BUILDING LEADERS. STRENGTHENING TEAMS.
Who We Are…
TrainingWorks is a Leadership, Teambuilding and Coaching Consultancy specializing in bespoke, innovative learning experiences, informed by deep leadership and team development expertise from countries within Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Americas. Registered in the Maldives and in South Africa.
We deliver Brand and workplace aligned Leadership Programs, experiential Outdoor Teambuilding, Team Coaching and Individual Coaching,
adding value by:
- Creating practical, experience-driven learning journeys that encourage people to think differently, step beyond comfort zones and grow in confidence.
- Helping leaders move towards more intentional, emotionally intelligent and assertive approaches that strengthen both people and performance.
- Strengthening communication, collaboration, commitment and accountability across multicultural teams and operational environments.
- Strengthening leaders and teams to navigate change with greater adaptability, resilience and solution-focused thinking within fast-moving environments.
EXCELLENCE THROUGH INNOVATION
Meet our Team of Experts
With the combined expertise of our Team, we assure value-added learning and coaching and an unforgettable learning experience!
Hélène Gardiner
Our Founder, Program Director and Managing Director (Africa) Hélène Gardiner holds University Qualifications in Training and Development, Human Resources and Marketing and is a Certified Professional Coach (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching). Hélène has over 30 years experience in the curation, delivery and assessment of bespoke, Brand-aligned learning to clients in the Maldives and Southern African Hospitality and Non-Hospitality Sectors.
Brian Gardiner
Our Expert Hospitality Consultant Brian Gardiner, HCIMA and Harvard Business School educated, with 16 openings and 30 years of experience as a General Manager within the premium luxury hospitality industry and currently at Six Senses, focuses on “deep-dive” insight, innovation and practicality, ensuring our offer keeps razor-sharp, giving you the client, the necessary advantage needed in an ultra competitive Brand-driven market.
Mariyam Noordeen
Our Managing Director (Maldives) Mariyam Noordeen holds a Master of Arts in Hospitality Management from the University of Birmingham. Mariyam has over 30 years experience in Tourism, Hospitality, Curriculum Development and Training. Mariyam was the former Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the University of the Maldives and is currently the President of The Chefs Guild of Maldives.
Brian Gardiner
Our Expert Hospitality Consultant Brian Gardiner, HCIMA and Harvard Business School educated, with 16 openings and 30 years of experience as a General Manager within the premium luxury hospitality industry and currently at Six Senses, focuses on “deep-dive” insight, innovation and practicality, ensuring our offer keeps razor-sharp, giving you the client, the necessary advantage needed in an ultra competitive Brand-driven market.
Hélène Gardiner
Our Founder, Program Director and Managing Director (Africa) Hélène Gardiner holds University Qualifications in Training and Development, Human Resources and Marketing and is a Certified Professional Coach (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching). Hélène has over 30 years experience in the curation, delivery and assessment of bespoke, Brand-aligned learning to clients in the Maldives and Southern African Hospitality and Non-Hospitality Sectors.
Mariyam Noordeen
Our Managing Director (Maldives) Mariyam Noordeen holds a Master of Arts in Hospitality Management from the University of Birmingham. Mariyam has over 30 years experience in Tourism, Hospitality, Curriculum Development and Training. Mariyam was the former Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the University of the Maldives and is currently the President of The Chefs Guild of Maldives.
Hélène Gardiner
Our Founder, Program Director and Managing Director (Africa) Hélène Gardiner holds University Qualifications in Training and Development, Human Resources and Marketing and is a Certified Professional Coach (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching). Hélène has over 30 years experience in the curation, delivery and assessment of bespoke, Brand-aligned learning to clients in the Maldives and Southern African Hospitality and Non-Hospitality Sectors.
Brian Gardiner
Our Expert Hospitality Consultant Brian Gardiner, HCIMA and Harvard Business School educated, with 16 openings and 30 years of experience as a General Manager within the premium luxury hospitality industry, focuses on “deep-dive” insight, understanding, innovation and practicality, ensuring our offer keeps razor-sharp, giving you, the client the necessary advantage needed in an ultra competitive Brand-driven market.
Mariyam Noordeen
Our Managing Director (Maldives) Mariyam Noordeen holds a Master of Arts in Hospitality Management from the University of Birmingham. Mariyam has over 30 years experience in Tourism, Hospitality, Curriculum Development and Training. Mariyam was the former Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the University of the Maldives and is currently the President of The Chefs Guild of Maldives.
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