Famous & Fabulous Friday with Sarah Thornton, Group Learning & Development Manager at Sarova Hotels & Kate Goodman, Managing Director at Kalida People
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Sarah Thornton, Group Learning & Development Manager at Sarova Hotels and Kate Goodman, Managing Director at Kalida People join us LIVE and for an interactive talk on:
Mental Health First Aid, discussing the practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and how to build confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.
Hosted by Umbrella Training LIVE at 2.30pm on Friday 23rd April.
This live discussion is open to all, join us via our LinkedIn page.
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Kate Goodman
Kate is a HR Consultant and Mental Health First Aid instructor. Having spent many years in the corporate world as a Business Leader and People Transformation specialist, Kate decided to follow her own path 4 years ago when she set up Kalida People.
Kate spends her time supporting SME’s to design and deliver great people strategies, whatever the size of the business. Kate is a strong believer in focussing on supporting and enabling people to do a great job. She is passionate about positive wellbeing in the workplace and has supported many companies in understanding positive workplace mental health and wellbeing and creating strategies that are simple and effective .
When she’s not doing this you can find her at home in her little cottage in the country walking her beagle and spending time supporting the local community.
Sarah Thornton
Sarah is an experienced Career Coach, Learning & Development Manager and strong facilitator both in the classroom & online, with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry & adult education.
A passion for a healthy culture, engagement and well-being in the workplace and a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Thursday Thoughts Live with Simon Maguire, Managing Director of Luxury Family Hotels
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Simon Maguire, Managing Director of Luxury Family Hotels joins us LIVE and for an interactive talk on:
Energy breeds energy, advice for staying well mentally and physically.
Hosted by Umbrella Training on our Linked In channel at 1pm on Thursday 22nd April.
This LIVE discussion is open to all. Make sure you are following Umbrella Training for LIVE notifications!
Simon Maguire
Simon began his journey in the hotel world aged 14 as a weekend room attendant at the Barnett Hill Hotel where he thrived in the atmosphere of the hotel.
Once Simon had completed his HR degree at Strathclyde University, he joined Firmdale Hotels as a full-time Graduate Trainee. After 7 years in various Management roles Simon then took his first General Manager Role at The Atlantic Hotel, followed by senior roles with Hotel Du Vin and Harbour Hotels. Simon joined Luxury Family Hotels under their new ownership in 2019 as Managing Director. Simon has driven the groups exciting re-branding project and expansion plans. As well as the extensive refurbishment to the hotels, Simon has been focussing on new initiatives to train and connect the staff, plus ideas to set the hotels apart from their contemporaries
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Selven Armoogum
Wellbeing & Mental Health
As part of Wellbeing & Mental Health week, we asked apprentice Selven Armoogum to share with us how he helped kept himself and his team mentally fit over the lockdown and in the preparation to return to work.
His blog is live at 9am
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Eszter-Ivan
Wellbeing & Mental Health
We asked Apprentice Eszter-Ivan to share what she does to keep mentally fit.
Her Vblog is live on our Instagram IGTV at 9am today.
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Famous & Fabulous Friday with Liam Hatched, CH&CO
Learning Heroes
Liam Hatched from CH&CO join’s us LIVE for an interactive talk on:
Learning Culture
Hosted by Umbrella Training on LIVE at 2pm on Friday 16th April.
This session is open to all join us via our LinkedIn channel.
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Thursday Thoughts with Learning & Development Specialist, Jenni Clarke MIH
Learning Heroes
We asked Jenni Clarke MIH her strategy for high performing teams.
Catch her blog at 9am today.
Jenni Clarke MIH
Learning & Development Specialist
I am very passionate about hospitality, take pride in ensuring the delivery of breath-taking guest service and am highly motivated to encourage and develop these skills in others.
I relish new challenges and thrive under pressure! I have great & diverse communication skills along with a sense of humour.
Wednesday Wisdom with Liam Hatcher, Head of Learning & Development, CH&CO
Learning Heroes
Strategy for high performing teams
Read all about what Liam Hatcher, Head of Learning & Development at CH&CO believes the future of learning is, and his stragetgy for getting the most out of his teams.
Blog goes live at 9am today!
Liam Hatcher
Inspiring our People isn’t just my job, it’s a conscious choice I make day in day out. Knowing I am responsible for ensuring our people have every opportunity to Grow With Us is a responsibility I not only love but take very seriously as the Head of Learning and Development for CH&CO.
I have worked in our amazing industry since the age 16. Studying hospitality and catering at college lead on a great journey in operations, holding roles such as Events Manager at Leeds Castle, Kent. Hospitality & Events Manager at the Law Society, Deputy General Manager of Hospitality & Events at ZSL, London Zoo. These roles provoked me to wanting more, I wanted to support people and their careers, whilst knowing I could still enjoy our amazing food!
I took my first step in to a regional trainer role with CH&CO, and was very quickly promoted to Senior People & Development Business Partner. After some great success, and the introduction of learning interventions that had great return for our business and people I stepped in to the role of Head of Learning & Development. This is when the fun truly began, I was leading our Learning strategy, partnering our leaders to deliver the best L&D for our People.
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Learning Heroes
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Famous & Fabulous Friday with Peter Avis
Food & Drink
Restaurant Blues with Peter Avis
Ahead of the hospitality sector reopening we catch up with Peter Avis, General Manager at Galvin at Windows and 10 Degrees Bar, where we will be discussing how to keep your team away from “restaurant blues”, tactics to motivate and ready a team post COVID and capturing Peter’s words of wisdom for other restaurateurs and colleagues in the industry.
Hosted by Umbrella Training on LIVE on LinkedIn at 2pm on Friday 9th April.
This session is open to all , just join us via our LinkedIn channel.
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Peter Avis
Formerly working with Virgin Group and Babylon Restaurant and Bar at The Roof Gardens in Kensington, Peter brings over 20 years of experience with him.
Born and raised in Liverpool, Peter helped launch several hotels and restaurants including overseeing the culinary direction of Sir Richard Branson’s British Virgin Islands, Necker and Moskito. Peter also managed the launch of Mont Rochelle restaurant in Cape Town and Mahali Mzuri in Kenya.
Appointed Chairman of the UK Guild of Restaurant Services in 2010, Peter achieved the coveted Manager of the Year title at the Catey Awards in 2014. He also won UK Restaurant Manager of the Year in 2009.
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Annabella Sames
Food & Drink
Meet our apprentice, Annabella Sames and hear what dish that got her a distinction!
Catch her blog at 9am today
Wednesday Wisdom with Agostino Peronne
Food & Drink
Agostino Peronne brings us: Cocktails at The Connaught Bar
He will be explaining what mixology means to him, how he became the world’s leading mixologist and where he finds his inspiration.
Blog goes live at 9am today!
Agostino Perrone
Agostino is a leading hospitality professional with extended experience in the Hotel industry and luxury brands.
He excels in mixology with strengths in classic and bespoke cocktails and concept creation to marketing and PR aspects as well as the final business needs.
He has a natural leading skills that benefit the development of the team members and create and harmonic work environment.
Motivational and innovative speaker in world wide in Hospitality events.
Director of Mixology of the Connaught Bar, developing the concept and menu at the Connaught Hotel since 2008 with an extensive list of accolades that includes The World’s 50 best Bars.
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Food & Drink
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Taster Takeover Thursday with Jodi Goldman
Relationships
Jodi Goldman joins us for an interactive Zoom session on:
How to confidently build relationships
How and why people are motivated differently (and why some people frustrate you with their behaviour!)
How to confidently adapt your communication style to get the results you want from different kinds of people.
How to confidently build relationships
How to confidently manage challenges with clients / colleagues
Hosted by Umbrella Training this 60 minute session starts at 2pm on Thursday 1st April 2021.
This session is open to all.
Please book your free place via our website store
Jodi Goldman
Creator of the Face Forward Women in Leadership programme for companies looking to empower and promote women
• Personal impact / personal branding coach for professional women and entrepreneurs
• Speaker (specialising in confidence, communication & image)
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Robyn Smith
Relationships
Meet our apprentice, Robyn Smith who will discussion how Apprenticeships build cross departmental relationships.
Her blog at 9am today.
Wednesday Wisdom with Debbie Gardiner MBE
Relationships
Looking at how you can Build lasting professional relationships with Debbie Gardiner MBE.
Blog goes live at 9am today!
Debbie Gardiner MBE
With 13 years leadership & governance experience as MD, CEO, NED & Chairman (commercial & not for profit), current expertise in Apprenticeship Reform, a background in retail and training & development, the ability to develop strategy and bring it to life operationally.
The services I offer are tailored to the clients’ needs, whilst there's a focus on FE & Skills, leadership, governance & management is relevant in all walks of business life. 2019 has seen me rekindled my project management skills, I’m enjoying the buzz & have a real sense of purpose.
I’m passionate about Apprenticeships & Traineeships and have a desire to put my experience and passion together to support others to harness their full potential. I have a keen interest in End-Point Assessment and have gained much experience through my work with BIIAB & CMI as an End-Point Assessor; I’m happy to work with providers to help them better prepare their staff & Apprentices for EPA.
Additionally, I have a keen interest and experience in the Health Care sector and people centric charities. I believe I have a lot to offer these sectors that are close to my heart and aligned to my mission and values.
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Relationships
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Famous & Fabulous Friday with Deborah Adams & Jane Pendlebury
Finance
This Famous and Fabulous Friday is with Debra Adams, the founder of the consultancy arena4finance and Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA the Hospitality Professionals Association.
This LinkedIn Live will provide you with practical advice on how to plan for growth, profit and cash flow.
The business will flood back into hospitality and we need to ensure that we have a comprehensive understanding of the impact that decisions about product and pricing can have on profitability of the growth.”
Hosted by Umbrella Training on LIVE at 2pm on Friday 26th March.
This session is open to all.
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Jane Pendlebury
Jane has worked with HOSPA for many years and has been CEO for 5 years. Having gained a degree is hotel management, Jane worked in both chain and independent hotels before becoming a supplier of technology to the industry.
She is an enthusiastic supporter of the hospitality industry and has endeavoured to remain a positive voice throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Debra Adams
Debra Adams is the founder of the consultancy arena4finance, focusing on improving financial know-how and commercial acumen for managers in the hospitality industry.
Debra is a qualified accountant and divides her time between teaching hospitality students and developing courses and content for numerous clients in hotels, restaurants and contract catering.
She and her team are passionate about developing learning experiences that are engaging, interactive and above all thought-provoking to illuminate the world of hospitality finance!
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Zakaria Bentaleb
Finance
Meet our apprentice, Zakaria Bentaleb and learn that Finance is not scary!
Catch his blog here at 9am today.
Try It Tuesday with Dan Power, Director of ehap
Finance
Director of ehap Dan Power, provides a sneak-peek into topics covered as part of an apprenticeship with this weeks focus on How to read a P&L and influence business bottom line by being proactive.
Taking place as a bookable Zoom session for approx. 30 mins.
Learning Objectives:
Reading and understanding a profit and loss statement
How can we influence the business bottom line
Make sure you book your free place on our website before the session starts at 3pm on Tuesday 23rd March.
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Finance
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Famous & Fabulous Friday with Jodi Goldman
Image and Impact
Jodi Goldman joins us via Zoom for an interactive session on:
How to improve your image and make a lasting impression?
Hosted by Umbrella Training at 2pm on Friday 19th March.
This session is open to all.
Please book your free place via our website store
Jodi Goldman
Creator of the Face Forward Women in Leadership programme for companies looking to empower and promote women
• Personal impact / personal branding coach for professional women and entrepreneurs
• Speaker (specialising in confidence, communication & image)
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice, Chiara Sorentino
Image and Impact
Meet apprentice Chiara Sorentino, Deputy General Manager at the Fowey Hall Hotel, Cornwall.
Chiara has created us a Vlog to tell us about 'How her apprenticeship improved her image'
Chiara has been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years in both Australia and the UK, and has a real passion for what she does.
Her vlog goes live at 9am today!
Wednesday Wisdom Vlog with Taylor Oxberry
Image and Impact
We have an amazing makeup tutorial with Taylor Oxberry over on out IGTV this #Wednesday Wisdom.
She who will be walking us through ‘Make up for interviews and meetings on virtual platforms’ to help you look amazing and boost your confidence.
Her vlog goes live at 1pm on IGTV today!
Taylor Oxberry
I am Taylor Oxberry, I am 25 and I have been a professional Make-Up Artist for 3 years, I own a beauty studio called The Studio in Maldon, Essex which opened in April 2018.
As part of my work, I have worked both internationally and nationally for Global Hair and Makeup on several Grand Prix tours in Monaco and Singapore which included elite fashion shows for high-end brands and occasional makeup for the track drivers.
Makeup and beauty are my ultimate passions in life. I love how it can change someone's mood and make them feel amazing about themselves, boosting confidence and self-esteem.
Wednesday Wisdom with Kelly Burley
Image and Impact
Today’s Wednesday Wisdom blog is by Life coach Kelly Burley, who will be walking us through ‘How to play to your strengths and discover your unique superpowers!’
Her blog goes live at 9am today!
Kelly Burley
I work with clients to help them find more clarity and discover their strengths so that they can lead more fulfilling lives.
My coaching programme enables people to develop greater mental fitness and sustainable habits to achieve their goals.
To find out more check out the following or contact me to learn about how I can help you.
Website: www.kellyburley.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-burley-43629643
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyburleymentalwellbeingcoach
Link to book a sample coaching session: https://calendly.com/kellyburleycoach/45min
Monday Motivation with Mr Motivator
Image & Impact
Join one of the world’s leading celebrity health & wellbeing coaches for a short exercise class with music and an introduction to the week ahead.
Catch him at 10am on Mondays on Umbrella Training Instagram IGTV page, or watch a recording at a later stage on YouTube.
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Famous & Fabulous Friday with Martin Christian Kent
Research & Critical Thinking
Martin Christian Kent joins us LIVE on LinkedIn for an interactive talk on:
'Research & How to Present Data Effectively'.
Hosted by Umbrella Training at 2 pm on Friday 12th March, this free 60-minute session is open to all!
Join us via LinkedIn and make sure you are following Umbrella Training for LIVE notifications!
Martin Christian Kent
Martin-Christian Kent is an independent skills and labour market specialist. He has over 20 years’ experience of skills and labour market intelligence, working with employers, governments and their partners to better align the skills system to the current and future needs of the labour market.
Martin currently undertakes much of his work in West Africa, as well as in the Middle East, South Asia, Central America and across Europe on behalf of range of NGOs such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
He was previously the Research and Policy Director for People 1st, where he produced annual reviews on the hospitality and tourism workforce as well as research into the chef shortage, sector productivity and the impact of Brexit. He has also extensive experience of qualification and apprenticeship reform in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Apprentice Takeover Thursday with apprentice Victoria Parker
Research & Critical Thinking
Meet our apprentice Victoria Parker and learn what Research Techniques she used in her Apprenticeship Projects.
The blog goes LIVE at 9am today!
Wednesday Wisdom with Michael Gray
Research & Critical Thinking
Decision Making in Uncertain Times with Michael Gray.
Blog goes live at 9am today!
Try It Tuesday with Learning Consultant Will Braggins
Research & Critical Thinking
Learning Consultant Will Braggins provides a sneak-peek into topics covered as part of an apprenticeship with this weeks focus on the Problem Solving Cycle.
Taking place over LinkedIn Live for approx. 20 mins.
Learning Objectives:
What is a problem-solving cycle?
Why is it important to use the cycle?
What happens when we skip the step?
Head over to our LinkedIn at 3pm on Tuesday 9th March.
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