Best Humancentric Podcasts (2025)

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What Your Younger Self Wants You to Know 20:07

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6d ago20:07

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“What if your younger self is the reminder you need today?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into a heartfelt practice of visiting earlier versions of themselves with compassion, gratitude, and curiosity. Sparked by meaningful moments during a reunion with former Franklin Covey colleagues and a power…

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The Impact of Strategic Time Blocking 16:21

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"Overwhelm often leads to inaction, as we freeze in the face of too many tasks and not enough time." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pressure that many feel as the end of the year approaches. With deadlines looming and responsibilities piling up, it’s easy to spiral into a state of stress and uncertainty…

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Serve People and Success Follows with Bryan Clayton 38:33

20d ago38:33

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“If you lose sight of the humans you’re serving, you’ll build something nobody wants.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with entrepreneur Bryan Clayton, whose journey from mowing lawns to building a national tech marketplace reveals what happens when you stay close to the humans you serve. Bryan grew a small…

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Holiday Hot Potato 18:04

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“Relief seeking often turns into relief dumping, where we offload our stress onto someone else without even realizing it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession calls out a year-end pattern that drains our nervous systems and strains our relationships at work. As the holidays approach and the pressure to “get everything wr…

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Cultivating Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusion 50:49

30d ago50:49

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Send us a text This episode explores what cultural responsiveness looks like in practice. Guests share approaches for recognising and celebrating cultural identity, building staff capability, and ensuring all students feel respected and included. You will hear practical ideas for classrooms, staffrooms, and family engagement, plus ways to track imp…

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How to Shift the Atmosphere at the Holiday Gathering 28:05

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“Pretty much every single day between now and January 2nd has an elevated emotion attached to it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession digs into why the holidays can feel like so much more than twinkle lights and to-do lists. Through her snow globe metaphor and stories from her own life, she explains how our nervous syst…

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Reflection Season 17:54

2M ago17:54

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“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…

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Beyond the Stage: How Events Can Build Connection and Trust 30:56

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“Stories build trust faster than any strategy deck ever could.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares how she designed her signature event “Stand Tall in Your Story” to foster genuine human connection through neuroscience-backed storytelling. She explores why traditional business gatherings often miss the mark and h…

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Presence is the Power We Keep Giving Away with Tommy Short 46:22

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“Presence is the new economy. It’s the differentiator for leadership, parenting, and everything that truly matters.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with speaker and author Tommy Short about the power of presence in leadership, family, and faith. After a year without a phone, Tommy learned how silence, stil…

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REPLAY: Thriving in Chaos and Turning Trauma Into Growth with Lori Hodges 43:35

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"There's a lesson in everything that we go through, whether it's good or bad, but the bad teaches us more than anything else." In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Lori Hodges, a veteran first responder, emergency manager, and author of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness. …

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Riffing and Reading Reflections 22:30

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“I looked around and thought, this is good. It is a beautiful day. I am healthy, I am happy. I am a child of God.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession reflects on the swirl of uncertainty in the world today, and why the answer isn’t in endless scrolling or chasing headlines but in anchoring ourselves in truth, joy, and G…

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Reimagining Australian Schools, with Prof Yong Zhao 33:24

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We Might Be Expecting Too Much 16:10

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“We don’t want to put all of our safety eggs in one basket called work.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession traces how workplace expectations ballooned from pay and safety to culture fit, values alignment, and even mental health, blurring identity and fueling burnout. She recounts the historical moments that nudged busi…

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Leading Child Safety in Schools 52:45

3M ago52:45

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Send us a text Child safety is a shared responsibility. This episode focuses on the role of leaders in embedding safe practices across the whole school, understanding emerging risks, and ensuring student wellbeing is always central. The hosts discuss culture, policy, everyday supervision, and how to create psychologically safe environments for stud…

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What Happens When We Overplan 14:10

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“Develop your capacity to navigate the uncertainty, the unplanned, because the uncertainty and the unplanned is going to happen whether you like it or not.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pitfalls of overplanning and the illusion of control that keeps us in a constant state of stress. She shares her per…

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Identity and Belonging, with Dr Beau Hu-Jia 48:40

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Send us a text Dr Beau Hu-Jia explores the links between identity, belonging, and learning. The discussion considers how cultural diversity shapes school experience, why belonging must celebrate uniqueness, and what leaders and teachers can do to make inclusion tangible, from curriculum choices to everyday interactions. Guest: Dr Beau Hu-Jia, Natio…

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The Antidote for Fear in Business 19:56

3M ago19:56

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“Fear might look like control, but it’s actually a counterfeit that limits creativity, burns people out, and keeps us small.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession exposes how fear shows up in today’s workplace and why it’s sabotaging both people and performance. Rebecca explains why the antidote to fear isn’t waiting for …

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That's TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast 1:21

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Send us a text Welcome to That’s TMI: The Meaningful Insights Podcast, where we explore the heart of human-centred and caring professions. This series creates space for honest conversations that support educators and practitioners working with children and young people. Expect a blend of research, real stories, and reflective practice, plus inspiri…

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Beliefs are Running our Lives and our Business 17:50

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“Beliefs run our lives. Every habit, reaction, and emotion is rooted in what we believe—and if those beliefs don’t change, our behaviors won’t either.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks why organizational change and personal growth so often fail: we focus on new processes or goals without addressing the beliefs…

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Welcome to That’s TMI 16:40

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Send us a text This launch episode sets the tone for That’s TMI, a podcast that delves into the heart of human-centred and caring professions. This series creates space for honest conversations that support teachers, school leaders, and practitioners who work with children and young people every day. Listeners will hear how the podcast blends resea…

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Student Voice in Schools, with Dr Russ Quaglia 40:42

4M ago40:42

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Send us a text International student-voice advocate Dr Russ Quaglia unpacks what authentic voice really means, and why it strengthens, not replaces, teacher and leader voice. He shares a practical definition schools can adopt, voice as thoughts shared in trust, realistic suggestions for the good of the whole, and responsibility for what happens nex…

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Backpack Full of Dreams, with Simangaliso Nyoni 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Send us a text Cultural Practice Lead Simangaliso Nyoni joins the hosts to talk about cultural responsiveness in human-centred work. Beginning with an Acknowledgement of Country, the conversation explores why language matters, how to decolonise documentation and practice, and the discipline of deep listening. Simangaliso shares her journey from Zim…

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Creating Safe and Welcoming Environments 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Send us a text What does it really take to help someone feel safe and welcome when they are new? The hosts unpack the human side of onboarding, beyond checklists to everyday interactions that shape culture. Drawing on Dan Hughes’ PACE, they explore practical ways to connect, when to pause rather than fix, and how small moments of attunement change …

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The Counterfeit of Working Harder: How Over-Activation Makes Life Harder for Everyone 20:01

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“Working harder might look like success, but it’s actually a counterfeit that drains our energy and disconnects us from what matters most.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession challenges the belief that more effort always equals better results. She explores how overactivation of our nervous systems, caused by lack of res…

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Honor vs. Shame: The Hidden Force Driving Your Culture 36:56

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“Honor builds trust and safety, not through flattery, but through real recognition.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession introduces the Humanity Quadrant, a leadership tool that challenges traditional business mindsets. The model separates performance from personal worth, promoting honor over shame. Rebecca explains how …

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When Competition Goes Too Far 16:09

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"In a world where competition drives performance, what happens when it drives us apart?" In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks how competition—both external and internal—can wreak havoc on our nervous systems, causing stress, disconnection, and burnout at work. Through a fascinating breakdown of neuroscience, Rebec…

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Leading Through Chaos 19:33

5M ago19:33

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“The stress of uncertainty is often worse than making the tough call and moving forward.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares the story of a coaching client whose promotion quickly turned into an intricate web of team challenges, tough decisions, and personal stress, transforming what should have been a celebratio…

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From Fear to Love - A Client's Story 24:44

5M ago24:44

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“What would it look like if you switched from fear to love?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares how the core motivations behind our actions—love or fear—shape everything from addiction recovery to feedback at work. Through the anonymous story of a client’s transformative self-observation, Rebecca reveals how fear…

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When Business Breaks the Brain: 10 Norms That Undermine Nervous System Safety 29:07

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“The nervous system needs space between stressors.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores 10 common business practices that undermine nervous system safety, sabotaging performance, connection, and well-being at work. These issues arise not from malicious intent but from outdated norms that have gone unchallenged. …

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The Power of Reflection: 10 Questions to Regulate, Restore, and Reconnect 51:41

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“Reflection is one of the bravest things that you can do.” In this midyear episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession leads listeners through a 10-question reflection to reset the nervous system, clarify vision, and strengthen leadership. Combining neuroscience, business, and spiritual wisdom, Rebecca emphasizes how regulation and safe…