Stephanie Martinis
Lecturer
GIBS Business School
University of Pretoria
South Africa
Biography
Stephanie has a financial background as a chartered accountant and stock broker. She has held senior management positions at then Deloitte & Touche as well as at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Since leaving the corporate world in 1999 she has pursued her passion of self development and finding ways to be a catalyst in the self actualisation journey of others; both as an example through living an abundant life and through the use of powerful coaching and facilitation methodologies. Stephanie's coaching experience exceeds 3500 hours. Her clients range from Executives of multinationals whose focus is conscious leadership, to private individuals seeking purpose and meaning. Her coaching focuses on allowing her clients to uncover their innate talent and inspiration and working with them to synergise these with the elements of their environment. Desired behavioural change and the creation of empowering habits are nurtured throughout the coaching relationship. She was a Founding member of the International Coach Federation Gauteng Chapter where she served as a Board Member for several years. She is a qualified coach trainer, assessor and supervisor. Stephanie has extensive facilitation experience in the fields of personal development, coaching and leadership and has developed her own programmes in these fields. She is also an  Executive Director and Shareholder of a company offering Office Suite Rentals to small businesses.
Research Interest
Applied Neuroscience; Personal Mastery; Coaching & Leadership