Track #17: Rebecca Fleetwood Hession – Why “Same” Feels “Safe” And How Your Brain Fights Change At Work

Rebecca Fleetwood Hession spent 20 years in corporate sales before realizing she was living in a state of constant dysregulation. Now a professional coach marking her 10-year anniversary, she joins Tom to discuss the science behind why we stay in jobs that chew us up.

We dive into the “Same = Safe” paradox: the nervous system’s tendency to choose known pain over the uncertainty of change. Rebecca explains why great leadership requires self-care to keep the prefrontal cortex online for decision-making, and why the “billboard” style of top-down communication is killing team commitment. Whether you are an executive or a founder, this episode is a masterclass in why business is, and always should be, human.