Braver than Before

A virtual development programme designed to develop greater courage, compassion and connection within the NHS.

Braver than Before is a 4-month, fully virtual courage-building programme designed to:

❖ Enhance Retention
❖ Cultivate a Speaking-Up Culture
❖ Promote Clinician Wellbeing

Programme Features:

🕓 Total 30 hrs of CPD
🌱 15 hrs live-streamed modules
👥 4.5 hrs of group coaching

✍🏼 10.5 hrs reflective learning
🌐 Course community forum
🎖️ Certificate of completion

Programme benefits

93%

agree they are now more likely to speak up in their organisations as a result of the programme

94%

strongly agree they have greater confidence in their professional and/or personal lives and are more likely to make braver decisions and take smart risks

89%

agree they are more likely to practice self-compassion as a result of the programme

90%

believe our programmes have equipped them with the skills & tools to better manage Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome

68%

agree they are now more likely to stay at their organisation as a result of the programme

56%

achieved promotion or a new role during or immediately following the programme

Programme content

01 The Courage to Connect

Deepening connection to ourselves and others through vulnerability and reflection.

  • What do you stand for as a leader and in life?

  • Understanding your values and how that impacts how you lead and where you want to go.

02 The Courage to Think Differently

Understanding vulnerability and the impact of shame on how we live and lead bravely. Reframing thoughts to a more supportive mindset.

  • Inner Critic to Inner Mentor.

  • Dispelling the myths surrounding the concepts of risk, uncertainty & emotional exposure.

  • Recognising the “not good enough” concerns of smart risk-taking and the fears that hold us back.

03 The Courage to Speak Up

Separating facts from story, using the brave conversations framework to give daring feedback and ask for what you need. Skilling up for tough conversations with empathy and accountability.

  • Learn a simple structure that enables powerful, objective and meaningful conversations.

  • Feel empowered to ask for what you need or want, with less fear around hearing “no”.

  • Develop and practice skills to give and receive clear and kind feedback.

04 The Courage to Care

Understand how caring for ourselves first enables us to create more compassionate and empathetic spaces for others.

  • Overcoming perfectionism and letting go of what others may think, practicing healthy striving.

  • Identifying practices to act differently without compromising standards.

  • Experiencing the key elements of self-compassion and enhancing self-worth and acceptance.

05 The Courage to Keep Going

Noticing and reframing the stories you tell about yourself and others so you can navigate challenges and deepen resilience.

  • Learning how to pick ourselves up again when things don’t go to plan.

  • Shame: How to recognise the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment. 

  • Developing curiosity through reality checking our stories.

  • Deepening empathy, differentiating sympathy and reframing failure.

06 The Courage to Rise

Deepening self-worth and confidence to step into the arena and show up courageously.

  • Courage Speak Easy.

  • Accountability Strategies to sustain learning.

  • Appreciation and Feedback Learning Journey.


This programme is available to buy for Healthcare Trusts and private organisations; it is not bookable by individual Nurses, Midwives or AHPs. If you want help to bring this to your workplace, please contact us at info@thebravestpath.com, where we can support you. 

Hear first-hand from
Braver than Before
Alumni

See how our past participants have applied their learning, choosing courage over comfort with incredible results.

Braver Than Before is a 4-month, fully virtual courage-building programme designed to:

❖ Enhance Retention
❖ Cultivate a Speaking-Up Culture
❖ Promote Clinician Well-being

Programme Features:

🕓 Total of 30 hrs of CPD
🌱 15 hrs of live-streamed modules
👥 4.5 hrs of group coaching

✍🏼 10.5 hrs of reflective learning
🌐 Access to course community forum
🎖️ Certificate of completion

Programme benefits

93%

agree they are now more likely to speak up in their organisations as a result of the programme

94%

strongly agree they have greater confidence in their professional and/or personal lives and are more likely to make braver decisions and take smart risks

89%

agree they are more likely to practice self-compassion as a result of the programme

90%

believe our programmes have equipped them with the skills & tools to better manage Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome

68%

agree they are now more likely to stay at their organisation as a result of the programme

56%

achieved promotion or a new role during or immediately following the programme

Programme content

01 The Courage to Connect

Deepening connection to ourselves and others through vulnerability and reflection.

  • What do you stand for as a leader and in life?

  • Understanding your values and how that impacts how you lead and where you want to go.

02 The Courage to Think Differently

Understanding vulnerability and the impact of shame on how we live and lead bravely. Reframing thoughts to a more supportive mindset.

  • Inner Critic to Inner Mentor.

  • Dispelling the myths surrounding the concepts of risk, uncertainty & emotional exposure.

  • Recognising the “not good enough” concerns of smart risk-taking and the fears that hold us back.

03 The Courage to Speak Up

Separating facts from story, using the brave conversations framework to give daring feedback and ask for what you need. Skilling up for tough conversations with empathy and accountability.

  • Learn a simple structure that enables powerful, objective and meaningful conversations.

  • Feel empowered to ask for what you need or want, with less fear around hearing “no”.

  • Develop and practice skills to give and receive clear and kind feedback.

04 The Courage to Care

Understand how caring for ourselves first enables us to create more compassionate and empathetic spaces for others.

  • Overcoming perfectionism and letting go of what others may think, practicing healthy striving.

  • Identifying practices to act differently without compromising standards.

  • Experiencing the key elements of self-compassion and enhancing self-worth and acceptance.

05 The Courage to Keep Going

Noticing and reframing the stories you tell about yourself and others so you can navigate challenges and deepen resilience.

  • Learning how to pick ourselves up again when things don’t go to plan.

  • Shame: How to recognise the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and embarrassment. 

  • Developing curiosity through reality checking our stories.

  • Deepening empathy, differentiating sympathy and reframing failure.

06 The Courage to Rise

Deepening self-worth and confidence to step into the arena and show up courageously.

  • Courage Speak Easy.

  • Accountability Strategies to sustain learning.

  • Appreciation and Feedback Learning Journey.


This programme is available to buy for Healthcare Trusts and private organisations; it is not bookable by individual Nurses, Midwives or AHPs. If you want help to bring this to your workplace, please contact us at info@thebravestpath.com, where we can support you. 

Hear first-hand from
Braver Than Before
Alumni

See how our past participants have applied their learning, choosing courage over comfort with incredible results.

Are you ready to be Braver than Before?

Learn how to lead with courage and nurture resilience.