Together, we’ll explore what it takes to achieve unwavering clarity in your decisions and leadership direction, unlocking the power of advanced self-awareness.

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I support leaders and executives on the brink of burnout in regaining their sense of direction and self-awareness. Through coaching that seamlessly integrates the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram with the contemporary insights of Positive Psychology, I guide you to not just survive, but thrive in leading your life and career.

JOHN MARSHALL, ICF-PCC, NBC-HWC

Conscious Leadership Coach & ICF Mentor

Certified Enneagram (iEQ9) Practitioner

Founder, Lead Coach, Humessence LLC

Are you feeling burnt out?
Receiving critical feedback?
Struggling to build team culture?

I help leaders and executives on the verge of checking out or burning out develop a profound level of direction and self-awareness through coaching that integrates the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram with the contemporary insights of Positive Psychology.

“(Coach 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
Global Transportation Sr. Manager, Lockheed Martin
My clients typically come from two places...
feeling burnt out and spread thin from being expected to move mountains with limited resources,
or
navigating a pivotal organizational or life role transition from becoming a parent to a leader of leaders.
and many others...
Firstly, he is a very warm, friendly, approachable person. I very much looked forward to my conversations with him. But more importantly in this context, he was very effective at helping me understand how to clear my own roadblocks in my career journey. He never told me what to do per se, but he was very good at boiling down complicated (often emotionally based) issues into simple, reflective questions. Discussed in such a way, I could start seeing some of the unconscious beliefs that drove certain actions, or inactions, that run contrary to my overall goals. I would joke that these were my career therapy sessions, but there’s real truth to that.
Jorge ChampinSr Manager, Systems Engineering, L3Harris Technologies
Jorge Champin
John's guidance has been instrumental in honing not just my leadership and executive communication skills, but also in significantly improving my self-regulation and emotional presence. Working with John is a seamless and enriching experience. He possesses a unique ability to facilitate profound personal growth by prompting the kind of deep introspection that peels back the layers, revealing core issues and areas for development. Through his skillful questioning and insightful feedback, John helped me to navigate and understand complex professional challenges, empowering me to emerge as a more effective and emotionally intelligent leader.
Hardh MehtaBusiness Development and M&A, Clearway Energy Group
Hardh Mehta
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 RobichaudManager, Learning & Development, J.D. Irving
Patti Robichaud
I was blessed to work with John as a career coach this past year. Not only was John patient and a good listener, he was very compassionate in his approach, and provided me with the tools and guidance I needed to navigate my career. The level of experience he brings to the table, and his unique ability to get one comfortable was instrumental in making the coaching experience successful. I am grateful to have had this opportunity and will encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with John to do so without any hesitation. You will not regret it.
Stephen CaesarGlobal Head of Regulatory Risk Audit, PayPal
Stephen Caesar
There are lessons I learned during these conversations that I’m confident I will utilize throughout my career. I never felt like he was rushing me through the process. Together, John and I uncovered personal strengths and experiences that I could leverage to become the person I wanted to be. The most effective thing John did for me at this stage was guide me to different perspectives in the way I thought about myself. There were sessions I (sometimes unknowingly) brought up doubts that by the end of the session, had turned into opportunities for growth.
John DoeBusiness Development Manager, Grundfos
John Doe
John is an incredible facilitator of dialogue that challenges you, and makes you consider your choices with the end goal in mind. He does an amazing job of steering in such a way that the ideas flow from you (with his guidance of course), thus allowing you to maintain complete ownership of your process. I found my time with John to be incredibly productive
Brian ClarkNational Account Director, Neurocrine Biosciences
Brian Clark
John is an exceptional executive coach, he takes the time to really understand areas of focus/development and translates into customized sets of actions to drive progress. What sets John apart is his very pragmatic approach coupled with the right balance of listening/reacting to lead to a productive development path. If you're looking to elevate your leadership to the next level then I couldn't recommend working with John enough.
Andy JoyceManaging Director, RBC Capital Markets
Andy Joyce
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 LalaDesign Researcher, Engineer, and Entrepreneur
Sonia Lala
John was instrumental in helping solidify my true career and life goals to visualize the different paths I could take. Thanks to John's coaching I was able to better utilize my network to pursue positions I was both qualified for and passionate about and landed an ideal role in energy software consulting here in Houston! Reaching out to John for coaching was the best decision I made in my career exploration process, and I attribute my success to his commitment to developing a personalized strategy with me in his program.
Griffen LivermoreSenior Management Consultant, EAG Business Holdings
Griffen Livermore
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Hi! I am John.

I experienced what it’s like to navigate a workplace pitted against itself—an extremely competitive global enterprise with a culture rooted deep in the men who built America.  I was stressed, overworked, and lacked clarity and direction for what I really wanted and who I wanted to be to get it.  I was a top-ranked employee every year, yet something was missing.

I started looking for opportunities to fulfill the dormant parts of myself suppressed to succeed.  I was elected to the board of a startup nonprofit organization.  I became an expert-level certified yoga teacher and doubled down on my meditation practice.  It took five years of self-discovery to reach the level of clarity, direction, and self-awareness my clients gain in less than a year, which brings us to the next chapter.

I witnessed how ancient wisdom and heightened self-awareness was transforming my approach to life and work.  Others noticed it too, and nominated me to talk about it at our company TEDx-style forum (watch the full talk HERE).  After the resounding feedback from the talk, I knew it was more than just me yearning for an elevated human experience.  So, I went on to research how to do that.

That led me to applied positive psychology and professional coaching. Now, with 250 hours of training, globally recognized certifications, and over 1,000 hours of coaching sessions, my clients are confident investing in a legitimate partnership with proven results over another social media fad making false promises.  My clients take their development seriously.

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My Coaching Process

1)
Take the most accurate, nuanced personality assessment out there.

All of my clients kick off the coaching engagement by taking the iEQ9 Professional Assessment, providing Integrative Enneagram’s most comprehensive 42-page report.  This powerful, scientifically validated framework reveals the core beliefs and motivations shaping your attention and choices, which shape your life, career, and leadership style.

2)
Kickoff 90-minute assessment debrief and discovery coaching session.

The coaching engagement begins with a 90-minute discovery session to bring the details of the 42-page report to life and marry them with your current situation for unique insights into why you are where you are today. We’ll come away with the core development areas and a skeleton for the coaching plan.

3)
Finalize coaching plan with clear milestones and objectives for the engagement.

Having a clear vision is critical for understanding and evaluating decisions during the journey. Following the discovery session, we’ll narrow down the focus of the engagement. You’ll clearly define the engagement goals and connect them to your vision of what success looks like after your last coaching session.

4)
Ongoing 45-minute coaching sessions focused on your growth and objectives.

We’ll meet for 45 minutes at least twice per month to continue moving toward your vision while navigating the tactical challenges and mindest barriers along the way. Your consistent commitment and presence are critical to continuing to build momentum. 

5)
Final coaching plan review and sustainability plan for continued post-engagement growth.

I never leave my clients without a plan to maintain the momentum we’ve built together. Before we conclude any engagement, we review the coaching plan and development areas to create a sustainability plan moving forward. We will continue meeting until you’re confident in your go-forward approach, guaranteed.

My Coaching Process

1)
Take the most accurate, nuanced personality assessment out there.

All clients kick off the coaching engagement by taking the iEQ9 Professional Assessment, providing Integrative Enneagram’s most comprehensive 42-page report.  This powerful, scientifically validated framework reveals the core beliefs and motivations shaping your attention and choices, which shape your life, career, and leadership style.

2)
Kickoff 90-minute assessment debrief and discovery coaching session.

The coaching engagement begins with a 90-minute discovery session to bring the details of the 42-page report to life and marry them with your current situation for unique insights into why you are where you are today. We’ll come away with the core development areas and a skeleton for the coaching plan.

3)
Finalize coaching plan with clear milestones and objectives for the engagement.

Having a clear vision is critical for understanding and evaluating decisions during the journey. Following the discovery session, we’ll narrow down the focus of the engagement. You’ll clearly define the engagement goals and connect them to your vision of what success looks like after your last coaching session.

4)
Ongoing 45-minute coaching sessions focused on your growth and objectives.

We’ll meet for 45 minutes at least twice per month to continue moving toward your vision while navigating the tactical challenges and mindest barriers along the way. Your consistent commitment and presence are critical to continuing to build momentum. 

5)
Final coaching plan review and sustainability plan for continued post-engagement growth.

I never leave my clients without a plan to maintain the momentum we’ve built together. Before we conclude any engagement, we review the coaching plan and development areas to create a sustainability plan moving forward. We will continue meeting until you’re confident in your go-forward approach, guaranteed.

“John is an outstanding coach and a wonderful human being. During my coaching journey, John showed incredible kindness, empathy and guidance. He actively listened and communicated effectively throughout our coaching sessions. He showed genuine commitment to unpack different aspects of my career development and personal growth. His authenticity, professionalism, knowledge and commitment made the coaching journey a wonderful growth experience. Thank you John!”

A.J. Golrokh
Sr. Technical Marketing Manager, Micron Technology

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