About Me

Hi, I’m Sebastien Martineau. I’m passionate about helping people and organizations unlock their full potential through leadership, positive psychology, and embodied learning. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, coaching, and training, I’ve had the privilege of working with executives, teams, and businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the US.

My journey has been anything but conventional. After studying at Oxford and Kent universities, I started my career with the UK Ministry of Defence, before stepping into the world of leadership training in 2007. Since then, I’ve worked extensively with multi-national companies, delivering high-impact programs that foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and sustainable high performance. I also spent time as the Global People Development Director at Vendavo, where I led leadership initiatives on a global scale.

Beyond the corporate world, I have over a decade of experience as an Aikido instructor, teaching adults, children, and business professionals. I’ve always been fascinated by how the body and mind work together to shape leadership, decision-making, and influence. This led me to complete an Executive MA in Positive Leadership & Strategy from IE Business School in Madrid, where I deepened my expertise in applying science-backed leadership techniques to real-world challenges.

What I Do

I specialize in creating engaging, practical, and high-impact training experiences focused on:

Leadership & Influence – Helping leaders develop presence, decision-making confidence, and people skills to inspire action.
Communication & Teaming – Using embodied techniques to enhance collaboration, emotional intelligence, and team cohesion.
Presentations & Influence – Coaching individuals to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Resilience & Stress Management – Providing science-backed tools to build mental resilience, energy management, and well-being.

Whether in one-on-one coaching, workshops, retreats, or corporate training, my goal is always the same: to help people lead with confidence, connect with impact, and perform at their best—sustainably.

My Approach

I bring together: ✅ Positive Psychology & Neuroscience – Practical, research-based strategies to foster leadership and team excellence.
Embodied Learning & Aikido Principles – Because leadership isn’t just about what you know, it’s about how you show up.
Real-World Experience – I’ve trained and coached leaders in industries ranging from banking and tech to healthcare and government.

My training is hands-on, engaging, and designed for lasting change, not just inspiration.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re looking for a leadership program that goes beyond theory and creates real, measurable impact, let’s talk. Whether you need an engaging team workshop, leadership retreat, or executive coaching, I’d love to help.

📩 Get in touch today! Let’s discuss how we can tailor a leadership program to meet your specific needs. Contact me here or send an email to sebastien.martineau@positiveleadership.biz to start the conversation.

Let’s build something great together!