Business is Human

"I realized that the ladder I was climbing was leaning against the wrong wall. My success as a doctor didn't equate to my happiness.”
In this Future of Work episode, Rebecca is joined by Ashley Butler, founder and CEO of MySherri, to share her transformational journey from a high-pressure medical career to a life that aligns with her soul's purpose.
Ashley shares the power of self-worth and personal growth beyond societal and professional expectations, the impact of work culture on mental health, burnout, and the need for a societal shift towards valuing individual uniqueness and creating more sustainable ways of working, and her personal journey of transitioning from the medical profession to founding her company and the subsequent challenges and ethical decisions faced in her business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  1. Invest time in inner work and self-discovery to build a strong personal foundation which is essential before looking to external achievements for fulfillment
  2. Shift societal and professional values from external validation to recognizing intrinsic self-worth, which can help prevent burnout
  3. Embrace vulnerability about personal struggles, especially in high-pressure industries, to foster a supportive environment
Things to listen for:

[12:32] Check in on high achievers as they may be struggling
[18:50] Explore your emotions as they lead to personal growth
[27:31] Rapid growth may lead to pain
[30:41] Listen to client needs and employee feedback
[38:22] Find empowerment through self-discovery
[39:57] Seek support and take time for yourself

Connect with Rebecca:

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What is Business is Human?

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.

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