Honest. Raw.

Unforgettable.

Bold, bright and just a little bit bogan. My talks surprise, enlighten and incite evolution.

When I step onto stage

People expect to see a polished businesswoman.

But I am the opposite of predictable.

While a lot of events have the audience yawning and tuning out, I keep everyone engrossed with unforgettable stories, lots of humour and a whole lot of ‘telling it like it is’.

I have graced stages all over the world enlightening audiences of up to 20,000 alongside Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, Pitbull, Eric Worre, Frazer Brookes, Brendon Burchard and Jack Canfield. I have also been interviewed on Channel 7’s Today Tonight and on leading business podcasts.

I’m an Australian-based global nomad and available to speak at events, conferences, retreats and seminars nationally and internationally.

“Martene’s energy and relatability is unrivalled.

Every time I see her step on stage to speak, I find myself completely engaged and addicted to making notes on everything she has to say.

Not only is she incredible on stage, she is one of the best people to spend time with. Game changer!”

Frazer Brookes | International speaker and best-selling author

Talk Topics

From underdog to tall poppy:

How your cheerleaders can become your inhibitors and what to do about it.

“Who does she think she is?” If people haven’t said it, they’ve definitely thought it.

When I was an underdog, everyone was cheering me on. But as I experienced more and more success, the cheerleaders put away their pom-poms and the knives came out.

Drawing off my own experience, I’ll talk about how the fear of losing allies can lead to self-sabotaging behaviours. You’ll discover how to celebrate your success and become an unapologetic, proud poppy with humility.

The four seasons of success:

Why you have to stop to be unstoppable.

For everything there is a season. And your biz life is no exception.

For too long we’ve been told to hustle relentlessly to reach the top. As a result we end up stressed, unhappy and running on empty. If you want to achieve real success, you need to stop and refuel.

In this talk, I’ll share the seasons for business success:

Spark - a time for new ideas;
Flame - a time for action;
Glow - a time for maturing;
Ember - a time for rest.

Balance is bullshit:

Five strategies to maximise quality time and let go of working mum guilt.

Working mothers constantly hear about that elusive thing called work-life balance.

As we strive to achieve it, we are often consumed with guilt – guilt about not spending enough time with our kids, guilt about not being a ‘present’ partner, guilt about putting our kids in before and after care, guilt for not working enough or not contributing enough.

Enough!

In reality, our kids and partners don’t need us 24/7, they need quality time.

In this frank talk, I’ll share my key strategies for saying goodbye to guilt and prioritising quality time with the fam. I will share strategies you can implement to create magic memories that will last a lifetime.

Lessons from the ICU:

The pivotal moments that transformed me from nurse to entrepreneur.

Working in the Intensive Care Unit taught me a whole lot about life, love and loss.

In this honest and emotional talk, I’ll share the two pivotal moments that helped me gain clarity about who I am and what I want my legacy to be.

By sharing my own transformation from nurse to entrepreneur, I’ll inspire the audience to assess what’s missing in their own lives, do a perspective check, and start creating a life that aligns to their passions and their purpose.

You’ll learn how to stop sweating the small shit, envision your ideal life and start ticking off that bucket list.

Turning my mess into my message:

How losing $200,000 became the best thing that ever happened to me.

I’m a big believer that when life gives you lemons, you should ask for salt and tequila.

Then, when the hangover passes, you should turn all that pain into purpose.

My massive bucket of lemons came in the form of fraud which cost my family a whopping $200,000. While it was the most challenging experience of my life, it also gave me clarity about what I want to achieve as a partner, a mother and an entrepreneur.

With raw honesty and a whole lot of self-reflection, I will talk about the transformative power of trauma and shame – how it can challenge and change you.

“What a privilege to have had Martene’s influence in our lives!

Her holistic, inspirational style of leadership has been a life-changing gift for us.

Whether in an individual or group setting, Martene can be trusted to intuitively and effectively bring challenge, compassion and transformation into the lives and businesses of anyone she connects with. A dynamic presenter, she packs a wealth of knowledge, direction, compassion and hope into every opportunity that opens up to her. She is truly one of a kind”.

Jodie Bertram | Entrepreneur