Small by Design, Global in Perspective.
Human & Heard is intentionally small. You work directly with senior expertise, which means sharper thinking, faster alignment and a partner who is genuinely invested in your success.
With roots in Asia and a home in Berlin, we bring a global lens to every project. This blend of cultural insight and business agility helps clients stay ahead of the most relevant conversations, wherever they operate.
About Me
Human & Heard is founded by Janissa, one of Asia’s leading voices in sustainability and strategic communications. With more than 15 years of international experience, she has shaped high-stakes conversations in boardrooms, on global stages and within complex stakeholder environments. Her work brings clarity, credibility and momentum to organisations that need to communicate with purpose.
Her career has taken her across the public, private and nonprofit sectors in Asia, Europe and beyond. This global perspective shapes the way she approaches every brief and informs her belief that purpose and communication can inspire real and lasting change. She thrives on helping leaders and organisations cut through complexity and show up with confidence.
Now based in Berlin and working internationally, Janissa partners with visionary organisations that are addressing climate action, circularity, ESG and the interconnected challenges of our time. She helps teams turn ambition into clear and human stories that move people and strengthen trust.
Where It All Started
Working across Asia’s climate and sustainability space, I saw how clarity could unlock alignment, momentum and trust. Whether in startups, growing businesses or global organisations, the pattern was the same: founders, entrepreneurs and leaders with strong ideas, but messages that weren’t cutting through. And that gap is costly.
My journey started with a simple insight: sustainability efforts rarely fail because the work is weak. They fail because the story isn’t clear.
Human & Heard exists to make that clarity accessible to every leade who needs their message to land.
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Experience Where It Matters
We’ve spent over 15 years shaping high-stakes conversations on the issues that define our time — from climate change and ESG to circular economy, biodiversity, and responsible sourcing.
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Communicate With Purpose
Your voice is your edge — and it should feel unmistakably human. We embed your values and authentic voice into every layer of influence — from how you lead internally to how you show up on the platforms that matter most.
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Human-led, Tech-enabled
We believe influence should be both authentic and scalable. That’s why our process starts with personal, strategic guidance and then equips you with tailored tools to sustain your narrative with speed, and consistency.