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"Martha Borst has the heart of a lion. Her daring nature and wise soul bring out the best in anyone with the guts to walk with her down the path of self-awareness. Martha’s strength is drawn from her own success in life and work; not the latest self-help book or pop-psychology fad. She walks the talk; a real inspiration that empowers he clients to make the same commitment – day in and day out.”
David Luckes
President/CEO,
Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation
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"I’ve worked with Martha for only 5 years, but the lessons I’ve learned from her about myself and my influence on those around me has altered the very meaning of my definition of success. I find now, that I achieve more personally and professionally, and I have significantly reduced my own personal anxiety in all aspects of my life. What would have ever become of me without Martha’s influence maybe the one lesson I choose not to learn."
Beto Guajardo
Vice President Strategic Planning and New Business Development
Avon Products
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“Martha is the single most positive influence of my entire career. As I grew and changed industries, partners, investors, teams, cities, and countries, Martha’s guidance and teachings have continued to be an integral part of my life, both at work and at home."
Dr. Elvir Causevic
Founder and President,
Everest Biomedical Instruments, BrainScope Company, Inc.
J.W. Gibbs Assistant Professor, Yale University
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"Martha provided me a much needed "life-jacket" as I was "drowning" in my personal and professional life. Through her mentoring style and friendship she had me understand who I am and how I could gain control of my life. Thanks to Martha I have re-established balance in my life..... I am again excited about work and the interactions with my colleagues, and more importantly I have reconnected with my Family."
Michael Norris
Chief Marketing Officer,
Gold Canyon Candle
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"Working with Martha has changed my life and my approach to living it -- and continues to do so. I treasure the professional counsel she has given me, and the privilege of friendship with her."
Mark Lange
National Vice President, Human Capital Managements Solutions
SAP Americas
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“As a senior VP at a multi-billion-dollar corporation, I was used to a fair measure of professional success. But in the summer of 2006 I found myself in an interesting new place. I was being described not as an asset, but a liability. A waste of talent. A disappointment. A bad investment.
A worsening relationship with my boss, a major feud with a co-worker, and a divorce had created an extremely negative frame that brought me, eventually, to the edge of unemployment. No longer the superstar of the group, I was placed on a 90-day performance plan that was a clear first step toward being fired.
Fortunately, part of my penance was personal weekly coaching from Martha Borst. It was the beginning of one of the most impactful professional, and personal, mentoring relationships of my life. As a direct result of working with Martha, I am happy to say that not only did I keep my job, but I was able to get my division’s nomination for the highest award in our organization – in the same year I was on probation. Not something I would recommend as a goal for anyone, but truly a testament to both Martha’s coaching and the ability to change your own destiny if you are truly willing.”
Matt Harris
Division Vice President, Marketing and Solution Development
Maritz, Inc.
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"I have had the pleasure to know and work with Martha for several years now. She is the most effective Executive Coach I have ever met. Her candid, practical, holistic approach applies to every facet of life. Simply stated, Martha is the best."
Ed Sesek
Vice President of Engineering, Cendura Corporation
“Before I met Martha, I was always frustrated because I wasn't achieving my goals and I was blaming others for my failures. Martha helped me realize that everything I needed to be happy and successful already existed inside of me. She held me accountable to develop myself and gave me the tools and mentoring that I needed to face my own short comings. With Martha's help, I have become the person I always wanted to be both professionally and personally.”
Jerry Cunningham
Director - European Business Services
Alticor Corporation
“Martha is an exceptional communicator and gifted teacher but her greatest asset is her absolute commitment to honesty. Plain and simply - Martha tells it like is! She may not always tell you what you want to hear but she will most certainly tell you what you need to hear. She will challenge and hold you accountable, make bold requests and demand your best, encourage and endorse you, and always provide honest, constructive feedback. She has a unique ability to challenge traditional thinking and break down defenses, but she does so with genuine kindness, candor, and integrity.
When I began working with Martha I was a self centered, "me-focused" individual who was seldom sensitive to the needs of those with whom I interacted. I looked at my work life as a competition and the results of my efforts typically led to win-lose situations. Through Martha's guidance and leadership, I learned about the perceptions that others had about me, the underlying reasons for those perceptions, and the changes I needed to make to become a better person and ultimately a stronger leader.
Through reading assignments, diagnostic tools, intense discussion with Martha, and much introspection, I came to better understand myself and to see the world through the eyes of those around me. Today I manage my work life with a more thoughtful approach, carefully considering the feelings of others. While my competitive drive remains intact, I now focus on being the best I can be, rather than looking to defeat any real or perceived foes. My self confidence has improved dramatically but it is tempered with humility, a sincere desire to serve others, and an internal mandate to seek win/win solutions.
Martha's incredible ability to generate trust provided a framework for exploration and growth that will forever be a part of who I am. She has been the consummate coach, a wonderful mentor and most importantly, a great friend.”
Jerry DiTrapani
Manager
Regional Marketing Development, Amway Corporation
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