Considering future work options? Wanting to future proof your career? Are you navigating a tough jobs market? Want to do a role that feels more purposeful?
Our structured coaching workshop series helps you find clarity and take control of your next steps, whilst you build a great network.
Brave Starts helps professionals (typically with 20+ years of experience) feel excited and re-energised about their work.
As a non profit, we put member needs first: we design events and workshops based on evidence of what really works.
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Brave Starts workshops are truly meaningful. In a sea of coaching/networking "suppliers", Brave Starts really stands out. Spot on, to the point - bringing in truly helpful experts that are also willing to give of their own time. Provides the opportunity to network with a great group of like-minded people across the careers and life spectrum.
I have found the Brave Starts events the most encouraging. therefore, the Brave Starts events have given me the most hope (and excitement for the future)? I am not alone in this situation. My age and experience are an asset, not an indication of decline and 'worn-out-ness'. I do have a value
Genuine and excellent, delivering evidence based support to those over 45+. If you are here, I guess you are considering joining Brave Starts. In a world of snake oil " cure all" weekend certificate NLP career coaches, Brave Starts is the real deal! The price is a bargain even for one workshop let alone an entire series! You will learn, network (not as bad as it sounds!) and get a far better handle on the " what next?" for your career.
I have been on sabbatical for a couple of years and I am now wanting, no needing, to get back to work. My paradigm has shifted slightly due to my work experience and I want to give back and earn a modest income.So I joined Brave Starts. I am actually in awe of the Brave Starts' team members - they are professional and consistent and methodical and timely. In my 40 years, in my career, I have met only a few people like them.
After far too many months with no prospect of employment, I'm now in a position to choose which of the three offers in front of me I prefer. Much of the credit goes to Brave Starts, and the positivity and focus they helped me find. The community aspect is wonderful - getting to know others in the same boat, sharing challenges and strategies, and making friends. Above all, knowing that I'M NOT ALONE. Others are facing the same problems, and are there to offer support, encouragement, and useful advice.
Meeting Lucy at the Postcards from Midlife event was the springboard I needed - and I chose to bounce! And I'm still up here, being open to change and exploring conversations after the most inspiring Brave Starts programme with four workshops run by Lucy and Alan. Thought provoking meetings with both comforting and challenging conversations, lots of encouragement and support. I would highly recommend anyone to try bouncing on the springboard with Brave Starts - even if you don't know where you're going you'll get agreat overview!
I wanted to verbalise and explore some thoughts. I had been having about career and direction. It was a really valuable session with some sound, pragmatic advice and points to consider and follow up on. I would definitely recommend Brave Starts and think it's both a great concept and service for people over 50 exploring direction around work and their options.
I joined Bravestart this week. Lucy has been excellent in her communication and support since our first interaction. Today I attended two sessions both different but equally informative. I really feel that this network and it's members will offer me the opportunity to move forward at the right pace to change my career direction and/or help me create a plan specifically for me....
I've done the core workshops and really like the refreshing take on how to approach things. There are more things coming up over the next few weeks which look exciting and I'm really enjoying being part of a community energised and engaged by what we're doing.
We’re a community built by professionals like you. Members tell us sharing insight, learning from each other and making valuable connections is the thing they appreciate most.
Support with career guidance and development is limited as people get older. We know age is an asset, but ageism causes issues we help members navigate.
As a non profit, we are free to focus on impact and making a difference. We cut through the fluff and focus on evidence of what actually works (not what sells or pleases a shareholder)
Get clear on your next steps with a structured programme of coaching workshops
Masterclasses help address specific needs. Experts on future work trends, specialists on things like building up side hustles or a wider focus on things like imposter syndrome mean we support all aspects of career confidence and development.
Our purpose and impact hubs help you build skills and networks in new sectors.
A professional community of supportive peers helps you feel validated and inspired. Read more about our members
Ian Tracey used to be Head of KTN (part of Innovate UK) helping start ups to network. He is leading this informal session focused on helping you consider alternative ways to 'traditional' networking. (We already have 20+ people registered. Last 5 spaces to go)
Meet the charities who've received grant funding who are looking for members to support them with critical growth and strategic support. You can read and try and fill a skill gap - or you can meaningfully develop it whilst giving back?
As a partners in a private equity business for 20+ investing in technology, there isn't much Graham doesn't know about AI. As an executive coach he now supports people to use AI for their own career goals and needs. Learn how to get the most out of it.
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We care more about making a positive difference than making a profit. We educate and inspire but only if we can back up or prove what we share and we know all of this is more fun when you engage and interact with your peers.
With more than 600 members, 250 experts, 100+ events a year, you'll discover many people and experiences to inspire you. Brave Starts membership is focused on helping you find the next step. Which option is best for you?
Community membership unlocks our workbook series, 12 months of unlimited access to our fantastic community to develop relationships and build your network through our events
We all know two heads are better than one, but what about four or five? At the heart of your Explorer membership is series of lively small-cohort workshops led by Brave Starts professional experts.
Perfect for when you need a 100% tailored solution to exploring, plotting and acting on your next steps. Choose your mix as we create a fully personalised approach for you.
Our popular, monthly newsletter pulls together useful stories, articles, events and interesting opportunities you’ll not want to miss.
Check out what we offer to support you on your journey to becoming clearer on
your next steps
You aren't alone: interactive meetings, workshops and monthly events support our growing community of people wanting to learn new skills and develop new networks and opportunities to improve their working lives
Growing community of people between the ages of 45-70 offering a wide range of professional insights and experiences. Teachers, doctors, bankers, lawyers: the one thing we all have in common is a desire to work and help each other
Advice & guidance provided across all of our events by trained career coaches, psychologists and development experts specialising in supporting this community to appreciate age as an asset
Take our WHAT Next tool and get the results to understand where you are in your career journey
Attend a 1 hour session with other new Brave Starters to share your story and learn from others
Join our Brave Start Up programme to get the framework of achieving your goals and ambitions
Build your plan on how you will make your career dreams into a reality and take your next steps
Take things at your own pace with our fantastic online courses
Use our framework to build your bespoke career path
Sometimes people need 1 on 1 support. We have the best.
Meet your peers in informative and fun group meetings.
Monthly doses of content with events, articles, and research
Connect with our growing community of Brave Starters
Meet your peers in interactive, informative and fun group meetings.
Access our e-book: making your latter work years your best yet.
A directory of over 300 members giving you more chances to connect
Sometimes people need 1 on 1 support. We have the best.
Nothing beats practical insight from people who've been there and done that - (from £60 per meeting)
Get a monthly dose of content with events, articles, and research
Meeting others in the same boat builds connection and confidence. Our members share a desire to work and make a difference: some work full time and are exploring options to build a portfolio of skills; others are building 'side hustles'; most have no idea what to do next and others are starting something completely new.
Whatever you are thinking, we can help in various ways:
Focused on people mid life onwards
Meet each other and share insights and experiences
Small business idea? Feeling stuck? Come and learn
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