S4 Episode 37: Being Human in Business with Philippa White

The Coaching Inn

"Changing the world by developing more connected humans."

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, host Claire Pedrick is talking with Philippa White, author of Return on Humanity. Philippa shares her journey of writing the book, which was inspired by her uncle's impactful work in the anti-apartheid movement. She discusses the importance of human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience in leadership. Philippa also explains her company, Tie Leadership, which focuses on developing better leaders, better companies, and a better world through immersive experiences and training programs. The conversation highlights the power of experiential learning and the need for more human-centred leadership education.

Takeaways

• Human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience are essential for effective leadership.
• Immersive experiences and training programs can provide opportunities for individuals to develop these human competencies.
• Better leaders who tap into their human competencies create better companies and contribute to a better world.
• Experiential learning and exposure to different cultures and perspectives are key to developing these competencies.
• Constraints and obstacles can be enablers for personal and professional growth.

Contact Philippa White philippa@tieleadership..com or www.tieleadership.com

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Coming Up:

Next: Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten

Soon: Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby

Key Words

humility, leadership, human competencies, anti-apartheid, immersive experiences, training programs