Mitch Martens

As a navigator of the gray, for the past 25+ years, Mitch has cultivated academic and professional experiences and applied them to the importance of turning theory into practical applications. He follows a simple philosophy that can be found in any of his programing…humans are motivated at the heart and when you risk going there, the possibilities are endless.

Mitch holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He is a national consultant, public speaker, and facilitator of experiences. And what he challenges people to do is to stand outside so that can become outstanding.

And now that you heard all the boring resume stuff, here is the human side of Mitch, his Midwest upbringing gave him his foundational morals & ethics. He struggled with his sexuality in his teens which forced him to embrace being different. His 20’s allowed him to architect unique professional paths while the 30’s taught him how to be a better partner in relationships. His 40’s became a springboard for living in the moment and saying yes to what scared him. And now in his 50’s, Mitch is realizing experiences, relationships and trust in a higher power is where he thrives. This guy is anything but textbook, but like all people, he has a unique story to share.

As a navigator of the grey, Mitch Martens helps companies thrive by using his “MAR 10’s Code”:

1. Stand outside if you want to become outstanding
2. Be maniacal about the mission of your job and your life (your why)
3. Obsess over customers (the people you serve)
4. Be uncomfortably transparent to build trust
5. Allow others autonomy to be awesome (give them details about the destination, not the details on how to get there)
6. Invest in the mastery of your strengths (your superhero power)
7. Defy conventional wisdom by walking into the grey
8. Embrace work & life harmony (not work/life balance)
9. Measurable moves the needle, immeasurable moves the heart
10. We are a constant work in progress