Coach

Sebastien Martineau

Something work-related

Sebastien started his corporate career in Aikido training in major leadership programs in 2005. Since then, he has trained extensively in many topics throughout EMEA. Sebastien specializes in positive psychology (happiness and well-being, excellence in organizational performance) and achievement (using the body in personal development and leadership).

Something personal

Sebastien has always been an enthusiast of martial arts and sword fighting. He has been practicing aikido for 16 years, which he also teaches and uses in the corporate environment. Sebastien loves science fiction and games and runs lightsaber combat training.

1) How would you describe your job in one sentence?

I help people be better at what they do and happier in their lives.

2) What has influenced you in life, and how does it show up in your work?

The biggest influences on me were Aikido, Improvisation and Theatre and Positive Psychology. I use all three in my work, especially when I involve the body in personal development.

3) Why do you work for humancraft?

After more than 12 years, I consider the team to be old friends.

4) What has been your biggest challenge at humancraft so far?

5) How does your work influence your personal development and career?

Aikido and positive psychology are part of my daily life and rituals.

6) What are the biggest challenges in corporate education today, and how is humancraft addressing them?

I think that in uncertain times, these challenges are still wellbeing, resilience and sustainable high performance in conjunction with leadership, and we address these areas in training and facilitation for different clients.