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About Me
Martin Factor is one of the most thoughtful, compassionate and creative humans I’ve ever known. I have been lucky to share an incredible business partnership and friendship with him over many years. He truly has the ability to "see" the essence of everyone he so generously mentors, including clients, peers, partners and direct reports. Those who have experienced Martin will tell you that they leave each interaction wiser, more confident and self reflective. Please explore his new website - it only begins to convey what a truly special life and business coach he is.
Audrey Smith, Ph.D.
Catalyst for Executive Leadership Excellence
Martin has deep executive insight, a combination of his skills in assessing leaders and ability to contextualize it to the business. He uses these skills to design innovative mechanisms to inform succession within organizations but also to be an impactful coach with individual leaders. No conversation with Martin is ever boring or without learning for those with whom he is interacting. The humblest of professionals, he has high integrity and contagious passion for what makes an executive leader tick
Frank Schneider
Leadership Development professional at Amazon Worldwide Operations.
Martin is one of the most insightful people I've ever known and had the good fortune to work with. One of his many unique strengths is his uncanny ability to see beyond presenting details to ask the more critical 'why' questions. He recognizes the essential importance of context, integrated with data, in creating powerful understanding for both individuals and organizations. He is an asset to any executive, senior team and CEO needing to mitigate risk and look to the future. Martin has passion to truly help others - to guide them to see their strengths and growth opportunities as they embrace their potential, advancing what they do and how they do it
Kevin W. Cook, Ph.D.
Talent Management Principal in Amazon Worldwide Operations
Martin has deep expertise in the Executive Assessment and Coaching arena. Highly regarded by the CEO's he has worked with, he has assisted many Executives to pave their way to success. Very analytical Martin is able to provide rich insights into people's development and coach them in a motivational way bringing value to the candidate and the organisation. I was privileged to work with him on client engagements in South Africa and he never disappointed. I always learnt from him and the fact that clients kept asking for him to return is evidence of the exceptional value he adds to their business.
Julie Rautenbach
Executive Leader, Duja Consulting, Johannesburg South Africa
Martin is one of those people you run across in your life that that quickly becomes a mentor, confidant and advisor. He has keen insights and unique perspectives that you instantly say to yourself, "this is someone that adds value to me as an individual and as a leader." I love the way he is able to peel things back and get to the heart of a matter and energizes me to take the journey with him. I highly recommend Martin to any leader who is looking for clarity and perspective
Tim Bray
CEO Merlin Partners
I first started working with Marty nearly 15 years ago and at a much earlier stage of my career. What I've carried with me since we worked together is the depth of his insights based on incredible empathy and a natural ability to listen to and tune into to people's needs. So this isn't just a recommendation but a thankyou Marty for your lasting impact as I had the invaluable opportunity to learn from you
Elizabeth Dixon
Managing Director, Bacardi Executive Search
Having worked with Marty during my 12 years at DDI, I can attest to his expertise in Executive Coaching, Assessment, and Development. Marty is a very unique individual as he has the ability to pinpoint strengths and developmental opportunities with executives and mid-level leaders and most importantly engaging in coaching conversations that result in change, growth, and acceleration of those individuals. I would recommend Marty for any role in the areas of Coaching and Talent Acceleration
Bruce Marks
Regional Vice President at Better Up
Martin is perhaps the most insightful executive coach I have ever had the pleasure to work with and be mentored by. He brings to the table uncanny insights which seem to stem from his years of study, his passion for development, and his deep understanding of business context borne of experience. All done in good humor and with a light touch. I have come to expect that when I go to Martin with either a question I am struggling with or a coaching problem I need to solve, he will quickly provide me with insights and approaches that refine or redirect my course of action for the better. I'm certain that in the years to come, he will continue to leave his stamp on accelerating the career paths and executives of tomorrow
Barry Stern, Ph.D
Executive Consultant
I've worked with Marty for multiple years while I was responsible for our Organizational Development program. Marty provided consultation and direction for our initial start up. We also utilized Marty to provide coaching and career development for the high potential members within our program over multiple years. Marty is extremely knowledgeable within this space and his is also very smart. Even though his possesses great intellect, he has a style that makes people feel at ease. Marty is able to seamlessly take multiple sources of data and weave it into comprehensive and understandable feedback for his clients. Marty is flexible, patient and if necessary brutally honest with those who may not be understanding the feedback being delivered. He is laser-like focused on making his clients successful both professionally and personally. Overall Marty is a great resource who can be counted on to deliver.
Rob Kviklys
Vice President HR Field Operations / Training & Development at Waste Managemente
Martin is an amazing consultant and executive coach. I have entrusted him with my large clients and they have always loved him! He brings thought leadership and expertise every time. I have also been fortunate enough to have Martin as my own coach. He made me think about how I approach my job differently and I truly did achieve better results working with Martin. I am grateful to have such a wonderful partner to my clients and an amazing coach who impacted my life!
Rita Kocjancic
Business Development Consultant, DDI
Insightful, empathic and completely earnest about helping leaders grow and succeed; Marty has a been a trusted advisor to countless executives and myself for years. His skills as an Executive Assessor are top notch and his ability to translate psychological insight into Executive coaching and performance is stellar. I would without question recommend Marty for any role in the areas of Executive assessment, Executive coaching and Executive talent development. He is a world class thought leader in this space.
Jason Henderson
Director, Head of Private Equity (Americas) at YSC Consulting
Martin has been a true thought leader in the area of executive coaching. I have worked with him for over a decade and have been impressed with his dedication to coaching executives for personal and professional growth. Martin served as my trainer and colleague in executive assessment, and every time I work with him, I learn something new. He leverages incredible insightfulness in helping others uncover their blind spots. Then, he offers clear expertise on a path toward greater leadership effectiveness. His approach is a combination of energy, empathy, and engagement, which lends itself to authentic and impactful outcomes. Martin has always been considered the go-to expert for assessment and coaching of C-suite executives. I have always been impressed with the value he adds to executives and their organizations.
David Radosevich, Ph.D.
Management Professor and Executive Assessor
I have had the privilege of working with Martin over many years (14+) and across multiple geographies and scenarios. What has never changed during this time are his rich analytical skills and laser-sharp insights. Martin's ability to listen deeply, to probe, to triangulate, and then distill often complex issues into succinct, clear, constructive and very powerful development insights goes unmatched in my years of working in the executive development arena.
Andrew Warren-Smith
Management Director, DDI Australia
I had the opportunity to work with Marty at DDI, where he was a wonderful mentor and a supervisor. I served as a Senior Assessor on a team that assessed the leadership skills of corporate managers and provided them with developmental feedback. Marty helped me to recognize and better utilize some of my strengths, and to recognize opportunities for development. As just one example, he encouraged me to trust and leverage my intuition for spotting behavioral patterns, alongside applying technical knowledge. Marty supported me in developing skills that have enhanced my ability to serve many others. Marty is a wealth of expertise, and he has an ability to distill that into understandable and applicable chunks. He has a coaching style that provides supportive guidance while encouraging autonomy and gentle stretching of one's growth edges. His presence is very warm, grounded, welcoming, and professional. His deep caring and desire to create a better world through helping others to achieve their potential is infectious. If you have the opportunity to work with Marty, you will learn a great deal
Dave Wheitner, Ph.D.
Strategic Life, Career & Transition Coach for High Potential People
I have had the privilege of working with Martin over many years (14+) and across multiple geographies and scenarios. What has never changed during this time are his rich analytical skills and laser-sharp insights. Martin's ability to listen deeply, to probe, to triangulate, and then distill often complex issues into succinct, clear, constructive and very powerful development insights goes unmatched in my years of working in the executive development arena.
Andrew Warren-Smith
Management Director, DDI Australia
I had the pleasure of working with Marty more than 10 years ago (and again recently). I have appreciated his unfailing capacity to evaluate business challenges and needs and pair these incisive and compassionate insights about senior leaders to position them (and the business) for success. Unparalleled talent for assessing and coaching talent in a brilliant way that brings value to the organization and the candidate. A gem of a consultant and coach!