Our career coaching is the icing on top


The best cakes are made of the right ingredients.

Great ingredients: For us, the key ingredients to reach your goals faster are evidence based workshops that build the right foundations. Onto that we throw community so you grow your network, feel validated and inspired. We sprinkle in a few masterclasses so you do things like build a strategy aligned around your own specific needs.

Top Layer (The coach icing): Onto a strong base, members can opt for one-to-one coaching - for personalised support and that cherry on top.  

Our model ensures whatever you do spend, is minimal targeted and focused on specific needs.  

Members get discounted coaching of £95 per session. Non-members are welcome to book a session for £175.

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Core coaching workshop series

The core coaching workshop series gets everyone up to speed with latest market developments. You'll do lots of self analysis using our resources and exercises you will be directed towards.
You'll develop your strategy for your future work

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Masterclasses and impact hubs

Our masterclasses serve members by complimenting specific needs. LinkedIn workshops 1&2, Interviewing masterclasses, Workshops on how to use AI. our workshops on how to start a business and our purpose and impact hubs give people access to expertise and the knowledge of what to do - as well as what not to do.

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Arrange coaching as needed

Initial calls of up to 30 minutes are free. These calls help you and the coach to establish mutually agreed expectations. Our coaches understand our process and that much of the work has already been done. This means instead of booking a minimum number of sessions, you can book sessions on a flexible basis as you need.

Our Coaches

Our coaches discount their rates to support our mission and our members. To book a session use our contact form below.


Lisa Tyler
Career Coach


Lisa is a professionally accredited executive coach. She previously worked for 25 years in libraries, publishing and private education. Specialising in recovery after burnout caused by the ‘midlife collision’ of work pressures, health issues and /or caring responsibilities, Lisa has a keen interest in encouraging employers to embrace workforce age diversity. Creativity and communication in multi-generational teams and taking action for sustainable change. She is a life-long learner and loves to support people through the challenges of life and work.


Gemma Clarkson
Career Coach


Gemma is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Career Coach. She has had a varied career within the ‘people’ space. She has worked in-house in learning and development and talent management roles for different organisations and has also worked for consultancies who specialise in change management and assessment. She now works freelance. She trained as a coach and a career coach over 20 years ago and particularly enjoys working 1 to 1 with those who want to change career direction and find their new passion.  


Declan Katwala
Career Coach


Declan is a professionally accredited coach with over a decade of experience spanning the non-profit, education, and private healthcare sectors. Specialising in supporting those navigating career transitions, Declan is particularly passionate about empowering individuals from minority and neurodivergent backgrounds to build confidence, adapt to workplace dynamics,and establish a strong professional identity.


Jo Keddy
Career Coach


Jo is currently pursuing a Master’s in Career Development and Coaching Studies while balancing roles as a part-time accountancy tutor and an ambassador for Brave Starts, where she facilitates several workshops. Prior to her switch into coaching, Jo was a Head of Finance and Finance Director. These three roles reflect Jo’s considerable experience in the finance sector, passion for learning and dedication to helping others achieve their career aspirations.


Katie Pope
Career Coach


Katie has 20+ years of experience working in the Careers sector. After working in recruitment for several international organisations such as KPMG and Korn Ferry for over a decade, Katie left the corporate sector in 2020 to embark upon on a new chapter. She established her own coaching business, Elevate Careers, and joined Lucy and the team as a Brave Starts ambassador. Katie is passionate supporting ‘mid-life’ professionals for confidence in career transition, job search and work/life integration and loves the connection that comes with 1-to-1 conversations.


Rebecca Mercer
Career Coach


Rebecca is an HR Professional and Career Transformation Coach with 20 years of experience, primarily in the technology sector, in international roles. She transitioned from corporate HR to launch her coaching practice, helping high-achieving professionals navigate career transitions, redefine success on their terms, and sustain both professional impact and personal fulfilment. Rebecca has worked with startup founders and professionals across industries, including tech, marketing, media, arts, and advertising.


David Cook
CV & LinkedIn Profile


David joined Brave Starts when he was wondering ‘what next’, and has since become a volunteer careers coach. He had a major career change from his management roots in property and telecoms in his mid 30s, having realised his true potential lay in the field of people, careers, and workplace effectiveness. Since 2003 David has worked as an independent occupational psychologist with a particular interest in careers. He is a coach on the Cambridge Judge entrepreneur programme and gives our members 1:1 support with their CV/Linkedin Profiles and job applications


Lucy Standing
Chartered Psychologist


Lucy is co-founder of Brave Starts and is the person you are most likely to meet at the new member welcome.
Lucy is a psychologist with a significant amount of experience working in a coaching capacity with senior leaders. Lucy is great at helping those who are ready to take action. It's unlikely you'll leave a session without a few things to focus on and it's likely she can also open a door or two to conversations and opportunities.

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