Business is Human

"It's not just about the goals we set, it's about understanding who we set them for and why they truly matter."

In this episode of Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with a career advisor and executive coach for women, Anne Shoemaker. She emphasizes the non-linear paths to success, the power of grace and humanity in the workplace, and practical steps for those contemplating career transitions. Anne also shared the impact of her sports background on her professional mindset, stressing the value of learning from both success and failure.

Tune in for an honest, uplifting conversation about bringing more humanity to the workplace, making genuine connections, and fostering a growth mindset.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Recognize that career journeys don’t have to follow a traditional path by finding inspiration and joy in your work to guide your decisions
  • The importance of starting cannot be overstressed, as action leads to valuable data points and information that can help guide further steps
  • Adopt a growth mindset and view failures as opportunities to learn by breaking down fears into smaller, manageable steps to make them less daunting

Things to listen for:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Meet Anne Shoemaker
02:02 Anne’s career journey and mentorship
04:03 Empowering women in their careers
04:55 The non-linear path to success
11:35 The role of failure in growth
15:43 Grace and humanity in business
24:33 Navigating career transitions
29:37 Dealing with failure and fear
32:32 Taking action and moving forward

Connect with Anne:
Website: https://anneshoemaker.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-shoemaker-greensboro/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careeradvisoranne/

Connect with Rebecca:
https://linktr.ee/rebeccafleetwoodhessionauthor

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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