About

The founder of Blue Phoenix Learning has a career of igniting the organizational flame designed to authenticate, impact, & inspire culture. Donna Herbel has developed and implemented tools and resources that empower and energize people, and organizations to learn, innovate and perform

She has developed a format for leveraging on-boarding, talent development, inclusion, learning, and employee engagement to drive profitability. She has created a high performing (and fun) work experience that maximizes engagement in fast-paced, growing environments.

As a public speaker Donna is known for dynamic delivery and innovative on-brand tactics. The framework of immersion and participation is instrumental in designing unique training plans for organizations across all levels of employment. She is also an accomplished author, talented communicator, problem-solver and decision-maker. Skilled in identifying critical organizational gaps and enhancing employee performance through talent management philosophies, practices and solutions

  • Success and profitably come from the methods used for developing, planning and oversee of turn-key & individually designed solutions/courses.

    RECIPIENT: Spirit of CHART Award: Positively guiding principles around Learning, Sharing, Growing, and Caring across the hospitality industry
    HONORARY DOCTORATE: Food service Leadership from National Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • AI Training Programs
  • Business Partner
  • Business Alignment
  • Employee Coaching
  • Employee Engagement
  • Learning & Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Learning Solutions
  • Organization Development
  • Performance Management
  • Professional Development
  • Talent Management
  • Training Delivery
  • Training
  • Implementation Plans

    CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
    Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®)

Langevin Certification, Instructional Designer and Developer
National Speakers Association
Minnesota Speakers Association
Council of Hotel & Restaurant Trainers
The Jobs Foundation