A handful of residents living at Launchpad’s Speke House in Liverpool have benefitted from a personal development programme which has helped them to navigate some of the challenges they face and refocus their mindset to achieve their goals and ambitions.
The charity invited coaches from the John Haynes Foundation to deliver their ‘Your Future Self’ course to the residents who will use what they’ve learned as part of their journey to transition to move on and live independently.
The programme, sponsored by Robertson Construction, consisted of an introductory session followed by four 2-hour sessions focussing on essential topics such as self-limiting beliefs, confidence building, resilience and goal setting.
Now, those who attended are feeling empowered to unlock their potential and achieve personal and professional growth. Feedback from residents was overwhelmingly positive with many expressing appreciation for the insights gained and the impact on their personal growth journey.
Comments from residents included ‘I thought the programme was fantastic’ and ‘very insightful into what we could do and what was achievable’ reflected the programme’s effectiveness in empowering individuals to take charge of their futures. One resident thought the programme as a whole had ‘been helpful, through a difficult time.’
The programme was delivered by Sarah-Louise McCartney, a coach for the John Haynes Foundation and also a Launchpad Trustee. She brought the two organisations together and said:
“Coaching programmes like the ‘Your Future Self’ course play a vital role in enhancing self-awareness, decision-making skills, self-esteem, and communication abilities. By providing residents with valuable tools and resources, Launchpad and the John Haynes Foundation are committed to helping individuals grow and succeed in all areas of their lives.”
Sam Jackson, Manager at Launchpad’s Speke House, said:
“Feedback from residents who attended the course has been really positive and it’s pleasing to see the impact a course like this can have on individuals. Our three core pillars of support to each resident living at the house focus on mental health & wellbeing, employment and move on. This course has provided them with the strategies to navigate some of the challenges they encounter and how to reset their mindset and think about their future goals and aspirations. It’s been a really worthwhile course for them.”
Those who attended each session and completed the course were presented with certificates of completion and achievement.
Last year, Launchpad’s Speke House provided accommodation and support to 81 veterans. On average, over the last five years, 56% of veterans supported by Speke House have successfully moved on and 28% left in paid employment.
Speke House comprises 50 self-contained, one-bedroom flats and bedsits for former serving personnel and their partners. Launchpad has three houses in the North of England in Liverpool, Newcastle and Durham providing accommodation for 100 homeless veterans – accepting veterans from all over the UK.
