“The key for me was the exemplary modelling of facilitation at its best. Jacqui you are gentle and strong, reflective and insightful and so skilled at working in the moment with each and every participant. The other key moment was that I needed to show up too - consider and acknowledge my own emotions and vulnerabilities!

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Daring Way. The whole experience was truly magical - the attention to detail from the fairy lights and tea-lights to the gift bag, reflected your sense of beauty, serenity and humanity. Because of your gentle and flexible approach, I felt safe yet stretched and equipped with the learning I needed.

I would say to someone considering booking on this workshop: If you are looking for new insights and resources to support your personal and professional struggles and opportunities, the Daring Way is for you.”

“Before my second Rising Strong, I was ready for some huge changes but a bit anxious about it all. Afterwards, I have a better understanding of rising strong, but learned even more, it was well explained and delivered with authenticity.

I can’t pick one stand-out moment - all of it!! I just connected through the whole two days, everything I have read and watched on rising strong fell onto place, Jacqui made it come to life.”

“I just decided not to do that any more. I just said I wasn’t doing it. Just ‘no’. [insert surprised face here].

I would never have given myself permission for that, before doing this work. Look at me go!”

“I’ve never felt free-r. Thank you. Really, thank you.”

“I just wanted to say thanks so much for a great workshop. Your passion about the subject was wonderful and really infectious. I love the way that you connected with all of us without a glimmer of condescension. Thanks so much for reinforcing my feelings of equality with the rest of the human race.”

“Before the workshop, I was “Getting ok” with where I was in my story. I’d had a bit of a fall in January, where I had to face that my coaching business wasn’t working as a business. In the time since then and the RS workshop, I had been grieving and coming to terms with what I perceived initially as failure. It had taken a few months and I was really looking forward to learning from the RS process as to how I could take myself forward with more positivity and less of a sense of shame, failure, and disappointment.

After the workshop, what’s different in me is I feel much freer and accepting of myself. I’m able to pause and observe what’s happening in the midst of an emotional hijack, and then work through what is going on and how I can handle it differently. I feel less that I’ve “failed” at something, and more that I get to explore a different narrative that will bring me more peace and purpose with how to move forward. And to accept that I’m human, not perfect, and that there will be times when things don’t go as I imagined they would - and that I’ll still be able to learn from and rise strong from those experiences.”

“Before Rising Strong, I was curious about what else was out there that would help me make sense of some of the stuff I’d be starting to think about in terms of the stories we tell ourselves about the world. The workshop left me feeling like I have tools to help me through the process of ‘failing’, and I feel stronger because of that.”

“I was really challenged and touched by this workshop. It helped me gain some much needed clarity.”

“Before the workshop, I was on a journey of growth and self awareness. Now feel like I have tools to help me through the process of ‘failing’, and I feel stronger because of that.”

“Before coming to the Daring Way, I was squashing myself, and extremely ready to move forward. Now I understand myself and how I can support myself in being who I came here to be.

There are many things I don’t say and many moments I do not stand up because I am so used to stopping myself - because I have learned it’s ‘too much’. That includes the Daring Way two days, however I don’t feel that heavy ache inside me that ‘I didn’t express myself’ because I know I did more than I normally would, I know I was brave. I know that giving myself credit is my new ‘ticket to ride’ :) The Gremlins better strap themselves in!!!!”

“The retreat was just amazing. I didn’t expect The Daring Way to be as life-altering, vulnerable and inspiring as it was – this was life changing work. I feel so lucky to have been able to explore all of that in such a safe space with people I trust. 

It’s changed the way I think about things and the way I do things. My self awareness is so much greater and I know how I am likely to respond to situations. There has been a massive decline in my anxiety, and I do think that’s directly linked to the work I did in the Daring Way.”

“This has had such a profound effect on me. I feel like..... RISING!”

“Before coming on the Daring Way, I was tired and working too hard. After the workshop I am tired in a different way, it reminded me to keep my life purpose on track. I’d say to someone considering going through  the Daring Way, that the work is deep, powerful, and should be considered a gift to yourself. It may help set you free from the aspects that previously held you back.”

“It really gave me some food for thought. I found exploring some of the themes more difficult than I had expected in a group setting and I did feel quite raw and emotional, which surprised me. I’m going to revisit some areas and possibly seek further support. I felt that Jacqui handled the facilitation of the session sensitively, which is so important as these can be such challenging areas for so many of us.”

“I found it a really helpful day and I was surprised by how emotional I felt. I hadn’t been sure if going to a workshop would bring further insight to Brene’s incredibly insightful work, but I did feel that Jacqui offered additional insight and wisdom.”

“I already loved Brene’s work. but I definitely felt like this was YOUR work in the world. A powerful, playful, intense couple of days. Thank you.”

“This is absolutely huge! It’s going to revolutionise the way I think about things in future.”

“Before coming to the Daring Way, I was curious as to what more I could learn from Brene’s work, having had a couple of ‘ah-ha’ moments previously from watching her videos. Now feel I have the beginning of an idea about this subject of shame - what it is, how to look at it, and where it works out in my life, as well as how vulnerability relates to it. And maybe I’m a little softer - although that’s subtle and difficult to notice in myself.”

“Cant wait for the daring way!!! Thanks for believing in me xxx”

“Jacqui, I really appreciated your depth of knowledge, connection to this work, positive energy, and care and attention for us as participants. It’s clear that you are made to deliver these workshops and bring people together in this way. It was so much fun to enjoy a break from London and to be in the serene and spectacular setting of the Lake District. I had a total ball and the whole experience was such a tonic.”

“Jacqui - you are a star and I love your workshops. Thank you for showing up and changing my life!”

“Thank you Jacqui for providing this brilliant opportunity to explore Brene Brown’s work. I wouldn’t have considered it had it not been for you and [mutual friend]. I’m now intrigued and want to explore and learn more! I have explored the topic of emotional intelligence in the past and attending this workshop has, for the first time, really brought the importance of taking time to appreciate and respond to our emotions alive. I can see applications for my learning in both my personal development and professional work.”

“Thank you for a really inspiring session this morning! Your guidance and wisdom in holding the space for me has been invaluable. I’m really looking forward to the next Daring Way to explore where it will take me next!”