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Perspectives on courage, leadership and culture, from brave conversations and smart risk-taking to perfectionism and wellbeing.

The AI Question Your Team Isn’t Asking Out Loud

Article · 07 May 2026

The AI Question Your Team Isn’t Asking Out Loud

New research on AI in the workplace has a finding most leadership teams aren’t ready for: your rollout succeeds or stalls on whether people feel safe enough to tell you it isn’t working.

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Who’s Looking After the Leaders?

Educational · 10 March 2026

Who’s Looking After the Leaders?

Gallup’s latest global research reveals that manager engagement has fallen to a three-year low. The people responsible for building your team’s culture are quietly disengaging. This post…

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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism at Work

Workplace Wellbeing · 26 February 2026

The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism at Work

Perfectionism often looks like commitment, but research links it far more strongly to burnout and distress than to better performance. This article explores the hidden cost of perfectioni…

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WEBINAR: Braver than Before Alumni

Webinar · 05 January 2026

WEBINAR: Braver than Before Alumni

Join our free webinar on 22 January 2026 for Braver than Before Alumni. Refresh your learning, reconnect with fellow alumni, and continue growing as courageous leaders.

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Are You Ready to Be Brave?

Bravery Bursary · 01 December 2025

Are You Ready to Be Brave?

Applications now open for our NHS resident doctors’ leadership bursary! Closing date: 30 January 2026.

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WEBINAR: Leadership Can Be Lonely for Healthcare Leaders

Webinar · 16 June 2025

WEBINAR: Leadership Can Be Lonely for Healthcare Leaders

Join our free webinar on 17 July 2025 for senior NHS leaders (Band 8+) designed to offer meaningful peer connection, space for reflection, and practical support – all within a psychologic…

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Are You Ready to Be Brave?

Bravery Bursary · 12 June 2025

Are You Ready to Be Brave?

Applications now open for our internationally educated healthcare professionals leadership bursary! Closing date: 18 July 2025.

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WEBINAR: Overcoming Perfectionism for Healthcare Leaders

Webinar · 16 April 2025

WEBINAR: Overcoming Perfectionism for Healthcare Leaders

Join our free webinar on 14 October 2025 for senior NHS leaders (Band 8+) and discover how to move beyond perfectionism to lead with confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.

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The Bravery Paradox: Why the Hardest Decisions Are Often the Right Ones

Article · 18 March 2025

The Bravery Paradox: Why the Hardest Decisions Are Often the Right Ones

Safe or brave? Every leader faces this choice. Do you take the least disruptive path, or the brave route?

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WEBINAR: The Courage to Care for Healthcare Leaders

Webinar · 17 March 2025

WEBINAR: The Courage to Care for Healthcare Leaders

Join our free webinar for senior NHS leaders (Band 8+), exploring how self-care, and self-compassion can strengthen your leadership and resilience.

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The Neuroscience Behind Courage: Why Confidence Isn’t Just Mindset

Article · 14 March 2025

The Neuroscience Behind Courage: Why Confidence Isn’t Just Mindset

Have you ever wondered what's really happening in your brain when you face fear - and how you can truly build lasting courage?

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WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up for Healthcare Leaders

Webinar · 17 January 2025

WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up for Healthcare Leaders

Join our free webinar on 11 February 2025 for healthcare leaders about overcoming barriers to speaking up in the NHS. Discover key strategies and tools to help you find your voice.

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WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals

Webinar · 13 January 2025

WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals

Join our free webinar on 6 February 2025 for internationally educated healthcare professionals about overcoming barriers to speaking up in the NHS. Discover key strategies and tools to he…

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Reflecting on Courage in Action at BINA 2024

Article · 09 December 2024

Reflecting on Courage in Action at BINA 2024

At BINA 2024, we empowered 400+ clinicians to lead with courage and foster psychological safety in the NHS.

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The Art of Saying No: Hearing a No Well

Article · 12 November 2024

The Art of Saying No: Hearing a No Well

In the final part of our series on The Art of Saying No, we explore a lesser-discussed but equally vital aspect: how to hear a no with grace.

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The Art of Saying No: Practicing the Repeated No

Article · 21 October 2024

The Art of Saying No: Practicing the Repeated No

In our 4th article on "The Art of Saying No," we dive into one of the most challenging aspects - the repeated no.

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The Art of Saying No: Taking a Crucial Pause

Article · 11 October 2024

The Art of Saying No: Taking a Crucial Pause

In our 3rd article on "The Art of Saying No," we shift focus to the power of pausing before responding - a simple yet vital practice for making empowered decisions.

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WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up

Webinar · 07 October 2024

WEBINAR: The Courage to Speak Up

Join our free webinar on 3 December 2024 about overcoming barriers to speaking up in the NHS. Discover key strategies and tools to help you find your voice.

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The Art of Saying No: Creating Your Absolute-No List

Article · 18 September 2024

The Art of Saying No: Creating Your Absolute-No List

In our 2nd article of "The Art of Saying No," learn how identifying what drains you can reveal your values. Craft an "absolute-no" list to set non-negotiable boundaries.

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The Art of Saying No: Knowing What You Want

Article · 05 September 2024

The Art of Saying No: Knowing What You Want

Discover how embracing your true desires and setting boundaries can transform people-pleasing into authentic, empowered living.

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Could This Be the Bravest Year Yet for Your Clinicians?

Article · 19 December 2023

Could This Be the Bravest Year Yet for Your Clinicians?

The Bravest Path are offering 5 free bursary places on our flagship programme, Braver than Before®, to clinicians across the NHS.

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Are You Letting Your Inner Critic Hold You Back?

Webinar · 23 November 2023

Are You Letting Your Inner Critic Hold You Back?

Is your inner critic limiting your potential? We're hosting a free webinar to help you quieten these voices and step into your power.

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65% of NHS Clinicians Report a Fear of Speaking Up

Article · 16 November 2023

65% of NHS Clinicians Report a Fear of Speaking Up

Discover how 65% of NHS clinicians fear repercussions when speaking up and learn from The Bravest Path's webinar on fostering a culture of courage and openness in the NHS.

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How Activating a Growth Mindset Leads to Smart Risk-Taking & Learning from Failure

Article · 02 October 2023

How Activating a Growth Mindset Leads to Smart Risk-Taking & Learning from Failure

Our managing director, Bethan Davies, led a webinar on smart risk-taking and cultivating courage, emphasising the importance of building trust and psychological safety through vulnerabili…

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The Real Dangers of NHS Staff Not Asking for Help: Saving Clinician Lives

Article · 04 September 2023

The Real Dangers of NHS Staff Not Asking for Help: Saving Clinician Lives

To support NHS staff wellbeing, The Bravest Path is offering a free webinar on World Suicide Prevention Day, providing practical tools to empower professionals to enhance mental health.

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Courageous Leadership Insights

Article · 05 July 2023

Courageous Leadership Insights

Unlock the secrets of courageous leadership as Bethan Davies of The Bravest Path shares insights on The Leadership Log Podcast.

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NHS Staff Given FREE Access to Wellbeing & Stress Management Webinars

Article · 22 June 2023

NHS Staff Given FREE Access to Wellbeing & Stress Management Webinars

Elevate your wellbeing and conquer stress with free, expert-led webinars exclusively for NHS professionals by The Bravest Path.

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Empowering Organisations and Individuals

Article · 01 June 2023

Empowering Organisations and Individuals

Discover a week of transformative growth and empowerment, from equipping healthcare professionals with resilience to fostering authentic communication in leadership.

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Accountability Pods: The Key to Helping You Be Braver

Article · 16 February 2023

Accountability Pods: The Key to Helping You Be Braver

Discover 4 ways Accountability Pods can empower you to embrace courage, overcome fears, and achieve greater emotional resilience.

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What Stops Nurses and Midwives Taking More Smart Risks?

Article · 30 January 2023

What Stops Nurses and Midwives Taking More Smart Risks?

Learn how nurses and midwives can overcome the fear of judgment and embrace braver choices.

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Cultivating Compassion: Empowering New Nurses and Midwives

Article · 31 October 2022

Cultivating Compassion: Empowering New Nurses and Midwives

Explore the transformative power of 'Daring Greatly' and the partnership between The Bravest Path and FNF, offering courage-building webinars for nurses and midwives.

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Smart Risk-Taking: How to Let Go of What Others Think

Article · 27 October 2022

Smart Risk-Taking: How to Let Go of What Others Think

Empower nurses and midwives with accessible world-class leadership development.

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The Magic Ingredient for Innovation

Article · 07 February 2019

The Magic Ingredient for Innovation

Learn how psychological safety can foster a culture of experimentation, vulnerability, and acceptance, allowing ideas to flourish and teams to thrive.

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Letting Go of Perfectionism

Article · 02 May 2018

Letting Go of Perfectionism

Discover how letting go of unattainable perfectionism can help you take action and become who you truly are.

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