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Michael Storey
Expertise
In-house creative leader; consultant; personal & business advisor
Future Ambitions
To make enough money to sustain our family
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September 29, 2026
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Joanne Bloom
Expertise
Advertising, media, creative - Executive Assistant, Office Manager
Future Ambitions
To find a role with kind people and i can make a valuable contribution
EMAILLinkedin
September 29, 2026
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Hamish Risk
Expertise
Financial Markets, Journalism, Start Ups, Content Creation
Future Ambitions
To develop further skills, pivot career based on interests, extend working life
EMAILLinkedin
September 29, 2026
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Andrew Jones
Expertise
Business Psychologist, Coach , Facilitator and careers
Future Ambitions
continue with the Business Psychology and support others
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September 29, 2026
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Elizabeth Monaghan
Expertise
Politics academic of 20 years, teaching and leadership in higher education
Future Ambitions
To take control of my career and make it work for me rather than me working only for an organisation
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September 25, 2026
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Charles Woolnough
Expertise
30+ years running Programmes and Projects , 15+ years doing it for PlayStation
Future Ambitions
Working. Here to explore what that might be.
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September 25, 2026
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Anna Sargeant
Expertise
Operations and Transformation across Professional Services businesses
Future Ambitions
To use my experience to support people businesses to flourish in a changing environment
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September 25, 2026
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Judy Elvey
Expertise
Marketing events, Tech SaaS marketing, event tech, prop tech, gov tech. Launched and grew several events. Event planning.
Future Ambitions
Leaving a legacy, growing something which is important in the world.
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September 25, 2026
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Jo Andrews
Expertise
Banker, professional fundraising and sponsorship, chef. Strategy, relationships, communications and management.
Future Ambitions
To develop and run my own business in culinary space, maybe abroad.
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September 24, 2026
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Pierre Redelinghuys
Expertise
I am a coach and board advisor with + 20 yrs experience in education, research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. I have a broad Interest in health, wellness, education and their enabling technologies.
Future Ambitions
I am looking to build a successful coaching and board advisory practice that helps individuals to thrive and enterprises to grow. I am also keen to learn and connect within the brave starts community.
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September 23, 2026
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Amir Sheikh
Expertise
25 years making brands, products and services work better for the people who engage with them.
Future Ambitions
I want to look back on the next ten years and feel like I didn’t waste them.
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September 23, 2026
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Saleema Quraishi
Expertise
Human Resources, learning design and delivery, environmental skills, organising, training, process improvements
Future Ambitions
To work in a large organisation helping develop its workforce and inspire them to become lifelong learners.
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September 22, 2026
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Sowmya Murthy
Expertise
Risk management, transformation, AI, financial services
Future Ambitions
NED, Interim, Fractional career
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September 17, 2026
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Name
Mark Large
Expertise
20 years as RAF Logistics Officer. 8 years Senior Civil Servant. 12 years EY People Consulting Partner. Focus is workforce and people capability resilience including digital learning and adaptive systems
Future Ambitions
Continue to Learn and Adapt to workforce needs as well as my own personal value. Provide insight and support legacy after 40 years of industry learning and experience
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September 16, 2026
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Johanna McGuigan
Expertise
Senior marketing, brand and business development professional specialising in strategy, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, campaigns and project delivery.
Future Ambitions
To keep growing professionally, build meaningful connections, share my experience and create positive impact through marketing, partnerships and community.
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September 16, 2026
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Richard Quantrill
Expertise
Oracle EBS Functional IT consultant, 25+ years experience
Future Ambitions
Transition to part-time role doing something entirely different & hopefully more meaningful/pleasurable
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September 15, 2026
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Steve Rathborne
Expertise
A commercially focused executive with 30+ years’ experience in telecoms, B2B sales and go-to-market growth strategy.
Future Ambitions
To build a purposeful phase of life post a corporate career.
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September 15, 2026
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Nicola Milner
Expertise
I have a background in private equity investor relations, a degree in Economics and am a chartered accountant.
Future Ambitions
I am now looking for a role that will use my attention to detail, organization, communication and people skills.
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September 15, 2026
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Andrea Mulligan
Expertise
Senior creative strategist with 20+ years across advertising, branding, business development, music/record label, property, proptech and early-stage creative ventures.
Future Ambitions
To build a financially sustainable next chapter through meaningful, rewarding and enjoyable work that uses experience and improves people’s wellbeing.
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September 14, 2026
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John Gardner
Expertise
currently Political Consultant on Defence, Industrial & B2G issues; former Babcock Government Relations lead; Ex Special Adviser & No10 Political Office
Future Ambitions
present freelance portfolio is not producing sufficient consistent work. I want to explore lateral options in which my judgement, political understanding, stakeholder skills and experience can translate into more dependable paid employment.
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September 11, 2026
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Grainne Mcphillips
Expertise
Coach and CV Writer with a background in tv broadcast editorial
Future Ambitions
To help Brave Starts as a coach and CV Writer
EMAILLinkedin
September 10, 2026
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Hannah Grant
Expertise
OD, L & D, public sector, financial services, manufacturing
Future Ambitions
Find something to do that pays me enough and feels worthwile
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September 10, 2026
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Michael Gonzalez
Expertise
35 years in global communications, corporate strategy, media and presentation coaching,, crisis comms, messaging, thought leadership
Future Ambitions
As a 52 year old, I’m looking to get into a new career using my current skills but need help thinking laterally
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September 10, 2026
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Louise Davidson
Expertise
Former headteacher with extensive senior leadership experience.
Future Ambitions
To gain ideas, skills and the confidence to use them to find a new career path.
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September 10, 2026
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Frances Adam
Expertise
Fashion, marketing and sustainability professional with experience at Burberry and in government. Creative generalist with interest in entrepreneurship and social impact
Future Ambitions
To build a network, find direction and make a plan to transition toward a more creative, purpose-driven career
EMAILLinkedin
September 10, 2026
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