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What happens when high performance becomes unsustainable? In this episode of Human Wise, Helen Wada is joined by clinical psychologist and founder of Us Therapy, Dr. Emma Waddington, to explore the growing tension between commercial success and human wellbeing in today’s workplace.

Drawing on years of experience supporting leaders, teams, and high-performing professionals in Singapore, Emma shares why burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm are becoming increasingly common in modern organisations. Together, Helen and Emma unpack why human-centred leadership is no longer optional, how trust and psychological safety shape performance, and why rest, reflection, and connection are essential for sustainable success.

This is a powerful conversation for leaders, commercial teams, and organisations navigating pressure, change, and the growing complexity of modern work.

Topics Discussed

• Why burnout and overwhelm are increasing in modern workplaces
• The connection between high performance and psychological safety
• How leaders create cultures where people can speak up
• Balancing commercial success with human-centred leadership
• The importance of reset, reflection, and deliberate rest
• How trust shapes customer relationships and team performance
• Why listening is one of the most underrated business skills
• AI, relationships, and the future of human connection at work
• How identity, belonging, and purpose influence wellbeing
• Why sustainable success requires both performance and humanity

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Further links to follow:

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

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