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Dr. Joel P. Martin is known for her educational, inspirational, and entertaining speeches. She is a renowned presenter, award winning communicator, master trainer and executive coach. She has spoken before audiences of educational institutions, major corporations, nonprofits, and small businesses across the U.S. and internationally (China, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Republic of South Africa, Malaysia, France, Russia, Finland, and Latvia). 
A behavioral scientist, Dr. Martin earned a Masters in Psychology, Doctorate in Communications, and a Wharton Business School Fellow. She was featured on the Today Show, the NY Times, Essence, U.S. News and World Report, Black Enterprise, Working Women, and Fortune. Dr. Martin appears in the transformational films The Answer, Loving Relationships, and Fire Side Chat.
Dr. Martin is an entrepreneur who understands firsthand what it takes to grow a multi-million dollar business and to successfully deal with change. Today, she is the President and CEO of Triad West Inc. a consulting and training firm. Dr. Martin is the designer of award winning and industry leading Diversity University and Leadership Alignment programs for a national senior citizen housing owner and manager. Her program produced employee satisfaction surveys that exceeded national norms for service industries. She developed and delivered The New Organizational Leader training program to address the needs of newly promoted managers who are experts in their fields of chip design. And she designed and directed a multi-task soft-skills and Work Readiness Training Program for the Mayor’s Office of Chicago that successfully assisted 72 inner city young men and women in finding jobs. Her program included screening, hiring and training of trainers, coaches and logistics people, participant follow up, and administration. 100% of those interviewed were hired.
She is also the owner of Positively Powerful Events & Productions where she has launched The Les Brown & Joel Martin Retreat, The Empowered Entrepreneur, Positively Powerful Breakfasts, and Positively Powerful Women Celebrate Gala Awards Dinner and Workshops.
Previously she was the president of one of America’s first Black or women-owned full service advertising agencies. She made history as the creator of a new beverage product for Anheuser-Busch. She closed this company to pursue her dream of being a transformational expert to individuals and their organizations and a professional speaker.
Dr. Martin’s expertise is in leadership, diversity, breakthrough performance, and managing the relationship challenges of technology. She is a passionate advocate for women, generations, and cultural understanding. She has delivered keynotes addresses to the National Association of Women Business owners, IT Alliance, National Alliance of Market Developers, American Contract Compliance Association, American Baptist Homes of the West, Ohio State University, The Ohio Governor’s Office Women’s Event, Accenture, IT Alliance, and eWomen Network.
Dr. Martin serves as FraserNet PowerNetworking Conference Director of Education and Training, as Delegate at Large for the American Homes and Services for the Aging, Board Member of Sister Cities of Scottsdale, Board Member American Baptist Homes of the West, National Alliance of Market Developers, Emeritus Chairperson and past Board Member of Consortium For Learning And Research In Aging (CLARIA), American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter. She was also appointed by Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to her Youth and Gang Commission.
Dr. Martin’s recognition and awards include Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Community Advocate of the Year, National Alliance of Market Developers Entrepreneur of the Year, ISTTD (Digital) Architects & Pioneers Award for Entrepreneurial Development, Outstanding Young Women of America, Who’s Who in the East, International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs, and Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio State University.
Dr. Martin. A native of New York City, grew up in Toledo, Ohio earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio State University. Her home-base is Scottsdale, Arizona. She is happily married to Robert (Bob) S. Martin, an oil painter, and the proud mother of Cybel S. F. Martin, a cinematographer/director of photography for feature films, documentaries, and music videos.
Dr. Martin adds extra-value to presentations. After completing a pre-program questionnaire, she customizes presentations to fit the audience, timeline, and priorities. She works effectively with local, national, and international leaders. Dr. Martin is a team player.
