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# Martin Coombs
Martin Coombs is a Director of Shipley Asia Pacific and has been working for the company for more than 14 years. He has over 30 years of experience working in business winning environments with companies across the Asia Pacific, Middle East and European regions. Martin loves to travel to experience new cultures and places.
[mailto:martin.coombs@shipleywins.com.au](mailto:martin.coombs@shipleywins.com.au)
## Blog Post by Martin Coombs
## [Martin CoombsMar 31, 2023, 1:46:09 PM2 min read 6 insights to shift your focus to long-term opportunities In most companies, senior management encourages focus on the sales opportunities landing ... Start Reading](https://blog.shipleywins.com.au/6-insights-to-shift-your-focus-to-long-term-opportunities)
## [Martin CoombsJun 7, 2022, 11:09:15 AM5 min read 9 tips & tricks to restore your work-life balance The pandemic has caused a tectonic shift in the way many of us in the business winning ... Start Reading](https://blog.shipleywins.com.au/9-tips-tricks-to-restore-your-work-life-balance)
## [Martin CoombsJan 21, 2022, 11:43:19 AM4 min read Make 2022 the year you reclaim your work life balance In the 14-plus years I have worked as a director at Shipley, I have had the good fortune ... Start Reading](https://blog.shipleywins.com.au/make-it-the-year-you-reclaim-your-work-life)
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