About Us

If you're wondering who's behind Self-Coaching Zone, let me introduce myself.

About Me

I'm Maartin Strydom, a passionate advocate for professional and personal development. I hold two degrees from the University of Pretoria in South Africa — one in Higher Education, with a major in Psychology, and a postgraduate degree in Environmental Science. My lifelong dedication has been to understanding human development and helping others unlock their true potential.

My Story

My journey began more than four decades ago, when I expanded my role as an educator to include adult learning and development. Since then, I’ve focused on empowering individuals through personal development and Self-Leadership — particularly in corporate and group settings — helping people reconnect with their strengths, values, and inner drive.

Along the way, I became a certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Neuroscience Coach, and Positive Psychology Coach. These powerful frameworks have shaped my approach to guiding individuals in finding balance, navigating stress, and leading more purposeful, self-directed lives.

A Partnership of Experience

I’m blessed to have the love of my life, Marthina, as my partner in every sense — in life and in this meaningful endeavor. After more than four decades of sharing life’s joys and challenges together, we’ve built a strong foundation of love, trust, and understanding.

Marthina brings a wealth of experience from the medical field and a solid academic background in Industrial Psychology, holding a diploma from the University of South Africa. Her insights into human behavior and emotional wellbeing continue to enrich this platform and deepen the work I share.

Together, we’ve spent years navigating life’s complexities and deepening our understanding of personal growth. Her quiet strength and wisdom remain an invaluable part of this journey.

Our Mission

Empowering individuals to become the architects of their own lives through transformative self-coaching.

Our Vision

To be the trusted, go-to destination for unlocking human potential and inspiring personal growth.

A New Chapter Begins

Now that I’ve stepped into retirement, I’ve chosen to dedicate the rest of my life to something deeply meaningful — sharing the wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight I’ve gathered over the years. Self-Coaching Zone is the expression of that purpose — a space where I can continue to serve, support, and walk alongside you on your journey of personal growth.

My mission is to gently nudge you to:

  • Discover and access practical tools for self-discovery and personal development

  • Find support and guidance on your journey of self-coaching

  • Understand that within you lies a greatness waiting to be unleashed — the answers to your deepest needs are already inside you

  • Reconnect with a sense of balance and purpose in your life

Join Me on This Journey

Self-Coacing Zone is designed to be a supportive, encouraging space where you can explore, learn, and grow. I’m here to walk with you as you tune in to your inner voice, unlock your potential, and master the art of living.

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If you’d like a gentle nudge of inspiration, reflection, and practical tools delivered straight to your inbox, I invite you to subscribe to The Inner Edge — my free newsletter designed to support your ongoing journey of self-coaching and personal growth.

Each edition offers:

  • Thought-provoking insights on tuning into your inner voice

  • Practical exercises and tools you can use in daily life

  • Encouragement to help you stay aligned with your purpose

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  • Tuning In: Unlocking the Power of Your Inner Voice A practical guide to help you reconnect with your inner voice.

  • Life Assesment Tool Quick tool to discover how to master your journey of life with clarity