Dare to Lead™ : Build Courageous, Future-Ready Leaders

Internationally recognised researcher and author Dr. Brené Brown spent several years studying leadership and organisational culture. After interviewing C‑suite executives worldwide, her conclusion was clear:

The future requires braver leaders and more courageous cultures.

Her research revealed that courage is not innate—it is made up of four teachable, measurable, and observable skill sets. To help organisations build these skills, Brené created Dare to Lead™, an empirically grounded leadership development programme now used globally.

What Is Dare to Lead™?

Dare to Lead™ is a transformational programme designed to develop courageous leadership at every level of an organisation. Participants engage in:

• Expert facilitation
• Guided self‑reflection
• Practical tools and activities
• Peer dialogue
• Short video lessons from Brené Brown

The curriculum focuses on four core skill sets:

1. Rumbling with Vulnerability

Build the confidence to face risk, uncertainty, and emotional exposure with clarity and courage.

2. Living into Our Values

Identify what you stand for, and learn how to operationalise those values through daily behaviours and decisions.

3. BRAVING Trust

Develop stronger teams and relationships using the seven elements of trust.

4. Learning to Rise

Increase resilience by understanding how to get back up after setbacks, failures, and tough feedback.

Why Courageous Leadership Matters

Daring leaders:

• Are self‑aware and grounded in their values
• Navigate difficult conversations with clarity
• Hold themselves and others accountable
• Build trust across teams
• Lead with empathy and connection
• Take informed risks that fuel innovation
• Recover quickly from challenges
• Give and receive meaningful feedback

Leadership isn’t about your title; it’s about your willingness to lead with courage. And the world needs more of it.

Meet Your Facilitators: Amber Farrier & Julie McVeigh

Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitators, Amber Farrier and Julie McVeigh, were trained by Brené Brown in 2019 and are part of her global team of facilitators. They are experienced leadership coaches who specialise in developing courageous, wholehearted leaders.

Through leadership programmes, workshops, training, and coaching, they help individuals and teams strengthen courage‑building skills that directly impact culture and performance.

Amber and Julie have partnered to deliver a dynamic, high‑impact workshop designed for executives and people leaders across all sectors.

What You'll Gain

After attending this workshop, leaders will be equipped to:

• Hold courageous and honest conversations
• Deliver and receive direct, actionable feedback
• Build trust across teams
• Translate personal and organisational values into daily behaviours
• Strengthen resilience through adversity

Participants completing the full 24‑hour curriculum may add “Dare to Lead Trained” to their LinkedIn profile.

Please note: This designation does not authorise facilitation of the material. Information on becoming a certified facilitator is available at brenebrown.com.

About Dr. Brené Brown

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. For more than two decades, she has studied courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her work has earned her five #1 New York Times best‑selling books, including Dare to Lead, Daring Greatly, and Rising Strong.

Dare to Lead™

We are delighted to launch the dates/themes of our 2026 Open Workshops. They are not restricted to those Dare to Lead trained, everyone is welcome to join us.

Just like our Open Dare To Lead Programmes, these events will attract participants from different organisations who are interested in improving their leadership skills.

To book, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing – admin@connectedcoachingne.com