Overview

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.

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Author:   Helen Wada
Publisher:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781788608480

ISBN 10:   1788608488
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   03 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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 Bibliography & further resources

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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’.

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