How it works


After joining, you'll be invited to a new member welcome. We'll then take you through a structured series of coaching workshops to help you make changes to your career or shift into work which aligns with your values skills and needs. Masterclasses, resources and one off events, layer on top the support mechanisms needed to give you a holistic and supportive experience.

Why does it work?
- Expertly facilitated small group workshops bring you insightful conversations and meaningful connections.
- Our focus on evidence means we cut through the fluff and deliver what you need to make significant progress faster.
- Our connections and reputation attract employers, recruiters and skilled volunteering opportunities to help members move forward with confidence.

Full membership £89. Renews at £30 a year. Cancel anytime.

Or try one of our coaching workshop events for £19

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

MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM

Expert led Career Coaching & Guidance:

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Five structured workshops navigate you to outcomes faster
- A focus on evidence and rigour. No fluff.
- Multiple time options to suit your schedule
Personalised career support:

- Small group workshops (webinar free zone)
- 1:1 support with job applications
- Subsidised 1:1 coaching (£95 members vs £175 non members)
Exclusive Events, Resources & Networking:

- A community of 700+ professionals for support and networking
- Extensive member resources: exercises and expert videos
- Monthly member connect sessions  
Recruitment insight and guidance:

- LinkedIn and Interview skills masterclasses
- Monthly sessions with recruiters, job opportunities and insights
- Monthly newsletter with key industry events & news


"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
Demystifying the World of Non Executive Directorship
ONE-OFF EVENT
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Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Nurturing Networking
ONE-OFF WORKSHOP
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
GO TO EVENTS
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
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
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
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY EVENT
GO TO EVENTS
Purpose and Impact Hub
MONTHLY 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
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

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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