How it works


Our focus is clear: help you make changes to your career or shift into work which aligns with your values, skills and needs.

Right from your new members' welcome meeting and throughout the workshop series, you'll build your network, explore what you really enjoy, and learn skills to navigate the future work landscape.

Join LinkedIn masterclasses, AI workshops, employer meetings and practice interview sessions. All included in your membership.

You're not alone - our members love the community feel of Brave Starts and the inspiration that comes from meeting talented, like-minded people from diverse professional backgrounds.

Full membership is £89
One time payment. Unlimited access.

* Get in now! We're raising the price for new members to £45 late January

MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM

Expert led Career Coaching workshop series:
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Access to 5 structured workshops (1.5-2 hours each) which give you clarity on next steps. Multiple time options to fit with your schedule
- Expert led: our coaches are carefully vetted and receive consistently strong feedback. All are professionally accredited
- In a world of webinars and AI, this is your home for meaningful, thought provoking professional dialogue and conversation
Personalised career support:
- Small group coaching workshops and masterclasses to help you stay focused and motivated
- 1:1 support with job applications
- 12+ interactive events a month facilitate networking, interactions and insight
- Subsidised one on one coaching (£90 members vs £120 non members)
- 2 x imposter syndrome workshops to help with confidence and underlying concerns
Exclusive Events, Resources & Networking:
- Monthly member connect sessions
- Network with an amazing community of professionals. Learn more about our members and their outcomes
- Member resources: access our library of career guides, templates, tools and exercises for career success
- Monthly newsletter keeping you up to date with all key industry events and news  
Recruitment insight and guidance:
- Direct access to employers to discuss challenges and next steps
- Monthly sessions with recruiters to learn about latest jobs, opportunities and insights
- Access previous employer sessions and recordings
- Guest speaker sessions with leaders from academia and industry
- LinkedIn and Interview skills masterclasses


"The Brave Starts community allowed me to be open about what I needed out of my career"

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Simon Long

"Getting clarity on my next steps was easier once I knew others were in the same boat as me"

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Debbie Johnson

"The chance to connect and learn from  other people in the fashion sector gave me the boost I needed"

Rosetta Ahmed

Our events: connect and learn

We cater to the events and meetings our community want to learn more about: these change every month but our focus is keeping things small, interactive and meaningful.

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GO TO EVENTS
How AI Will Affect the Future of Jobs & Job Certainty
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Interview Skills & Practice Workshop
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of starting a business?
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of starting a business?
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Part-time & Flexible Jobs With Elizabeth Willets
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Being Part of the Solution
ONE-OFF WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Digital Investment Bank for Private Markets
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
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Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Member Connect
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Member Connect
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 1: Awareness
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 1: Awareness
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Can we Help Get this TV Series to Market?
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Why Being Good is Good for You
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Interview Skills & Practice Workshop
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 1: Awareness
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 1: Awareness
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Shaping the Future of AI in Recruitment: Member Discussion
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Opportunities at Rentokil Initial
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Calling the Men Focus Group: Men's Mental Health
SERIES OF EVENTS
GO TO EVENTS
Marketing Yourself Online
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of Starting a Business?
BI-MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Sustainability Jobs at Carbon 3
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Christmas Meet Up - In Real Life!
ANNUAL EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 2: Management
Bi-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop 1: Awareness
Bi-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
How to Build a Portfolio Career
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Factors Predicting a Fulfilling Career
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Career Development for Sustainability
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 2 - Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Workshop 1 - Master Your Profile
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Nutrition for Healthy Ageing
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Doing Something Purposeful
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Buy Your Own Business
ONE OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 5: Maintaining Focus & Resilience
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 4: Planning and Targeting
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS

We have some amazing members too!

Come and network with our awesome community of professionals

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Simon

From the Sports world to the Recruitment Sector

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Debbie

New career path after going through our programme

Alan

New path after being a board director and consultant

Mike

Now CEO of ProAge after learning what he enjoys

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