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What helps teams feel more connected, aligned, and engaged?In this conversation on The Present Professional, John Marsha...
06/18/2026

What helps teams feel more connected, aligned, and engaged?

In this conversation on The Present Professional, John Marshall talks with Natalie Spiro about how rhythm, community, and intentional leadership can strengthen trust, collaboration, and workplace culture.

Natalie shares practical insight on creating shared experiences, recognizing people in meaningful ways, and understanding what truly motivates each person on a team.

Listen here:
https://humessence.com/podcast/078-building-connected-teams-through-rhythm-community-leadership-with-natalie-spiro/

06/15/2026

There is a powerful shift that changes everything in growth.

Need vs want.

John Marshall and Don Fries explain why saying “I need to” often feels forced, while “I want to” puts you back in control.

That difference matters in coaching.

Real transformation only happens when someone chooses it. Not when it is assigned. Not when it is expected. But when they take ownership of the process, the effort, and the outcome.

Because coaching cannot fix someone who is not ready to take responsibility.

Growth starts with wanting it.

You can listen here: https://humessence.com/podcast/074-unlocking-potential-the-journey-of-coaching-with-don-fries/

06/08/2026

AI is not here to replace leaders. It is here to multiply their effectiveness.

John Marshall and Jevon Wooden share a powerful perspective. The real value of AI is in augmentation.

Great leaders know where they are strong. But more importantly, they know where they need support.

AI can fill those gaps.

It can challenge your thinking, act as a second perspective, and even simulate the mindset of your target audience. From decision making to market research, it becomes a tool that sharpens how you lead and how you communicate.

Used well, it becomes your strategic advantage.

Not by doing the work for you, but by helping you think better.

You can listen here: https://humessence.com/podcast/073-embracing-human-intelligence-in-an-ai-world-jevon-wooden/

What makes someone a truly effective leader?John Marshall sits down with Brett Larson to discuss emotional intelligence,...
06/04/2026

What makes someone a truly effective leader?

John Marshall sits down with Brett Larson to discuss emotional intelligence, values driven leadership, psychological safety, and how strong cultures are built through trust, accountability, and authentic feedback.

Brett shares lessons from his journey from industrial engineer to leadership development expert, including why empowered teams perform better, how leaders can earn followership, and why company values must be lived, not just displayed.

A powerful conversation for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and teams looking to create stronger workplace cultures.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://humessence.com/podcast/077-journey-of-leadership-development-with-brett-larson/

06/01/2026

You do not need to be the loudest person in the room to be heard.

Julie Johnston shares a powerful reminder. Being smart is not enough on its own. The real advantage comes when you can clearly communicate your ideas.

In a room full of brilliant people, it is often the one who can express their thinking with clarity and presence who gets noticed, trusted, and given opportunities.

And for introverts, this does not mean becoming someone you are not. You do not need to turn into a performative extrovert. Quiet confidence, thoughtful delivery, and strong presence can speak just as powerfully.

You already have what it takes. It is about learning how to use your voice.

You can listen here: https://humessence.com/podcast/072-empowering-emerging-leaders-unlocking-confidence-communication-culture-with-julie-johnston/

05/25/2026

You cannot detect what is good in a moment if you are not fully present.

In this clip from The Present Professional, John Marshall and Margaret Moore share a simple but powerful idea. Before anything else, pause. Let go of the noise, the to do list, and the distractions. Just be here.

Because when you are truly present, you start to notice something different. Opportunities. Shifts. Small moments where something good can happen.

That is where better decisions begin. That is where meaningful change starts.

You can listen here: https://humessence.com/podcast/071-science-of-leadership-with-margaret-moore/

What if happier teams actually performed better?John Marshall sits down with Scott Crabtree, Chief Happiness Officer at ...
05/21/2026

What if happier teams actually performed better?

John Marshall sits down with Scott Crabtree, Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Brain Science, to explore how brain science and behavioral science can improve workplace culture, leadership, resilience, and team performance.

Scott shares practical insights on investing in relationships, practicing gratitude, building psychological safety, and overcoming negativity bias to create stronger and more connected teams.

This conversation is packed with actionable strategies for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and organizations looking to create healthier and higher performing workplace cultures.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://humessence.com/podcast/076-the-science-of-happiness-in-the-workplace-with-scott-crabtree/

Team building should create more than a memorable experience. It should create better conversations. Our team-building d...
05/20/2026

Team building should create more than a memorable experience. It should create better conversations. Our team-building development workshops are designed for all-staff groups, departments, and cross-functional teams that need practical skills they can apply immediately. Each experience helps participants strengthen the communication habits that shape culture over time — including resilience, feedback, conflict, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and confident communication. Explore Humessence team-building development workshops.

Learn More: https://humessence.com/training-solutions/team-building-workshop-programs/

05/18/2026

The simplest leadership advice is often the hardest to practice.

Be present.

John Marshall and Don Fries highlight why true connection does not come from surface level conversation. It comes from listening deeply, engaging fully, and focusing on what is really driving the moment.

When you treat someone as the most important person in the room, everything changes. Trust builds. Conversations become meaningful. Leadership becomes human.

Presence is not just a skill. It is a discipline.

You can listen here: https://humessence.com/podcast/074-unlocking-potential-the-journey-of-coaching-with-don-fries/

Burnout isn’t just a personal problem. It’s often a system problem.Many organizations try to address burnout by encourag...
05/15/2026

Burnout isn’t just a personal problem. It’s often a system problem.

Many organizations try to address burnout by encouraging employees to practice self care. But real change happens when companies examine how work itself is designed.

In this insightful article, Rachel Krug explains how HR leaders can take a proactive role in preventing burnout through better workload planning, stronger management support, and building psychologically safe cultures.

If you want to create a workplace where people can do their best work without burning out, this is a must read.

Read the full article here:
https://humessence.com/insights/designing-organizational-interventions-to-prevent-burnout/

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