Marteka Swaby

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ABOUT MARTEKA SWABY

I help senior leaders who are carrying more than their role description. Many of the people I work with are highly capable, high-performing leaders who are successful on paper but privately exhausted. They are often navigating complex organisational dynamics, high levels of responsibility and the pressure that comes with being visible, different, or expected to represent more than themselves. As a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, leadership adviser and founder of Self Leaders, I help leaders understand the patterns, pressures and unconscious dynamics that can undermine confidence, authority and wellbeing, even at the most senior levels. My background combines over 20 years of clinical, organisational and leadership experience across the NHS, public sector and corporate environments. I bring a unique blend of psychotherapy, organisational development and strategic advisory expertise, helping leaders strengthen both their external impact and internal resilience. Through Benevolent Health, I advise organisations on leadership, culture, governance and workforce wellbeing. Through Self Leaders, I work one-to-one with senior leaders who want to communicate with greater authority, lead with confidence and perform effectively in high-stakes environments without sacrificing themselves in the process. My clients often come to me when they are: • Experiencing burnout despite appearing successful • Struggling with confidence, visibility or executive presence • Leading through organisational change or uncertainty • Feeling overlooked, scrutinised or misunderstood • Carrying the emotional burden of leadership alone • Seeking a deeper approach than traditional coaching or leadership development My work helps leaders build authority, navigate complexity and lead in a way that is both effective and sustainable