"When we courageously stand tall in our stories and share them with the world or each other in some way, we give others permission, courage, whatever they need for them to then stand tall in their own stories."

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Sarah Gormley, author of 'The Order of Things,' a memoir about chasing joy. Rebecca shares her personal excitement and emotional connection to Sarah's book, emphasizing the theme of detaching self-worth from career achievements. Rebecca and Sarah discussed the juxtaposition of business metrics and human needs, highlighting the importance of storytelling, vulnerability, and empathy in achieving better business outcomes and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to overcome struggles with self-worth and identity
• Redefining success beyond job titles and finding more joy in life
• Finding a meaningful career that aligns with your personal values

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(09:53) Breaking free from the corporate life

(11:19) Looking forward to the future

(12:14) Struggles of over-achieving women

(13:42) Why overachieving women tend to get stuck in a certain career path

(15:48) The toxicity of anchoring your identity to your job

(21:40) Empowering others by sharing your story

Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://sarahgormleygallery.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gormleysarah/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgormleygallery/

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

“It’s about owning and loving your story, no matter how challenging it might be."

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker Lauren Sisler. They discussed the importance of blending human needs with business strategies to achieve meaningful success. Lauren shares her poignant life story, highlighting her parents' tragic struggle with addiction and how it shaped her journey towards owning her story and helping others. Rebecca and Lauren emphasize the need to balance ambition with vulnerability, making intentional efforts to connect with others meaningfully. The conversation underscores the value of authenticity, overcoming shame, and finding purpose in personal and professional lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Embracing both the positive and negative aspects of your life experiences is essential
• Living with intention, celebrating small wins, and consistently seeking purpose are key to fulfillment
• Staying present and purposeful with your time is crucial to preventing burnout

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Understanding the Business is Human Framework

(06:08) How to set email boundaries and avoid burnout

(14:01) Lauren Sisler’s story of overcoming tragedy

(31:09) The unexpected journey of loss

(31:47) Inheriting shame and finding healing

(32:33) The seven-year transformation

(37:39) How to embrace faith and purpose

(38:43) The huge impact of sharing our stories

(51:47) The power of intentionality

(54:16) How to embrace redirection

Connect with Lauren:

Website: https://www.laurensisler.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensisler/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurensisler/?hl=en

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

"Teaching leaders to care about their energy and its impact on others can link behavior to organizational outcomes."

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Kristin Mackey, author of two books and thought leader on the principles of communication, energy management and transformation. Kristin talks about the significance of energy and frequency in fostering employee engagement and leadership. She shares insights from her books, discussing the role of cellular vibrations, human connection, and managing energy for better business outcomes. Rebecca and Kristin also explore the low employee engagement rates and the effective strategies to overcome this through understanding and improving personal and organizational energy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Establishing a shared language around concepts like frequency and energy can create a cohesive work environment and overcome traditional engagement challenges
• Managing personal energy and frequency can have profound effects on leadership outcomes
• Focus on small, manageable changes (micro changes) to achieve substantial, overall transformation (macro transformation)

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Understanding the Business is Human Framework

(04:08) The importance of employee engagement

(06:21) How leaders can drive engagement through energy

(31:49) The decline in employee engagement

(35:34) The importance of internal service

(36:42) How to align with company values

(42:38) The importance of regulating the nervous system in leadership

(49:50) How to balancing being and doing

(54:41) The role of stillness in personal growth

(01:05:36) Micro changes for macro transformation

Connect with Kristin:

Website: http://frequencyMatters.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinmackey/

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/