That's fantastic and we are pleased you had the opportunity to experience the brilliant Aurora! In this programme you'll have the opportunity to work on yourself, explore and uncover what is most important to you in your career and then develop a specific plan for how you will achieve your goals. You'll be given specific tools that you will be able to return to throughout your life and career. What's more, you will be working with up to 30 other women and this session size will set you up with a network of likeminded women who will become part of your trusted network, because as you might expect we seriously believe in the power of networking.

The programme is designed to provide an exceptional, high-quality experience. The cost reflects not only venue hire, accommodation, and all meals but, most importantly, the calibre of career coaches who support you throughout the programme. With a dedicated facilitator leading the space, small-group coaching, and an onsite programme manager handling logistics seamlessly, we ensure an immersive and impactful experience. Our priority is delivering outstanding support and maximising your professional growth.

I don't think we've ever met anyone yet who has had a career plan. And that's part of the challenge, we find ourselves saying yes to as much as possible, but often these are not the things that are going to make the biggest difference to us. In addition, it can feel meaningless to try to define ambitions without a sense that they could realistically be achieved. All of this changes on this programme. We will provide you with the environment so that you can do high quality thinking and get to a place of clarity, with a step-by-step plan of the actions you need to take. 

For those of us who like time to think ahead of the workshops, we will provide guidance to get you into the right frame of mind. It's not compulsory, as we know how busy you are but it's recommended. It would be ideal to allow two hours for this.

The programme follows a carefully designed, proven approach that maximises learning, reflection, and meaningful connections. Sessions include:

1. Plenary Sessions – Engaging discussions and insights shared with the full group of 30 participants.
2. Small Group Work – Deep conversations and peer support in groups of six, guided by an expert career coach.
3. Pair Work – Dedicated time for quality listening, structured thinking, and mutual reflection.
4. Individual Reflection – Space to process insights, set intentions, and integrate learning.

This dynamic structure ensures a powerful and transformative experience, drawing on methods that have been tested and refined for impact.

You'll be invited to rejoin your small group for two peer group coaching sessions. This is where your small group coach will bring you back together to share your experiences of implementing your career action plan. You will reflect on what's been going well and what's been challenging. You will be given a framework to be able to support each other to unblock challenges and work through issues. This will happen twice within 120 days of finishing the workshop. You'll be encouraged to continue working in the group for as long as feels relevant and helpful to you. 

You'll be joining a diverse group of women working in higher education and research institutions across the UK, spanning both academic and professional roles. Participants come from various levels of seniority, creating a rich environment for learning and networking. Once registration closes, we carefully group participants to enhance connections—pairing those at similar career stages while ensuring a mix of institutions, roles, and backgrounds for a well-rounded experience.

Yes, inclusive is our middle name and we welcome all women, including transwomen and non-binary people who are comfortable in a female-centred community.