Give a Leg Up

Right, so what is this?

We’ve all been at a point in our lives where we’re not really sure how to move forward professionally.

Most often, what gets us moving in the right direction is a chat with someone we know, or someone who knows someone we know.

Leg Up aims to break down barriers-to-entry by helping people find the conversations they didn’t know they needed.

That’s why we need you to volunteer some time to have a chat with someone you might be able to help.

How does it work?

Fill in the contact form below and tell us about your areas of expertise/interest (anything from art to zoology) and how much time you can spare.

Once we’re contacted by someone who needs a leg up, we’ll contact you to organise a one-hour chat.

That’s it.

Important things to know.

This is a completely voluntary programme.

Limit your conversation to the allotted hour, whether online or in person.

No money is involved and no one should ask/offer you for money. If they do, refuse and please report back to us.

This is not a coaching service. It’s just a place for good chats because good chats can be the start of real change.

Any kind of disrespect, discrimination, or isms in either direction will not be tolerated.

What can you offer? What experience do you have that might benefit someone else? Don’t be modest – we all have some knowledge that’s worth sharing. It can be anything from how to write a great cover letter, to how to plant a summer balcony, to how to build a business plan. Do you know people in your industry who might be useful connections?

How much time do you really have? Be conservative about how much time you can offer. Even if it’s just one hour, that hour can benefit someone. If you enjoy the first conversation, then you can also expand your offering

Remember: people need encouragement. The person looking for a leg up might be nervous, shy, or lacking confidence. We need you to engage authentically, and be realistic but kind.

This is not a free coaching service. If someone starts to treat you like a therapist, cut the meeting short and let us know.