Playing Full Out With Rita Hyland

Years ago I sat in the recording studio of the Oprah show. I was asked a question that would forever change how I viewed relationships and my part in them. Too often “successful” people see doing as their path to meaning when really it is the deep human connection in our relationships that gives meaning and purpose. We are in charge of what kind of friend, spouse, parent, or leader we want to be. Think about a relationship that you are struggling with currently. What would it look like when it is at its best? Who would you need to be in the relationship to make that a reality? Today you’ll hear an essential practice that upends the old approach to cultivating relationships and that will clean up or enhance any relationship you want to upgrade. I’ll also share my 3-step Stop, Drop, and Listen method that can be used to increase your self-awareness and better your relationships immediately.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching. 

There is a disconnect in our culture. We are told from a very young age to be successful and happy, yet we should do so modestly. Celebrating victories and wins is often perceived as bragging, and so we avoid it so as to not make others feel uncomfortable. I’m here today to put a stop to this approach. Rather than hide and deflect our wins, let’s be proud of them. Let’s talk about them freely and authentically. By doing so, we have an opportunity to inspire others to do the same.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching. 

EPISODE 63 I recently attended the funeral of a wonderful man. As I watched his friends and family speak about him, it was clear that he left quite the legacy behind. It got me thinking about how important it is for all of us to consider what we want our legacy to be. What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want others to think and feel when they speak about you, even after you’re gone? This episode will share the why behind putting intentional thought into what you desire your legacy to be, and how solidifying that can drive your actions for years to come.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.

EPISODE 62 I will never forget the moment in which I realized it was possible to rethink things that I had always thought were true or had previously called “fact.” It was life-changing. I know now that having the willingness to look at things from a different perspective is a game-changer for your success and happiness. What I am saying is your assumptions are not facts and they may be holding you back. Unlearning and challenging your current thinking is the key towards building a growth mindset and opening new doors of opportunity because when you do you will take different actions and can create different outcomes. Today you’ll hear stories of how shifting thinking has drastically benefited others, and can do the same for you. I invite you to consider which assumptions you could let go of today in order to make changes for the better.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.

EPISODE 61 This episode is for all the people pleasers; those who stay quiet despite feeling frustrated or angry with a relationship in your work or personal life. Initiating conversations that you know will poke the bear and likely cause momentary emotional discomfort for you and others is challenging. However, you are only doing yourself a disservice by not using your voice. There are simple ways that you can prepare for these kinds of candid discussions. Today’s tips will give you the tools you need to make conflict conversation easy.    For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching. 

Today we're throwing it back to one of the most popular Playing Full Out episodes!  Have you ever wondered how one of the world's most stressful professions manages stress and remains resilient even in difficult times? In my interview with Chriss Smith, former Navy SEAL, he discusses the stress relief tactics he and the Navy SEALS swear by. He also shares his personal stories with setbacks and failures and how you can move through both.   For more resources, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching. 

We know great habits create life-changing transformation. But there is one habit in particular that successful and fulfilled individuals have that others do not. That is the habit of a solid morning ritual. How you begin is how you end. Your mornings lead to your successful days which lead to successful weeks and successful years. Today I’m sharing with you the 5 core ingredients to bake into your morning ritual every single day. They are strategies I’ve used for 20 years that will shift you from hurried and hustling to deliberate and calm as you do the work you’re meant to be doing. Are you ready to upgrade your morning ritual?  This episode will show you how.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.

When you walk into a room, what energy are you projecting? When you join a conversation, how do you make people feel around you? You may not be aware of it, but you are radiating something everywhere you go. You’ve heard it said, it’s not what you do but how you make others feel that matters. The important question then is does what I radiate, contribute or contaminate?   Today I’m sharing a recent experience I had at a destination hotel where I was impacted by people who radiated world-class authentic care, interest, and kindness. It was a reminder that who you are being while you do what you do matters and that we can deliberately choose how we want others to feel. Tune in to learn how to identify what you are radiating in your work, leadership, parenting and other key relationships that you might not realize. Then use two simple questions to help you deliver a world-class experience to those you serve today.    Connect with Rita on Instagram @Rita_Hyland_Coaching. For full show notes, head to ritahyland.co

Imagine if you could accomplish your goals this year in just three months’ time. It’s possible, but you may need to change a few of your habits to get there. Habits are who you are, and they are what separate the burnt-out leader from the one who is successful and at ease. By the end of this episode, you will be provided with 5 actionable steps to create the habit of owning your days so you increase the time you spend on your most important work without self-sacrificing. After identifying and eliminating any resistance, this process only takes a 1% increase in positive change daily to see extraordinary improvement in any area you seek to change.    For more resources and full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @Rita_Hyland_Coaching. 

I want you to imagine your life right now. If it continued to be the same for the next three, five, or even ten years down the road, how would you feel? If this vision doesn’t make you feel excited, it may be time for your next reinvention, whether it’s big or small. This cycle of reinvention will happen many times throughout your life, and while it may be uncomfortable at first, going after your true calling will result in a life-changing outcome. Today I have 5 clarifying questions for you to ask yourself that will get your reinvention process in motion.    For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @Rita_hyland_coaching. 

In celebration of the month of love, let’s dive into the topic of relationships. They’ve been tested and strained during the time we’re all in. There’s no single manual or guidebook that can teach us how to have successful relationships, but one thing is for sure: they take work. They are also very resilient, and can be improved with some intention, selfishness, empathy, and healthy conversations. Today I’m sharing my Relationship Issues Clearing Model that I designed and have refined over my 20 + years of relationship with my husband.    For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @Rita_Hyland_Coaching. 

If you are one of the many working from home right now, do you feel that you’ve become more or less productive during the COVID-era? Are you focused on completing as many tasks as you can every day? If your answer is yes, then you may be approaching productivity completely backwards. In this episode, I’m asking you to re-think productivity, how you approach it and how you can do it better with a few brain-based and science-backed tools I’m pretty sure you have never used before. These are skills the most evolved and successful use and that you can master with practice and intention.    For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching. 

Do you feel like you know what’s needed to put into motion the changes you want for your work or life, but there are others whose buy-in you need? Are things pretty good but in your sight line you know they could be GREAT if only a few external circumstances could line up? I’ve seen it a lot with talented, hard working and intelligent leaders who think they need “this before they can do that.” Where “that” is another person’s permission to make the change in order to have what they want. So what if that wasn’t true? What if what you’re missing in your world could be as simple as you giving yourself permission to experience it?    Now if giving yourself permission seems too simple to you, there’s a good chance you’re overcomplicating. It’s ok. A lot of talented, hard-working and intelligent leaders do. In today’s episode we’re taking a close look at why we wait for permission from others, why we don’t give it to ourselves and how to change that sooner than later.    For Full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/

Maybe you’re someone who has created and brought to life a pretty good vision and you wonder how to create another? Or maybe you’ve created a great one and wonder how you top that? Or maybe you’ve thought a written vision and goals are great in theory, but haven’t gotten them down on paper yet.   Regardless of which scenario you identify with, writing goals that give traction to your vision, sharpen your focus, and that you will follow through on daily is easier than you think. In this episode, I’m going to share three essential guideposts to great goal setting for bold leaders like you that you will want to know in advance of setting yours. We’re going to be intentional, keep it simple, and even have a little fun!   More resources and full show notes can be found at ritahyland.com/podcast.

What if I told you that you already have the number one strategy to go from good to great? And what if I told you that you also have the first step to solve your biggest problem today? In both cases you do. It’s true. The research is in. The answer is simple, but don’t misinterpret that as insignificant. The simple principle and strategy I am referring to is love.   Bringing love into your leadership, business, parenting, and other relationships generates ideas and solutions to problems that previously could not be seen in its absence. And that’s only part of its power.  Today I’m sharing the rest as well as the practical way to apply your ‘love strategy.’ As you do, you become the solution and the strategy to improving your business, workplace, family, community and our world.   For full show notes and resources, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @Rita_Hyland_Coaching. 

With all the hope and momentum that comes with the New Year, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed or even anxious as you return to your regular schedule. But just because you are returning to your regular environment doesn’t mean you return to being the same person or doing things in the old ways! No, this is the year your most important life-changing, fulfilling work is unleashed! To do that will require that you never fall in the invisible trap of hiding in action again. Business does not mean productive and it certainly is not what Fulfilled Bold Leaders do. In this episode get the exact 5 steps to elevate your activity to your most important and life-changing work ‘sweet spot.’  At the end of 2021 you, your family, team and those you serve will be glad you did!   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. 

As we embark on a brand new year, people everywhere are taking a break to reset and envision what’s to come. It is the perfect time to craft a brand new inspirational vision that will set you up for success in 2021 and beyond.  If you have resistance to getting your vision down, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing 4 steps to get your vision solidified. When you complete this process, you will have a detailed picture of your work, your life, and your intentions for the next year.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.

One of the most incredible parts of my job is that I get to witness the powerful transformation that takes place within my clients. There is a noticeable shift that occurs when they choose to level up how they do things. I recently asked some of my clients what it was that they felt was the biggest differentiator in their transformation, and their answers are in today’s episode. I’m sharing the top 5 steps that will take you from being the hurried unheard leader (or dabbler) to the fulfilled bold leader you are here to be so that you can get out of your own way and make your mark on the world.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching

Have you ever gotten so close to getting what you wanted? Or been this close to hitting a goal, but you just couldn't quite get there? If you aren’t getting what you want, it has nothing to do with your talent, ability, or circumstances. It has everything to do with your Receiving Factor. Today I'm going to give you the strategy to begin opening yourself to all the happiness, success, and level of contribution that you are capable of. Using this strategy will ensure that you're never blocked again when going after a goal.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast. Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.

As we prepare for a new year, the time is now to be fully committed to doing what you know deep down you are capable of. Unfortunately, there are crucial things that ambitious and smart business leaders are still getting backwards year after year. This episode will share 4 insights to get you back on the fast track to happiness and success. Using these insights will shift your thinking and help you gain traction for greater impact and transformation.   For full show notes, head to ritahyland.com/podcast.   Connect with Rita on Instagram @rita_hyland_coaching.