Client Testimonials

"Dan Martinage is a consummate professional, with an intimate knowledge of the world of coaching."

Steve Mitten MCC, 2005 ICF President

"Dan has made a significant contribution to the coaching profession as the Executive Director of the ICF. Now as a full time coach, he brings his extensive experience and wisdom to supporting his clients in altering the course of their lives and I can think of few people who are more qualified in our profession."

Sandy Vilas MCC, CEO, CoachInc.com

“What a marvelous experience to share and work together this weekend! I am humbled by the work of all of our board members--- AAMS and FARE. This session enabled us to move in directions that are yet unknown but that are all positive. Thank you, Dan for your expertise, patience and guidance.  It was a pleasure to meet and work with you.”

 Tim Pickering, Vice President and Regional III Director, Association of Air Medical Services

"Feedback on the Board training was fantastic! They want you back, I want you back. Thanks for moving us forward."

Mike Fraiser, CEO, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

“Tony and Dan, thank you so very much for your help with the August 20 meeting and for everything you both did to make this project such a success.  Going into it, I knew it would be a tremendous amount of work, but I truly had no idea just how rigorous this needs assessment would end up becoming!  You both are such pros (and very fun to work with) so thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

Aimee Hickox, Director of Education & Meetings
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

"I want to extend my thanks for your work on our Board Orientation last Friday. We have received several compliments. Your professional way of expanding, condensing, summarizing and adjusting to the needs and attention of the attendees was a tremendous support to their positive experience."

Angela Nielsen, Manager, House of Delegates and Board of Trustees, California Dental Association

"For my career transition, the partnership and guidance of professional coach and former International Coaching Federation Executive Director Dan Martinage was invaluable. Dan helped me quickly maximize my strengths and refocus my energy on achieving my professional goals. In this highly competitive job market, having an expert professional coach and mentor made it all the easier. This is one investment that continues to pay off."

Chrisopher Turman, Former U.S. Congressional Candidate

"On behalf of the members and staff of ASAE & The Center, I want to thank you for sharing your time and knowledge as a content leader at the Great Ideas Conference. This Conference would not have been such a success without your contribution."

Megan Denhardt, Senior Manager, Learning, ASAE & The Center

"The American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association, on several occasions, most recently the spring of 2007, engaged the services of Dan Martinage through AWP Research.  Dan has provided strategic planning facilitation for the association's Board of Direction, focus group moderating and key-informant interviewing.  The results of the focus group research and key informant interviews were strongly useful in developing future plans and directions for the association.  Dan has been easy to work with and thorough in his preparation and execution.   His reports are written in plain English and useful in decision-making.  We expect to continue to use Dan's services as we move forward into the 21st century in various marketing programs and developing innovative program management strategies. " 

David P. Prosser, P.E. President, ACPPA

"Your remarks to our members regarding the mentorship challenge we as federal managers face were both insightful and informative. Your appearance and expertise contributed greatly to the success of our 69th annual Convention"

Darryl A. Perkinson, National President, Federal Managers Association

"As one of our authors, I wanted to thank you for your valued contributions to DCJobs.com.  Your articles have helped us in our goal to build a comprehensive career library for our visitors." 

Megan Brown, Marketing Coordinator

"I attended your afternoon session at the AFP Leadership Academy.  You did an excellent job of being open to the needs of the participants, making the topics interesting, keeping us focused and inserting humor."

David Hougan, Diocesan Director, Diocese of Rockford

"I chose Dan Martinage as my executive coach because he was interested in what I wanted from the relationship, he was not “selling a program”.  Dan was sincerely interested, and effective, in addressing the performance and development goals I set for myself and for my career. In a very short time I felt more focused and energized toward achieving these goals. Dan was very flexible with meeting times and locations and quickly grasped the unique challenges of my position. This is the first time in my career I have utilized a coach and the return to me personally has been tremendous."

Tony Fragnito, CFO & Deputy Executive Director, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

"Deciding it was time for a professional coach to help me attain my goals was one of the more difficult decisions I have made in the last few years, choosing Dan as my Coach was the easiest. His methods, innate ability to understand me and his gentle but firm approach has helped me understand the challenges I face and to grow into a capable leader. I am blessed to have at my fingertips his depth of knowledge in association management and his willingness to share it.  I am fortunate to not only have found a Professional Coach in Dan Martinage, but a mentor and a friend."

Marlene Cohen, Association Management Professional

"Thanks again for helping out with our program on networking. I think it went really well and I appreciate your contribution."

Heather Sanders, DC Triathlon Club

"I want to thank you for all your support and guidance these last few months. You have helped me become more focused on the steps needed to achieve in my business. Your coaching technique was Baby Bears-- not too hard and not too soft, just right!"

Merrall Freund, Healthyeatz

"As you read from the attendees' feedback, I believe the trustee orientation went very well. They all appeared engaged throughout the session and asked a lot of great questions. Thank you again and it was great meeting you!"

Margarita Farler, Senior Human Resources Generalist, CDA

"Daniel Martinage has worked with the Old Takoma Business Association Board of Directors in an advisory capacity, and conducted a SWOT workshop for us, helping us to identify things we needed to tackle to strengthen our position in the community. Further, he has been an invaluable resource and sounding board for our Executive Director, in dealing with a large volunteer board, with many different personalities, so that she can do her best in running our organization and administering a Main Street community. We highly recommend his services and will continue to call on him for guidance." 

Pennye Jones-Napier President The Old Takoma Business Association

"The facilitation of Daniel Martinage and The Association Coach was excellent. He helped us focus our role as the staff of a national organization and helped clarify our vision as we complete a critical transition."

Debbie Frett, CEO, BPW/USA and BPW Foundation

"So great to have you at AMTA's leadership program this year (CVOP). I appreciate all the work and extra care that your put into the program. I had a lot of fun and hope that you did too."

Monica Love, Volunteer Development Project Manager, AMTA

"Thanks for taking time to speak with me about the importance of charting your career course and coaching. The article (March 2007 issue) in Associations Now would not have been as strong without your contribution."

Samantha Whitestone, Project Editor, Associations Now, ASAE

"We have a thriving retail store in a niche market, and Daniel Martinage has been an invaluable asset to us as we have tackled growth challenges. He has acted as a rudder helping us to steer clear of obstacles and to realize specific goals as we move toward expansion of our stores. This includes handling operational issues and employee interactions to make the work environment function smoothly."  

The owners of The Big Bad Woof  

"Through his work with ICF, Dan was in a unique position to understand the international world of coaching. Dan helped ICF coaches in countries across the globe connect with and gain insight into each other. As ICF Australasia began to grow, Dan encouraged its leadership to set goals and measure their progress towards these goals. As a coach Dan brings this high level ability to assist clients set goals, measure their achievement, and to expand their insight into others so they can bring people along with them."

Karen Tweedie ACC, President ICF Australasia, 2005

"Your coaching approach and sensitivity has motivated me to go for those things in my life that I thought were unreachable. I am already seeing the benefits of coaching in a short period of time."

Sheila Wozniack, Medical Files Administrator

"Some of the assessment tools and exercises you used were right on. I hadn’t really considered how inter-related my life is. I’m feeling more balanced, relaxed and productive. Thanks!"

Barbara Wilson, Retail Account Executive

"Just having someone to bounce ideas off of confidentially is HUGE! I also appreciate your keeping me on track and accountable to the plan we’ve laid out for me."

Michael Martinage, Partner, Ka'awa Lowa Plantation & Guest House

"Under your guidance, all strategic plan elements have been put into motion in the right order. You showed our leadership how to function outside the box because just looking outside the box isn't enough. You showed us how to change the culture of our 84 year old operation."

Mary Ellen Hiatt, Executive Director, Southern Home Furnishings Association

"You went well beyond the scope of your proposal to ensure we got what we needed at a time when we really did not know what we needed."

National Affordable Housing Management Association

"I want to thank you and congratulate you for your outstanding presentation on leadership at our recent conference. Your presentation earned the highest rating from our participants. All of us at PMA are grateful for illuminating an important issue in a comprehensive, humorous and thoroughly engaging manner. Moreover, your handouts were truly outstanding and particularly well received."

Property Management Association

"During a period of career transition, Dan helped me clarify my objectives, stay the course in pursuing them, and validate those things that were important to me for future success in my sales career. I am forever grateful for his guidance and encouragement."

Marjorie Polk, Software Sales Executive