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.

Do you ever wonder how to blend commercial success with authentic human connection at work—especially in today’s fast-evolving, tech-driven world? In this episode, we uncover the secrets to building a meaningful and commercially successful career with Alex Holt, Vice Chair and Global Strategy Leader for Comms, Media, and Technology at Accenture and author of Outpacer.

Helen Wada sits down with Alex to discuss why aligning your personal purpose with your organization and role is key to finding fulfillment—and high impact—at work. Alex shares his insights on bridging UK and US workplace cultures, the art of truly human-centered selling, and why awareness and accountability matter more than ever for growth and leadership. Plus, discover how to navigate risk, master client relationships, and thrive amidst the coming AI revolution.

Whether you’re a leader, an aspiring seller, or simply want to bring more humanity to your 9-to-5, this episode offers actionable strategies and thought-provoking questions to help you create an environment where you can do your best, most devoted work. Plug in for an energizing blend of commercial wisdom and human insight—you’ll leave thinking differently about purpose, sales, and workplace connection!

Topics Discussed:

• Blending humanity into business
• Aligning personal and organizational purpose
• Building trust in sales relationships
• Navigating workplace culture differences
• Human skills in the AI era

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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/