Martina Witter is an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, the Director of the award-winning Rapha Therapy & Training Services and the Founder of Black Mental Wealth in a truly illustrious career which has spanned over two decades. Martina is an expert at helping people overcome the emotional struggles that are preventing them from becoming the best version of themselves. When hired as a keynote speaker Martina draws on her life experiences struggling with depression, bereavement, divorce, stress and rejection to help others who are suffering with similar emotions to get out of their rut and live life to its full.
Having first studied psychology during her A-levels, Martina developed a passion for the subject and then went on to study BSc Psychology at the University of Manchester. To deepen her knowledge of psychology, at the University of Manchester, Martina gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Practice, Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies. Martina has held many specialised roles throughout her career, most notably as a High-Intensity Therapist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Locum CBT Therapist for the NHS, the Non-Executive Director for Manchester Community Spirt, Sessional Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for Priory Group and a Digital Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for Leso Digital Health.
As an exceptional orator, Martina engages her audience so she can effectively transmit powerful messages which will encourage them to strive for their dreams. Throughout her career, Martina has helped children and adults alike to increase their performance and productivity. As a testament to her contributions to her field, Martina has been featured in the likes of the Financial Times, The Voice, Thrive Global, Metro, HuffPost and BBC Radio Manchester. Martina Founded Black Mental Wealth as a way to ensure culturally appropriate solutions are available for those struggling with their mental health.
Martina is also the Co-Founder of Black Women in Business and Professionals Network to ensure black women have equal opportunities to grow by creating, and giving them access to black female role models. As the published author of 'Resilience in the Workplace: From Surviving to Thriving in the Workplace, in Business and as an Entrepreneur', Martina has spoken to the likes of Lloyds band, Manchester University, Manchester Metropolitan University, CIPD Manchester, JD Group, Salford University and Parrswood School to name a few. Do not miss your chance to hear from the inspirational speaker Martina Witter if you are looking for a speaker to share her actionable tools to build resilience.
Books
Resilience in the Workplace: From Surviving to Thriving in the Workplace, in Business and as an Entrepreneur
How to hire Martina Witter
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Martina Witter for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Martina's official speaking topics are listed below
- Resilience and Mental Toughness for Senior Leaders
- Stress Busters for Success
- Exam and Workplace Stress
- Rivers of Resilience: Weathering the Storms of Business & Life, Burnout and Codeswitching
- Building Resilience & Performing Under Pressure
- Emotional Resilience in Business
- Career Development & Success
- Leveraging your Difference
- Stress and the Human Energy Crisis
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Martina is a seasoned professional and fantastic Speaker! We at the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA )of Nigeria invited Martina to deliver our monthly learning event in March 2022 titled “ Building resilience and performing under pressure at the workplace.
The session was extremely informative and very interactive. Martina’s systematic mode of delivery ensured all the participants were fully engaged throughout the session. We look forward to inviting you back soon!" - Dr Olushola, Consultant Psychiatrist & Chair of EAPA Nigeria
"Hearing Martina speak to us about stress management was an absolute pleasure. Her presentation was insightful, knowledgeable and extremely useful. Despite only having a limited amount of time to present it was pack full of great information! The audience of the presentation was graduates and apprentices and she ensured to mention exam related stress which was really helpful and relevant. Participants were able to ask questions throughout which made the whole experience engaging. There were also interactive activities which further added to the presentation. Overall, I highly recommend Martina!" - Leanne, Operational Policy Officer, Transport for London
"Thank you for hosting a great stress buster for success breakout session at the annual symposium." - Lawyer, Gunnercooke LLP
"Highly relevant and thought provoking training on resilience. I’ve learned the importance of observing , being present and mindful." - Manager, JD Group PLC
- 2023 - Northern Power Woman Future List
- 2023 - Nominated for the Positive Role Model Award for Gender at the National Diversity Awards
- 2021 - Awarded Best Employee Wellbeing Service at the SM News Northern Enterprise Awards
- 2020 - Founder Black Mental Health
- 2020 - Finalist for the Northern Power Woman One to Watch Award
- 2019 - Finalist for the Inspirational Person Category at the UK Fast Community Awards
- 2019 - Author, Resilience in the Workplace: From Surviving to thriving in the workplace, in business and as an entrepreneur
- 2017 - Co-Founder, Black Women in Business & Professionals Network
