Hello All,
Well, who would have known from the spring newsletter that an election would be called in the UK, and Geopolitics would be back front and centre. As a proudly ‘Best of British’ business, I personally am going to be talking a lot more about how we are very much open for business internationally and hope that, politics aside, as a small business, we can play our part to fire up the economy. The UK offers many positive benefits in terms of time zone, legal, cultural, and export opportunities. As I am a mixture of Irish, Bavarian, Danish and English roots I’ll always fly the flag for being part of our European community wherever possible, in order to benefit global citizens as a whole.
On that note, I’ve been selected as a delegate by the British American Project (BAP), and will be attending their US conference later this year. Huge thanks to Amanda Zuydervelt, founder of the brilliant OMNEQUE, for putting this on my radar. We are an international business, and we would love to hear from those of you around the world who want to work with the UK to strengthen ties for the benefit of society.
I’m on a mission to live my best Secure Lifestyle and lead by example. As you’re aware, our Secure Lifestyle is built on Four Pillars: Physical, Digital, Reputational, and Emotional. In my quest to enhance the Emotional Security pillar of our work, I’m always exploring cutting-edge products, services, and potential partnerships. Recently, at an Al Johara Leadership event, I had the pleasure of meeting Hanna Sillitoe. Her approach to health and wellness caught my attention, and I can now say I am a total convert to her liquid probiotics! Healthy body, healthy mind!
This month’s team spotlight is on Ceri Edney, our latest addition to the team. She is our Head of UMBRA Secure, helping to support our clients and community with their Secure Lifestyle as well as onboarding our UMBRA+ members.
As always, we want to hear from anyone struggling to navigate the global security sector to make it an accessible one, in line with our mission to make the world a safer place. We are a high-performance team, helping our clients and the wider community to brainstorm the best and most proportionate solutions to problems and issues, so please be in touch.
I’m looking forward to a break and recharge, so I wish you a restful summer ahead.
Stay safe and healthy!
Follow my day-to-day here.
UMBRA+
I’m excited to see that our UMBRA+ Membership is gaining traction globally, offering a proactive solution for Secure Lifestyle planning. As we continue to connect with our diverse community of clients, candidates, collaborators, and supporters, I invite you to read our latest article on the Four Pillars of Security, highlighting our holistic approach to family office security.
Find out more here.
PRESS
I was delighted to get the opportunity to talk with Forbes about the Secure Lifestyle Four Pillar approach to security; Physical, Digital, Reputational, & Emotional. Read the full article now.
Read here.
PARTNERSHIPS
I’m very excited to announce UMBRA International’s new partnership with Grey Wolfe, a pioneering company dedicated to holistic wellness. This collaboration is the perfect way to elevate our clients’ physical, mental, and cognitive well-being. By teaming up with Grey Wolfe’s exceptional experts, we’re amplifying the crucial focus on the mind-body connection. This partnership aligns perfectly with UMBRA’s commitment to comprehensive health and security. Stay tuned for exclusive insights and offerings that will revolutionise your approach to holistic health.
Explore GW’s services.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Meet Ceri, our new Head of UMBRA Secure. From the hills of North Wales to global deployments with the UK Armed Forces, Ceri’s journey is as exciting as it is impressive. Read to discover more about the expert behind our global client safety initiatives.
More about Ceri here.
WHAT I’M READING
‘Do What You Love’ by Holly Tucker, Founder of Holly & Co and former founder of Not On The High Street. I’ve been lucky enough to meet her this year and I can say that she is an utter inspiration, and I’m fully behind her belief that the new retail model she’s creating will change the world for the better. Her view is that there is a business inside everyone and that this revolution will fire up the economies of the world. I can confirm she is just as inspiring in her amazing book as she is in real life.
Buy Holly’s book here.
WHAT I’M READING PT.2
With the summer in full swing, I’m trying to practice what I preach and move more. For a reminder on the powerful connection between ‘Movement and Mental Health’, I’m re-reading our blog on this subject.
Full blog article here.
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO
My former colleague and media hero Amol Rajan’s bitesize current affairs podcast ‘The Today Podcast’ has been my ‘politics in my pocket’ guide the last few months.
Listen here.
PRODUCTS I LOVE
I’m always on the go, meaning I usually end up needing to carry so many essentials to keep me going throughout the day, which is why I’m a big fan of my TUMI backpack. They create sustainable products from exclusive materials, focusing on durability, strength and style. As someone who values a ‘Secure Lifestyle,’ I’ve found TUMI to be the perfect companion for my daily essentials.
View the range here.
WELLNESS
Having just met Hanna Sillitoe recently, I learned that she is a big advocate of the gut-skin connection, and I absolutely love her multi-strain biotics. The best part? Her products are all natural, vegan, and cruelty-free, nurturing both your skin and the planet. After experiencing the results firsthand, I am converted.
Discover more here.
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