Online Training Academy
Unlock HR & People Skills. Supercharge Performance, Leadership and Compliance – for Every Member of Your Team.
Our Online Training Academy is your gateway to growth – featuring practical tools for managers and valuable insights for everyone. No matter your role, you're invited in.
Free access for eligible HR retainer members and open enrolment for all.
What's included in our academy
Our Online Training Academy gives you access to two types of training – Line Manager Essentials Training, focused on HR and compliance topics, and Performance Training to help your team thrive including mindset, wellbeing and high-performance.
All trainings are delivered live online as interactive one-hour sessions, or can be adapted into half-day or full-day workshops, delivered either online or in person.
If you're an HR retainer subscriber, some plans include free access to these trainings – see our pricing page for full details.
Everyone is welcome to join any session.
Upcoming training dates 2026/27
ALL TRAINING EVENTS
Upcoming training dates 2026/27
LINE MANAGER ESSENTIALS
- Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersEquip managers to support employees effectively through maternity and family leave, ensuring compliance and engagement.
- Multiple DatesJun 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersPrepare managers and business leaders for the latest employment law changes. Understand new employee rights, employer responsibilities and practical workplace implications.
- Multiple DatesJul 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersDevelop skills for effective probation management, ensuring clear standards and confident decisions.
- Multiple DatesJul 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersEnable managers to proactively identify, prevent and manage sexual harassment issues effectively.
Upcoming training dates 2026/27
PERFORMANCE
- Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersBoost mental health and wellbeing at work with practical tools to manage stress, build emotional resilience and create a thriving workplace culture – so everyone can perform at their best and feel fulfilled, even under pressure.
- Multiple DatesAug 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersUnlock your team's true power with DISC – the proven framework that reveals what drives behaviour at work. Learn to read people, communicate with impact and build high-performing teams using real-world strategies that deliver results.
- Multiple DatesOct 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT+1Free for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersUnlock your highest level of performance at work by mastering your mindset. Learn practical tools to shift your state, break through limitations and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and outstanding results.
- Dec 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMTFree for eligible HR Retainer SubscribersBuild lasting resilience to handle setbacks, respond to pressure with confidence and inspire your team to stay strong through change. Learn practical skills to boost well-being, engagement and success at work.
Meet your training team
Joanna Breen FCIPD
Co-Founder & CEO
HR & Employment Law Expert, Corporate & Executive Coach
Joanna Breen is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of experience helping businesses unlock the potential of their people. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, she brings deep expertise and a passion for empowering small businesses and SMEs to thrive. She is a fully qualified and accredited Personal Performance Coach and Executive/Leadership Coach.
After a successful corporate career, Joanna co-founded Breen & Associates to provide small businesses with high-quality, practical HR and people development solutions – without the complexity or cost of larger organisations.
Known for her approachable style and results-driven mindset, Joanna has helped countless businesses navigate employment laws, improve team performance, and build positive workplace cultures that drive both people and profits.
She enjoys walking in nature, listening to music and spending time with her black labrador Barney.
Sonja Kirschner
Co-Founder
Personal & Business Coach, Mindset & Human Behaviour Trainer
Sonja is a multi award-winning, 5-star rated coach and a Top 10 Business Coach in Cambridge, England. She is a fully accredited Business & Personal Performance Coach, Executive/Leadership Coach, NLP Practitioner, and licensed DISC Human Behaviour Trainer. She is passionate about mindfulness, meditation and spirituality.
Sonja has trained with renowned industry leaders such as Tony Robbins, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Marie Forleo. She is the author of resources on overcoming anxiety, including The 3-Step Blueprint to Stop Anxiety & Panic Attacks and The 6-Step Manifesto to Transform Anxiety Into Personal Power.
Sonja is the founder of APower 3 - Coaching, Training & Mind Freedom®.
As co-founder of Breen & Associates, Sonja delivers tailored people development solutions to small businesses and SMEs, helping leaders create thriving workplace cultures. Known for her empathetic and results-focused approach, she is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who also advises on creative marketing strategies.
In her free time, Sonja enjoys sports, meditation, cooking and exploring nature.
Sarah Isaacs
HR People Partner
Leadership & People Management Trainer
Sarah is an experienced HR professional who helps businesses build confident leaders, stronger teams, and practical people practices that support success. With expertise across employee relations, organisational change, and workforce planning, she brings a calm, grounded and solutions-focused approach to people challenges.
As part of the team at Breen & Associates, Sarah works with small businesses and SMEs to provide clear, practical HR support and training that helps managers lead with greater confidence. She understands the pressures that come with managing people and is passionate about helping businesses create positive working relationships and stronger workplace cultures.
Known for her collaborative style and practical mindset, Sarah helps bring learning to life in a way that feels relevant, accessible and easy to apply.
She enjoys pilates, cooking healthy meals, being outdoors and socialising.
