Empowering Leaders Through Self-Awareness and Mindful Coaching
At Life Purpose Institute, we take immense pride in our alumni who transform their lives and careers through coaching. One such inspiring success story is that of John Marshall, a Conscious Leadership and Executive Coach who made a bold leap from corporate sales to helping leaders create meaningful change.
A Transformational Career Shift
The catalyst for this transition was his deep exploration of yoga and meditation. In 2017, John embarked on a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training, a period of intense self-reflection that ultimately led him to coaching and the creation of Humessence, his consciousness development company.
Building a Coaching Legacy
Today, Humessence is a thriving coaching company dedicated to helping leaders and executives cultivate psychologically safe and engaging work environments. John’s coaching approach integrates transformational leadership development with personal growth, offering programs tailored to both senior and emerging leaders. His signature team-building and training experiences include:
- Feedback and Difficult Conversations
- Burnout to Balance
- Essential Empathy Training
These programs bridge the gap between personal and professional development, equipping leaders with skills that extend beyond the boardroom and into everyday life.
Wisdom for Aspiring Coaches
John’s advice to coaching graduates is simple: just coach. Rather than focusing on high fees or perfecting marketing strategies, he encourages new coaches to serve clients at their level and let their work speak for itself.
“Coaching is about changing lives,” John says. “If you do that, your service will sell itself.”
He stresses the importance of building trust and credibility. According to John, referrals and testimonials from satisfied clients are the most powerful marketing tools. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for a clear message and offer—coaches should define their vision, start coaching, and let the journey unfold naturally.
Elevating Leadership Through Self-Awareness
As the Founder of Humessence, John’s coaching philosophy goes beyond setting and achieving goals. He focuses on uncovering the core behaviors and beliefs that shape his clients’ professional and personal lives. His key coaching tool is the Enneagram, an ancient personality framework that promotes deep self-awareness and personal growth. As an iEQ9 Assessment Accredited Practitioner, John leverages this tool to help clients navigate their development journey with clarity and intention.
Beyond one-on-one coaching, John reaches thousands through keynotes, workshops, and interactive experiences. With nearly a decade of global sales and business development experience, he understands corporate demands and provides professionals with mindfulness-based strategies to maintain balance and fulfillment.
A Multifaceted Approach to Growth
John’s impact extends beyond coaching sessions. He cohosts The Present Professional Podcast, a free platform for personal and professional development, and shares mindfulness teachings on Insight Timer. His dedication to guiding others toward self-awareness and values-driven action continues to shape the future of leadership.
Congratulations, John!
John’s journey exemplifies the power of aligning passion, skills, and values to create meaningful change. Through Humessence, he is not only transforming workplaces but also empowering leaders to cultivate environments where both businesses and people thrive.
To all aspiring coaches—take John’s advice to heart. Start coaching, be of service, and trust that the rest will follow.
Are you ready to embark on your coaching journey? Explore our coaching programs at Life Purpose Institute and take the first step toward a fulfilling and impactful career.
Fern Gorin, P.C.C., L.M.F.T. is the founder and Director of Life Purpose Institute. Life Purpose Institute teaches Life Coach Certification Programs and Spiritual Coach Certification Programs to students worldwide.
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