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Can we be both commercially focused and human at work?
We talk a lot about human-centric leadership – putting people, culture and inclusivity at the heart of business. Yet in today’s competitive world success is still often associated with being results-focused and aggressive, which can seem like the opposite of human. Is it possible to put humanity at the heart of what we do without sacrificing performance?
Drawing upon coaching principles, HUMAN-WISE offers a unique practical framework to help you explore these ideas for yourself, and then apply them to others around you. Helen Wada is an experienced business development leader and executive coach who specializes in developing human-centric commercial leaders. With her business, The Human Advantage, she brings core coaching skills to life, linking them to a commercial focus. This book will transform how you approach conversations and help you build the resilience you need to be successful, in business and in life.
HUMAN-WISE is an essential read for any leader looking to develop themselves, grow their business and build a more human working world.
Founder of The Human Advantage, an Executive Coaching and Consultancy business, chartered accountant turned business development guru and executive coach, Helen Wada was formerly a Global Client Director at KPMG and now spends her time providing coaching and leadership training to leaders across a range of top-tier organizations. Helen brings a fresh perspective to commercial leadership and coaching and has worked with numerous front-line, top-tier professional service firms such as KPMG, BDO, FTI Consulting, Interpath, Kantar and Channel 4. Her mission is to help business everywhere put the human back into the working world. Helen also hosts the podcast ‘Human Wise’.
Introduction: A new way of thinking (and being)
PART 1 – How you show up
Chapter 1: Your authentic best self
Chapter 2: Limiting beliefs – what’s stopping you?
PART 2 – Understanding others
Chapter 3: Building better relationships
Chapter 4: Discover the art of being curious
Chapter 5: Exploring the system
Chapter 6: The power of listening
Chapter 7: Evoke awareness & create insight
Part 3 – Mindset Matters
Chapter 8: Blending a commercial approach with a coaching mindset
Chapter 9: Building Trust & Gaining commitment
Chapter 10: The heart of a coaching approach
Part 4 – Act and Adapt
Chapter 11: Reading the room
Chapter 12: The practice of noticing (including presence)
Chapter 13: Playing the conversation ladder
Part 5 – Next steps
Chapter 14: Getting to action
Chapter 15: Building resilience
Chapter 16: Empowering others
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