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John Marshall

Conscious Leadership & Executive Coach
"I help leaders and their teams become self-aware and deliver results without compromising their values or well-being."

I like to say I’m more of an executive’s life coach than an executive coach. My coaching approach is not just about setting goals and devising and executing organizational strategies. It goes deeper, targeting the root of my client’s challenges—core behaviors and mindset—the elements that show up in multiple areas of their lives. By coaching the core, I help my senior and emerging leaders not just improve their businesses and careers but upgrade their lives in the process.

Through interactive keynotes and workshops, I help teams move beyond burnout and create an empowered, accountable culture where communication is authentic, timely, and fosters innovation. I’ve helped thousands of professionals find more balance in life by developing self-awareness and taking values-driven action.  With nearly a decade of prior global sales and business development experience, I can empathize with employees about an enterprise’s demands and give them a framework to navigate them mindfully without compromising their values or connections.

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Education & Credentials:

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
  • National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBHWC
  • iEQ9 Accredited Practitioner, Integrative Enneagram Solutions
  • 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher, The Yoga Alliance
  • M.S. Positive Psychology, Arizona State University (Projected Aug 2025)
  • B.S. Energy Engineering, Penn State University
  • B.S. Energy, Business, and Finance, Penn State University

Approaches & Expertise: Executive Presence; Adaptive Leadership; Emotional Intelligence Development; Creating Work/Life Balance; Mindfulness and Self-Awareness; Self-Knowledge Through The Wisdom of The Enneagram; Purpose-Driven Career Transitions

My Ideal Clients: Current and rising organization leaders willing to examine themselves, drastically elevate their self-awareness, and drive adaptive change in their organizations and communities.

What Clients Say About John

Overall, I cannot thank you enough for your transformative impact on my career journey. Your mindful approach, deep expertise, and genuine support have allowed me to thrive and move closer to my goals. I feel more confident, purpose-driven, and well-equipped to navigate any challenges that lie ahead. I wholeheartedly recommend you as an executive coach to anyone seeking meaningful guidance, personal growth, and career fulfillment. Your ability to cultivate mindfulness, foster clarity, and help individuals understand their purpose is remarkable. Thank you again for being such an exceptional coach. Your unwavering support and steadfast belief in my potential have made all the difference.
Carmisha Webb
Carmisha WebbGlobal Transportation Sr. Manager, Lockheed Martin
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
John has an incredible ability to balance kind encouragement with tough questioning. Coming out of these conversations, I was more effective in creating stakeholder by-in and delivering solutions. There are lessons I learned during these conversations that I’m confident I will utilize throughout my career. He wasn’t afraid to start from scratch and learn about who I was at my core. In this, I appreciated John’s determination and patience; I never felt like he was rushing me through the process. After my time with John, I feel much more confident in my current work and the career path I’ve been able to set myself on. Better yet, I feel more in touch with myself than ever before! I highly recommend John for anyone at any stage of a career.
Brian Stiles
Brian StilesBusiness Development Manager, GRUNDFOS
I have had the privilege of working with John as my Executive Coach. His approach to Coaching was insightful, thought-provoking and inspiring. I’ve been transformed by having known him during this experience. My outlook professionally and personally has completely changed and this is due to the work he coached me through. I can’t thank John enough for how he has helped me. I would highly recommend John to anyone who needs his support as a Coach.
Patti Robichaud
Patti RobichaudManager, Learning and Development, J.D. Irving
It has been transformative working with John as a coach. Whether we focus on personal or professional challenges, he has a unique ability to help me surface the answers that are already inside me. And when I need, he is able to guide me towards insights that I am not seeing on my own. I have been very happy with the results and so appreciative of John's role in my life.
Duane Edwards
Duane EdwardsCofounder, Head of Development & Engagement, Teamatics
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
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
We enjoyed our Team Building session with John. He made our session easy, fun, and comfortable. It was nice to be able to get together and share on a personal level which our staff rarely have time or the will to do. Our Team is actually looking forward to our next Team Building...sounds like a plan to me!
Eva Quiroz
Eva QuirozAdministrative Services Manager, East End District
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 was an amazing coach! He spent time coaching me through limiting beliefs, exploring career paths and doing exercises to help me identify my path forward. If you want support on your career journey and an accountability partner to help you achieve your goals, look no further than Humessence.
Ciandra Gaston
Ciandra GastonStudent Success Advisor, 2U
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
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
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
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!
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