Our Approach

At The Humphrey Group, inspiration is our purpose and our passion. We help leaders at all levels develop the confidence and skills to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact. Our approach is built on a simple yet powerful foundation of, creating lasting transformation through:

Mindset + Toolset = Skillset

Every solution we offer integrates two elements:

Mindset: Shaping leaders’ perspectives to communicate with purpose and authenticity.
Toolset: Practical frameworks and techniques to navigate any communication challenge.

By combining these, we help leaders build a dynamic skillset–empowering them to inspire, influence, and drive action in any setting. This approach transforms leaders into intentional, authentic, and inspiring communicators.

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A meeting at The Humphrey Group with leaders practicing inspiring communication, fostering a more human workplace.

35+ Years of Developing Inspiring Leaders

Image of Judith Humphrey, a speech writer: Found of the Humphrey Group

The Beginning

The Humphrey Group was established in 1988 by Judith Humphrey, a speechwriter who noticed a growing need for a company that could help executives prepare and deliver speeches to inspire their audiences. Judith founded the company with the vision to turn executives into inspiring leaders.

A woman in business casual attire confidently delivering a speech at a podium, representing The Humphrey Group's 'Speaking as a Leader' program.

Breaking the Mold

In the late nineties, there was a shift from leadership development being something reserved for C-level executives, to a more inclusive approach that emphasized the development of leaders at all levels. Our intellectual capital was broadened to include group seminars (allowing executives to bring training to their teams) and our flagship program, Speaking as a Leader®, was born.

Future Methodology

From that point forward, our program portfolio continued to grow, and our definition of leadership evolved to meet the changing needs of our clients. Today, our approach is built on a proven framework: Mindset + Toolset = Skillset. Through a combination of research and insights from leading thought leadership resources like Gartner, we developed this approach to ensure leaders gain both the perspective and practical tools needed to create lasting change. This framework is at the core of our training, equipping leaders at all levels with the confidence, and skills to inspire every time they speak.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to teach and promote inspiring communication. Because when you’re inspired, you go out and inspire others and the outcome is leadership. Inspired communication energizes people, ignites action, sparks connection, and unleashes human potential.

For the past 35 years, we have developed our purpose all over the world, helping our clients build inspired leadership through communication training. Let us show you how to lead every time you speak.

Guided by Core Values

Our core values guide our behavior and are rooted in what we believe creates a more human world and drives us to excel in our mission. Every action we take with our clients and with each other is guided by these core values.

Excellence

Each and every one of us is unwilling to settle for the status quo. It inspires us to continuously learn and improve, while modeling what we teach.

Care

We prioritize our personal and professional well-being. We love to laugh and are committed to giving back to our communities.

Inclusion

We know that diversity in perspectives only makes us stronger. For that reason, we practice humility and authenticity in every interaction.

Ownership

We value a high level of accountability and demand it of ourselves and our colleagues, so that we deliver – always.

Creativity

We aren’t afraid of change. In fact, we embrace it. It encourages innovation and curiosity that leads to better solutions for our clients.

Trust

We act with integrity and always strive to model transparency, honesty, and fairness. If we give our word, we keep it. Full stop.

“I could feel our entire team, in every role, level up during our workshop. By focusing on the way we communicate and connecting with how we want to show up, The Humphrey Group team helped reveal strengths many of us didn't know we had. Would highly recommend this investment!”

- Shawn, Director, Non-Profit Sector

“We chose The Humphrey Group to be our global partner for leadership communication training. They have worked hard to understand how we want our leaders to communicate, and then they tailored programs to meet our specific needs for those skills.”

- Kelly, Chief Human Resource Officer, Financial Industry

“I thought I was a good public speaker. I've MC'd weddings, and presented to tons of audiences, and didn't think I would take much away from this session. I was floored by how much I learned in this course, and how it brought me to rethink everyday conversations. This is a terrific opportunity to improve and hone skills for anybody who speaks - period.”

- Mike, Manager, Energy/Utilities Sector

“This course has been instrumental in enhancing my communication skills as a leader. The techniques and strategies I learned have not only improved my communication but have also fostered a more positive and collaborative work environment with my team. I highly recommend it to any leader looking to improve their communication abilities.”

- Theoni, Manager, Financial Industry

“A fantastic course that gave me strong tools and important feedback into how I'm showing up as a leader. One of the best virtual workshops I have taken part in.”

- Joshua, Division Manager, Wholesale/Retail Industry