About Jon
Jon Manning: The Role Model Who Tested, Adapted, and Now Leads with Unstoppable Ease
I’m not here to tell you to hustle harder. I’m here to share the hard-won strategies that emerged from my own journey of trial and error, so you can stop striving and start leading with your proven, natural power.
For years, I was that leader—the one driving massive results but constantly battling burnout and the sense of being disconnected from my true purpose. I tried every conventional management strategy, experiencing firsthand what worked and, more importantly, what repeatedly failed. I learned that most advice was an exhausting, unsustainable path for someone with my powerful, productive energy. My journey through Emotional Intelligence and becoming an NLP Master Practitioner gave me the tools to communicate and influence. But it wasn't until I decoded the non-negotiable science of my own Personal Energy Strategy (my Human Design) that I found true alignment—a system that honored my individual mechanics, not a generic "best practice." Now, as an author, coach, and the facilitator of The Empowered Leader's Circle, my purpose is simple: to be the Role Model who proves that your success and your ease don't have to be mutually exclusive. My authority isn't just theory; it's forged in real-world experimentation and resilient adaptation.
The Hard-Won Synergy: Why EI, NLP, and Energy Strategy are the Complete Solution.
Most training programs give you one piece of the puzzle. But to be an Unleashed Leader, you need a system that addresses the mind, the emotions, and the mechanics of who you are—a system I've personally tested and refined.
Emotional Intelligence: This is the what—the foundational ability to understand and manage yourself and others.
NLP Master Strategies: This is the how—the rapid, surgical techniques to reprogram internal blocks, resolve team conflicts, and communicate with crystal clarity. These are the tools I've applied and proven in complex situations.
Personal Energy Strategy (Human Design): This is the why—your individual blueprint for making decisions, engaging with work (as a Manifesting Generator), and attracting success effortlessly. This is the ultimate adaptation, providing the clarity to avoid unnecessary trial and error and leverage your true energetic design.
Author of Emotional Intelligence Unleashed: Your Guide to Proven Strategies.
My book distills the most powerful NLP strategies for immediate transformation—strategies I’ve personally put to the test. It’s the practical, no-fluff guide that builds the essential skills, informed by real-world application.
Facilitator of The Empowered Leader’s Circle: Your Community for Applied Learning.
I built the Circle to create the very environment I needed as a middle manager: a high-trust, peer-driven space for leaders who are ready to experiment, adapt, and respond to life’s challenges, not initiate burnout. This is where the concepts of Unleashed come to life through shared experience and applied wisdom.
Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Leading with Proven Power?
As a Manifesting Generator with a 6/3 Profile, I thrive on seeing real, tangible responses and helping others avoid the painful lessons of unnecessary trial and error. If you've found yourself here, your energy is responding to an invitation—an invitation to shift from the exhausting cycle of initiation and effort to the powerful, sustainable flow of Response, informed by a tested and resilient approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of The Empowered Leader's Circle?
It is 100% free. The Circle is Jon Manning’s way of ensuring that leaders have a supportive, high-trust environment to implement the concepts from Emotional Intelligence Unleashed and receive ongoing, aligned strategy advice.
How often does Jon participate?
Jon is the active facilitator of the Circle. He hosts frequent strategy sessions (Q&A/Deep Dive) and actively monitors the community to respond to member challenges, embodying his Role Model position.
If I join, do I automatically get my book handouts?
Yes. All free resources, including the downloadable worksheets and exercises from Emotional Intelligence Unleashed, are stored exclusively in the Learning Zone inside The Empowered Leader's Circle. Joining is the only way to access them.
Is this just another social media group?
No. This is a private, curated community hosted on a dedicated platform (ClientClub). It is designed for focused, strategic leadership discussions—not general noise or selling. It's a space for response, not initiation.
What is NLP and how is it used with Emotional Intelligence?
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) provides the practical tools to implement Emotional Intelligence. While EI is the what (understanding emotions), NLP is the how—offering rapid techniques to manage internal stress, reframe communication, and resolve conflict with precision.
I'm new to Human Design. Do I need to understand it to benefit?
Absolutely not. The book is focused on EI and NLP and requires no prior knowledge of Human Design. However, your journey to becoming an Unleashed Leader culminates in understanding your unique energy. The Community and Coaching services are where we introduce your Personal Energy Strategy for truly aligned, friction-free success.
Is this only for middle managers?
While the messaging is tailored to the frustration and complexity faced by middle managers, the EI, NLP, and Energy Strategy principles apply to any leader or entrepreneur who wants to shift from striving to leading with ease.
What is a Personal Energy Strategy Session (Clarity Blueprint)?
It is a bespoke 1:1 session where Jon Manning analyses your unique Human Design Blueprint (your Manifesting Generator type, Sacral Authority, 6/2 Profile, etc.) and integrates it with your leadership challenges. The result is a 90-day action plan detailing how you are mechanically designed to lead, decide, and produce with ease.
Why is there an application process for coaching?
As a Manifesting Generator, Jon is designed to Wait to Respond to external invitations. The short application ensures there is a mutual, aligned energetic response to the opportunity, guaranteeing the session will deliver the highest level of transformation and clarity for both parties.
How do I know if the premium coaching is right for me?
The coaching is for leaders who have seen the value in the book and community and are now ready to invest in a customised plan to solve their specific, persistent challenges. If you are tired of general advice and are ready for your personalised blueprint for success, it is the right step.
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