About Me
Hi, I’m Martin — Business & Life Coach, Consultant & Speaker
I help people break free from what’s holding them back and step into a life of clarity, purpose, and joy.
I bring over 30 years of experience in IT and consulting, combined with a transformative personal journey, into my 5+ years of coaching work. My mission is simple: to guide individuals and leaders from just surviving to truly thriving.
My Journey
Early Life & Career
I grew up in Yorkshire in a working-class family. Shyness, bullying, and a constant drive to prove myself shaped my early years. At 11, I got my first job to buy a ZX81 computer with just 1 KB of memory — and from there my passion for technology and systems took off.
I studied Computer Science and built a career in IT, eventually becoming an independent consultant specialising in IT strategy. Over two decades I worked with executives and boards, including one of the UK’s most innovative companies, McLaren. My role was always about creating clarity out of complexity.
The Turning Point
Despite outward success, by 2014 I felt completely lost. I didn’t know who I really was or what I truly wanted. That moment of crisis plunged me into five years of deep personal development and self-discovery.
I explored psychology, mindset, spirituality, NLP, hypnotherapy, and coaching. Piece by piece, I shed limiting beliefs, redefined success, and built a life aligned with who I really am.
Transformation
Through that journey I discovered that the same clarity I created in IT systems, I could help people create in their lives. Coaching wasn’t a career pivot — it was a natural evolution and something I’d already been doing and not realised.
Today, I combine my professional experience, lived challenges, and training across multiple disciplines to help others make powerful, lasting changes.
What That Means for You
When you work with me, you don’t get textbook theory or quick fixes. You get:
A coach who understands both ambition and the search for meaning.
Practical strategies grounded in 30 years of real-world problem-solving.
Deep empathy for life’s challenges — including burnout, health struggles, divorce or navigating legal difficulties .
A commitment to hold you accountable with compassion and honesty.
My approach is straightforward: cut through the noise, uncover what really matters, and help you take action.
Life Beyond Work
I’m a father of three, a lifelong learner, and an adventurer at heart. I’ve lived in Yorkshire, Wiltshire, and Croatia; travelled the world with my family; and always come back to my love of nature, connection, and growth.
I believe in living life fully, on your own terms — because we only get one shot at this.
Why Thrivve Club Exists
Thrivve Club was born out of my mission to help make this planet a happier, healthier place. We support people who feel stuck in survival mode and guide them towards thriving — with clarity, purpose, relationships, and joy.
My journey shaped the way I now coach others. Curious what it’s like to work with me? Discover how I work