“Reflection is not optional. We’re designed for it, and it’s how our brains and souls find meaning.”

In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into what she calls “reflection season.” It’s the natural rhythm each winter when our nervous systems slow down and we shift from doing to meaning-making. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership coaching, and spiritual wisdom, Rebecca explains why this stillness isn’t just rest. It’s a design for renewal, clarity, and change.

She guides leaders and business owners to prepare intentionally, offering practical ways to connect with teams before year’s end, nurture safety, and spark loyalty through meaningful conversations. Through storytelling and grounded reflection, Rebecca reminds us that great leadership is stewardship, and that reflection precedes revelation, both personally and professionally.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to support your team through reflection season with empathy and connection
• Why genuine appreciation and alignment matter more than metrics or performance alone
• How your own reflection as a leader sets the tone for everyone you influence

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:27) Reflection season and its importance

(02:18) Preparing for reflection as a leader

(02:42) The neuroscience of reflection

(03:17) Monthly and weekly reflection practices

(04:50) Employee reflection and business impact

(09:32) Genuine appreciation and connection

(13:43) Leadership and personal reflection

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/