Human Wise
Host and expert coach Helen Wada is a strong believer in the commercial advantage of being human at work.
With over 25 years commercial experience, Helen has seen an opportunity for businesses to do things differently – a sweet spot where a coaching approach and commercial focus can co-exist to build a more human working world.
This podcast is for anyone in business who believes that a better way of working is out there: better for teams, for organisations and, ultimately, for society as a whole.
We'll hear from senior leaders, founders, people on the ground and professionals from a variety of different disciplines, learning from their unique wisdom and experience.
So, if you're ready to make the human advantage your commercial advantage, join Helen and guests every other week on all major podcast directories.
Human Wise
Ep43: How Self-Awareness and Voice Shape Effective Leadership at Work with Alan Robertson
Unlock the secret to more powerful, productive conversations in your professional and personal life by discovering the transformative potential of your own voice. In this eye-opening episode of the Human Wise Podcast, people developer and Voiceprint creator Alan Robertson joins host Helen Wada to reveal how self-awareness, intentional communication, and data-driven tools can dramatically boost your influence and connection with others.
We delve into why most workplace talk happens subconsciously—and how harnessing conscious, considerate communication unleashes better collaboration, trust, and leadership impact. Alan explains his Voiceprint model, which categorizes our conversational approaches into three core “buckets,” and shares actionable strategies to shape your talk for influencing, exploring, or collaborating with colleagues, clients, and teams. Plus, hear practical stories from Alan’s extensive background in industrial relations, people management, and coaching, with relatable tips to address difficult conversations, read the room, and adapt your voice for any situation.
Whether you’re leading a team, coaching others, or looking to strengthen workplace relationships, this episode equips you with the mindset and methods to become more human—and more effective—at work. Don’t miss this game-changing guide to leveling up your conversations and driving positive change, one voice at a time!
Topics Discussed:
- Effective communication in the workplace
- Developing self-awareness in conversations
- Using data to explore speaking styles
- Building trust through active listening
- Influencing leaders with conversational techniques
Further links to follow:
Helen Wada: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helen-wada
The Human Advantage: https://www.thehumanadvantage.co.uk/
