Human Wise

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work. 

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.

This week, Helen is joined by  Penny Power OBE. Penny is a builder of communities, dedicated to creating love and connection in business. She authored the successful Business Is Personal and co-founded a company by the same name. 

They discuss the business case for love; how we can create cultures of growth, contribution and connection; and why it's so important we remember the impact our personal lives have on how we show up at work.


With the rise of AI technologies, is being human at work under threat? Or has it become more of a superpower than ever? 

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For more information on Penny, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennypower/?originalSubdomain=uk

Website: https://www.pennypower.co.uk/

Business Is Personal: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Business-Personal-Leader-Your-Life/dp/1784521523

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Resources mentioned: 

Tony Robbins 6 Human Needs: https://core.tonyrobbins.com/driving-force-6/

The Harvard Business Review ‘The Business Case For Love’: https://hbr.org/2023/10/the-business-case-for-love

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work.

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Debbie Johnson, seasoned sales leader who has worked in multiple global organisations within the technology sector and currently Regional Sales Director at Dell Technologies.

They discuss why authenticity, trust, and relationship-building should be prioritised in sales environments, why collaboration is so important in an increasingly technological world, and practical steps for sales leaders looking to build a culture based on these principles.

What is the business case for investing time, money, and energy into building long-term relationships with clients beyond a sale? How can we reframe the 80-20 rule to nurture these relationships with clients? And do we always have to be the expert?

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For more information on Debbie, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-johnson-1530311/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work.

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Paul Golding, experienced executive coach and facilitator, and founder of Baransu.

They discuss why authenticity is a two-way street, a formula for calculating (and building) trust, and 3 ways we can lead well through uncertainty.

How do we navigate feelings of anxiety and unsafety that come with periods of uncertainty? What does emotional intelligence look like in action? And what does intimacy mean in professional relationships?

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For more information on Paul, find him here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-golding-67139434/

Baransu: https://www.baransu.co.uk/

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Resources mentioned:

David Maister’s Trust Equation: https://trustedadvisor.com/why-trust-matters/understanding-trust/understanding-the-trust-equation

Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Than/dp/0747528306

The Reuven Bar-On model of Emotional Intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ELRyJWQMw

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human-Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work.


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.


This week, Helen is joined by Rishi Reddy, professor of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Michigan and Director of the Centre for Surgical Innovation. “Who better to have on the podcast than someone who works with the hearts and minds of people every day,” says Helen as she introduces the episode.


They discuss how we can ensure clients are at the heart of everything we do, the role of incentives, and techniques for difficult conversations.


What similarities can we draw between patient care in a healthcare setting and client care in a corporate setting? What is the impact of connection, understanding, and openness?

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For more information on Rishi, find him here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishi-reddy-md-mba-a45aa6103/

University of Michigan Centre for Surgical Innovation: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/surgery-research/centers-initiatives/center-surgical-innovation

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work. 

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Nik Dewar, European Sales Director at Samsung. 


They discuss how to build psychological safety in our teams from day one, why the best sales conversations are 80% client-led, and how to be brilliant at the basics.

How can we transfer the psychological safety we have within our teams to our client conversations? If communication really is the foundation of success, how do we actively ensure we’re communicating with authenticity, integrity, and humility?

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For more information on Nik, find him here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikdewar/

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work. 

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Nancy Glynn. Executive development coach and advisor, Nancy is a Founding Fellow of the Institute Of Coaching and Founder of human-centred high performance leadership consultancy, Dynallia.

They discuss the seismic shift occurring throughout the world, why emotional intelligence is so important in an increasingly AI-driven world, and how we can pause or shift our attention when things get tough.

What is the commercial advantage of mindfulness? And how can we rewrite the narrative in our minds to enable us to show up as our best selves?

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For more information on Nancy, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-glynn-london/

Dynallia: https://www.dynallia.com/

Institute Of Coaching: https://instituteofcoaching.org/users/nancy-glynn

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Resources mentioned:

Jon Kabat-Zinn: https://jonkabat-zinn.com/

Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/everyday-mindfulness-with-jon-kabat-zinn/#aboutv

London City Bankers study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/job.720

Repetitive thoughts research: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/family-affair/201712/negative-self-talk-dont-let-it-overwhelm-you

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work.


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.


This week, Helen is joined by Georgia Prichard, Civil Liberties paralegal.


How can businesses attract and retain the talent of Gen Z coming into the working world? What will they expect from businesses? And how might they influence the corporate landscape many of us have known for decades?


This week we hear from someone on the ground. Georgia offers an insider view as to exactly what Gen Z expects from a workplace. Join Helen and Georgia as they discuss what motivates young people, how the next generation is going to shape a more human working world, and the benefits of making space at the table for Gen Z.

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For more information on Georgia, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-prichard-541272153/

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work. 

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Dan Strode, Group Director of Culture and Strategy, Global Human Resources, for Santander Madrid. Dan is also author of The Culture Advantage, which explores how we can empower people to drive innovation.

They discuss breaking the cookie cutter mould, making the most of opportunity, what ice cream can teach us about failure, and living to 100!

With increasingly concerning conversations around the impact of AI, what is the competitive advantage humans have over such technologies? And what is the virtuous circle that begins when we recognise this human advantage?

For more information on Dan, find him here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danstrodepeopleculturespeaker/?originalSubdomain=es

Website: https://danielstrode.com/

The Culture Advantage: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Advantage-Empowering-People-Innovation/dp/1398606766

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Resources mentioned:

Barack Obama’s Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MjccRjErQw&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work. 

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.

This week, Helen is joined by Cath Bishop, former Olympic rower turned successful business and leadership coach. Cath is author of The Long Win, which in 2020 was listed in the Financial Times’ Top 10 Business Books. 

They discuss the importance of clarity in how we define success, the role of trust and vulnerability in building successful relationships, and how we can cultivate a growth mindset.

Join Helen and Cath as they answer the complex question of how we can define our ambitions in a way that acknowledges our human nature (in flux, ever changing). What’s the difference between finite versus infinite definitions of success? And why should we be careful of metrics?

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For more information on Cath, find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cath-bishop-a0029847/

Website: https://cathbishop.com/

The Long Win: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Win-search-better-succeed/dp/1788601912/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AI5DNO1O7EAL&keywords=the+long+win&qid=1700588685&s=books&sprefix=the+long+win%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1

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Resources mentioned: 

Simon Sinek The Infinite Game: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Infinite-Game-Businesses-Achieve-Long-Lasting/dp/0241295599

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Welcome to Human Wise, the podcast that explores the commercial advantage of being human at work.

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.

We’ll hear from expert coaches, leaders, and business owners to uncover why there is now a commercial imperative to focusing on the human side of business, and how this enables us to advance in our careers and build a culture where people can thrive.

This week, Helen introduces the mission at the heart of the Human-Wise podcast: to help businesses develop a clever vision and a deep understanding of what matters to them, so that as an organisation they can better show up for their employees, their clients, and their stakeholders.

Why is it that profit and pace are associated with negative emotions - and caring, inclusive, innovative mean that people are more actively engaged. Can these objectives not co-exist? Is it true that to deliver financial return in today’s commercial, competitive world, the behaviours required to create a culture of inclusivity, innovation and integrity are left at the door?

Stay tuned for future episodes of Human Wise.

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Further links to follow:

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/

Further links to follow:

Read HUMAN-WISE: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada

The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/