Client Testimonials

Toxic workplaces are often not what you think. I was in a senior position in a very gendered leadership team (only woman) so I expected a certain dynamic at that level, but what really threw me was a person who reported to me. This relationship had all the classic hallmarks of rampant narcissistic behaviours from love bombing to threats. I was shocked, reactive, bewildered and deeply upset. I had tried "everything" I knew and nothing made any difference.

Working with Dr Nathalie Martinek over a short number of regular sessions was the best thing I could have done to re-orient myself and manage this relationship (and others). With her wise insight, high level intellect and deep compassion, I was able to successfully negotiate a clearer future, both within and outside the organization in question. Clarity and calm came into the equation immediately we started working together. I quickly returned to operating from my own values, and, with Nathalie's guidance and challenges to my thinking, I was able to alter my own patterns, perspectives and behaviours in a very beneficial and long-lasting way.

Everything I learned while working with Dr Martinek not only allowed me to thrive through that particular scenario, but served me well over many other challenges since. I thoroughly recommend this work as highly effective and a leadership essential, particularly for anyone who finds themselves in an unexpectedly toxic environment or rapidly deteriorating professional relationship.

-Executive Director, Marketing