How it works


Our focus is clear: helping members confidently shift into work which aligns with their skills, values 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 help you make a shift.

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

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

Your first step? Join us.

£49 is all it takes to join and get going.

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

WORK ALONGSIDE OTHERS EXPLORING:

Coaching workshop series:
5 workshops which give you clarity on next steps. Multiple time options to fit with your schedule.  
Wider support:
In addition to the coaching workshops we have 4-5 other meetings a month giving you more chances to connect, network and learn.
Professional network:
Our community includes lawyers, HR, doctors,  client services, marketing, musicians - they're all here. Read more
Preferential coaching rates:
Members seeking one on one career coaching benefit from a discounted rate of £90 per session vs £120 for non members.

"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
Interview Skills & Practice Workshop
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
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Interview Skills & Practice Workshop
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
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Focus Group Discussion: Calling the Men 4
SERIES OF EVENTS
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of Starting a Business?
BI-MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Being an Age Activist Workshop 2
SERIES OF WORKSHOPS
GO TO EVENTS
Information Evening Careers Fair
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Longevity Medicine: What You Need to Know About Healthy Ageing
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Focus Group Discussion: Calling the Men 3
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Exploring Roles at Amazon
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Imposter Syndrome Workshop
PILOT WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Meet Matthew from O50C - the Age Diversity Recruiter
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
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
Workshop 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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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
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 3: Age is Your Asset
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 1: Building Foundations
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of Starting a Business: Part 2
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Being an Age Activist Workshop
ONE-OFF WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Focus Group Discussion: Calling the Men (2)
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Meet the Members - In Real Life!
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Thinking of Starting a Business?
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Masterclass
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Research Focus: Why Our Brains Are Getting Younger
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
A Multigenerational Workforce: Mapping the Way Forward - Birmingham
INVITE ONLY
GO TO EVENTS
Focus Group Discussion: Calling the Men
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Pathways into the NHS via the Volunteer to Career Project
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
Unlock Your Potential: Explore Your Next Career Steps with ChatGPT
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Career Opportunities in the Legal Sector
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Monthly Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Monthly Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Monthly Member Meet Up
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Job Opportunities in a Rapidly Growing Sector
ONE-OFF EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
LinkedIn Masterclass
BI-MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
A Multigenerational Workforce: Mapping the Way Forward - Bristol
INVITE ONLY
GO TO EVENTS
Summer Holidays!
NO EVENTS IN AUGUST
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
New Members Welcome
MONTHLY EVENT
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
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 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 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
GO TO EVENTS
Workshop 2: Self-Analysis
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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