Business is Human

"Expectations are the story we make up in our heads of what we want or don't want in a future situation.”In this episode, Rebecca navigates the complexities of setting expectations during the business of life - specifically during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional and social complexities of the holiday season, the journey of managing and redefining expectations to create a more enjoyable and fulfilling holiday experience, and more.Listen to Rebecca as she shares her strategies for balancing reality with your desired experiences.In this episode, you’ll learn:Practice gratitude and look for the bright side of circumstances to shift your mindset and experience more joy during the holiday seasonEmbrace the change and let go of rigid expectations to create new, positive experiences even in the face of challenging circumstancesAvoid attaching yourself too tightly to expectations, as doing so can lead to disappointmentThings to listen for:[01:39] Why expectations can lead to disappointments[09:35] Managing expectations during life changes[12:58] Media’s influence on unrealistic expectations[14:06] Hold loosely to expectations to experience joyConnect with Rebecca:https://linktr.ee/rebeccafleetwoodhessionauthor

Show Notes

"Expectations are the story we make up in our heads of what we want or don't want in a future situation.”


In this episode, Rebecca navigates the complexities of setting expectations during the business of life - specifically during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional and social complexities of the holiday season, the journey of managing and redefining expectations to create a more enjoyable and fulfilling holiday experience, and more.


Listen to Rebecca as she shares her strategies for balancing reality with your desired experiences.


In this episode, you’ll learn:


  1. Practice gratitude and look for the bright side of circumstances to shift your mindset and experience more joy during the holiday season
  2. Embrace the change and let go of rigid expectations to create new, positive experiences even in the face of challenging circumstances
  3. Avoid attaching yourself too tightly to expectations, as doing so can lead to disappointment


Things to listen for:


[01:39] Why expectations can lead to disappointments

[09:35] Managing expectations during life changes

[12:58] Media’s influence on unrealistic expectations

[14:06] Hold loosely to expectations to experience joy


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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