Hi All,
We’re only six months into 2025, and yet it’s already felt like a full year’s worth of transitions, conversations, and learning. As the world continues to evolve at speed, one phrase has kept coming back to me:
At UMBRA, that’s exactly what we’ve been helping our clients – and one another – do.
Over Father’s Day lunch with my 87-year-old father, recently I commented that it feels like the most chaotic time in history to run a business. He raised an eyebrow and replied: This time is no more chaotic than when I had to deal with interest rates shooting up to 14% over a very short term, or when electricity was rationed in the 1970s. Every decade has its own challenges. You’ve just got to have your game plan prepared.”
He’s right.
And that’s where we come in.
YOUR SECURE LIFESTYLE® GAME PLAN : PEACE OF MIND
Security today isn’t just about protection. It’s about preserving freedom, trust, and continuity – all guided by the UMBRA Four Pillar approach:
Physical • Digital • Reputational • Emotional
Whether it’s a single crisis situation or a full Secure Lifestyle strategy, we provide the handholding, discretion, and clarity you and your clients need.
Create a game plan: Book your Secure Lifestyle Assessment now.
UMBRA CIRCLES – Conversations That Move Us Forward
This year, we’ve been hosting (and hosted at) private roundtables and breakfast workshops across the UK and globally. These ‘Circles’ bring our Four Pillars to life in practical ways for everyone – from family office executives to clients, advisors and our global partners.
What we’re hearing loud and clear is that people want calm, clarity, and proactive support. They want to know what’s possibly around the corner, what others are dealing with, how to prepare for any eventuality – and they want to know who they can trust to walk with them.
Whether I or one of Team UMBRA lead the session or we bring in a trusted expert from our network, we create space for insight, conversation, and action.
Get in touch to host or attend.
COME AND SEE US IN LONDON
We’re proudly UK-based with a global client base. From a recent short hop to the Channel Islands, to the Americas, to the Middle East, and APAC and beyond, we travel to meet clients where they are – and we’re also always glad to welcome you in person.
Our Berkeley Square HQ is open for confidential catch-ups, second opinions, or simply a conversation over coffee & matcha. Let’s connect.
Book a visit with us now.
A YEAR OF FEEDBACK
2025 is our Year of Feedback – a deliberate commitment to learning and listening. Every single conversation, workshop, and client engagement is shaping how UMBRA evolves.
One of the clearest trends? The most prepared clients – the ones sleeping better at night – are those who are working with us proactively.
That’s why more individuals, families, and teams are choosing to engage with us on a retained basis through UMBRA+ This gives clients seamless access to our full Secure Lifestyle® services and support, without waiting for a crisis to hit. It’s a simpler, smarter investment in peace of mind.
Whether it’s your quarterly check-in, a family resilience workshop, or just knowing who to call in a moment of uncertainty – we’re there. Calm, consistent, and on your side.
Expect more updates, open-door sessions, and deeper dives into the Four Pillars. From values-led Secure Lifestyle investing to emerging emotional security trends centered around mental resilience and longevity, our insights are built not just for now – but for what’s next. To hear more get in touch.
Curious how others are preparing? Come and talk to us about what’s working best.
FOLLOW ALONG
For Secure Lifestyle moments, ideas from the field, and a dose of human-first leadership, follow me on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Until next time, stay safe – and don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best wishes,
Kate
Founder & CEO, UMBRA International
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Warm Wishes,
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