best practices. You’ll hear exactly when you should use it, what can happen when you start to implement it, and how often you should be Future Journaling. You’ll move more confidently though the next tough situation that arises after listening to this episode. It’s time to tap into your inner game advantage! Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcas

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 relationships, and more often than not – our health.  I understand. I’ve been there. We can do all of the things we’re supposed to do: delegate more, hire more people, get better technology or a smarter time management system. Any of these ideas can work temporarily.  But what happens when you get the additional resources, or you finish the project, and you still find that you are missing other priorities because you are working too much?  What’s really preventing us from slowing down? The reason we can’t slow down has everything to do with understanding our motivations and the overused coping mechanisms we use when we are stressed.   It's not our fault we’ve gotten here, b

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 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. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tips to unleash more of your creativity, productivity, an

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 specific part of the brain. But you don’t have to figure this out on your own!  Today I’m showing you how to engage others, so your message lands. Talking to others in the way the brain feels safe, allows us to be hears so that we can positively influence others. Let’s face it, we all need others to fulfill our visions—we simply can’t do it alone. Use the tools and strategies I’m sharing today with colleagues, stakeholders, clients, friends, and even your children. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and

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 the industry prioritizes. Leaders, executives, and parents alike can greatly benefit from a daily mindset management practice.  Too many of us put extreme pressure on ourselves to perform extraordinarily every day but don’t train our minds to support those levels.   You wouldn’t build a house with a sand shovel and you shouldn’t expect extraordinary performance from yourself without harnessing the power of your thoughts.  Today I am sharing one of my favorite mindset management practices that takes only 5 minutes. When you use it, you will navigate unexpected challenges, handle criticism, and manage problems with more ease.   Our mission is to help you become unstopp

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. These are all signs that we may be resisting feelings that we’ve made impermissible to feel.     The problem is when we don’t tend to our feelings, they start to run us. We may make choices to avoid the feelings in ways that usually cause us more stress, wreck our relationships, inhibit our peace of mind as well as limit any chance of high performance.  Today I share two practices (both of which can be done in under five minutes) to begin to release the valve that may be causing a pressure cooker —  unknowingly — especially in our fast-driven life.  When you practice what I am going to show you, you will find you’re not as triggered by situations, stress decreases a

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 impact resistance has on our lives as purpose-driven leaders and why it's crucial to overcome it. Discover valuable insights about how to combat resistance when you sit down in the morning, learn to separate yourself from resistance and equip yourself with four mindset-shifting strategies to confront it head-on. With actionable steps to follow, you’ll be empowered to overcome resistance and unlock your highest levels of leadership, productivity and creativity. Don't let resistance hold you back any longer; take back your power and thrive in your leadership journey.   Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you en

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.   In this episode, I share the message I received and provide you with an important tool to shift your energy towards living in the present moment and becoming someone who no longer must manipulate the world to feel ok but instead is happy even when things don’t follow the plan. In a world where positivity can be a struggle, let's explore how you can improve your state of mind without relying on external circumstances.   Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tips to unleash more of your cre

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, or life, every one of us deserves to have a strong coach in our corner. In this episode, I'm sharing what it’s like to receive professional coaching, when it's a good time to hire a coach, and how to identify a strong coach that’s right for you. I'm giving you the gritty and remarkably relevant information you need to know and what those driven to excel are doing differently, so you can achieve your own success. Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career while you enjoy more inner peace and freedom. Head to ritahyland.com and sign up to receive podcast announcements and exclusive tips to unleash more of your creativity

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 and help them overcome their blindspots and weaknesses, you build trust and increase productivity, performance and bottom lines as you do.   Michael Quinlan is a regional vice president of sales at SAP and a transformational leader passionate about personal development. After attending the SAP Masters program for leadership in London, he published a paper on transformational leadership called What Does it Take to Transform? In this episode, Michael shares his story of personal and professional transformation and what leaders can do to evolve themselves and those they serve.   Our mission is to help you become unstoppable so you can do the best work of your career whil