Achievements

  • We ran over 180 seminars and workshops for parents and teachers  in the UK, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, US, and Canada;
  • We wrote speeches for strategically placed thought leaders;
  • We played  a major role in shaping and managing the Caribbean STEM Coaching Club, a joint venture between the  Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology & Innovation (UK), Future Think, and the British Foundation of the University of the West Indies  –  see http://cadsti.org.uk/category/press-release/
  • We acted as advisers to the Caribbean Centre for Urban Educational Transformation and Operation Save Jamaica
  • We sponsored the 2017 Middlesex Youth Cricket Cup Competition to encourage cricket as a vehicle for building 21st-century job-ready skills and mindsets;
  • We ran workshops and wrote articles for lawyers seeking new opportunities, and  contributed to seminars hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales, Inner Temple, and Coventry University Law School;
  • We supported other Not-For-Profit organisations seeking, directly or indirectly,  to equip marginalised communities for well-paid jobs.  These include Cave Hill Business School, The Caribbean Examinations Council, The Ramphal Institute, The British Foundation of the University of the West Indies, The University of the West Indies School of Education, St Marks Church of England School (Oval), Chiltern Training Group (Luton), Operation Save Jamaica, The Caribbean Enterprise Network, The Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation, The African and Caribbean Business Experience Limited, Barbados Forward Thinkers, The National Council of Barbadian Associations,  The Barbados Coalition of Services Industries,  ACTS Group, Bangalore, the Evangelical Trust Alliance of South India, Christ Church Roxeth, St Cuthberts Church, North Wembley;
  • We co-authored and published You CAN Excel in Maths: self-help for the 21st century student.
  • We published articles on jobs and skills in Carib Direct, an online newspaper with  a circulation of 100,000.
  • We awarded scholarships to  university students;
  • In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we developed and now run regular online “People Helping People” problem-solving discussions for parents, professionals, and organizations.

 Testimonials

“Thank you so much for taking the time to help me think through the needs of my business.  The time spent with you was priceless!!! 
Despite you not knowing the finer details of my industry, you were able to identify, pinpoint, and unpack the problems that I face (in a heartbeat), and offer suggestions with game-changing ideas that I can make sense of and explore.
Having spent enough money on mentoring in the past, I have never before emerged with genuine excitement and a true sense of value for my money.  It was always a case of me talking and answering my own questions to the point that I often felt I was more the expert than the person doing the mentoring.
I cannot thank you enough and can’t wait to see how things develop as I can move forward with a newfound sense of value to go after my goals and dreams with confidence.
Thank you for your openness and honesty! “
Fashion Industry Expert.

“We were very pleased with the concepts, suggestions, and ideas you shared with us. The information was practical and innovative and is helping us as we reposition our organisation”.

Jeanine Comma – CEO/Director, Cave Hill Business School

“Using her extensive commercial legal background and insight into the Caribbean economy, Penny gave an excellent and informed presentation on potential legal opportunities in the Caribbean and provided practical tips on how British qualified Caribbean lawyers could tap into those opportunities.”

Jerry Garvey – Equality and Diversity Executive, The Law Society of England and Wales

“I’m sure Kwansema shares my view that you are a breath of fresh air. Now I understand how your company name is well suited to who you are and what you do. I am encouraged, challenged and inspired.”

Debbie Gorrick, – solicitor

“I found your presentation to be really inspirational – it has certainly made me think about my own mindset as well as how we give our children the same levels of confidence and self-belief you see in those from the independent sector. Some of the trainees gave feedback verbally and were also really inspired by your input”

Karen Bateman – Teacher, Chiltern Training Group

“Penny Carballo-Smith has helped us on our journey towards developing an effective learning culture in our school. These workshops are highly recommended for their clarity, engaging both pupils and staff.”

Julaine Hedman – Head Teacher, St Marks Church of England School (Oval)

“Future Think workshops are fantastic. I now feel empowered as a parent. With the help of Future Think, my son has become a motivated self learner and a scholarship winner.”

Lehoma Tannis-Harriet, parent