The world’s longest-running group-based career change course
The difference in my confidence and self belief after just a few short weeks is phenomenal. I am so glad I signed up – it's the best thing I have ever done for myself.
Amy, shifted from IT to Portfolio CareerOn the outside, you have a good career. On the inside, you know there’s more to life than this.
You've had enough of waking up and feeling flat about the day ahead. You can't shake the sense that you're in the wrong place, and it's leaving you feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.
You want to create a career that feels good on the inside, rather than just looking good on the outside. You want to do work that feels like “you”.
If you're stuck in analysis paralysis, more analysis won't help.
Instead, through our 'lean career change' approach, you'll be making hands-on progress right away.
Through the weekly Missions and Exercises (more on those below), you'll be actively generating new exciting ideas; running iterative experiments to test what works at minimal risk; and, as each action builds on the previous ones, you'll be feeling clearer and more confident every week.
Nothing slows progress in career change like isolation. If you're feeling lost and alone, this needs to change. Fast.
That's why we surround you with a powerful support team of fellow career changers, coaches and subject matter experts.
You'll tap into their knowledge and expertise, ask questions, share insights and ideas, get help when you're struggling, celebrate your successes, and relax into the knowledge that we've all got your back.
If conventional career advice worked for career changers, you'd have likely shifted by now.
In the Launch Pad, you'll learn techniques designed specifically for people like you: who don't have 'relevant experience'; who don't have an established network; who don't know exactly where they're going, or how to get there.
You'll finish up armed with a toolkit of approaches and strategies that suit your situation, and that you can use at any time.
The Launch Pad showed me that career change doesn't have to be scary; it can be exciting, light-hearted, an adventure.
Mat, shifted from Advertising to Own BusinessEvery week, you'll get a carefully designed set of missions and exercises.
Missions are active tasks that get you engaging with the world outside of your head (think conversations, experiments and challenges). They’ll test your assumptions, open your mind to new possibilities, and get you making step by step, tangible progress toward clarity on your future career – and they're designed to work alongside what's happened currently with Covid-19.
Exercises are reflective tasks that draw out insights, flip perspectives and hone possibilities (think worksheets, creative thought experiments and planners). They’ll help you clarify your thinking, open your mind, and uncover ideas you didn’t know you had.
Finish this stage with an exciting new worldview, a new set of career possibilities + a deep understanding of what you want and what you’re good at.
Finish this stage with 3-5 career themes that give you purpose, energy and direction.
Finish this stage with confidence that you’re on the right track, your first option tested, and a tailored roadmap to move forward.
I don't think I've ever felt as strong about taking control over my career as I do now. It’s an amazing feeling!
Elaine, shifted from Business Development to Talent ManagementYour Launch Pad leaders will be providing you with expert input, challenge and accountability throughout the eight weeks. And they haven't just made their own successful shifts; they also bring years of experience to share with you from working in large corporates, government, non-profits, international development, social enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Richard is the founder of Careershifters. He's helped thousands of people with their career changes and has been featured in media publications including The Times, the BBC, CNBC, Mashable and Inc Magazine.
You’ll also be supported by
John Lees is one of the UK’s best known career strategists. He's published 15 books on careers and work including the UK best-seller ‘How to Get a Job You Love’ and his latest , ‘Get Ahead in Your New Job’. His books have been translated into Arabic, Georgian, Polish, Japanese and Spanish.
Natasha is the co-creator of the Launch Pad experience and the primary writer at Careershifters. She’s regularly featured in the media, and has helped thousands of people to shift into work they love. Natasha also leads the ICF-accredited Careershifters coach training programmes.
Angie is a licensed Firework career coach who works with professionals to reinvent their careers into something they love. Before qualifying as a coach, Angie had a 15-year career in sales and marketing with organisations including Procter & Gamble and Honeywell.
For each mission and exercise that's part of the course, you'll get an easy-to-download PDF cheat sheet to follow. These are accompanied by checklists, templates and tools for you to complete as you progress on your career change journey.
Why re-invent the wheel? We'll share with you the emails and scripts that have successfully opened doors and generated job offers for our previous participants, so that you can adapt these for your own shift.
Share ideas, crowd-source solutions to challenges, celebrate successes, and cheer one another on when things get tough. You’re not on your own any more.
If you've struggled to make progress on your own up to this point, the Launch Pad is designed to put the ideal team around you. Draw on the expertise of our coaches; know that you'll be supported and held to account by your peers; and take advantage of the wealth of connections that can come from your group.
Our support doesn't just last for the duration of the course. You’ll become part of our Launch Pad Alumni, which will provide you with a supportive community in a private group and ongoing support with our quarterly 'Momentum' calls.
The Launch Pad has helped me to know that I'm not alone; I'm not the only person seeking more fulfilling and rewarding work, and I now feel that I'm part of a real community. This is probably the one thing that has impacted my performance most throughout my journey.
Leanna, currently shifting from Construction to EducationWe've put hundreds of hours into creating the Launch Pad and we stand 100% by the impact we believe it can make on your life. That’s why we’ve included a guarantee. If, within the first two weeks of The Launch Pad, you decide you'd rather not continue, we’ll refund your course fees.
We're not expecting you to change careers in eight weeks (though it has happened). But by the end of your Launch Pad experience, you’ll have:
Clarity on your 3-5 career ‘themes’; broad, defined career directions that fit who you are and what you’re excited by
At least one tangible career idea that you’ve tested in the real world, without risking your finances – and a proven process for testing more
A full skills audit, so you can understand what your skills are and how you can use them in different careers
A LinkedIn profile that positions you in the best possible way for your shift (even if you don't feel you have relevant experience)
Confidence on how to express what you’re good at in a way that enhances your chances of securing work in your future chosen field
A new set of connections in fields that inspire you – and the ability to make new inspiring connections at any time
A support network of bright, motivated, like-minded Launch Pad alumni from around the world
A new mindset about what's possible for you, and how to create, rather than wait, for exciting work opportunities that are right for you
Complimentary ongoing quarterly momentum calls after the course – for as long as you need them
I came out with more fulfilling results than I could ever have imagined. I've been trying to do this for over ten years in my own way, but never got anywhere until now – I lacked guidance, structure and support. Launch Pad was revolutionary for me, and I am so much happier!
Chiaki, shifted from Tax to Governance
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The Launch Pad shifted my mindset – I wouldn’t have approached my now boss and then taken the chance to move into this job opportunity without the course.
After applying what I learned on the Career Change Launch Pad, I've secured myself the job I wanted in the company I wanted. Never dreamed it would come true!
I couldn’t make a change on my own. I needed someone else to help me understand what I was great at, to guide me through the process of transferring my skills to something more meaningful.
I'm happy for two reasons: firstly, that I actually made a change and have embraced it, and secondly that the change feels right – it's where I am meant to be right now.
I've taken the plunge to being a freelance writer, and in doing so I feel far more energised and more 'me' than I have done in a really long time - in fact perhaps ever. I'm so happy!
Incredibly motivating. It changed my perspective and I now work for myself. The Launch Pad helped me be brave enough to make the shift.
The Launch Pad helped me to gain confidence in myself and let go of self-limiting beliefs. I've now shifted into a portfolio career that makes me happy and fulfilled.
I’d spent so long feeling unhappy at work that it felt important not to compromise anymore. The Launch Pad helped me structure the actions I needed to take for my shift. I'm now working in a creative, fluid and flexible environment, which I love.
I'm now doing a professional qualification at a cooking school. It wasn't a rash decision; I did my homework, added up my financial figures and talked to a lot of people. The Launch Pad gave me the tools to do this. I'm loving what I'm doing.
The Launch Pad showed me that career change doesn't have to be scary; it can be exciting, light-hearted, an adventure.
Without the Launch Pad I wouldn’t have been able to create the business I have today; not only did I get the big picture on the jigsaw box, I was able to understand how to fit all the pieces together.
I feel certain I would still be stuck doing my 'day job' if it wasn't for the boot up the **** that the Launch Pad gave me. Thank you!
The course is designed to fit around full-time work.
We recommend you dedicate a minimum of 3.5 hours a week to the process.
You’ll have access to the materials for as long as you want after the course.
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Intensive support and accountability over 8 weeks with our coaches and Launch Pad community Powerful, specialist help with your career change journey from our coaches, mentors and experts, via our online community and weekly group coaching calls |
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A clear step-by-step process to follow, through 28 video-based trainings Short weekly Missions, Exercises, and How-To videos break everything down step-by-step |
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Time-saving downloadable cheat sheets / exercises Practical, printable resources, including scripts for connecting with inspiring people, tools for testing your career change ideas, and handy tools for organising your time |
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Lifetime access to the Launch Pad Revisit the materials and call recordings at any time after the end of the course, and enjoy access to all future updates and improvements |
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Support for as long as you need it after the course Get access to our ongoing quarterly support calls after the course – for as long as you need them |
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'How to build a LinkedIn profile that attracts opportunities' course Learn how to highlight your skills, experience and interests without letting your boss know you want to shift, discover LinkedIn strategies for connecting with inspiring people, and maximize your networking potential |
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3x45min one-on-one coaching calls Personal, focused one-on-one time with our certified career coach, Angie, to tackle your biggest career change challenges |
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Peace of mind, with unlimited email support Personalized support, advice, and answers to your career change questions from the Launch Pad Team at any time |
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Personal review of your Linkedin profile and resume Re-brand yourself and make sure you’re presented in the best possible light with the help of our expert team |
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(or four instalments of $395)
2-week money-back guarantee
(or four instalments of $525)
2-week money-back guarantee
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Take part at no risk If, within the first two weeks of The Launch Pad, you decide you'd rather not continue, we’ll refund your participation fee. |
Our Plus option is for you if you’d like additional, personalised support with your Launch Pad experience. You’ll get private one-on-one time with one of our coaches, extra tailored support via e-mail (in addition to our community space) and a personalized review of your resume and LinkedIn profile.
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Yes. Our workshops are short, powerful ways to learn more about what you want from your next career and the steps to take -- and the ideal pre-cursor to our Launch Pad
See our Help Center or drop us a line at hello@careershifters.org.
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The missions and exercises that make up the course can be done from home and we've successfully run Launch Pads through multiple lockdowns in 2020/21!
Yes. The course is designed for extroverts and introverts alike. We've taken particular care to craft the Missions and Exercises to work for introverts – both in terms of their effectiveness, and in terms of feeling comfortable and feasible to do.
Missions are activities you will conduct in the outside world, often involving other people; exercises are reflective exercises you can do at home by yourself.
Each intake is different, but you can expect between 6-12 fellow shifters to be part of your cohort.
Generally, this will be fine. We ask that you commit a minimum of 3.5 hours a week to the process, so if you're unable to complete a week’s Missions and Exercises, you should be able to catch up. All calls will be recorded during the course for you to review at any point, and all the materials will be available to you for as long as you need them afterwards.
