Business is Human

Rebecca Fleetwood Hession
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We need a new definition of success—one that harmonizes meaning and money. Imagine diving into your workday with renewed energy, leaving behind the exhaustion or dread of a monotonous grind. Traditional beliefs about success and the root cause of burnout are the same: Prove yourself. Work harder. Take care of the business, and it will take care of you. We’re recycling the mindset and practices that keep us stuck. Our souls need a jumpstart into The Age of Humanity. Tune in for a new way of working that honors our nervous system and the bottom line, using knowledge of the brain, the Bible, and business. We’ll discuss timeless truths that amplify growth, ignite change, and reshape the world of work. No corporate speak or business BS. Let’s get to the heart of a rewarding career and profitable growth. We speak human about business. What’s in it for You? Value, Relevance, and Impact (VRI): No, it's not a new tech gadget—it's your ticket to making your work genuinely matter to you and your company. Human-Centric Insights: We prioritize people over profits without sacrificing the bottom line. Think less "cog in the machine" and more "humans helping humans." I'm your host, Rebecca Fleetwood Hesson, your thrive guide leading you into the new Age of Humanity. I’ve navigated the highs and lows of business and life, from achieving over $40 million in sales, teaching thousands of people around the world about leadership, trust, execution, and productivity to facing burnout, divorce, raising a couple of great humans (one with ADHD), and navigating the uncertainty of starting a business. I’m committed to igniting change in the world by jumpstarting business into profitable growth with the timeless truths of our humanity. Sound crazy? It’s only crazy until it works. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and leave a review to help other listeners discover our show. Want insight and advice on your real career and business challenges? Connect with me on social media or email me at rebecca@wethrive.live. Your story could spark our next conversation.

  1. MAY 9

    How Surrendering Control Changed Everything with Michelle Lea

    "You don't have anything to prove, and the sooner your nervous system believes it, the freer you'll lead." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Michelle Lea, Controller at CertaPro Painters. Michelle shares how being labeled "the shy one" as a child, growing up in a blended family marked by her father's addiction, and walking through infertility shaped a deep pattern of proving herself, until she discovered she never had to. Drawing from Michelle's story, neuroscience, and scripture, Rebecca unpacks how contingent self-worth quietly undermines the very performance we're working so hard to prove; and why the antidote isn't working harder, it's surrender. Not giving up, but releasing what we can't control. Michelle's infertility, her father's addiction, the grief of watching him take his last breath—it was only in letting go that she could fully receive.  In this episode, you’ll learn: How childhood labels quietly shape your leadership patternsWhy proving yourself keeps your nervous system stuckWhy surrendering control unlocks more than striving ever could Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (00:43) How proving yourself costs your nervous system (03:15) Michelle Lea's story as the shy one (05:35) Growing up in a blended family (09:05) A father's battle and God's rescue (10:49) Rebecca unpacks Michelle's story  (12:26) The process of reframing childhood patterns  (16:32) How to unlock your nervous system’s highest capacity  (20:26) Contingent self-worth and the proving pattern (23:29) Surrendering control and the aligned framework (27:25) Why the brain needs forward momentum, not certainty Connect with Michelle: Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lea-065a4769/ Explore CertaPro Painters: https://certapro.com/  Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Watch all of the Season 7 Stand Tall in Your Story talks here: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/stand-tall

    33 min

  2. MAY 8

    Stop Waiting to Be Enough with Michelle Clendenning

    “ Stop waiting to be enough before you  step into what God has already called you to do.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Michelle Clendenning, Executive Director of Self-Directed Living Supports at Opportunities for Positive Growth. Michelle shares how receiving a pageant’s Miss Congeniality award instead of the crown she wanted as a teenager became a lifelong reminder of her gift for connection, warmth, and making others feel included. Drawing from Michelle’s story, neuroscience, scripture, and leadership insight, Rebecca explores how performance and external approval keep our nervous systems activated, while presence, service, and faith create safety. This episode invites listeners to stop proving, start serving, and recognize the gifts that may have been there all along. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why chasing approval keeps your nervous system stuck in anxietyHow connection and presence can become a powerful leadership giftWhy faith, stillness, and self awareness help you step into who you were created to be Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (02:55) The title she didn’t expect (06:10) Loss, longing, and God’s timing (08:43) Stepping into leadership with faith (12:01) Three tensions to notice (16:54) The gap between appearing and feeling (20:10) The gift she almost missed (23:28) Connection as a leadership gift (27:06) Serving instead of proving Connect with Michelle: Explore Opportunities for Positive Growth: https://www.opgrowth.com/  Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Watch all of the Season 7 Stand Tall in Your Story talks here: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/stand-tall

    40 min

  3. MAY 7

    How Pain Becomes Purpose with Kate Sackers

    “If you can harness your grief and turn that pain into power, you can be unstoppable.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession opens the Stand Tall In Your Story series with Kate Sackers, Director of Marketing and Communications at Ryan Fire Protection. Kate shares the deeply personal story of losing her father to cancer, the promise she made to be “in charge of pain,” and how that promise became a catalyst for healing, courage, and transformation. Through grief, weight loss, a career change, and sobriety, Kate shows what it means to turn pain into power. After Kate’s story, Rebecca unpacks the neuroscience and spiritual wisdom behind post-traumatic growth, identity, co-regulation, and behavior change. She explores how emotionally charged moments can become memory anchors, how grief can become a source of clarity, and why our nervous system often knows what we need before our thinking brain can explain it. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the pain they may be storing, the beliefs driving their patterns, and the powerful version of themselves waiting to be seen. In this episode, you’ll learn: How grief can become a catalyst for clarity and growthWhy emotionally intense moments can become anchors for lasting behavior changeHow pain can become power when it’s processed with honesty and love Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (00:43) How Kate turned pain into power (15:29) The neuroscience behind the promise (18:46) How loss can lead to growth (20:57) The body and mind connection (22:06) Identity and the need for safety (24:23) Spiritual sensing and co-regulation (28:28) Reflection questions for your own story Connect with Kate: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-sackers-7aaa7452/  Explore Ryan Fire Protection: https://www.ryanfp.com/  Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Watch all of the Season 7 Stand Tall in Your Story talks here: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/stand-tall

    31 min

  4. APR 16

    My Coaching Tips with Client Tom Hootman

    “Great leaders do not just share information. They create enough safety for real dialogue.” In this special episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares a conversation from her appearance as a guest on Marketing B-Sides, the podcast hosted by Tom Hootman, Founder & CEO of Mixtape Digital. Together, they break down what leadership really looks like beneath the surface, from burnout and communication to nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and the patterns that keep high performers stuck. Through honest reflection, practical insight, and real examples from business, Rebecca offers a grounded perspective on how leaders can care for themselves, communicate more effectively, and lead with greater clarity and humanity.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why burnout is often tied to misalignment, not just workload  How better questions and real dialogue create stronger buy-in and trust  Why caring for yourself is not separate from leadership, but central to it Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Rebecca joins Tom on Marketing B-Sides (05:06) The songs that tell Rebecca’s story (11:53) What dysregulation really means (13:34) How leaders’ needs have changed over time (21:05) Running from pain or moving toward purpose (23:50) Why familiar pain can feel safer than change (26:25) What real self-care looks like for leaders (29:55) The trap of external validation (31:55) Understanding the two kinds of tired (35:36) Why top performers burn out (37:37) Communication is more than talking (44:12) The one-on-ones that build trust  Connect with Tom: Website: https://www.mixtapedigital.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashootman/  Listen to Marketing B-Sides: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marketing-b-sides/id1832517490  Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

    51 min

  5. FEB 26

    5 Things to Make Your Business More Human and Safe

    “It’s up to us to regulate ourselves first, because when you walk into a room from a regulated, open nervous system state, it’s contagious.”In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares five practical shifts that create real nervous system safety at work so people can access better thinking, creativity, and collaboration. She reframes “love vs. fear” as the difference between a protective, vigilant state and a connected, open one, then walks through what leaders can do to move teams out of constant urgency and into clarity, trust, and grounded momentum.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why self regulation is the first leadership responsibility and how your tone, pace, and presence set the room  How clarity beats pressure and why “important” is not the same as “emergency”How to normalize real humanity, name uncertainty, and recover from mistakes without shame  Things to listen for:(00:00) Introduction(03:08) Building teams where people feel safe and seen(05:45) Regulation first your nervous system sets the tone(08:51) Clarity over pressure leading without urgency(12:13) Slow the moment down when everything feels urgent(14:24) Notice effort before you measure outcome(16:35) Normalize humanity mistakes emotions and repair Connect with Rebecca:https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Get tickets for Stand Tall in Your Story (March 12): https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

    19 min

  6. FEB 19

    Are Your Inner and Outer Life Aligned?

    "From the outside, we may look calm, confident, and completely put together, but on the inside, we’re paddling as fast as we can just to stay afloat." In this episode of Business Is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession zooms into the hidden tension between outer confidence and inner vigilance. She explores how many high-capacity leaders appear steady and composed on the surface while internally living in a constant state of alertness. Over time, that quiet vigilance becomes a pattern. It’s one that feels normal but comes at a cellular cost. Rebecca explains how our bodies respond to the paddling beneath the surface, not the calm we project outward. She breaks down the physical toll of always being “on,” from exhaustion and poor recovery to immune challenges and deep fatigue that rest alone cannot fix. She also addresses the important intersection of faith and nervous system regulation, reminding listeners that trusting God does not eliminate the need to care for our bodies and regulate our stress responses. Both can coexist, and when our inner and outer lives align, we unlock greater clarity, creativity, and leadership strength without sacrificing our peace. In this episode, you’ll learn: How inner vigilance can quietly replace grounded confidence, and why your body feels the differenceThe physical and emotional cost of staying in constant “on” modePractical strategies for regulating your nervous system and aligning your inner and outer life Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (01:35) The misalignment between outer image and inner experience (02:26) Understanding the pattern of inner vigilance (05:06) The physical toll of living in constant alertness (09:34) Faith alongside nervous system awareness (12:00) Practical ways to cultivate inner regulation (18:19) Reflection and an invitation to look inward Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Get tickets for Stand Tall in Your Story (March 12): https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

    21 min

  7. FEB 12

    Finding Unity in a Divided World

    "Sometimes, the world feels louder, and it seems like chaos is everywhere, but it's in these moments we need to remember the power of stillness." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession dives into the importance of staying grounded and connected to truth amidst a chaotic world. She explores how external distractions, fear, and division often trigger our nervous system into a defensive state, making it harder to maintain unity and peace. Rebecca explains how in today's divisive climate, it's crucial to resist the urge to react and instead cultivate a regulated, calm response. She shares insights on how staying connected to God, your purpose, and your community can help maintain inner peace, even when the world feels unstable. This episode provides listeners with practical strategies to remain connected to one another and avoid the disconnection that chaos can bring. In this episode, you’ll learn: How chaos and division in the world can trigger fear and disconnection in your nervous systemThe importance of staying grounded and regulated to maintain unity and peacePractical strategies for using your unique gifts to connect with others and avoid division in challenging times Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Winter reflections and emotional regulation (03:51) The need for unity in a chaotic world (05:22) Staying grounded amid fear and reactivity (07:09) Truth, discernment, and real connection (08:50) Prayer and stillness in uncertain times (12:42) Using gifts and talents for unity (15:18) Competition versus collaboration in culture (17:44) Regulation, reflection, and response (21:21) Personal reflection and the purpose of the podcast Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Get tickets for Stand Tall in Your Story (March 12): https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

    26 min

  8. FEB 5

    When You're Feeling "Some Kind of Way"

    “Feeling some kind of way doesn’t always mean something big is wrong, sometimes it’s your inner world asking for a quick check-in.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores how our beliefs, nervous system states, and behavioral patterns drive our daily actions and outcomes. Rebecca explains how beliefs—whether true or not—trigger specific nervous system states that lead to automatic behaviors. She uses real-life examples to show how patterns like overworking and people-pleasing stem from fear, often resulting in exhaustion or resentment. Rebecca offers a practical, step-by-step guide to reset your mindset, encouraging listeners to pause, breathe, and reflect on whether their beliefs truly serve them. This episode highlights the importance of self-regulation and inner peace, even in the midst of external chaos. In this episode, you’ll learn: The impact of beliefs and nervous system states on your daily behaviorsHow fear-driven patterns like overworking and people-pleasing can hold you backEffective tools to pause, reset, and align your actions with your true values Things to listen for: (00:00) Introduction (02:36) Exploring beliefs: what we assume to be true and how they influence our actions (03:29) Understanding the state of being (03:43) Defining patterns: how beliefs and state create automatic behaviors (03:58) Example 1: The high achiever’s dilemma and the belief of always needing to produce (07:37) Example 2: The peacekeeper’s struggle with avoiding conflict to maintain connection (09:34) Example 3: The fear of getting things wrong and its impact on decision-making (11:21) Steps to assess and adjust beliefs, state, and patterns for better outcomes (15:15) Creating safety and moving forward with a grounded, regulated state Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/ Explore Stand Tall Season 7: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/standtallevent

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We need a new definition of success—one that harmonizes meaning and money. Imagine diving into your workday with renewed energy, leaving behind the exhaustion or dread of a monotonous grind. Traditional beliefs about success and the root cause of burnout are the same: Prove yourself. Work harder. Take care of the business, and it will take care of you. We’re recycling the mindset and practices that keep us stuck. Our souls need a jumpstart into The Age of Humanity. Tune in for a new way of working that honors our nervous system and the bottom line, using knowledge of the brain, the Bible, and business. We’ll discuss timeless truths that amplify growth, ignite change, and reshape the world of work. No corporate speak or business BS. Let’s get to the heart of a rewarding career and profitable growth. We speak human about business. What’s in it for You? Value, Relevance, and Impact (VRI): No, it's not a new tech gadget—it's your ticket to making your work genuinely matter to you and your company. Human-Centric Insights: We prioritize people over profits without sacrificing the bottom line. Think less "cog in the machine" and more "humans helping humans." I'm your host, Rebecca Fleetwood Hesson, your thrive guide leading you into the new Age of Humanity. I’ve navigated the highs and lows of business and life, from achieving over $40 million in sales, teaching thousands of people around the world about leadership, trust, execution, and productivity to facing burnout, divorce, raising a couple of great humans (one with ADHD), and navigating the uncertainty of starting a business. I’m committed to igniting change in the world by jumpstarting business into profitable growth with the timeless truths of our humanity. Sound crazy? It’s only crazy until it works. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and leave a review to help other listeners discover our show. Want insight and advice on your real career and business challenges? Connect with me on social media or email me at rebecca@wethrive.live. Your story could spark our next conversation.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Fleetwood Hession
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    322
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rebecca Fleetwood Hession
  • Show Website
    Business is Human

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