Meet the team
Philipp Humm
Founder & Principal
An introvert by nature, Philipp’s mission is to help anyone unleash the storyteller within.
Prior to starting his own storytelling business, Philipp worked for ten years in various roles, including Product Management at Uber, Consulting at Bain & Company, and Investment Banking at Blackstone.
He discovered his passion for performance arts (acting, improv & storytelling) in his time in NY while completing his MBA at Columbia Business School.
He has published the three #1 bestsellers, Storytelling for Business, The StorySelling Method and Public Speaking With Confidence.
In his free time, Philipp shares stories at open mic nights in Amsterdam, moves his hips at regular Bachata parties, and plays Spikeball with friends.
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Jakob Manthei
Lead Trainer
Say hi to Jakob, the friendly face behind our presentation skills workshops.
Trained as a facilitator at Dale Carnegie, Jakob knows how to gently push participants out of their comfort and turn complex ideas into fun learning experiences.
Jakob’s passion for self-improvement and people skills started at Maastricht University, where he studied International Business & Economics. Having read over 60 books on communication and social skills, he shares his insights on his popular YouTube channel.
When he’s not teaching or filming, Jakob enjoys trying new hobbies, cooking exotic dishes, and playing tennis.
Monica Evason
Associate Partner
In her leadership development work, Monica has experienced firsthand how the right story at the right time can transform a conversation, a relationship, or an action.
With over 17 years of experience in coaching and facilitating personal and professional development for leaders, Monica delivers programs that inspire a positive mindset and behavioral change in participants.
Monica’s initial corporate career saw her spearhead European growth for Communications and Design agency, Holmes & Marchant, as International Marketing Director. She is a certified International Coaching Federation (ICF) coach and became a TAP accredited trainer after two family members survived brain injuries. Monica is passionate about revealing our often covered-up human side through storytelling.
In her spare time, Monica loves long hikes, paddle boarding at sea, dancing salsa and flamenco, and has just started a local women’s choir.
Tara Heaton
Associate Partner
Tara has worn many hats—sales rep, national sales trainer, and corporate VP. Along the way, she noticed one thing that consistently built trust and got results: intentional storytelling.
Her passion for helping people communicate with impact, combined with decades of studying neuroscience, led her to launch En Pointe Communication and create her platform, Talk to the Brain™.
Interestingly, neuroscience wasn’t part of her original plan. In 2005, her daughter contracted a rare virus that caused gradual cognitive impairment. What began as a mother’s search for answers turned into a lifelong study of memory, emotion, and communication.
You can hear more of her story in her TEDx Talk, “Is Our Pleasure Killing Our Joy?” and her new book, Life Minutes: Igniting Joy from the Fire of Heartache.
When she’s not speaking or writing, Tara loves hiking, biking, and laughing with the people she loves most.
Krystina Italiano
Executive Assistant
Krystina is passionate about bringing calm, clarity, and momentum to the teams she supports. She is known for anticipating needs, keeping operations running smoothly, and creating systems that help people do their best work without unnecessary friction.
With more than seven years of experience spanning operations, client services, and administrative leadership, Krystina plays a key role in keeping projects organized, priorities aligned, and supporting teams in reaching their goals. Her background in business operations, HR, and copywriting gives her a unique perspective that blends creativity and practical problem-solving.
In her free time, you can find Krystina curled up with a good book, staying active in the gym, or being out on the water any chance she gets as an avid boater.
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