Humessence Insights & Blog Post Directory
Welcome to the comprehensive archive of Humessence’s thought-provoking articles and insights. Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources covering topics like work-life integration, purpose-driven leadership, holistic well-being, and professional development. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice, or deep dives into the human experience at work, our complete blog directory makes it easy to explore all that Humessence has to offer.
Effective Communication Tips for Virtual Meetings
As far back as I can remember, any book I read or course I took specific to effective communication referenced the “7-38-55 Rule”. The concept is derived from research completed by Dr. Albert Mehrabian in 1971, specific to the communication of emotions. In summary, the rule describes the three critical elements for effective communication and […]
- Don Fries
How to Save and Build Your Relationships by Holding One Thing in Mind
Our evolutionary tendency is to focus on what’s wrong—where’s the nearest threat to our comfort and survival? The same applies to relationships. How do we manage conflict? How do I accept our differences? What if x, y, and z never change? The truth is how you celebrate each other predicts the success and well-being of […]
- John Marshall
Speak Now: Unleashing the Power of Your Voice for Public Speaking Success
This week’s blog is brought to you by Julie Johnston, our Game Changer Coach, who is also our resident Public Speaking and Voice Over Coach. Julie has spent most of her life making the most of her voice. As a professional voice actor herself, she truly understands the power and impact a voice can have. […]
- Julie Johnston
People First: How New Leaders Can Cultivate A High-Performing Team
People are promoted into their first leadership role due to their competence as individual contributors. Often, they enter these roles driven to demonstrate their personal capabilities. Their focus is on performance, not on people. Yet, leaders lead people. This role, therefore, requires a different mindset and a new set of priorities. To develop a fully […]
- Brett Larson
Cultivating Meaningful Connections: A Coach’s Perspective
“Our connection with others can only be as deep as our connection with ourselves.” This is a quote from Dr. Brene’ Brown’s most recent book, “Atlas of the Heart”. Dr. Brown goes on to discuss that the confidence to “cultivate meaningful connection” with others comes from knowing and understanding who we are and what we […]
- Don Fries
Overcoming Core Fears: Three Steps to Embracing Fear as a Beacon of Growth
In our increasingly fast-paced, productivity-obsessed world, it’s common to operate out of fear, nature’s essential and rapid motivator. This influences our definition of success. Maybe your core fears got you where you are today, meticulously playing it safe, following the rules, and doing everything you’ve been told you should do. You’re realizing letting fear run […]
- John Marshall
Use It or Lose It! Top 10 Best Ways to Spend Your Professional Development Stipend in 2024
Many companies show that they value their employees by gifting them an allotment to spend in a variety of ways for their personal development and growth. If you are fortunate enough to work for a company that offers funding for your professional development and growth, it’s your job to ensure you take advantage of it. […]
- Julie Johnston
Ultimate Guide to Inclusive Festive Fun: Crafting a Successful Hybrid Event in 2023
Organizing a holiday party for a hybrid team requires extra creativity and planning to ensure everyone feels included. Here are some easy steps to help you plan a successful end-of-year event, ensuring interactions feel as seamless as possible between all participants and everyone has a good time. Steps to Help You Successfully Pull Off a […]
- Julie Johnston
Unlocking Emotional Wisdom: 5 Life Lessons from ‘Inside Out
Whether triggered by the recent horrible events in Israel and Gaza or by events occurring “closer to home”, an increasing number of my recent coaching conversations have centered around understanding emotions. Whatever the trigger, the inevitable questions follow: How long should I cry? How long should I stay angry? How long should I stay fearful? […]
- Don Fries