A day of reflection, goal setting and planning, so you head into 2027 knowing what you want and with the confidence to make it happen.

You might be a young person working out what's next, or a parent, guardian or mentor who has spent the year supporting everyone else. You might be a leader carrying high-stakes decisions. Wherever you are, it all begins with how you lead yourself. Same skill, different scale.

Accelerate gives you a full day away from the everyday to have time to reflect on 2026, set goals that matter to you, and start planning 2027.

Come on your own, or bring a young person with you. If you come as a pair, you'll work side by side, each on your own reflection and your own plan.

2 experts in the room to support you:

I'm Zoë Thompson, Leadership Consultant, Coach and Trainer, and your host for the day. I'll guide you through reflection, goal setting and planning using my PIIPS Framework. These are the same self-leadership principles I use with senior leaders and organisations, adapted to work at whatever stage of life you're at.

I will be joined by the wonderful Helen Taylor-Brimson, who is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and NLP Master Practitioner. Helen will lead an interactive session on looking back to help you to move forward, helping you make sense of the year you've had and build the confidence to plan the next one.

Who it's for:

Whether you're 16 or 60, this day is for you if you:

Know something needs to change but aren't sure where to start

Are busy all the time but not sure it's taking you where you want to go

Are ready to grow into the next version of yourself

Feel held back by self-doubt, overthinking or motivation that comes and goes

Want routines and boundaries that make space for what matters to you

Whatever's next, whether that's a new role, a business, sixth form, university, an apprenticeship or simply a better year than this one, you'll leave knowing what you want and how you're going to get there.

If you're reading this thinking "that's me" and "that's them too", bring them with you!

Coming with a young person?

Whether you're a parent, carer, guardian, mentor or youth worker, you'll know that conversations about what's next don't always land. Coming from you, even the best advice can sound like it's aimed at them rather than including them.

At Accelerate, you're not the one telling them what to do. You work on your own goals while they work on theirs, walking alongside them rather than in front. They'll be in a room with other young people asking the same questions, with the space to work out what they want, and they'll be treated as the experts in their own lives.

You'll leave with

Clarity on what 2026 has taught you

A personalised plan for 2027 and a clear starting point

Goals built around what matters to you

A clearer picture of who you're becoming

The confidence and mindset strategies to follow through

Routines and boundaries that work for your life

Your completed workbook to keep you on track

Accelerate runs 3 times a year: January to launch the year, June for a mid-year check-in, and November to close the year and plan the next.

Earlybird tickets are £99 until 31st October, or £149 for an adult and young person bundle. Lunch, refreshments and your workbook are included.

There are a limited number of funded places for young people. This will be reviewed case by case for for best fit.

Requests are due by Saturday 31st October, the same day earlybird closes.

Life is not just about reaching your goals; it's who you become in the process.

Set yourself up for success that feels as good as it looks.

Agenda

0945: Arrival & Coffee

1000: Introductions & Overview of the Day

1015: Reflection & Review - Interactive Workshop with Zoe

1115: Short break

1130: Looking back to move forward - Interactive session with Helen Taylor-Brimson

1230: Lunch (Provided)

1330: Plan and prepare the next 12 months - Interactive Workshop with Zoe, including Q&A with both Helen & Zoe to help you with the strategy, mindset and confidence.

1530: Lightbulb & Next Step Actions

1545: Wrap up and Close

1600: Finish

We will provide you with a workbook to get the plan on paper and work with you throughout the day to help you get clear, confident and motivated for your goals - whatever they may be.

This is an open and inclusive event.

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