FIND YOUR PURPOSE

THE BRAVE START PROGRAMME

Brave Starts is a not for profit organisation, featured in the BBC, the Times, The Guardian and others.

Approximately 40% of our fees support charities and small businesses. By working with us, you're giving as you're learning.

As we age, our values change. Most people know what they no longer want to do. Understanding what to do next is a process. We run programmes of up to 6 people.

You get to meet and learn from others - people such as ex-partners, MD's, IT managers, people who've taken career breaks and more.

We're unique:  we arrange for you to meet and talk to experts in the fields you want to explore. We can also arrange for you to shadow the roles you're most excited by.

Our Next Event: 
Virtual Coffee Morning

Given the enforced periods at home, we are now hosting virtual coffee sessions for you to meet like minded people and get some inspiration, as well as more details about the Brave Starts programme.

Join now - our next event is on Friday 6th November from 10-11am

JOIN THE NEXT PROGRAMME

Our next online programme is due to start Tuesday evening on November 3rd. All workshops are live and online.

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WHAT ARE PREVIOUS COHORT MEMBERS DOING?

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Grant Writer, now future dog walking business owner

The process has been very soul searching and I mean that in the way that the questions, tasks and whole process sets you thinking in a different way...access to talk to like minded people who are going through the same and don't mind giving their experience and knowledge to enable you to make decisions on the future career path.

Lorraine

Business Owner
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Ex-KPMG, now on Amazon Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme

Wanted to thank you again for your time and advice, it was really, really useful…it is helping me plan for a more exciting 2021





Malcolm

Business Owner
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Designer, now exploring upholstery and illustration

Honestly this is the best thing that I've done this year, actually for quite a few years! Such a positive programme and it's really helped open up my mind to new options that I wouldn't have thought about before. And the people are great - so friendly and encouraging. I'm sad my cohort has just ended but it's been fabulous. Go for it!

Sarah

Career Explorer

HOW IT WORKS

1.

THE GROUNDWORK

2 hour workshop

WORKSHOP 1

- Meet your cohort with whom you'll work and network
- Through our exercises and homework, you'll build a clearer idea of your values and drivers.
- We'll go through the science and evidence of what actually works.
- We'll strip away the myths and get your head in the right space.

2.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

2 hour workshop

WORKSHOP 2

- We'll analyse your values, needs and skills live.
- The group will share and contribute ideas.
- You'll have 3-4 possible future career options identified
- We'll teach you how to more effectively network and obtain chances for meetings and work experience.

3.

EXPLORATION meetings

Meet industry leaders

TEST DRIVE YOUR INTERESTED CAREERS

- We'll network and connect you to the most influential and successful people in the two sectors you've identified as priorities.
- We'll share what questions you should be asking to make better informed decisions
- We'll have a one on one check in with you.


Module 2

4.

GETTING YOU READY

2 hour workshop

WORKSHOP 3

- You'll learn what subconscious techniques and tools you can use to stand out
- Age is an asset and used properly it gives you an edge. We'll teach you how to reframe your thinking and how to position yourself more positively to your future market.

5.

NEXT STEPS

2 hour workshop

WORKSHOP 4

- You'll have a clear idea on what key steps you're going to take next.
- You'll understand how to be more resilient
- You'll have been taught better methods for taking control and mastering anxieties.
- You'll know what direction you're going in. You'll have positioned yourself for success.

WHO ARE SOME OF OUR EXPERTS

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MBE President of Ovarian Cancer Charity

Following the death of her mother from ovarian cancer, Allyson decided to set up her own charity dedicated to ovarian cancer to support research and development.

Alison

Charity Owner
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Award Winning Writer and Author

Melisa is a Writer / Author - winner of the 2019 Novel London competition as well as Leverhulme trust writer in residence at the British Library. She has a Phd in creative writing, and has mentored over 500 entrepreneurs as part of a Government Grants / Enterprise Programme

Melissa

Writer / Author
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MD at one of the UK's largest conservation NGOs

Richard is Managing Director of Blue Ventures Conservation, which is a science-led social enterprise that develops transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally led marine conservation. He has a wealth of experience in the NGO landscape, helping to set up numerous community based tourism products around the world.

Richard

MD

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