F'ing Up
Society has programmed individuals, largely by way of social media, to think success happens easily and overnight. F'ing Up gives the listener an opportunity to understand the realities. The host, Deanne Rhynard, interviews successful individuals, points out what they’ve achieved and immediately throws that information out the window and focuses on the tripping hazards along the way. Deanne highlights the tough realities and humanizes the experience of the climb to the top. After all, we're all F'ing Up!
About the Host
Deanne Rhynard is a seasoned HR executive and startup advisor. She has a deep appreciation for understanding the human psyche and how that intersects into one’s career journey.Deanne hosts F’ing Up, a podcast which dives into the [perceived] failures of successful individuals.
Deanne is a serial Chief People Officer. Being a culture catalyst for companies like Performio, a sales compensation software platform, and Olo, the pioneer of digital ordering and delivery programs for restaurants.
Under her leadership, Olo grew its employee base by over 30x, executed a successful IPO and two acquisitions. Prior to COVID, Deanne operationalized a workforce that was 65% remote, creating a unique value proposition in the tech market.
Prior to Olo, Deanne worked in various people, corporate relations, and management roles at UVA’s Darden School of Business, KKR, Marriott, and other technology startups. Her wide-ranging experience enables her to understand people needs from many different facets of life, whether a high-powered money manager or an entry level guest services representative.
Deanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Walla Walla University. She resides in Walla Walla, WA, with her husband and three sons.
F'ing Up
Lyle Adams on F’ing Up
Description:
This episode is a raw and unfiltered look at what happens when careers come to abrupt ends, rejection feels relentless, and self-doubt begins to creep in. From the business of professional sports to the emotional toll of career pivots, Lyle shares that resilience isn't about never falling—it's about getting back up, again and again.
Episode Takeaways:
- Coping with Rejection: Why hearing “no” is inevitable—and how to move forward when it feels like no one is saying “yes.”
- Navigating Career Transitions: The emotional challenges of leaving one dream behind and figuring out what’s next.
- The Struggle of Starting Over: Whether it’s pounding the pavement for a new job or launching a business from scratch, starting over isn’t glamorous.
- Facing Self-Doubt: How comparison, rejection, and setbacks fuel doubt.
About Lyle Adams:
Lyle Adams is the CEO of Spry, a software solution designed specifically for athletic organizations. Before founding Spry, he worked at Uber and LivingSocial. He completed his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his graduate degree from Columbia University. In his spare time, Lyle loves to solve the Rubik's Cube.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent the
views, thoughts, and opinions of the companies or individuals referenced during this recording. The material and information presented is for general information purposes only.
