In this face to face event, we’re delighted to welcome Lucy Ryan – author of Revolting Women, a book which asks the question: why do midlife professional women – often highly ambitious and experienced - leave or step away from corporate careers at the point where many are expected to reach their career peak?
Men – you are also more than welcome!
Whilst the title of the book is Revolting Women and the interview will focus on Dr Ryan’s research, we know many men also feel the challenges of staying in the corporate world as they get older. Brave Starts membership is just over 40% men and we know a lot of men are also excluded or choose to step away from the corporate world as well. Come and let us know if you feel the insights shared speak for you too or if the issues for you are different?
About Dr Lucy Ryan
Dr Lucy Ryan is an author, leadership coach and positive psychologist dedicated to helping people build the confidence, resilience and impact they need to thrive.
Managing Director of Mindspring and an EMCC Master Practitioner Coach, Lucy works with professionals at pivotal career moments — whether stepping into senior leadership, returning to work, or redefining their next chapter.
Known for her practical, down-to-earth and energising style, she combines evidence-based insight with warmth and challenge, helping clients translate ambition into meaningful action.
Lucy holds a PhD in Management and Leadership and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, and is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of East London. Her doctoral research exploring women’s experiences of leadership led to her Amazon bestselling book, Revolting Women, which sparked important conversations about attracting, retaining and promoting women into senior leadership.
Alongside executive coaching, Lucy delivers keynotes, leadership programmes and masterclasses that leave audiences inspired and equipped with tools they can immediately use.
Author of multiple books and wellbeing resources — including the UK’s first resilience curriculum, Spark — Lucy brings both academic rigour and real-world experience to her work. At heart, she is driven by one powerful question: what’s next for you? Through collaboration, curiosity and a strengths-based approach, she helps individuals and organisations unlock their natural talent and step confidently into their next stage of growth.
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