William Fuchs, Strategy & Operations Lead at Uber

"What sets Martina apart from other coaches I've had is that she has real-world science & business experience, so she was able to offer her candid suggestions and considerations from her own wisdom (vs. purely theory) that I deeply appreciated."

Martina's coaching was excellent during our 6 months together! It was evident she cared deeply about me- what makes me tick, what drives me, what my aspirations are- and listened intently. She continued to ask me great questions that forced me to be introspective during difficult and emotional times instead of handing me answers at every hurdle. What sets Martina apart from other coaches I've had is that she has real world science & business experience, so she was able to offer her candid suggestions and considerations from her own wisdom (vs. purely theory) that I deeply appreciated. I'd strongly recommend Martina to anyone looking for a great partner, teammate, and sounding board on how to get past hurdles, ideate on how to unlock the next phase of growth for your career, and ultimately help you recognize your true potential!

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Claire McKay Bowen: Senior Fellow, Urban Institute

If you're seeking a knowledgeable, insightful, and results-driven professional coach, I recommend Martina. Her deep understanding of the academic/research landscape, coupled with her analytical approach, has been pivotal in helping me achieve my goals. From building confidence to navigating complex leadership dynamics, Martina provided actionable insights and strategies in each session. For instance, her guidance in overcoming inner barriers, or narratives we've developed over time to hinder us, was transformative in building my confidence and recreating my professional goals.

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Matthew Justice: Manager, Harrison Construction

Having Martina as an executive coach was great! She is very knowledgeable and really provides great leadership insight.

I would highly recommend her as a coach to anyone looking to grow their leadership abilities.

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Edward Brown: Chief of Staff - Office of the President of MSU Denver

The Leadership Ascent experience facilitated by Martina and team was one I will never forget. I was challenged to trust as I navigated by height challenges during the rock climbing experience. What I thought would be a one and done resulted in climbing 4 different times with the support of the team and Martina's coaching. If you are looking for a non-traditional team experience, Martina is your go-to!!!

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Nozer Damania, Sr. Engineering Manager

“My favorite aspect of the Leadership Ascent Program was witnessing each of us conquer our initial fears and inertia. Everyone bravely stepped out of their comfort zones, achieving a 100% participation rate—an inspiring testament to the program's effectiveness.”

Participating in the Leadership Ascent program has been an eye-opening experience. The most powerful takeaway for me was the realization that to drive significant change, you must embrace that challenging first step out of your comfort zone.

Incorporating 'intentional trust building' into my leadership style is now a priority. I'm committed to frequent check-ins with my team, ensuring they have the support and guidance they need to succeed.

Bringing the 'magic from the mountain home' involves several key actions. Firstly, assuring my team that I always 'have their back'. Setting clear milestones and celebrating their progress is crucial. Encouragement for every small step they take, leading to greater achievements, is equally important. Lastly, publicly recognizing their successes is a must.

My favorite aspect of the Leadership Ascent Program was witnessing each of us conquer our initial fears and inertia, ultimately overcoming the daunting challenge before us. Moreover, the incredible support from non-climbers, encouraging us to persist, made the experience even more memorable. Everyone bravely stepped out of their comfort zones, achieving a 100% participation rate—an inspiring testament to the program's effectiveness.

Leadership Ascent, adventure events, career coachingErin chmelikNovember 20, 2023Comment

Optical Engineer

Within a short time, Martina helped me improve my situation at work and boost my energy and positivity.

“Martina is very intelligent and balanced. She is a great listener and the sessions were open and direct. I felt that within a short time, we were able to dive deep into topics in a very flowy and informal style. She has a holistic approach to coaching and I found her insights interesting and useful. Martina always summarized our sessions in writing which allows me to go back to the main issues whenever I need to, greatly increasing the value of these meetings. I couldn’t be happier with choosing Martina as a career coach and look forward to keeping working with her in the future.”

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Marit J., Postdoctoral Researcher

After talking with Martina and journaling about my choices, I'm recognizing my intuition again. I feel like I'm making better choices to put my energy where I want it to go.

"My threshold for frustration had been lowered, stress levels were skyrocketing, and I was feeling disoriented on my next steps in my career. In fact, I was worried I had made the wrong career move. When I took the ELI, I was expecting to learn where my energy was being drained and how I could manage my overwhelming stress. What I wasn't expecting was to learn how strong of a leader I am when I am operating in my zone! My energy profile reminded me of times when I was operating equally with my intuition and my logic. After talking with Martina and journaling about my choices, I'm recognizing my intuition again. I feel like I'm making better choices to put my energy where I want it to go. I catch myself sometimes making choices without checking into my intuition and realize I'm not as excited about them. Tuning in to how I feel has allowed me to keep my energy up and course-correct in my career to where I feel more aligned with where I want to take it."

career coachingErin chmelikMarch 14, 2021Comment

"What sets Martina apart from other coaches I've had is that she has real-world science & business experience, so she was able to offer her candid suggestions and considerations from her own wisdom (vs. purely theory) that I deeply appreciated."

Having Martina as an executive coach was great! She is very knowledgeable and really provides great leadership insight. I would highly recommend her as a coach to anyone looking to grow their leadership abilities.

“My favorite aspect of the Leadership Ascent Program was witnessing each of us conquer our initial fears and inertia. Everyone bravely stepped out of their comfort zones, achieving a 100% participation rate—an inspiring testament to the program's effectiveness.”

Within a short time, Martina helped me improve my situation at work and boost my energy and positivity.

After talking with Martina and journaling about my choices, I'm recognizing my intuition again. I feel like I'm making better choices to put my energy where I want it to go.

It all starts with a conversation!

Having Martina as an executive coach was great! She is very knowledgeable and really provides great leadership insight.

I would highly recommend her as a coach to anyone looking to grow their leadership abilities.