Zi Kit Toh: Balancing Performance and Well-being – The Role of Leaders | Doing Well #88

Research has shown that when well-being becomes central to leadership, teams are more engaged, creative, and resilient. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews leadership consultant Zi Kit Toh on what it takes to balance performance and well-being as a leader in the workplace.

With humble beginnings leading student well-being and engagement on university campuses, Zi Kit Toh is now the founder of leadership consultancy and workplace training firm Emote. Based in Singapore, the company’s mission is to equip organizations with the people skills to create environments that drive performance toward business goals. At Emote, Zi Kit Toh has worked with hundreds of leaders, teaching them how to connect and engage their people to achieve better results as a team.

In this episode, Zi Kit Toh addresses some widespread misconceptions about well-being, and sheds light on the key characteristics of an effective leader in today’s working world. In addition, Zi Kit Toh sheds light on the various types of leadership styles, what effective leadership looks like in a team, and common leadership mistakes to avoid.

Together, Lu and Zi Kit Toh exchange real-world leadership anecdotes, and look at various habits and practices for effective leadership. So, whether you’re a leader looking to model healthy habits, a team member seeking better support, or simply interested in building thriving organizations, tune in to this episode for practical insights to elevate both performance and people!

Visit Zi Kit Toh’s work via the following platforms: Emote: https://emote.sg Bros Before Woes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bros-before-woes-sg

Connect with Zi Kit Toh via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zikittoh

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