Business is Human

When You’re Great on Paper, Meh in Real Life


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 ”You are not too late for a great life, ever. You're not too late for change. You're not behind.”


 In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession speaks directly to the high achievers who feel stuck—not burned out, but just… blah. You’re performing, checking all the boxes, and maybe even winning awards, yet something still feels off.


Rebecca introduces the idea of “functional freeze,” a neuroscience-backed state where you're doing all the things but feel emotionally detached and disconnected. With compassion and clarity, she shares practical, science-based ways to break free from the cycle of performance and disconnection—without quitting your job or upending your life.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What “functional freeze” is and why it often goes unnoticed in high performers
  • How small, daily shifts can rewire your brain and reconnect you to joy and purpose
  • Why redefining success means letting go of hustle and embracing your true worth

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:43) The buzzword problem

(03:20) Understanding functional freeze

(05:05) Recognizing the signs of functional freeze

(06:34) Breaking the Industrial Age mindset

(10:30) Small daily shifts for big changes

(17:37) The power of gratitude

(23:18) You are not too late for a great life


Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/


Free webinars - New dates added continually: 

https://shop.standtallinyourstory.com/products/free-webinar-reconnect-recharge-moving-from-disconnected-to-deeply-fulfilled


Business is Human Masterclass: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/businessishumanmasterclass

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