Meet Dr. Martin Mendelson of Metamorphosis Coaching

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Martin Mendelson.

Hi Dr. Mendelson, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My goal as a speaker and coach is to help people kick fear in the rear so that they can fulfill what they are destined to do in life. I call my LLC Metamorphosis Coaching because metamorphosis (by definition) is a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism.

Life is not a static event. We are constantly changing. The question is do you want to have your life change you, or do you want to change your life?

Before becoming a Certified Professional Coach and a Professional Speaker, I had a wide array of experiences in my personal and professional life.

Whether it was my medical disablement from the profession I trained my entire life to achieve, creating a healthier lifestyle which resulted in a reduction in twelve pant sizes over 30 years ago, or finding sobriety; I have a powerful message of metamorphosis for anyone who chooses to listen.

I have a deep passion for life and helping others. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology, a doctorate in Dentistry, I am a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Team Coach, Certified to provide individual and 360 Emotional Intelligence assessments, and hold a certificate in Happiness Studies.

In addition, I am the host of Conversations with Doc Martin, on YouTube, where I speak to extraordinary people doing extraordinary things!

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Becoming disabled from dentistry and being out of work for 13 months was an experience I will soon not forget. I trained my entire life to be a Dentist and everything seemed to be taken from me overnight. Not just my profession, but also my identity. It is a daily journey to embrace me for me and not see myself based on any labels. Through networking and perseverance I have crafted a different path within my profession. My journey has taken me from a dental lab, to a dental products corporation, and then to Spear Education. We are the premier continuing education company for dentists in the world and I had to carve my own path. I am no longer a clinician so I dedicated myself to personal development and that is where coaching came in.

I have often stated that I became a coach to save myself. Finding coaching, positive psychology, and sobriety have been long roads that have led me to some incredible places.

We’ve been impressed with Metamorphosis Coaching/Speaking, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Life is not about what happens to us, but rather how we respond. Whether it is from the podium, one on one, or in a team program I always bring my authentic self to the situation. My audiences and program participants often comment on my energy, enthusiasm, and passion. 

I bring my skills and abilities for adaptation and change to my clients. Whether that is from the podium, one on one, working with a team, or diving into how connected they are to their emotions.

My LLC logo visually encapsulates my feelings about my fellow men and women. My logo is an acorn that turns into a tree. The tree looks nothing like the acorn that created it… Yet, the acorn had everything inside it all along to become that tree.

I believe that each of us has everything we need inside of us to be whatever and whomever we want to be. My job is to provide the fertilization to get the growth started and maintained.

Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I think mentorship is very important and is very different from networking. Those who gave of their time so freely to me hold a special place in my heart. Whenever I have the opportunity, I freely give back to others. Networking is how I got to where I am today and the mentors in my life guided me on this journey.

Networking is the map and your mentor is the guide.

You can never know how any person might be able to help you on your journey. My parents always taught me to never burn a bridge and this has served me well over the years. Keeping an open mind to be generous of your time and resources will serve you well. Most people are kind and will remember you when you are generous with your time and resources.

As far as mentorship goes, a mentor is someone that has done what you are looking to do. You may not do things the same way or get to the same place BUT a good mentor can guide you on what has (and has not) worked for them so they can more effectively guide you on your own journey. A good mentor is also someone in abundance. The magic three-letter word is ASK and you should never be afraid to ask for help. If this potential mentor is in abundance, they will jump at the chance to help you as they have been helped on their own journey.

Contact Info:

• Email: martin@martinmendelson.com
• Personal Website: https://martinmendelson.com
• Spear Education: https://speareducation.com
• Instagram: @metamorphcoach
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metamorphcoach
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkxu0zZdZCLuHKOwCFc8Hg
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08Tv3gZvzZ3ogwM3D2RwlH?si=5e8fa9ecd3924737