‘According to an MIT Sloan Research study, a 12 month soft skills training program in 5 separate factories provided a 250% ROI in just 8 months’
Are you looking for a dynamic and passionate training specialist to elevate your organisation's talent development? With over two decades of growth in the training sector, I have honed a unique ability to inspire individuals from all walks of life. My journey began with the opening of my first restaurant and evolved into a fulfilling vocation dedicated to fuelling careers and unlocking potential.
What sets me apart? My effervescent enthusiasm and strong ethical values emphasise encouragement, recognition, and collaboration. I firmly believe in the mantra "be impressive," committing to invest unconditionally in myself and everyone I engage with. My career trajectory resembles an orienteering championship, marked by significant milestones in Hospitality Management and a rich tapestry of Learning & Development (L&D) experiences.
My experiences are enriched by valuable relationships with international stakeholders, HR professionals, CEOs, directors, and change management specialists. Each connection has provided insights into brilliant mindsets and world-class accomplishments, nurturing my growth as a training leader.
The success of my work is reflected in transformational outcomes: inspirational professional performance, resilient teams, discovered talent, and authentic leadership. Feedback from participants often describes my training as "transformative," "eye-opening," and "life-changing." These testimonials fuel my passion to contribute meaningfully and explore the remarkable potential yet to be engaged.
If you seek a dedicated L&D Facilitator who can deliver exceptional workshops and training interventions that positively impact your organisation, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can cultivate a workforce that inspires ambition and turns potential into performance!
Stephen Keery MSc, FMCI, FInstCPD
With proven experience in the management of the full training cycle including bespoke training solutions and inspirational, insightful and comprehensive programmes delivered to meet company objectives and the involvement of every delegate.
Industries delivered to: IT, hospitality, production & manufacturing, warehouse, medical, scientific, legal, emergency services, Government, and community/charity organisations.
Projects involved with: Infor M3, PSI (International delivery), Welfare to Work (National), Activia (National), Morrison’s Supermarkets, Collins Foods Intl (Australia), Whitbread (Australia), In-Training, OFSTED.
Expertise: Bespoke solutions in professional skills, including Behaviour Styles, Customer Service, Leadership & Management, Sales, Negotiation, Teamwork, Communication, Culture, Personal Development, Managing Change, Operations (Hospitality) and Project Management.
Learning Solutions Consultant.
Working with international clients & sales teams to design/deliver bespoke training solutions.
Training Consultant.
Support international teams, company directors and stakeholders with internal training programmes, client presentations and training workbooks & quick guides
International L&D Consultant.
Facilitated international communication workshops to support PSI, a global pharma company. Delivered 16 core subjects, over 340 workshops to 3,400+ delegates across 12 countries. Europe, Russia, USA, Middle East. Delegates from the pharmaceutical industry (lawyers, Doctors, Surgeons etc)
Training Manager.
Manage the company’s training needs for over 80 staff, including Warehouse, Admin, Marketing, Sales, Managers and Directors.
National Business Trainer.
Delivered soft skills and business skills nationally. Facilitated over 40 soft/business subjects, delivered over 380 workshops to 3,000+ delegates on client sites and public courses
Hospitality Assessor.
Hospitality Plus. caseload of 50+ students through West Midlands.
Hospitality Management in UK & Australia
Hotel Manager (temp) Lake District & Highlands
Setup and operated in ownership 2 successful restaurants
Managed restaurants for National & International Corporations.
Research from Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Centre found that 85% of career success comes from having well-developed soft and people skills