Martin Benefer

Martin is a world-class coach. I honestly got so much value and development out of every session that we had together. Looking back on my experience of working with Martin over the 6 sessions I am able to really appreciate the wonderful journey that we went on together. It was more than business coaching, he helped me in all aspects of my life and self-awareness. Our discussions took us in many different, organic directions and Martin was able to embrace this and continually help me in joining the dots and reflecting back on how this contributed to my bigger vision. Since working with Martin I have seen big, positive shifts in all aspects of my life. He is so talented and I would whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone seeking expansion of consciousness and mind in all areas of life.

Before I met Martin, I lacked confidence and this severely affected my ability to interact with senior clinicians as well as having an adverse affect on me being able to deliver public talks. However, having worked with Martin for more than 2 years, I have seen a positive change in my self-esteem and belief in my own abilities. Martin was able to breakdown what was leading to me doubting myself and pinpoint what was causing me to be over critical of myself. I was then able to use techniques he had taught me to minimise times when self doubt would creep in and to prepare as well as enjoy delivering speeches in front of others. I have since been invited to talk at a number of national and international meetings and prior to each of these, I still use the methods and techniques Martin has taught me to prepare. Without Martin’s coaching, I don’t think I would be thriving as much in the work that I am currently doing. DF, NHS Doctor.

I've been working with Martin for nearly 2 years now, both personally and professionally on my business, as they are often so intertwined. He has helped me better understand myself, who I am, what I want, and how to achieve a better work-life balance, as well as plan for the future. He's helped me identify my 'default' behaviours and habits, which has ultimately motivated me to change the things I don't like, and focus on the things I do. I've been able to organise my time and workload better, and gain more clarity on the direction in which I want my business to head. Without his help, I would probably still be doing the same things I've done for years, with little meaningful progress or reward. I definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to better understand themselves, their purpose, plan for the future, and get the most out of life and business. Pavlos Sideris - Business Owner, Nottingham

As the MD of a niche law practice I have had the privilege of working with Martin both personally on my own professional development and also as part of our broader team. Martin, is a hugely valuable asset to have on your team. He reads people intuitively, gets to the knob of any issues, and is then able to facilitate development and growth using humour, reflection and extreme professionalism. I would absolutely recommend Martin both for individual coaching but also in team environments.

As a business owner I have been working with Martin for several months to really try and understand my purpose both with the business but also personal life/goals. The sessions are extremely fluid and very much driven around my own specific needs. Martin has really helped me to narrow down the key areas in my life which are of importance and how to maintain focus around these to sustain a much more balanced work/life. It's been refreshing to work with somebody so open minded to ideas outside mainstream thinking ... Since our work together I've developed a completely fresh approach to how I manage my business and helping to frame future succession plans. My physical and mental health has been a significant part of our discussions and just adds to the overall holistic approach to our work . At no stage do I feel that Martin is just offering an 'off the shelf' solution. The coaching is absolutely unique to my personal circumstances. I highly recommend Martin for anybody looking for some fresh clarity in their life.

I cannot recommend Martin more! He is so knowledgeable, professional, an excellent listener and punctual/flexible with sessions. I work as a GP and was feeling quite stuck and lacking direction after qualifying. I decided to try coaching after seeing the benefits it brought in my husband and I am so glad I decided to invest in this. I feel more positive and focussed after my sessions. I also feel that Martin gives the tools to get back to this place if I do feel disorganised/cluttered/unfocussed during the month. I have really enjoyed my sessions and seen the benefits over time. For anyone who feels that coaching may be expensive or something that the “average joe” doesn’t do like I initially did, I was definitely proven wrong after working with Martin as he tailors the sessions to your needs and for me personally I see it as an investment in myself which has led to benefits not just in my professional life but also in my day to day and personal life. Thank you very much for your continued efforts!

I’ve been very lucky to find a spot in Martin’s busy schedule for executive coaching. His approach is very open and he always makes sure to give me the steering wheel, so we actually get to what best serves my growth. I find immense value in his knowledge of tools, literature and key management, leadership and wellbeing core principle. Our conversations have made an impact on both my personal and professional life, so I highly recommend him. I am now able to pause and reflect before reacting to stimulus what would generally trigger a sub-optimal response, and I can best help my team grow while delivering their best job. R.W. Director of marketing in Fortune 500 company, Technology