Martin has been my coach for several months and I would highly recommend him.
He helped me improve my soft skills and guided me through the journey. He rapidly understood my expectations from the coaching sessions thanks to his great listening skills and always provided me with the right advice in preparation of challenging meetings and / or situations. I found Martin being very analytical, detail oriented and resourceful. He is also open minded and intuitive in addition to having an empathetic personality that makes him a very pleasant and competent person to work with.
Karim Alem,
Vice President Sales & Marketing Middle-East & Africa
Martin is an amazing leadership coach and a great person to interact with.
He enjoys a very calm and composed personality. He worked with me as an executive coach and provided me with valuable insights on leadership principles and practices. He has huge amount of experience that he utilizes to create value for his clients. One of the best qualities I observed in Martin is his patience and listening power. He listens well and process information received to come to logical conclusions. He has a high level of empathy and can easily connect with his clients through building relationship of trust and dependability.
He not only is a great professional but is also a very good human being. I am extremely glad to know and work with him.
He not only is a great professional but is also a very good human being. I am extremely glad to know and work with him.
Nayab Yusuf, FCA, CFE,CISA,
Vice President – International Controller CEMEA region at Visa
After 13 years as CEO of a successful regional organisation, I have embarked on a new career path.
Fortunately I was introduced to Martin and have been working with him for the last month. Apart from being a thoroughly decent human being his skills, wisdom and experience as an Executive Coach have proven to be immensely beneficial in guiding me, helping me to focus and put some direction in to the numerous ideas that were racing around in my head! His advice is always well considered and sound and he has that great ability to help me reach my own conclusions and to formulate my own solutions.
In the relatively short time Martin has been coaching and advising me we have developed a very good and open working relationship. I always leave our sessions with a new sense of purpose, excitement and determination.
Thank you Martin – you have made a tremendous difference and impact.
In the relatively short time Martin has been coaching and advising me we have developed a very good and open working relationship. I always leave our sessions with a new sense of purpose, excitement and determination.
Thank you Martin – you have made a tremendous difference and impact.
Ernest Hosking,
Retail chain CEO and Chartered Accountant-East & Africa
Martin has been a great coach working with us (London Business School) out in Dubai and has consistently delivered some great workshops to our Senior Executive MBA students.
I can recommend Martin as a solid facilitator who has delivered sessions on Presentation Skills and Personal Impact for us over the last 3 years.
David Medawar,
Assistant Director at London Business School
Martin coached me during a period when I and my team were going through major transitions both operationally and strategically.
Working with Martin helped me focus on the key areas for successful outcomes (again for me and the organisation). He also helped me with some very specific areas of personal development that were holding back my professional profile and leadership presence. Martin has an informal but professional approach, combining excellent listening skills with direct, challenging and incisive questioning, that were always supporting on my specific development needs.
Vinay Nair,
Director, Presonal Banking Credit
I have been coached by Martin for one year.
This is when my role was changed from Head of Consumer Operations to the Chief Admin officer for the company. My new role came with increased responsibilities that crossed all business verticals across all the departments of the company. This was a new experience and I was being exposed to matters which I had never handled. He used to share his own previous experiences and challenges which would help me to understand and evaluate my own encounters at work. I then used to related and workaround to overcome those challenges.
Martin’s coaching was instrumental for me in successfully going through this major transition in my career.
Martin’s coaching was instrumental for me in successfully going through this major transition in my career.
Siddiqa Abbas,
hief Operations Officer at ADCB
I just finished a six month coaching session with Martin.
Throughout the process, I continued to truly be impressed by Martin, and his ability to listen and truly breakdown some of my “oportunties” to grow professionally. He has a unique perspective and was truly able to help me see some of my shortcomings while also calling out some of my strengths. I know our sessions enabled me to grow personally and professionally. If you are ever in need of a coach, I would strongly recommend Martin. I feel he truly helped me become a stronger leader.
Neil Hernberg,
Brand Director Emerging Markets at Reebok
Martin has been a great sounding board for me as an executive coach.
Having been both a corporate leader & entrepreneur himself, his advice has been contextual & practical.
More importantly, he is one who is authentic & sincere in his approach, yet jovial in nature.
I would strongly recommend him for a holistic engagement beyond just the career aspect.
More importantly, he is one who is authentic & sincere in his approach, yet jovial in nature.
I would strongly recommend him for a holistic engagement beyond just the career aspect.
Glen Tan,
Business Transformation & Turnaround; General Management & Operations; Lean Six Sigma & Talent Development
Martin has been instrumental in my transition from MNC employment to starting and running my own business
He infuses his friendly conversation with tangible suggestions on areas of improvement, no matter how complex or simple the issue at hand. Martin also delivers fact-based encouragement and inspiration when he sees matters headed in the right direction, giving you the confidence and tools required to forge ahead. I’m delighted to have met and worked with Martin, and I strongly recommend him to anybody considering starting their own business.
Mark Nammour,
GCC – MENA Consumer Goods Business Development & Distribution
Martin is an excellent business coach with the ability to reach across many different cultures.
He strikes to the heart of complex issues through a challenging yet measured and empathic approach. I would not hesitate to recommend Martin for management, career or personal training.
Ahmed Albakary,
General Manager / CEO BiscoMisr at Kellogg Company
Martin was highly recommended to me once exploring options of UAE based executive coaches specializing in “transition coaching” and following international standards.
From our very first “chemistry session” it was very clear that he is well positioned to add value in my “crossroads situation” due to his rich professional and private background, outstanding mentoring capabilities and tailored-made individual approach. He helped me out to ground my way of thinking, revisiting current status and developing road map of future options.
Martin has a natural talent to simplify very complex scenarios and helping to identify “what really matters”. I have trust on his professional capabilities and would highly recommend him for everybody seeking for professional advice on transition management.
Martin has a natural talent to simplify very complex scenarios and helping to identify “what really matters”. I have trust on his professional capabilities and would highly recommend him for everybody seeking for professional advice on transition management.
Daiga Trumpe,
Client Partner – Emerging Markets – Pedersen & Partners
Martin is extremely talented as a leadership coach.
He instantly connects, sets tangible objectives and offers coaching solely catered to your specific situation, needs, profile and requirements. His unique mix of extensive experience, executive presence, flexibility and emotional intelligence gives you the assurance – as your trusted partner – that he can master any challenge and effectively interact with any type of behavioural profile. What’s impressive is his ability to confidently enter into ambiguous situations and dissect complex issues so they can be handled through simple, actionable plans.
The relationship with Martin has addressed my long-standing query of why would any experienced executive need a coach. Because it really works! … Particularly if the right foundation is set from the get go and Martin guarantees it will. I am grateful for his partnership that has helped me follow through my personal plans and highly value our relationship that hope to last for many years.
The relationship with Martin has addressed my long-standing query of why would any experienced executive need a coach. Because it really works! … Particularly if the right foundation is set from the get go and Martin guarantees it will. I am grateful for his partnership that has helped me follow through my personal plans and highly value our relationship that hope to last for many years.
Yiannis Kariolides,
Entrepreneur & Investor