Helene of TrainingWorks was engaged by Six Senses Laamu (Maldives), to conduct Leadership Training and Development with members of our Senior and Middle Management Teams as well as with selected Supervisors.

Helene provided thoroughly researched and innovatively designed training, using up to date learning materials and techniques, which were consistently aligned to our unique Brand, our specific operational requirements and our learner styles.

The Leadership Training was thought-provoking, workplace-relevant, interactive, team-based and fun. Participants were required to work individually, in learning partnerships, in both small and larger teams, all of which encouraged full involvement, clarification of understanding and learning assimilation.

Participant knowledge was assessed during the Training and at Training Course conclusion, both which contributed to the valuable Post-Training feedback which we received from Helene in her detailed Report.

Each participant was required to complete a Personal Performance Improvement Action Plan at the conclusion of each Training Workshop, to assist with workplace skills implementation going forward.

We have benefited from Helene’s Training and Development Services, which have added great value to our Management and Supervisory Teams, in the areas of knowledge, skill and attitude.

We would recommend Helene highly for any Leadership / Management or Teambuilding Training initiative within your organisation.

We had the privilege to attend the Management Course under the guidance and facilitation of Helene during the pre-opening stage of our property, Milaidhoo.

Helene is a true professional in her field and is very committed to produce high quality work. She is very passionate about what she does and possesses high level competency in handling the Training and Talent Development.

We wish to express our gratitude for the excellent Training Services she has provided us, bringing the Team to achieve greater heights. Her services were always perfectly reliable.

We worked with Helene at Crossroads in Leadership development programs and her indepth knowledge of the industry and the Maldives combined with her engaging nature to conduct the trainings was very well received by the team and fostered a bond amongst the participants that in return helped for the team to work closer together.

I hope to work with Helene again in the near future.

I have known Helene for several years now and I have always admired her professional approach, commitment to quality and timeliness and “never say no” approach.

Together with Helene, we have done several virtual – digital, onsite programs including coaching, team building, mentoring, MasterClasses, audio & video podcasts and it has always been a wonderful experience working with her on each of our projects at Movenpick Maldives.

Her recent Leadership Excellence Workshop for our Executive & Professional Leaders has been a great success with a positive impact and we look forward to be collaborating with her for our future projects as well.

She’s an excellent coach, thorough professional and a great human being.

On behalf of Accor, we wish her all success always.

I’ve my fair share of working with trainers and consultants; in Helene’s case, she is not only an exceptional trainer but a “mentor” for the team in Cheval Blanc Randheli – a true professional with a big heart to genuinely passionate about helping people.

I appreciate every aspect of our ongoing engagement with Helene to create customised and sophisticated training modules for Supervisors, Managers and Directors. She is heavily invested in understanding the brand values to ensure the modules are built with sensitivity and respect to those values. Helene takes a deep dive into every individual to provide coaching and tangible tools for them to follow through.

It has been a rewarding journey for the team, one that they keep looking forward to for the next visit of Helene. I am incredibly thankful for the dedication and commitment Helene has shown towards our team’s success.

It’s a privilege to recommend Helene to any establishment looking to enhance their leaders and motivate them to become the best version of themselves without losing their own identity.

Dear Helene, It’s a privilege, and I am grateful to be able to call you a friend. I wish you only the best!

Helene is a powerful coach who has a keen ability to get right to the core of what is going on. She coaches from a place of integrity, authenticity, empathy and a high level of awareness.

 

Helene’s warm personality invites you to be open and vulnerable, which gives the space to truly grow and change. Every coaching session I have with her stretches me in my thinking and allows me to approach life from a fresh and empowered standpoint.

 

I look forward to every session with her.

Being in the middle of the Indian Ocean in the most luxurious Resort while thinking that everyone is doing fantastic job, out of nowhere showed up Helene and makes the best people ever better.

Honestly I have never seen anyone so passionate, knowledgable and understandable and having all the answers!

Personally thank you for your guidance during my Emotional Intelligence journey!

Respect Helene and keep up with your amazing job!

Helene was an innovative coach, working closely with the on island team, understanding our exact requirements and developing a bespoke programme. Engaging personality ensuring a complete buy in from those attending, so important to the success of the hotel.

During my 20 years in luxury retail I have met many Learning and Development professionals, but Helene stands out!
She was hired by Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives for Team Building training.

I was impressed by her ability to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the lack of some resources on a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. This natural skill of hers has helped us better deal with our teams and demanding clients throughout our journey.

Energetic, focused, inspiring, Helene as an L&D professional earns my highest recommendation!

Thank you for your dynamism and enthusiasm during the teambuilding and coaching sessions.

And, thank you for being our training partner for the past 6 years.

We received an amazing support from Helene to develop our leaders and future leaders at the Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. We received super positive feedback from the participants.

Helene was able to guide the leaders, answer questions and give real-life examples pertaining to leadership and communications skills that we all use everyday. Her engaging and positive vibes are very much alive until now. The participants just cannot stop talking about her and what they have learned from her.

Thank you, Helene! We definitely look forward to having more collaborations with you!

I cannot recommend Helene enough as a coaching mentee. Her innate ability to listen deeply and show genuine empathy creates a space that allows clients to explore their core thoughts and emotions. What I appreciate most about her coaching style is her willingness to follow the client’s energy wherever it may lead, with an open mind and deep curiosity. She creates a space of non-judgement where clients can feel comfortable opening up and exploring their inner blocks, which can be a challenging but ultimately transformative experience.

Working with Helene will be one of the best decisions you make. She will empower you to tackle any obstacle in your path and support you every step of the way.

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional Inspiring Leadership Training you conducted recently. Your training program was truly outstanding and left a lasting impact on all the participants, myself included.

 

Your passion, expertise, and ability to connect with the audience were evident throughout the training. Your delivery style was engaging, and you managed to create a positive and supportive learning environment. I was truly inspired by your insights and practical tips on becoming an effective leader.

 

Your training not only enhanced our understanding of leadership principles but also equipped us with practical tools and strategies to implement in our professional lives. I can already see how the concepts you covered are positively influencing my approach to leadership and team management.

 

Your dedication to ensuring that each participant grasped the concepts and felt empowered to grow as leaders was remarkable. Your willingness to answer questions and provide personalized guidance made the entire training experience even more valuable.

 

I have received positive feedback from other participants as well, and I can confidently say that your training has left a lasting impression on our team. Your efforts have undoubtedly contributed to the professional development of everyone present.

 

Once again, thank you for your dedication and passion in delivering such an inspiring and impactful training program. It has been an absolute pleasure to learn from you, and I look forward to any future opportunities to engage in your expertise.

If I am asked to describe Mr. Brian Gardiner in three words I will fail dismally as I have a lot of words that come to my mind with just the mention of “King Brian”.

Our journey began May 2022, it was connection at first handshake, his handshake marked my professional and personal growth from a great and passionate leader and a great mentor, I have worked with many Managers, but this was the first time working with a leader, so passionate about people and getting the most out of people, a great Motivator from his daily messages.

Streamlining responsibilities and having a clear vision was the first step that got the team unified and effective which led to his day-to-day motto “DO YOUR JOBS WELL!” this motto became our daily bread and changed our challenges to service excellence across the board.

Clear Communication, Transparency and Integrity kept the whole team aligned and created a great accountable culture amongst the team members.

As I worked closely with Mr. Brian Gardiner I got to WALK THE LINE with him and it gave me massive exposure, he held my hand, keeping me involved in things that I thought were not important but he made me understand the importance of the behind the scenes operations that makes the resort run smoothly, with his guidance my position catapulted from Assistance Retreat Manager to a Resort Manager within a year. He said “BWANA, I’VE GOT YOUR BACK” (Bwana became my new name). I must say he had more than my back, I knew that my front was covered as well.

“YOUR TEAM SHOULD BE BETTER THAN YOU” and “YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR TEAM” are some of his wise words that have become my day-to-day mantra. I have learnt a lot from Mr. Brian, his passion and ongoing support has helped me gain so much confidence.

Hats off to Helene Gardiner; she voluntarily offered assistance in training and coaching our management team on soft skills and active engagement. I have never seen a couple that is so passionate about people; their endless enthusiasm to give back to the hospitality industry is rare and was my first time meeting true legends.

I can write a whole book about what team developers Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner are. They put themselves last. I have never seen so much growth in a team within a year, took a lot of people out of their comfort zones and held their hands in the new positions, always with immense support and brought the best out of the new leaders who are shining and “Doing Their Jobs Well”.

Now, as I embark on my greatest and proudest achievement of being promoted to General Manager of Azura, I am forever Grateful.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Brian for all that he has done for me, the Azura Team and would like to wish him every happiness in his future endeavour.

I started working under Mr. Brian when he joined us at Azura Retreats as Group General Manager when I was just a Front of House and Guest Relations Manager.

Mr. Brian developed me and I learned numerous strong leadership skills, abilities to motivate and inspire a Team. He uplifted me, passing his knowledge to us on our day-to-day work and special one-on-one coaching. Through my hard work, application of skills and attitude I was promoted to the excellent position of Operations Manager for Azura Retreats.

During the time I worked under Mr. Brian, he was strategic, efficient, organised, professional and a fantastic Team leader. He has my highest recommendation as a perfect manager, a perfect mentor and the perfect leader, outfitted with all the skills and experience needed to inspire and uplift someone to get from them the highest level of excellent service delivery.

I look forward to any opportunity to have Mr. Brian as my Manager, Leader, and Mentor again.