Josef Martens
PhD, CSP
DC, US
As I speak with my clients in tech organization, they frequently talk about these challenges:
- They want to grow their business, grow sales or improve business development, and their engineers, IT professionals, scientists, and tech folks need help delivering this
- They want to attract and retain people with critical skills
- They have leaders who were promoted into their leadership role because they were the best experts, and they to grow their leadership skills
- They want to increase the performance of their tech organization
What most of my clients don't realize is, that many of their challenges have a similar foundation: by adding more personal touch to their technology, they are able to achieve astounding results.
Josef is a recovering scientist and innovator. He went deep into the 'rabbit hole' of innovation: with a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, several patents and the experience of starting a spin-off company that went through an IPO and was later sold for US$ 285 million.
Josef is an expert in innovation and in the leadership that makes it happen.
When he started his professional career, Josef reached a tipping point. He discovered that expertise is overrated and that other factors are more important to determine success. Josef studied these factors, and now he helps organizations leverage those factors so that they gain impact, influence, and innovation.
Innovation and leadership advisor to Fortune 500 companies such as Merck&Co., AstraZeneca, Daimler, Dentsply, Government Agencies including NASA, the Departments of Defense, Energy and Commerce, non-profits and many associations. Josef teaches managers at all levels of the organization on how to drive innovation and gain influence.
Thanks to his Human Elements methodology, leaders gain presence, think creatively in every situation, improve their partnering skills, and take smarter risks – all the skills that create a culture of innovation. Josef is a master storyteller with an entertaining style that creates engagement and interaction.
Josef has given keynotes and training programs in over 30 countries on six continents, on the TEDx stage, in front of hundreds of thousands of people and on rare occasions ... even his teenage children listen to him.
Wondering if Josef is the right person for your audience? The honest answer is 'maybe'. We've noticed a few things about our sweet-spot audiences. If anything here resonates with you, then let's talk:
- Our audiences are smart people. They are usually very good at what they do and have built their careers on their expertise. They prefer 'real' over 'fake'.
- They are pretty successful. Usually, nothing major is going wrong with their world or their business. They want to go from good to great.
- Our audiences are motivated and driven by a mission. They have a sense of service and are passionate about the greater good. They are committed to making a difference.
More about Josef:
- Has spoken in over 30 countries on six continents
- Progressive leadership experience in the consulting and automotive industries
- Led multiple enterprise-level change initiatives that advanced organizational strategy and drove innovation
- Authored five books on innovation and leadership
- Has a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge
- Received several US and international patents
As I speak with my clients in tech organization, they frequently talk about these challenges:
- They want to grow their business, grow sales or improve business development, and their engineers, IT professionals, scientists, and tech folks need help delivering this
- They want to attract and retain people with critical skills
- They have leaders who were promoted into their leadership role because they were the best experts, and they to grow their leadership skills
- They want to increase the performance of their tech organization
What most of my clients don't realize is, that many of their challenges have a similar foundation: by adding more personal touch to their technology, they are able to achieve astounding results.
Josef is a recovering scientist and innovator. He went deep into the 'rabbit hole' of innovation: with a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge, several patents and the experience of starting a spin-off company that went through an IPO and was later sold for US$ 285 million.
Josef is an expert in innovation and in the leadership that makes it happen.
When he started his professional career, Josef reached a tipping point. He discovered that expertise is overrated and that other factors are more important to determine success. Josef studied these factors, and now he helps organizations leverage those factors so that they gain impact, influence, and innovation.
Innovation and leadership advisor to Fortune 500 companies such as Merck&Co., AstraZeneca, Daimler, Dentsply, Government Agencies including NASA, the Departments of Defense, Energy and Commerce, non-profits and many associations. Josef teaches managers at all levels of the organization on how to drive innovation and gain influence.
Thanks to his Human Elements methodology, leaders gain presence, think creatively in every situation, improve their partnering skills, and take smarter risks – all the skills that create a culture of innovation. Josef is a master storyteller with an entertaining style that creates engagement and interaction.
Josef has given keynotes and training programs in over 30 countries on six continents, on the TEDx stage, in front of hundreds of thousands of people and on rare occasions ... even his teenage children listen to him.
Wondering if Josef is the right person for your audience? The honest answer is 'maybe'. We've noticed a few things about our sweet-spot audiences. If anything here resonates with you, then let's talk:
- Our audiences are smart people. They are usually very good at what they do and have built their careers on their expertise. They prefer 'real' over 'fake'.
- They are pretty successful. Usually, nothing major is going wrong with their world or their business. They want to go from good to great.
- Our audiences are motivated and driven by a mission. They have a sense of service and are passionate about the greater good. They are committed to making a difference.
More about Josef:
- Has spoken in over 30 countries on six continents
- Progressive leadership experience in the consulting and automotive industries
- Led multiple enterprise-level change initiatives that advanced organizational strategy and drove innovation
- Authored five books on innovation and leadership
- Has a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge
- Received several US and international patents
The High Impact Leader: Innovative Approaches to Accelerated Leadership
This interactive program will explore what is needed to transform from a brilliant expert to a...
Creating a Culture of Innovation: Beyond Pleasantries & Whitewash
What gets in the way is a limited focus, a fear of taking risks, and our endless ability to rationalize that there is no need for change. This program will...
From Rough-Cut to Brilliant: Transforming Client Dynamics
This interactive program will show you how tech experts can better engage with non-tech customers. In role-plays, scenario discussions, quizzes, and interactive games,...
What's in Your Backpack: Leadership Lessons from the Appalachian Trail
In this program, Josef shares key lessons about what to pack, and he applies them to leadership (spoiler alert: he will also share with you that planning is vastly overrated).
Let Josef take you on a journey into the wilderness and reemerge with clearer vision and better tools to tackle the challenges you face in...
Power-Ups for Influence, Impact and Innovation
This program is the ultimate toolbox to gain impact, influence and drive innovation.
This program is about techniques to build trust, success & connections. Communication expert, Josef Martens' message is a simple, yet vital one - communication excellence leads to increased connections, trust & success.
The best news of all - we don't have to do much to tilt the scales of perception in our favor - we just...
Ideation and Creativity
In this captivating presentation, Josef shows you how to combat brain-freeze, go beyond 'low-hanging-fruit-ideas' and fire up creativity beyond brainstorming. You will be able to harness inspiration everywhere and begin breeding unstoppable creativity for you and your company. You'll walk away ready to jump-start creative collaboration to deliver extraordinary outcomes.
This program provides a shift...
The Entrepreneurial Manager
This program is perfect for:
- Companies that want to encourage entrepreneurial behavior among their managers
- Organizations that want to foster a culture of risk-taking
- Companies that want their staff to take an enterprise-wide perspective and not focus solely on partial...
The Innovation-Ready Enterprise
- Senior leaders who seek business growth through innovation
- Organizations looking for new ways to gain market share
- Companies that want to shift towards an entrepreneurial culture
- Clear steps to identify and implement innovations to gain value
Certifications & Awards
