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Humessence Leadership coaching and training solutions to grow the (not-so) soft skills that drive business performance and shape organizational culture.

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/

05/14/2026

Resilience is like a bank account. We need reserves for the inevitable challenges ahead — the shifting priorities, hard conversations, organizational changes, and seasons of sustained pressure. But not every investment gives the same return. In our Team Resilience Training, participants explore the Four Keys of Resilience and identify where they can make the most meaningful deposits: positive emotion, purpose, connection, and adaptability. The goal is not just to “be more resilient” as individuals. It is to build shared habits that strengthen the integrity, communication, and capacity of the whole team. Learn more about Humessence Team Resilience Training.

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

In a world moving fast toward artificial intelligence, what actually sets great leaders apart?In this episode of The Pre...
05/12/2026

In a world moving fast toward artificial intelligence, what actually sets great leaders apart?

In this episode of The Present Professional, John Marshall sits down with Jevon Wooden, CEO of Brightmind Consulting Group, to unpack a powerful idea: the real advantage right now isn’t AI… it’s human intelligence.

They explore why emotional intelligence, communication, and context matter more than ever, especially as businesses rush to automate. As Jevon puts it, “If we are reacting, then we’re already in trouble.” The conversation dives into how leaders can use AI to support their teams instead of replacing them, and why slowing down to think strategically can actually create better long-term results.

If you’ve been wondering how to balance innovation with leadership, this one will hit home.

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

What’s one human skill you think will matter most in the future of work?

05/11/2026

AI can amplify your voice. But it cannot replace your understanding.

John Marshall and Jevon Wooden highlight a growing concern. As more professionals rely on AI to create content, speak, and present ideas, the gap between what is shared and what is truly understood becomes visible.

People can tell.

If you cannot explain what you posted, or expand on what you presented, credibility starts to break down.

This is where ethical stewardship matters. Using AI is not the problem. Misrepresenting knowledge is.

The responsibility is clear. Learn the fundamentals. Understand what you share. Use AI as a tool, not a substitute for thinking.

That is how human intelligence and AI can work together effectively.

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

Is your organization truly ready for honest feedback, or are conversations still held back by uncertainty and silence? F...
05/08/2026

Is your organization truly ready for honest feedback, or are conversations still held back by uncertainty and silence? Feedback only drives growth when trust exists, communication flows both ways, and leaders consistently act on what they hear.

In this insightful article from Humessence, executive coach Don Fries shares five key areas leaders should assess, from psychological safety to follow through, along with practical questions that help evaluate your current feedback culture.

Read the full blog and discover how feedback readiness can strengthen engagement, accountability, and performance across your organization.
https://humessence.com/insights/how-to-measure-your-organizations-feedback-readiness-5-key-areas-every-leader-should-assess/

What really happens after a company gets acquired?John Marshall sits down with Rachel Krug to talk about the human side ...
05/07/2026

What really happens after a company gets acquired?

John Marshall sits down with Rachel Krug to talk about the human side of mergers and acquisitions, including culture shifts, leadership communication, employee retention, and the uncertainty teams experience during major transitions.

This conversation explores how HR leaders can better support people before, during, and after an acquisition, and why the way leaders communicate can completely shape the outcome of integration.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://humessence.com/podcast/075-the-human-side-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-with-rachel-krug/

Leadership development works best when it is not treated as a one-off training. At Humessence, our workplace training so...
05/06/2026

Leadership development works best when it is not treated as a one-off training. At Humessence, our workplace training solutions are designed to help organizations build a shared communication system across teams, managers, and senior leaders. That means developing the conversations that shape culture every day: feedback, conflict, coaching, emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological safety. Whether we are supporting all-staff development, manager communication skills, or structured leadership development programs, the goal is the same: turn insight into repeatable behaviors that help people work better together. Explore our leadership and workplace training solutions.

Learn more: https://humessence.com/training-solutions/

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