Jeohanna Martinez is a transformational leadership specialist who has dedicated two decades to
developing breakthrough methodologies for executive transformation. As creator of the proprietary IKIGAI Model, she represents a rare convergence of deep academic training, extensive systems experience, and measurable business impact.
Academic Excellence & Scientific Foundation
Jeohanna earned her Master of Science in Positive Organization Development & Change from Case
Western Reserve University's prestigious Weatherhead School of Management—globally recognized as the birthplace of Appreciative Inquiry and home to groundbreaking research in Intentional Change Theory (ICT) and neuroplasticity-based leadership development. Her CWRU training provides the scientific backbone for her approach: understanding how the brain creates sustainable behavioral change, how positive emotions drive transformation, and how to architect organizational systems that support authentic leadership development.
Professional Expertise & Systems Perspective
With over 20 years of leadership roles spanning federal government, state agencies, and Fortune 500
corporations, Jeohanna brings unparalleled insight into organizational dynamics at every level. Her
unique background includes:
Federal & State Government Leadership: Deep understanding of complex bureaucratic systems and
stakeholder management
Corporate Learning & Development: Architecting enterprise-wide capability building initiatives
Organization Development Practice: Systems-level intervention design and implementation Executive
Assessment & Development: Comprehensive leadership evaluation and transformation
planning
World-Class Coaching Credentials
As an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC) on the Master Certified Coach (MCC) path—a distinction held by less than 3% of global coaches—Jeohanna represents the pinnacle of coaching excellence. Her memberships in the Organization Development Network, International Coaching Federation, and La Red Iberoamericana de Practicantes y Academicos del Paradigma Apreciativo (RIPAPA) reflect her commitment to continuous learning and global best practices.