Why I Created The Thriving Today Academy

I’ve spent more than 30 years working with people in organisations of every shape and size.

From senior leadership teams to first-time managers, from large public sector bodies to small charities and start-ups — I’ve walked alongside people as they try to do good work in sometimes difficult circumstances.

And again and again, I’ve heard the same frustrated cry:

“We know our people need development...
but there just isn’t time to make it happen.”

The tension no one talks about

The intention is always there.
No manager wants to neglect their team’s growth.
No HR lead sets out to stall development.
No business owner wants to plateau.

But the day-to-day reality often gets in the way:

• Back-to-back meetings
• Team crises
• Pressure from above and below
• A culture of ‘fix it now’ instead of ‘grow for the future’

So training gets postponed.
Budgets get delayed.
People get stuck.

I wanted to create something that works in real life

I started asking different questions.

What if development could fit into busy schedules instead of fighting against them?

What if you could do just 15 minutes a day and still make a lasting impact?

What if people could access practical, human support — without the waitlists, travel time, or costly away days?

And what if they could keep coming back to reflect, apply, and embed learning — not just consume content and move on?

That’s why the Thriving Today Academy was born

I built it for:

• Self-funding professionals who want to grow without needing permission
• SME leaders who wear 12 hats and don’t have an HR team to lean on
• HR decision makers in larger organisations looking for smart, scalable support
• Anyone who wants better outcomes for their people — but needs a different way to get there

It’s practical, flexible, and built for how work really is.
Short sessions. Live support. Tangible outcomes.
No overwhelm. No wasted time. No endless theory.

It’s not just about learning. It’s about momentum.

I’ve seen people turn things around with just one idea, one shift, one honest conversation.

So I’ve created an Academy that helps those moments happen — more often, more easily, and for more people.

If that sounds like something you or your team could use, you’re very welcome to take a look.
You can explore the free “Getting Started” theme today.
Or enter the prize draw to win a year’s full access worth £750.

Either way, I hope you find something that helps you thrive — today.

Jo