Joy Scientist ~ Professional Trainer Facilitator & Coach ~ spreading #joyflu
Andrea Martell aka Joy Scientist – gimmicky I know, however hear me out. I love life, and Joy is by far my favorite thing. I’m here being an advocate for Joy.
I’ve a self imposed mission of playfully evoking joy and I’m a career Professional Trainer & Coach from all things technical, finance to communication & self leadership. From corporate sector, education and to non for profit, transition to work and training programs with young people and in disability. I’ve a knack for picking up a new area and skill and mastering, to be able then to coherently deliver to others with clarity and fun. I love learning and creating learning solutions for others.
My want is for everyone to have more joy in their world. Joy, wants that for us too. I certainly haven’t got this human life thing sorted, in fact the more I know the less I understand. What I do know is Joy is an option for everyone, and Joy is available for me at anytime under any circumstance. I know this because its what I experience even in the most heartbreaking moments, Joy is there, I’ve been able to find it and that means you can too. I love experimenting (hence being a Scientist) with ways of creating more Joy in my life. Years and years of experiments, I’m doing the work and I’m happy to share what I’ve gained in doing so. So I’m here spreading #joyflu, I want Joy to hit pandemic proportions, so this is me doing my bit in making that happen. Warning – hanging out here can have a contagion effect, you may start to have signs of being happy, lighter and more Joyful. If this is the case you may want to seek assistance or tell others, as you are likely to have caught #joyflu.
I’m an advocate for joy… not in the “look at the bright side of life”, “put on a happy face”, “positive thinking side of joy”…. cause that only gets us so far and easily becomes just another coping mechanism for getting by.
I’m an advocate for joy…. in the “be ok sitting in ya shit kinda joy”… “meeting the dark rejected parts of ourselves kinda joy”… the “fark, I really don’t want to go there kinda joy” ?
I enjoy going where many fear to tread. Why, simply, because expansion, deeper self connection, awareness, wholeness, authenticity and human prospering and flourishing resides here.
I know this journey isn’t for everyone, as true freedom, true peace and deep joy is for those with deep courage and can look deeply within for all we seek. I’m here advocating for that.
For me Joy isn’t a part of life, its the point to life. If this resonates then lets hang out some more. Reach out if your ready to play, I’ve got your back.
Yours in deep joy, With heart & soul, Andrea Martell – Joy Scientist xo
Joy, Growth, Integrity, Respect, Wholeness, Being, Service, Heart
Who I work with are:
Those wanting more Joy in their life
Committed to diving deep internally
Someone ok with looking at the messy parts and moving into the Joy that embracing these aspects of ourselves gives us
Desires empowerment, self-leadership and self-responsibility to their life and results
You want to prosper & flourish and are willing to throw yourself into the fire to be the fire that burns and make it happen.
You desire more than what the ‘normal life’ is serving up, you want a purposeful life
You are ready to open and connect to yourself for powerful, transforming growth and learning opportunities
You want to connect with yourself and as a result have a greater impact in life and those around you
You are ready to shake things up to gain clarity around your purpose and who you are
If I or my work resonates with you, I’d love to have a chat to see what we can co-create together. Book in a complimentary 15 minute discovery session here.
You can check out my professional history on my LinkedIn profile here.
I sometimes swear
I laugh and I say inappropriate things at inappropriate times – oops
I get embarrassed, oh well, I’m really human and I embrace all of my humanness
I’ve a giant heart, that believes in the best in others
I take frequent short naps when I can, its one of my super powers
Coffee, wine and sugary treats are my best friends and equally my enemies – it’s complicated
I’m Pegan (Partially Vegan, Part-time Vegan, Pretend Vegan)
I don’t dye my hair or use nail polish. I wear minimal makeup and only non chemical products. I actually love my natural self – it took sometime to obtain this
I’ve got a super logical mind, I can out think all my thoughts – turning them inside out and backwards to create new things and solve problems. I adore planning – its another super power of mine
I love being creative, from a love of writing, planning, solution solving, and mapping algorithms (that’s the programming part still in me)
Exploring technology that enhances our lives – be that wealth, efficiency, effectiveness, wholeness and prosperity
I’m not here to be rich, ‘successful’, skinny, overly fit or a ‘high flier’
I’m occasionally uncertain about what value I have to give, other times I have no doubt at my capacity to make magic for myself and others
I still have so much expanding to do, in life, in love, in me, for me, with me and in turn others
I’m figuring it out as I go along, and wow its magic and fun
I’m professional and also unprofessional
I don’t always get it right and I do make mistakes
I love connection as much as I love solitude
I am a lifelong lover of learning
I absolutely love travel & adventures
I get really excited creating and discussing new ideas
I’m a prolific dreamer & life enthusiast
I desire a simple & astronomically beautiful life
I have a very privileged life, I’m grateful for everything, every aspect, even and especially the messy parts
Here I am being me, walking and dancing slowly through this world, playfully evoking joy as I go
1980’s Childhood growing up in country Victoria Australia, I was lucky to have a small farm to run around on – chasing cows and riding horses with my younger siblings and my School Teacher Parents. Generally a happy go lucky kid, slightly shy & reserved, total optomist always saying ‘I can’t wait’ (so not much has really changed there).
1990’s Moved from Gippsland to North East Victoria in Year 9. Moving at this age is tough going however I survived the gauntlet of having to settle into a new area & school when friendship groups are well established. As much as it sucked, I developed resiliency with meeting new people that has served me well later in life. Got my first casual job working in a news agency on weekends, also did babysitting and worked as a Pool Life guard at the local indoor pool. I did work experience at the local TV station and I loved it so much I went back to do more in the school holidays. Had my very first overseas trip to New Zealand as an optional school trip, thus commencing my love affair for travel, exploring and adventures.
2000’s Freedom!!! Escaped from home after Year 12 Graduation moving to Melbourne city to commence University studies in Computing. I dove right into Uni and student residential life. Loved mixing with the International students – learning about new cultures and expanding my world view. Worked at the local Computer shop, Coles Supermarket as a check out chic, University Trips & Tours Leader (lead a group of 60 students to Central Australia for 2 weeks), Residential Advisor and also then became a Tutor (my first official role in Education). Graduated, then immediately traveled around India for 3 months whilst working out what to do next. This was a special adventure as there is nothing like seeing how others live to developed a deep appreciation for home and the privileged life I lead. Ended up enrolling for an honours year as I wasn’t feeling fully equipped for the real working world yet. 12 months on, Graduated with First Class Honours – one thing I did know I didn’t desire the academic life. I picked up a graduate role with a Multinational Software Company. Day one of the job I sat in my cubical of the open plan office and first thought was – ‘is this it, is this everything I’ve worked for’? In that moment I set the intention to be working for myself within 10 years. I craved freedom and set out to create that for myself with no idea of how to yet.
Seconded to Sydney for a 3 month project – this was a real defining coming of age opportunity (not that I was aware of that till after). I developed anxiety and stress over the project I’d been assigned too. This lead me down the avenue of Counselling and EFT to settle my mind. 3 months became 2 years as I was poached by the Consulting team, I learn’t so much from my Consulting peers. Sydney opened up so many high-rise opportunities – including a desk overlooking the harbour bridge and Opera house and access to the best New Years Eve views.
I took up a 7 month secondedment to London opportunity, my next defining & coming of age adventure. The project I was there for got canned half way through, so I ended up joining the Consulting team, serving well known global banking & finance brands. It finally sank in that I was a valuable employee (instead of the imposter syndrome I’d been suffering from) as I was able to problem solve, walk the talk, address issues around the board room tables explaining concepts to CEO’s without my voice shaking (too much). At the end my beloved got to join me and we toured around Britain and Europe all whilst funded by my employer – what an absolute dream.
On our return to home shores I was engaged to my best friend and partner in crime Luke. Shortly we moved back to Melbourne to be closer to loved ones and, purchased our home in the leafy Eastern suburbs. Lego the cat joined our family and we were married late 2009. Shortly after Millie the dog joined expanding our little team.
A career defining moment for me was when the organisation I worked for rolled out the Activ8 Program, the program was to engage employees rolling out the company’s Values, Vision & Goals – I loved it and this planted the inspiration for me to become a Professional Development trainer. I did the Trainers Training and became part of the program within the organisation.
2010’s
Moved out of the corporate climb to take a lesser role, lower paying closer to home. The slower pace allowed for some self reflection of what I wanted next ‘career’ wise. At this stage I was already building websites as a side hustle in an attempt to fulfill the goal to work for myself.
Shortly after I landed my first Professional Training role – Finance Software trainer working and consulting in Independent schools. This role included loads of travel and personal growth. I knew if I could make Accounts, Payroll and Finance concepts engaging in the training room – I could train anything.
These 5 years at Synergetic Management Systems were certainly interesting, as there were so many highs and lows. Though these life hurdles, I got to really question what I wanted in life and what was really important to me and our family.
Once life settled down a bit (late 2014) I commenced my initial coaching studies, with my intention to become qualified in doing Professional Development (PD) training. I was totally unsuspecting of the rabbit hole this would take me down, that has lead to so much self healing, removing layers of false self, so much self awareness and really opening up myself to the magic life has when not being caught up in the modern day human constructs. It’s taken me on such a fantastic life path for myself – my gratitude and joy for this is immense.
2015 – 2018
Started working for myself under the business name of Synergise Training. Ran my first PD training Synergise Me. I had lots of really exciting training opportunities all leading to me becoming a PD in Leadership & Communication Trainer – my ultimate goal reached that I had set in 2009. In 2017 I picked up a 2 day admin job in a school to boost and have a stable consistent income – whilst I continued my own growth and development through experimenting with numerous modalities (these I now call experiments) and the concept of Joy Scientist began forming.
2019
Launched AndreaMartell.com and me as ‘Joy Scientist’
Continue experimenting, expanding, growing, developing and learning
Coaching & Training Development Projects
Decided we want to move to the beautiful Coffs Harbour region – 15 hours from our location in Melbourne
2020
Had a wonderful opportunity for a Part Time 12 month contract in a Transition to Work program for young people with disabilities.
Covid hit – delaying our ability to prepare our home to move interstate. Lockdowns, lots of isolation time, more personal growth and development. Putting so much of my learning’s into practice during challenging times.
2021
A couple of years later than planned, we did it, all still during the covid madness. Sold up our Melbourne home, landed a great job in Coffs, found a rental, then purchased a home in our dream location (close to the beach).
2022
Moved into our new forever home after some required renovations
Settling into our new community
Lots of beach time
Continual gratitude for the life I get to wake up to, be inspired and celebrate everyday
My work circumstances are changing in July, so I’m open to new opportunities and possibilities for myself in the Coffs region and remote working. Watch this space, so many fantastic things to come.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action” Benjamin Disraeli
“Be our own beauty & heart in each moment, that itself is courage and will change the world” Andrea Martell
“My life is my message“ Mahatma Gandhi
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