Thriving in STEM

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Please read these Programme Terms and Participation Agreement (“Terms”) carefully before enrolling in the Thriving in STEM programme.

By enrolling and completing payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.


SECTION 1 – PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Thriving in STEM is a six-month, cohort-based leadership and development programme designed for women working in STEM and male-dominated environments.

The programme is delivered by Lauren Neal, Founder of Valued at Work Ltd (“we”, “us”), and combines professional development teaching, coaching, reflection, and peer learning.


SECTION 2 – PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND DELIVERY

The programme is delivered through a combination of:
 • Teaching sessions
 • Live group coaching sessions
 • Reflection and integration periods (“soaking weeks”)
 • Supporting resources and tools
 • Access to a private peer community

Teaching sessions are recorded and made available to participants.

Coaching sessions and key milestone sessions (including programme start, midpoint, and close) are delivered live and are not recorded.

Session dates, timing, and exact formats may vary slightly between cohorts.

Thriving in STEM will proceed regardless of the number of participants enrolled.
In the event of a very small cohort, delivery may be adapted while maintaining the overall intent and value of the programme.


SECTION 3 – PACKAGES AND INCLUSIONS

At enrolment, participants select one of the following packages:

Thrive

Includes:
 • All teaching sessions
 • Live group coaching sessions
 • Supporting tools and resources
 • Access to the peer community
 • Reflection and integration periods

Thrive+

Includes everything in Thrive, plus:
 • Two 60-minute 1:1 coaching sessions
 • Personalised development focus
 • LinkedIn profile review
 • Post-programme implementation session
 • Priority Q&A during group coaching calls

Services are limited to the inclusions listed above. Any additional services must be agreed separately in writing and may incur additional fees.


SECTION 4 – PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT

Thriving in STEM is a professional, peer-based learning environment.

Participants agree to:
 • engage respectfully and professionally
 • maintain confidentiality of other participants’ shared information
 • contribute to a supportive and psychologically safe environment

We reserve the right to suspend or remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, disrespectful, or inconsistent with the aims of the programme. No refund will be issued in such circumstances.


SECTION 5 – COACHING BOUNDARIES

The programme provides professional development coaching and education only.

It does not constitute therapy, counselling, legal advice, medical advice, or employment advice. Participants remain fully responsible for their own decisions, actions, and outcomes.


SECTION 6 – PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS

Programme Fees

Thrive
 • Pay in full: £2,995
 • 3 payments of £1,060 paid monthly (total £3,180)
 • 6 payments of £560 paid monthly (total £3,360)

Thrive+
 • Pay in full: £4,495
 • 3 payments of £1,595 paid monthly (total £4,785)
 • 6 payments of £845 paid monthly (total £5,070)

All prices are stated in GBP.


Payment Collection

Payment is due at the time of enrolment.

Where a payment plan is selected:
 • the first payment is taken immediately
 • subsequent payments are collected automatically according to the selected plan

By enrolling, you authorise Valued at Work Ltd to collect all agreed instalments. Failure to complete payment may result in suspension or removal from the programme.


SECTION 7 – CANCELLATIONS, DEFERRALS AND REFUNDS

All payments are non-refundable. Where payment plans are used, access to programme materials and sessions may be withdrawn if payments are not kept up to date.

Due to the cohort-based and capacity-limited nature of the programme, refunds are not provided for:
 • non-attendance
 • early withdrawal
 • changes in personal or professional circumstances

In exceptional circumstances, a discretionary deferral to a future cohort may be considered. Deferrals are not guaranteed and must be requested in writing.


SECTION 8 – PROGRAMME CHANGES

We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to programme content, structure, session timing, or delivery format where required. Any changes will preserve the overall intent and value of the programme.


SECTION 9 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All programme materials, frameworks, recordings, and resources are the intellectual property of Valued at Work Ltd.

Materials are provided for personal use only and may not be shared, distributed, reproduced, or repurposed without prior written permission.


SECTION 10 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Participation in the programme is at your own risk.

Valued at Work Ltd shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or consequential loss arising from participation in the programme. No guarantees are made regarding specific outcomes or results.


SECTION 11 – DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available on our website. By enrolling, you consent to this processing.


SECTION 12 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.


SECTION 13 – CONTACT DETAILS

Valued at Work Ltd
Email: lauren@valuedatwork.com
Website: www.valuedatwork.com


ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By enrolling in Thriving in STEM and completing payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Programme Terms and Participation Agreement.


Last updated: 1 January 2026