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Kris Verlé - Altitude Shift Coaching
A podcast for leaders who want to show up with more clarity, emotional steadiness, and authority at work. Executive coach Kris Verlé shares sharp insights and practical tools to help you lead through complexity without losing your humanity.
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Kris Verlé - Altitude Shift Coaching
How To Stop Ruminating At Work (And Break The Overthinking Loop)
Ever delivered great work and got... nothing? Or received vague feedback that stuck in your head for days?
In this episode, I explore why rumination occurs, especially in high-achievers, and how it differs from everyday overthinking. You’ll get practical ways to break the loop, regain focus again at work, and get out of your own head.
00:00 – Disappointment kills careers faster than failure
01:25 – The Fire Phone flop (and what it teaches us)
03:00 – Why disappointment hurts so much
05.46 – How to prevent disappointment in the first place
08:53 – What to do if you're already feeling disappointed
10:14 – Rumination: the gift that keeps giving
12:14 – Four brain resets to recover from disappointment
15:55 – Conclusion