Doors, Disruption, and Direction: Knowing When to Move Forward

2025-04-10

In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession discusses the powerful concept of transition—whether it’s a new job, relationship, or life stage—and how it can reset our minds and open up new possibilities. Inspired by the science behind walking through literal and metaphorical doors, Rebecca explores how our brains react to change and why we often hesitate when it’s time to make a shift.She highlights the importance of listening to your inner nudges, the signs that it’s time to move on, and the tools you can use to take that first step through t...

She highlights the importance of listening to your inner nudges, the signs that it’s time to move on, and the tools you can use to take that first step through the door—even when it feels scary. With faith, stillness, and clarity, Rebecca shows you how to navigate moments of uncertainty with confidence and trust.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why walking through doors resets your brain and how to use this knowledge to embrace change
How to identify signs that it’s time to move on, both in your career and personal life
The importance of stillness and prayer when navigating big decisions

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(02:23) Science of memory reset

(03:38) Hesitation to change

(05:09) Struggling with safety vs. growth

(07:27) Nervous system and transitions

(09:11) Faith in decision-making

(11:07) Personal journey with change

(13:07) Signs it’s time to change

(15:06) Surrendering to new opportunities

(19:11) Living in alignment with values

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