coaching & Development for life, leadership, and career

Are you ready to approach your life and career renewed and invigorated?
Want to invigorate your leadership presence and approach?
Are you looking for a career aligned with your values and interests?
Want to build a more effective and connected culture?
Struggling to develop leaders fit for the future of your organization?
Growing professionally and enjoying the journey requires a clear vision of who you are and what drives you—a solid foundation of values, purpose, and integrity. For individuals and organizations alike, Humessence® helps you embody this foundation in everything you do. Our world-class professional coaches and facilitators will get you where you want to be. Guaranteed.
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What You Need

For Individuals

Our coaching programs are highly personalized to meet you where you're at in your life and career. So whether you're looking to get out of a rut, transition careers, or find more fulfillment in your life, career, and leadership, our professionally certified coaches will partner with you and get you where you want to be.
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For Organizations

Empowered, emotionally intelligent employees work better together. Self-awareness and personal development are essential to organizational success. Our programs get to the root of the most pressing engagement and culture issues with solutions applicable to both life and work.
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HUM-B-LE Leaders

Learn more about our unique approach to leadership development training and coaching. HUMan Based LEadership development integrates core emotional intelligence training and additional curriculum specific to your organization's needs. Bring the human essence to your leadership teams.
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HIGHLY VETTED Coaching SUPPORT

The Human Difference

Certified leadership coaches and training and development professionals ready to provide a custom client-centric experience. At Humessence®, we know that one size fits one, so every one-on-one coaching engagement and group experience is co-created with our clients because no one knows your life, business, or vision as you do. 

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IMPACT OF COACHING

Why invest in coaching?

See the impact of what coaching can do for you and your people. We work with our clients through the coaching partnership to support thriving professional and personal lives. Our signature Consciousness Development Continuum is the key to our program promise and clients’ success.

Real, measurable impacts drive success for today’s professionals and their organizations

94%

of employees reported they would stay longer if companies invested in their career

69%

of companies have reported talent shortages and retention difficulties

53%

of Americans who quit from culture issues left because of managerial relationships

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TRANSFORMING REAL LIVES​

What Our clients Say

I would highly recommend John as a resource to any organization. John was our meditation, yoga and coaching leader for a company workshop in November 2021. John is inspiring, reflective and provides guidance in an easily digestible format. We had group members who had never participated in yoga or meditation and felt inspired to incorporate both into their daily habits going forward. His program is ideal for all ages, familiarity levels and capabilities of attendees.
Divya Brown
Divya BrownPresident, COO, TAXA Outdoors
John Marshall is extremely professional and I’m excited to have Humessence leading our UPLIFT workshop. John takes his time and allows everyone to join the conversation, this is a very important strategy and breaks the ice for the room to feel more comfortable. I’ll continue working with Humessence and John for years to come.
Kevin Barnett
Kevin BarnettFounder & CEO, CoolxDad
John quickly became one of my key sources of support and guidance as I moved from the most challenging and painful chapter of my life into what I now consider to be the happiest and most successful just a year later. John is a highly gifted coach, with the ability to continuously adapt his approach as he learns which parts of me need to be protected and accommodated and which parts are ready to be challenged and reshaped. For anyone looking to make a change in their life who is even remotely curious about the benefits of having a coach, do yourself the biggest favor and reach out to John.
Sonia Lala
Sonia LalaDesign & Public Health Researcher
Working with Coach John Marshall at Humessence was BEYOND POWERFUL. I was able to better see my road blocks, ask myself big questions that unlock new possibilities, and get clear on charting a path forward to a more ideal and satisfying life. I highly recommend working with Humessence!
Terry Williams
Terry WilliamsOwner, The League
Working with John is a pleasure as his work is both experiential and academic. We collaborated on a training project and John designed, developed and delivered the mindfulness module. He not only delivered an impactful and engaging program that met our specifications, he did so through a virtual platform with global participants. No small feat. I also learned from him as his teachings are simple, profound and memorable.
Sonya Ware
Sonya WareFounder, Blue Beagle Consulting
Brett brings a wealth of hands-on experience and deep insights when it comes to the topic of leadership. I appreciate the vulnerability he demonstrates as he shares personal examples to illustrate key leadership practices. This is what humble leadership looks like. Brett’s insights about emotional intelligence (recognizing emotional triggers and managing reactions for a virtuous outcome) helped me think more deeply about what it means to lead self and others. I love his use of leadership research which has obviously formed the bedrock of his thoughts on the subject. I am excited to learn more about his upcoming book.
Kevin Siggard
Kevin SiggardProcess Owner for TM & SP/MPD/QE Role Excellence
I know what I don't want, but I never considered what I DO want in my ideal career, so I went through the Career Self-Discovery Program. It helped me discover just that, and the important things that contribute to success in my future roles. I was more patient in landing my ideal job. I was more confident and assertive in my job search. Now I have my dream job, where I'll have the opportunity to accomplish all of my goals and feel complete and happy.
Regina Stickney
Regina StickneyMarketing Coordinator, Architecture
At a time in my life when I was not sure where I wanted to go next in my career, John stepped in and helped guide me by creating a game plan and really digging into the things that were stopping me from pursuing the position I wanted next. He challenged me, allowed me to be vulnerable, and initiated tough conversations. Today, I sit in the position I had longed for and am part of a growing team that shares the same values as me; John was a huge part of that!
Alessandra Manrique
Alessandra ManriqueHR Recruiter, Energy
John is one of the best, well-versed life and career coaches I know. He is energetic, compassionate, and genuine. He is truly interested in helping his clients reach their full potential. His coaching style is infectious. Each time I leave a session I'm more motivated, organized, and able to achieve my goals. John is definitely one of the best!
Duston Morris, Ph.D.
Duston Morris, Ph.D.Professor, Health & Wellness Educator
The Career Self-Discovery Program solidified my true career goals and aligned them with my life goals to visualize the different paths I could take to succeed. I was able to better utilize my network to pursue positions I was both qualified for and passionate about and landed my ideal role in energy software consulting here in Houston! This program was the best decision I made in my career exploration process.
Griffen Livermore
Griffen LivermoreIT Management Consultant, Energy
From skeptic to advocate! I was initially unsure how I was going to get the most out of the coaching experience. Don’s coaching approach quickly changed my mindset. I found it to be personable and sincere, while also deeply rooted in the prior experiences of his impressive executive career. Having such a knowledgeable coach who was able to provide impartial and objective guidance to my professional situations was exactly what I needed. I’m truly grateful for this experience.
Terry Loda, CPPDirector of Payroll Services, ExtensisHR
John is a patient and caring coach and life-teacher. He takes the time to listen deeply, at the level of the heart in a grounded and centered way, stepping in with dexterity to shift the perspective at just the right moment. Yes, we've all read these testimonials before and written them off, but mark these words, veritas. John has true gifting and calling as a coach!
Joseph Down
Joseph DownSolutions Architect, Consultant
John has an unparalleled way of listening and provoking self discovery by leaning into conversation and growth. Every time we meet, he peels back another layer of discovery that I am often unaware of. Recently imposter syndrome was blurring my vision, but John was able to teach me simple, realistic ways to change my words to change my perspective. I also had the pleasure of working with John prior to his coaching career - although now that I think about it, he's always been coaching me.
Taylor Spellings
Taylor SpellingsKellogg MBA Candidate
I took John’s workshop on giving and accepting feedback about 6 months ago and I’ve referred to the materials from the class at least 2-3 times a month. Certain tips John shared with us and the exercises we did really helped me internalize and use with others in coaching roles as a manager and mentor personally and professionally. I’ve been inspired by John and his ability to make each attendee feel important, listened to and motivated. I’d recommend this class to everyone and would even take it again with this new perspective.
Nena Lara
Nena LaraInnovation & Strategic Design Manager, Deloitte
I started this program with the narrow and simple goal to take my career in a new and better direction. What I got out of Career Self-Discovery Program was so much more. The program helped me distill my career and life goals, and taught me an invaluable skill set that I can now adapt and apply to everything I hope to do in the future. I reignited my passion for my current career and have the roadmap to take it exactly where I want it to go. Thank you so much Humessence!
Thomas Lucas
Thomas LucasSr. Research Scientist, Pharma
I contacted John to coach me through one of the most important decisions of my life, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! He helped me sort through my conflicting thoughts and inner voices in order to reach a decision on my own without skewing me in one direction or another. He was calm, empathetic and allowed me to express myself authentically. I look forward to working with him in the future!
Aria Pakatchi
Aria PakatchiPhD Candidate, Naturopathic Medicine
John is an amazing Coach! I enrolled in his health and wellness program and I can honestly say that the difference from where I was personally at day 1 to day 100 was epic. We maneuvered through ebbs and flows I was experiencing together, he helped me set and achieve goals and also coached me on how to stay on plan, even when things didn’t work out. To stay focused, even if that means a different approach and perspective. He helped me tremendously and I would recommend him to anyone serious about crushing goals!
Samantha Thompson
Samantha ThompsonChef & Culinary Professor
John is a passionate, genuine professional who has had a significant impact on my own personal and professional development. In addition to the many positive interactions I've had with John through his yoga teaching, I attended two of his Humessence workshops in 2021 that were focussed on mindfulness and digesting feedback. Both were instrumental in adding value to my own life through various theory and guided exercises that provided unique tools for personal reflection, goal setting with purpose and improving balance across commitments whilst cultivating a growth mindset.
Kirk Gilleran
Kirk GilleranGeologist, Marathon
I had a great experience with John. He led me in a career direction that I did not expect, and I am very excited about my future career path.
Madison Nevermann
Madison NevermannEngineer, Energy
The best part of our coaching was in his guiding me to identify my strengths and self-limiting beliefs. John used his keen observation, experience and wisdom to guide me deeper on my path to living a vibrant and fulfilling life. I am grateful to John for helping me uncover my authentic self. As a result, I am more courageous and fulfilled. I continue to live in compassion and empathy toward others, but now have more self-compassion and confidence. This has helped me live more holistically. Thank you John Marshall!
Kara Koenitzer Tate
Kara Koenitzer TateDoctor of Physical Therapy
John was extremely helpful. I’m a senior-level technical consultant (seismic processing) working for multiple clients. I’ve never had to seriously market myself in the years that I’ve been a consultant. Recently, however, some of my clients have retired and/or had their companies sold. Thus I’ve found myself with a reduced workload. After a couple of conversations, John was able to see my unique situation, get me to refocus on my strengths and work on my weaknesses towards gaining new clients. I now have a concrete plan moving forward with renewed vigor. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks, John!
Ron Kerr
Ron KerrGeophysicist & Seismic Consultant
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Frequently asked questions

Coaching FAQ?

Coaching is a transformative and sacred partnership between a trained coach and a client or group ready for coaching and who feels connected with the coach. Coaching can help people in all areas, from personal development to career advancement. Establishing a solid foundation of trust and rapport is the coach’s first priority. The coach-client relationship is the main source of vision, perspective, and motivation gained from session to session. The coach will leverage these and their background in the latest research-backed coaching psychology experience to help you get out of your own way, reach your goals, and find unique answers to your most important life questions. They’ll also partner with clients in designing their lives and environments to support achieving and sustaining positive change.  

We currently accept clients across the USA and want to expand globally. While the company is based in Houston, TX, all coaching sessions are typically hosted virtually, and our workshops and training can be hosted virtually and in person, depending on travel arrangements (if necessary).

Our coaching services are designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations achieve their goals. We work with you to develop a custom coaching plan that fits your needs. We can help you with goal setting, time management, stress management, and more.

Our coaches are accredited by nationally recognized organizations like the International Coaching Federation, the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, and other organizations of an equivalent nature. Coaches need a minimum of 60 hours of accredited coach training, 100 documented client hours, and pass a proctored knowledge assessment to be considered. Our coaches average 120+ training hours and over 500 client hours.

  1. Unlike therapists and psychologists, coaches do not enter the realm of directly healing past traumas with clients that might affect their functioning in day-to-day life. Coaches may work with the past as it relates to the client’s present and future, yet the vast majority of session time is spent helping clients discover their own pathways to realizing their full personal and professional potential. Most coaching clients are healthy, successful people who might be experiencing a plateau or making significant changes in their lives. With the client’s commitment to the process and a co-creative client/coach relationship, clients can realize perspectives and the potential they never knew were possible.
  2. Unlike consultants, coaches do not provide advice outside their designated field(s) of expertise and only provide it with the client’s permission. Consulting is typically information-based. For example, you might hire a consultant to answer specific questions for your business process. Coaching psychology provides a different approach to cultivating the client’s ability to find answers to their own questions as they move forward.

Humessence coaches are chosen first on their ability and genuine interest in creating an authentic connection. In practice, they’re experienced with the latest research-backed positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and mindset training methodology. They’re also certified by some of the most elite coaching organizations in the world. 

Coaching and therapy can be very effective simultaneously, especially when the client grants permission for the coach and counselor to work together collaboratively. We have clients today that are doing both and experiencing success. The coach’s focus is on your present and future environments. While we work with the past as it relates to the present and future conditions, your counselor is the licensed expert in helping you work through past traumas that could impede your coaching journey. Your coach will help you determine if you’re ready for a coaching engagement.

The organizations we work with are fully aligned with investing in structured programs that increase employee engagement and psychological safety. At the individual level, we focus our training, education, and coaching programs on empowering employees with the tools to create balance in their lives, communicate their needs, and increase their energy levels through internal motivators. Our Human Based (HUM-B-LE) Leadership Development Program helps leadership teams create an environment that fully supports and rewards behaviors that promote engagement and psychological safety. The approach to our coaching and training programs is backed by our proprietary human development and change frameworks.

Our coaching programs are value-based. We guarantee the value of our clients’ experience will outweigh the costs. One-on-one coaching packages range from about $400 – $1,400 per month depending on the coach’s experience, frequency and duration of sessions, and the area of service. Some corporate and executive coaching programs can run from $1,000 – $10,000 per month, depending on the level of on-site engagement and programs for their teams and organizations. You can browse our top-ranked bios and talk to someone today to find out what package is good for you.

The best time to hire a coach is when things are going well! As humans, we’ll wait until things fall apart to look for answers. While no time is a bad time to start looking at your self-awareness, self-knowledge, and personal growth, when you enter the work from a balanced state, there’s potential to create something beautiful. We recommend being proactive about your well-being and growth to meet life’s inevitable challenges with a momentum that keeps you moving toward the life you want.

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Coaching & Development is Personal

A note from our founder, John Marshall

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Hi there! I want to personally thank you for your interest in investing in yourself or your people. There’s something in you that knows things can be different with your experience of life and work. Years ago, I was right where you’re at, and deciding to do something about it was the best decision I ever made. Investing in personal and professional development experiences has connected me with incredible people and created a life I love. The most significant leap for me came from transformative one-on-one coaching engagements. Humessence was born to give you access to the core experiences and knowledge that have made the biggest difference in my life and the lives of my clients. So, I invite you to schedule a free consultation with one of our world-class coaches to experience it for yourself. What are you waiting for? If you wait until you’re ready, you’ll never be ready. 🙂

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Regarding education and systems that support well-being in our communities and organizations, we want to make a difference. Schedule a consultation with us if you’re considering or in development of personal, professional, or leadership development programs for your team or organization. Nonprofit organizations supporting community outreach and development are eligible to receive service discounts.

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HUM-B-LE Leadership Train the Trainer

Implement our signature HUMan Based LEadership Development Framework in your organization's leadership development curriculum. This program is designed to bring our unique team-based approach to your training and development organization. If you're ready to add the human element to your T&D, schedule a consultation or click the link below to learn more.
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CoolxDad Community Uplift Program

We design and facilitate custom programs for organizations, groups, and associations that want to upgrade their employees' and members' consciousness and overall well-being. This program was developed for CoolxDad, a local Houston nonprofit organization looking to change the narrative around fathers of color in America. Click the link to learn more about their mission.
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