Braver than Before®
A virtual development programme designed to develop greater courage, compassion and connection within the NHS.
Braver than Before is a 4.5-month, fully virtual courage-building programme designed to:
❖ Enhance Retention
❖ Cultivate a Speaking-Up Culture
❖ Promote Clinician Wellbeing
Programme features:
30 hours CPD
Accredited continuing professional development
15 hours live-streamed modules
Six interactive sessions via Microsoft Teams
4.5 hours group coaching
Small-group sessions for deeper learning
10.5 hours guided reflective learning
Structured self-paced exercises between modules
Module recordings + materials
Full recordings and downloadable resources
Downloadable workbook
Comprehensive end-of-programme resource to keep
3 months extended access
Online materials available after the final module
Community forum + alumni access
Ongoing peer connection beyond the programme
Certificate of completion
Formal recognition of 30 hours CPD
Alumni refresher sessions
Post-programme sessions to revisit tools and sustain momentum
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 risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure.
- Recognising the fears that hold us back from smart risk-taking.
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.
- A simple structure for objective and meaningful conversations.
- Feeling empowered to ask for what you need, with less fear around hearing "no".
- Skills to give and receive clear and kind feedback.
04
The Courage to Care
Understanding how caring for ourselves first enables us to create more compassionate and empathetic spaces for others.
- Overcoming perfectionism and practising healthy striving.
- Identifying practices to act differently without compromising standards.
- Experiencing the key elements of self-compassion and self-worth.
05
The Courage to Keep Going
Noticing and reframing the stories you tell about yourself and others so you can deepen resilience.
- Learning how to pick ourselves up when things don't go to plan.
- Recognising the difference between shame, guilt, humiliation and embarrassment.
- Developing curiosity and deepening empathy.
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 for both Healthcare Trusts and private organisations, as well as for individual Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
If you represent a Trust or organisation and want help to bring this to your workplace, please contact us at info@thebravestpath.com, where we can support you.
If you are interested in enroling individually, please visit our Programme Enrolment Hub to register (details below).
How to Register for Braver than Before
NHS Trusts & Healthcare Organisations
If you represent a Trust or organisation and want help to bring this to your workplace, please contact us here, where we can support you.
Individuals
If you are interested in enroling individually, please visit our Programme Enrolment Hub to register.
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Braver Than Before Alumni
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