How You Can Help
You do not need to organise anything yourself. Simply share Bravory with someone at your child's school who may be interested.
1. Choose Who to Contact
This could be the Headteacher, Head of Year, PSHE Lead, Pastoral Lead, Careers Lead, Sixth Form Lead or another member of staff responsible for student development.
2. Send the Ready-Made Email
Copy the message below and send it to the school. You can change it if you wish, but you do not need to.
3. Let the School Decide
If the school is interested, they can contact Adrian directly to discuss the most suitable talk or programme.
Copy and Send This Email
Subject: Bravory confidence-building school talk
Hello,
I thought this might be of interest to the school.
Bravory provides confidence-building talks and workshops for secondary schools, helping students develop self-belief, resilience, communication and independence.
The signature school talk is called Build Your Brave Story and is delivered by Adrian Close, a Derbyshire-based leadership and management trainer who also has experience working with young people through school leadership development and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
The talk includes Adrian's own confidence journey, his Kilimanjaro story and practical confidence-building activities designed to help students take small brave steps rather than simply being told to "be more confident".
There are versions for Years 7–9, Years 10–11 and Sixth Form or College students.
It can also include a free Teen Confidence Test, Brave Story Workbook, 30-Day Confidence Challenge and the Bravory Teen Confidence Index.
I thought it could be worth considering for an assembly, PSHE session, personal development activity or student enrichment programme.
More information is available at: www.bravory.co.uk
Adrian can also be contacted directly through the Bravory website.
Best wishes
What Is the Bravory School Talk?
Build Your Brave Story is an inspirational confidence-building talk designed specifically for teenagers and young adults.
Adrian uses his own story - including struggling with confidence as a teenager, losing almost everything he associated with success later in life, rebuilding through resilience and eventually climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - to help young people understand that confidence is something that can be developed.
Pole Pole. Slowly, slowly. One brave step at a time.
The aim is not to turn quieter students into louder ones. It is to help young people become more confident in who they already are.
Three Versions for Different Stages
Years 7–9
Building self-belief, speaking up, friendships, dealing with mistakes and taking small brave actions.
Years 10–11
Confidence under pressure, decision-making, fear of failure, communication and preparing for the next stage after GCSEs.
Sixth Form & College - Ready for Life
Interview confidence, independence, handling rejection, professional communication and preparing for work, apprenticeships, university and adult life.
Why Recommend It?
Sometimes a parent can see that their teenager has ability, but confidence is getting in the way.
They may avoid speaking up, worry too much about what others think, struggle after setbacks or lack confidence when making decisions.
Bravory is not therapy or counselling. It is practical confidence and personal development training for young people.
Before they leave school, every teenager should know how to speak up, handle setbacks, make decisions, communicate with confidence and believe they have something valuable to offer.
Are You a Teacher or School Leader?
If this page has been shared with you by a parent, you are very welcome to contact Adrian directly.
The introductory Bravory school talk can be delivered as a free or low-cost assembly or presentation, subject to location and requirements.
Adrian can also discuss follow-on options including:
- the Free Teen Confidence Test
- the Brave Story Workbook
- the 30-Day School Confidence Challenge
- the Bravory Teen Confidence Index
- parent evening talks
- confidence development programmes for selected students
