Our Directors
Burtstive begins…
In 2015, Marie Sakotic and Anitra Robertson's paths first crossed in the dynamic landscape of healthcare innovation. United by a shared passion for revolutionising patient outcomes through emerging technologies, they embarked on a series of collaborative studies that would lay the groundwork for their future endeavours.
Marie and Anitra's inspired conversations continued for many years before then setting up Burstive in 2024.
Today, they draw on two decades of consulting and project experience working with leaders across mining, oil and gas, defence and healthcare. Pairing this with Marie’s unique ability for soaking up vast amounts of literature, and Anitra’s gift for translating complexity into simple engaging tools, the Burstive unique concept was obvious.
When they come together, this skill mix comes alive in what can only be described as burstiness…
"Burstiness" in organisational psychology contexts is like catching lightning in a bottle - it's those unpredictable bursts of ideas and creativity in conversation where one idea bounces off and inspires another.
It’s this burstiness that has directly inspired their company name, and the drive behind their unique leader offerings.
Marie is a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, including professional consulting, transportation, mining and social services.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors, a Master of Organisational Psychology, and a Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Marie excels in crafting interventions that enhance workplace performance, strategic planning, and skill development and has particular expertise in leadership programs, organisational development, and culture change. She is also trained in Positive psychology in the workplace, specifically mindfulness, safety, and appreciative inquiry principles.
Marie Sakotic BA (Hons), M.Org.Psych
Anitra is a dynamic consultative coach and transformation expert with more than 20 years experience in the professional consulting, resource and healthcare sectors. She holds a bachelor degree in Communications and post graduate degree in Science (Psychology) among formal study in change management, and innovation and entrepreneurship with Stanford University. She is also Leadership WA Alumni, having completed the Signature Leadership program in 2022.
Anitra has worked on various global multimillion-dollar programs coaching leaders and their teams through transformations. Anitra’s brings a pragmatic approach to her work and is often described as level headed and balanced in the face of difficult change. Her calm demeanour fosters confidence and comes with great strategic clarity as she combines her years of experience with the latest research in behavioural science.
When not exploring her passion topics of difficult conversations and trust building, Anitra is playing tennis.