Our Purpose:
To realise fairer futures for people and planet.
We want a world where people and the planet are put ahead of profit. We have made it our mission to support and guide people & organisations to be brave; brave enough to innovate, to learn, to journey through discomfort and actively participate in creating fairer futures for all.
We are seeing some fundamental shifts happening in the world at large.
Changes in how we work, increased awareness of the impacts of the Climate Crisis and a roaring cry for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion everywhere. We are in a period of prolonged uncertainty where organisations and their people need to adapt to survive & thrive. Now is the time to prioritise and and imagine fairer futures.
Facilitators of innovation and inclusive company culture
We help you get clarity on your challenges , create a safe environment and foster connection so that you may explore new possibilities. We support you to make the changes necessary for positive outcomes. We use our skills and experience in design thinking, facilitation, coaching, behaviour change and psychology to help you take the brave steps necessary for successful adaptation.
A safe environment for brave action and growth.
We provide Transformation Labs, Training, facilitation and Coaching to help you/your organisation/your team to clearly identify what it is you need to do, discover the best way forward, and put in place tangible actions and processes to get there. Find more details on our offerings here.
We want a world we are happy to pass to the next generation and we know this is going to take brave decisions and swift actions, so we founded The Brave Lab.
We challenge and guide people & organisations to be brave; brave enough to innovate, to learn, to journey through discomfort, to actively participate in creating a thriving world. We create a safe environment and bring with us tested tools and techniques that empower you to take those first brave steps.
We work with
Tech Companies Universities NGOs Public Sector Organisations Charities Healthcare Organisations Pharmaceutical Companies Food Companies The Screen Sector Community Educators Local Authorities
During our time helping people and organisations change, we’ve helped over 100 clients across numerous sectors and industries across the globe make changes that stick.
You're ready to work with us if you are...
... an organisation or community group
that is ready to try something different, you are committed to reimagining how you do things, you are focused on putting the betterment of your people and the planet at the core of what you do and you want to bring your people and stakeholders with you.
... an individual
...who knows it is time for a change. You feel the discomfort of an ill-fitting career, you know there is a better way of working for you, but need strategies to get moving.
We are . . .
Jess Hayden and Lucy Mc Kenna.
The Brave Lab is a merger of two separate businesses Elan Vital Growth & Innovation run by Jess Hayden and Full Aeon run by Lucy Mc Kenna. Both businesses were created in 2016, and focused on helping organisations develop their people and take innovative approaches to how they work, as well as coaching individuals to take new directions with their life and work.
