Stories

After 25 years as a practising solicitor, Lisa felt burnt out and ready for a change. By chance she came across a Brave Starts advert to join a cohort of career changers. They helped her figure out what next and gave her the confidence to send her CV to the
Claire – from Planning Professional to Campaigning for Community Change
Alex combines being a champion rally co-driver and risk analytics manager at EY with caring for his daughter who has cerebral palsy. He tells us how opting to work part-time after moving to the UK from the United States has helped him to achieve his professional and personal goals while

Hannah made the move from the Financial Sector to Skills & Development to focus on a role that was more purpose-led. Read Hannah’s story here.

Sharon is the working parent and carer of a severely disabled daughter. She shares with us how successfully negotiating a part-time, job-sharing arrangement as director of a Devon-based PR agency has changed her life.

"I had started looking at different things – I’m interested in food, sustainability. I had a go at psychotherapy and realised after a year it would be a disaster for me."

For Julie, part-time working gave her a way to balance a career she loves with raising a family. Now later in her working life, it’s allowing her to phase into retirement in a way that suits her.

For Katie, part-time working has been an essential step change in her career at various points through her life. It has enabled her to thrive in her own career, transitioning in and out of full-time work when needed. Here’s her story…

While Michael Hide’s job paid well, the lifestyle was impacting his health and he was ready to move on. Here’s how a voluntary opportunity in a different sector grew into a fulfilling new career.

Sarah Limbert wanted more flexibility and better hours to work around her family life. So, she used voluntary redundancy as a springboard to turn a long standing interest into a new career. Here’s her story…

After working for a large fashion house and a career break, Claire decided to take the plunge to become the owner of her own business. This is her story.

Simona swapped high-pressure corporate life in Bucharest for a family-friendly new role in the UK where she helps people find their own work-life balance. This is her story.

After 25 years as a practising solicitor, Lisa felt burnt out and ready for a change. By chance she came across a Brave Starts advert to join a cohort of career changers. They helped her figure out what next and gave her the confidence to send her CV to the
Claire – from Planning Professional to Campaigning for Community Change
Alex combines being a champion rally co-driver and risk analytics manager at EY with caring for his daughter who has cerebral palsy. He tells us how opting to work part-time after moving to the UK from the United States has helped him to achieve his professional and personal goals while

Hannah made the move from the Financial Sector to Skills & Development to focus on a role that was more purpose-led. Read Hannah’s story here.

Sharon is the working parent and carer of a severely disabled daughter. She shares with us how successfully negotiating a part-time, job-sharing arrangement as director of a Devon-based PR agency has changed her life.

"I had started looking at different things – I’m interested in food, sustainability. I had a go at psychotherapy and realised after a year it would be a disaster for me."

For Julie, part-time working gave her a way to balance a career she loves with raising a family. Now later in her working life, it’s allowing her to phase into retirement in a way that suits her.

For Katie, part-time working has been an essential step change in her career at various points through her life. It has enabled her to thrive in her own career, transitioning in and out of full-time work when needed. Here’s her story…

While Michael Hide’s job paid well, the lifestyle was impacting his health and he was ready to move on. Here’s how a voluntary opportunity in a different sector grew into a fulfilling new career.

Sarah Limbert wanted more flexibility and better hours to work around her family life. So, she used voluntary redundancy as a springboard to turn a long standing interest into a new career. Here’s her story…

After working for a large fashion house and a career break, Claire decided to take the plunge to become the owner of her own business. This is her story.

Simona swapped high-pressure corporate life in Bucharest for a family-friendly new role in the UK where she helps people find their own work-life balance. This is her story.