Originally published at The Human Advantage. Available here.
December 10, 2024.
With host Helen Wada, executive coach and founder of The Human Advantage, each episode will explore what being human at work looks like across a wide range of industries, from people in senior management to those on the ground.
In this episode of Human Wise, Helen Wada hosts Philippa White, founder of Thai Leadership and author of ‘Return on Humanity‘. They discuss Philippa’s diverse background, her transformative experiences in South Africa and Brazil, and her innovative approach to leadership development.
The conversation highlights the commercial benefits of embracing human-centered practices in the workplace, supported by research from McKinsey and Gallup. They also touch on the challenges of shifting traditional business mindsets towards more empathetic and holistic leadership.
The episode encourages listeners to consider how they can step out of their comfort zones and adopt more human-centric practices in their professional lives.
Topics Discussed:
Human-centric leadership development programs
Importance of relationship-building skills
Shifts in global business practices
Long-term leadership and self-awareness
Benefits of diverse leadership roles
Resources mentioned in this episode
“If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” ― David Bowie
