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At BARDO Academy, we believe that real change starts in the mind. Our bite-sized, science-backed courses are designed to spark insight, shift behaviour, and build more inclusive, resilient cultures — one neural connection at a time. Led by Georgina Brown, a trusted inclusion expert and neuroscience coach, each course blends evidence with empathy to help individuals and organisations evolve with intention.

Whether you're looking to grow in confidence, build everyday resilience, lead with greater empathy, challenge brain blunders, or create truly inclusive spaces, our courses offer brain-based tools to help you evolve — personally and professionally.
Bite-sized, practical, and rooted in science, they’re designed to shift thinking and spark lasting change.

Each course is built on Georgina’s 28+ years of expertise in inclusion, behavioural change, and applied neuroscience. You'll gain practical insights that shift how you think, lead, relate, and ultimately, evolve. Our methods are science-backed, accessible, and designed to fit into real lives and real organisations, creating change that lasts.

At BARDO Academy, learning is engaging, thought-provoking, and designed for impact, not overload.

Ready to rewire your thinking, deepen your awareness, and grow with intention? Explore our courses and take the next step in your evolution.

BARDO Courses

Our Featured Courses

Just a taster of some of our courses, a full list can be found on our courses page.

ACADEMY COURSES

HOLDING
THE LINE: PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Designed for line managers, academics, directors, and anyone in a position of authority, this self-paced course explores how to create psychologically safe environments without crossing into over-familiarity, blurred roles, or emotional overreach

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Holding the Line: Compassionate Leadership & Professional Boundaries In today’s hybrid, fast-paced workplaces, leaders are expected to be supportive, approachable, and emotionally intelligent, while also upholding clear and ethical professional boundaries. This course helps you walk that line with clarity and confidence. Designed for line managers, academics, directors, and anyone in a position of authority, this self-paced course explores how to create psychologically safe environments without crossing into over-familiarity, blurred roles, or emotional overreach. Through real-world scenarios, interactive tools, and scripts, you’ll build the practical skills to: - Lead with empathy without becoming enmeshed - Spot and navigate “grey zone” boundary issues - Understand how culture, gender, faith, and sector norms shape expectations - Set clear, compassionate boundaries with your team - Respond safely to emotional disclosures and support requests - Role-model professional integrity that builds trust and psychological safety Whether you're navigating team dynamics, mentoring staff, managing disclosures, or simply wanting to be a more boundaried, confident leader, this course equips you with the language, mindset, and tools to do it well. Whilst working through this course, you can talk through your thoughts in the Community of Practice (as more people join courses, this will become more helpful - so keep popping back in to find more members), record your thoughts in your RE:THINK Journal, and use this as a prompt in your 1:1 personal development with your line manager.

LINE MANAGING DIVERSITY

Line Managing Minds & Identities
A practical guide for inclusive, brain-savvy people leadership.

Let’s be real: managing people is no longer just about task lists and performance targets. Today’s line managers are also cultural architects, shaping the everyday experiences of diverse, complex human beings.

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Available October 2025

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Line Managing Minds & Identities A practical guide for inclusive, brain-savvy people leadership. Let’s be real: managing people is no longer just about task lists and performance targets. Today’s line managers are also cultural architects, shaping the everyday experiences of diverse, complex human beings. And that’s where this course comes in. Line Managing Minds & Identities is your one-stop guide to confidently navigating difference, from legal responsibilities under the Equality Act to the invisible identities that shape belonging, safety, and performance. This isn’t about saying the “right” thing once. It’s about knowing how to show up every day with awareness, compassion, and action. You can use this course for personal development alone. You can use it and join in with the Community of Practice for peer learning and informal discoveries, or you can use it with your line manager to discuss in 1:1s - the choice is yours.

1-HOUR
NEURO WHAT NOW?

The Brain Biology Behind Well-Functioning, Growing, Kind, Inclusive, Innovative Spaces.

You’ve heard the buzzwords — neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, mirror neurons — but what do they actually mean in the real world of teams, trust, and inclusion?

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Course Overview: You’ve heard the buzzwords — neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, mirror neurons — but what do they actually mean in the real world of teams, trust, and inclusion? This light-speed, low-jargon course unpacks the brain’s most brilliant tricks for rewiring, regrowing, and relating — so you can build spaces where people feel safe, seen, and switched-on. You will learn about: 1) Neuroscience 2) Neuroplasticity 3) Neurogenesis 4) Mirror Neurons 5) Neuroception, and 6) Neurodiversity Expect mind-expanding metaphors, surprising science, and tools that turn brain biology into leadership superpowers.

1-HOUR
BRAIN
BUZZ

Surprising Things Your Brain Wishes You Knew.

A fast, fun, myth-busting micro-course to help you work with your brain, not against it.

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Course Overview Your brain has needs. It’s constantly scanning, adapting, reacting — and it’s trying to help you... even when it short-circuits your to-do list, motivation, or mood. In this snappy 60-minute course, we bust five everyday myths and misunderstandings about how your brain really works. You’ll come away with fresh insight, practical tools, and the occasional “no way!” moment — plus a taster of what BARDO’s brain-friendly learning feels like. Who’s it for? - Busy professionals, leaders, and learners with zero time for fluff - Coaches, teachers, and facilitators curious about brain-based tools - Anyone who’s ever said “Why am I like this?” on a Wednesday at 3pm - First-time BARDO learners wanting a quick, useful introduction and are curious! What You'll Learn Each insight comes with a tiny activity, challenge or prompt to help you apply it in real life, straight away. Expect to laugh, reflect, and go “Wait, really?” 1. “Trying Harder” Is Not the Answer 🔍 Why willpower is the worst strategy for focus or change — and what to do instead 💬 Quick tool: The 3-Minute Reset Ritual to get back on track 2. Multitasking Isn’t a Skill — It’s a Glitch 🔍 What multitasking actually does to your brain (spoiler: nothing good) 💬 Try This: The 2-Tab Rule to protect your cognitive bandwidth 3. You’re Not Lazy, You’re Understimulated (or Overloaded) 🔍 How task avoidance, procrastination, and “meh” are often brain feedback, not flaws 💬 Try This: The M.E.H. filter — Move, Energise, or Halt? 4. Your Brain Doesn’t Speak English — It Speaks Emotion 🔍 Why “just be rational” fails in conflict and what actually lands with people 💬 Practice: The One-Sentence Safety Cue to use in tricky conversations 5. Growth Feels Weird Before It Feels Good 🔍 Why learning, unlearning, and change all feel awkward — and that’s a good sign 💬 Reframe: “This is unfamiliar, not wrong.”

1-HOUR
WHY DID I
DO THAT?

The Brain’s Funniest Glitches (and What They’re Secretly Teaching You)
A fast, funny, 1-hour tour through the weird, wonderful world of your brain’s decision-making disasters — and how to spot them before they steer your life (or workplace) off a cliff.

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Course Overview Ever trusted someone just because they had great eyebrows? Bought a gadget you didn’t need because it had “limited edition” written on it? Assumed the loudest person in the room must be right? Congratulations: your brain is working exactly as it’s wired to. Also: it’s messing with you. In this bite-sized course, we unpack some of the most hilariously irrational ways our brains shortcut decisions — from who we trust, to what we buy, to why we panic when someone uses that tone in an email. With zero blame and plenty of bananas, this course helps you understand your brain’s behind-the-scenes tricks, so you can spot unhelpful patterns and make smarter, fairer, funnier choices. Who’s it for? Leaders, teams, and professionals who want insight without the guilt trip Anyone who’s ever made a questionable life choice because they were hangry Perfect for first-time inclusion learners or workplace teams dipping their toes in behavioural science Humans with brains What You'll Learn Each short segment includes a relatable real-world example, a myth-busting insight, and a “brain-friendly” nudge you can apply right away. Zero jargon. Maximum “Ohhhhh, that explains it!” Here is just a few examples: 1. The Tall Guy Paradox 🔍 Why your brain confuses height with competence 💬 Fix it: Pause before you crown the loudest voice in the room king 2. Banana Brains & Supermarket Sabotage 🔍 Why you think you’re in control when you’re just low on glucose 💬 Fix it: Never make big decisions when you're hungry, angry, lonely or tired (HALT!) 3. Familiar = Safe = Not Always a Good Idea 🔍 Why we trust what looks, sounds, or acts like us — and miss out on better options 💬 Fix it: Stretch your circle — your brain will thank you for it later 4. Snap Judgements: Fast, Flawed, and Funny 🔍 How we size people up in 7 seconds and get it wildly wrong 💬 Fix it: The “Second Look” Rule — pause, zoom out, think again 5. Scarcity Brain & The Shiny Object Trap 🔍 Why urgency hijacks our decision-making (hello, Black Friday regrets) 💬 Fix it: Ask your brain “Is this urgent, or just marketed that way?”

1-HOUR
FEED YOUR BRAIN

Simple Daily Habits for a Smarter, Happier Brain.

A bite-sized guide to what your brain actually needs to think clearly, feel better, and thrive — starting with what’s on your plate and how you start your day.

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Available October 2025

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Course Overview Your brain is only 2% of your body weight — but it burns over 20% of your energy. And most of us are running it on fumes. This quick, practical course gives you the brain food, rituals, and daily routines that optimise clarity, mood, and memory. From breakfast to bedtime, discover the small shifts that feed your neurons (and starve your brain fog), without spirulina smoothies or tech detoxes you’ll never stick to. Who’s it for? - Tired, wired, or foggy thinkers - Leaders and teams wanting energy without burnout - Neurodivergent folks who need brain-friendly structure - Anyone who wants to feel brighter, sharper, and more human What You'll Learn This course is broken into 5 bite-sized lessons, each with a practical takeaway and optional micro-challenge. It's light on science-speak, heavy on real-life wins. 1. Brain Fuel 101: You Are What You Eat (No, Really) 🔍 What your brain needs to function — and what’s slowing it down 🍳 Good stuff: Omega-3s, berries, nuts, dark chocolate, slow carbs 🥐 Avoid: Ultra-processed food, sugar-spikes, skipped meals 💬 Try this: Build a brain-friendly breakfast in under 3 mins 2. The First 20 Minutes: Why Your Morning Matters 🔍 How your brain wakes up — and why checking your phone kills it ⏰ Mini-rituals to set your brain up for clarity + calm 💬 Try this: The B.R.A.I.N. Morning Flow (Breathe – Rehydrate – Activate – Intend – Nourish) 3. Snack Smart, Think Sharp 🔍 Why snacking makes or breaks your focus 🧠 Brain-boosting snacks that won’t spike & crash 💬 Try this: Snack Swap Challenge — replace one daily snack with a smarter choice 4. Hydration Nation: Why Your Brain's Just Thirsty 🔍 Even 1–2% dehydration = slower thinking + worse mood 💬 Try this: The Clear Cup Hack — visual hydration reminder 5. Your Brain’s Night Shift: Sleep & Shut Down 🔍 Why brains clean themselves during sleep (literally) 🛏️ Evening rituals for better sleep + overnight memory building 💬 Try this: The 3-2-1 Wind Down Rule (3 hours: no food | 2 hours: no work | 1 hour: no screens)

7-DAY REWIRE FOR
RESILIENCE

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How to Stay Steady When Life Isn't

Available October 2025

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Course Overview Stress happens. Life wobbles. But your brain can learn to bounce back. In this 90-minute self-paced course (plus downloadable tools), you'll discover how to calm your nervous system, reframe setbacks, and stay grounded — even when everything feels up in the air. 🎯 Who’s it for? Individuals feeling overwhelmed or burnt out Leaders and managers supporting teams through change Coaches and HR pros wanting brain-based tools Anyone curious about how to feel better without toxic positivity Course Modules Module 1: Your Brain on Stress (15 mins) What actually happens in your brain and body under stress The difference between acute stress and chronic overload The three "threat states" and how they hijack decision-making Mini Exercise: “Name it to tame it” — Label your stress triggers to reduce their impact Module 2: Rewiring Your Response (20 mins) How to move from reactive to responsive The neuroscience of emotional regulation and co-regulation Quick, brain-friendly resets (breath, body, and language) Tool: The “3-A” Reset (Acknowledge – Adjust – Anchor) Module 3: Resilience Is a Skill, Not a Trait (20 mins) What neuroscience says about building inner strength over time The role of mindset, self-talk, and neuroplasticity How to create ‘recovery moments’ in a busy day Mini Challenge: Create your own “Neural Reset Ritual” Module 4: Reframe the Chaos (20 mins) Cognitive reappraisal and why it works The brain’s negativity bias — and how to balance it How to shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What can I learn from this?” Practice: Reframing journal prompts + visual anchors Module 5: Resilience in Action (15 mins) Embedding the learning: micro-habits & daily wiring Resilient conversations: how to support others when you're wobbling too How to maintain momentum with minimal time and maximum heart - BONUS: Printable “Resilience Rewire” one-pager + mobile wallpaper

7-DAYS TO THE TRUST
CODE

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How Brains Build (or Break) Psychological Safety

Available October 2025

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Course Overview Trust isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s a neural imperative. Our brains constantly scan for safety or threat, especially in teams and relationships. This micro-course dives into the brain’s trust wiring, how bias gets in the way, and what it really takes to create environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported. You’ll leave with practical tools to build psychological safety in your conversations, teams, and culture — even when stakes are high or time is short. Who’s it for? Leaders and managers trying to build more inclusive, connected teams HR, EDI, and OD professionals embedding psychological safety at scale Coaches, facilitators, and people-people Anyone who’s ever been in a room where they didn’t feel safe to speak Course Modules - Module 1: What Is Psychological Safety, Really? (15 mins) A quick history of the concept (Amy Edmondson to Google’s Project Aristotle) Why it matters for performance, inclusion, and innovation How safety feels in the brain — and why threat shuts us down Mini Activity: Map your “safety signals” — What tells your brain it's OK to show up? - Module 2: The Brain's Trust Algorithm (20 mins) How trust is built (and broken) through mirror neurons, oxytocin, and micro-signals Fight, flight, freeze — and fawn: what happens when trust isn’t present The trust-distrust loop and how to interrupt it Tool: “Cue Check” — Audit the unconscious signals you’re sending in teams or conversations - Module 3: Bias & Belonging: Hidden Barriers to Safety (20 mins) How unconscious bias disrupts safety without us knowing The neuroscience of in-groups, out-groups, and the pain of exclusion Why "diversity without safety" can do more harm than good Mini Exercise: Belonging Moments Map — identify what builds or blocks inclusion - Module 4: Building Cultures of Trust (Without a Scented Candle in Sight) (20 mins) Everyday behaviours that foster safety, inclusion, and trust “Psychological Stretch” — how to challenge without causing shutdown How to repair when trust has been broken Practice: The TRUST Formula — a simple 5-part framework to apply in teams, meetings, or 1:1s - Module 5: Trust in Action (15 mins) Embedding trust practices in daily habits, rituals, and systems Leading by example: How to model safety without overperforming empathy Final integration: trust-building in hybrid, virtual, and high-pressure environments - Bonus Download: Trust Code One-Pager — a checklist for teams, managers, and facilitators

7-DAYS FOCUSED &
FLOURISHING

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How to Beat Brain Fog and Get Things Done

Available October 2025

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Course Overview Your brain wasn’t designed for back-to-back Zoom calls, constant context-switching, or productivity guilt. In this bite-sized course, you'll learn how attention, motivation, and focus actually work in the brain — and how to use that insight to work smarter, not harder. No toxic hustle. No colour-coded planners required. Just practical, science-based strategies to help you clear the fog, protect your energy, and get things done without burning out. Who’s it for? - People juggling big workloads, big ideas, or both - Neurodivergent thinkers looking for brain-aligned focus tools - Leaders and teams navigating distraction culture - People experiencing the impact of peri-menopausal brain fog. - Anyone tired of “just try harder” productivity advice Course Modules - Module 1: What Is Brain Fog — and Why Can’t I Focus? (15 mins) The neuroscience of attention, energy, and “cognitive clutter” Why your brain taps out mid-task (and it’s not your fault) The 5 biggest modern focus-blockers Quick Win: Clear-the-Fog Reset — a 3-minute nervous system refresh - Module 2: Your Brain on Motivation (20 mins) Dopamine, distraction, and the myth of willpower Why your brain resists doing “important” things What makes something worth doing to your brain Tool: The M.O.T.I.V.A.T.E. Checklist — align your task with what your brain actually wants - Module 3: Distraction-Proofing Your Day (Without a Digital Detox) (20 mins) How to design “deep work” spaces that your brain likes The Pomodoro principle... but better Brain-friendly ways to reclaim your attention (yes, even with kids, emails, and meetings) Mini Activity: Build Your 3-Zone Attention Map — zone-in, zone-out, and zone-flex tasks - Module 4: Focus Without Burnout (20 mins) The cognitive cost of pushing through Brain-based boundaries: protecting attention without isolating How to build restorative rhythms that actually restore you Practice: The 20/20/20 Focus Flow — refresh your brain in 3 micro moves - Module 5: Flourish Mode: Habits for Sustainable Productivity (15 mins) Beyond checklists: what “flourishing” looks like neurologically How to build brain-aligned rituals for energy and creativity Your 7-Day Focus Flow — a daily rhythm planner (that doesn’t suck) Download: Flourish Habit Tracker + Monday-to-Sunday Planner Template

14-DAYS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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From Reactivity to Response

Available October 2025

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Course Overview Your emotional responses are shaped by your brain — not your character. In this accessible micro-course, you’ll discover how emotional regulation, empathy, and connection work neurologically, and how to shift from knee-jerk reactivity to intentional response. Whether you're leading a team, navigating conflict, or just trying not to snap at someone before 9am, this course gives you the science and the tools to handle emotions with skill and clarity. Who’s it for? - Leaders, managers, and team builders - Coaches, therapists, educators, and carers - Neurodivergent or highly sensitive individuals seeking better regulation tools - Anyone who works with people and wants to get better at it — emotionally and relationally Course Modules - Module 1: Feelings Aren’t Flaws: The Brain Behind Emotion (15 mins) How emotions form in the brain — and why they’re not “irrational” The role of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and vagus nerve Why emotional reactivity isn’t a failure — it’s a message Mini Activity: Name it to Tame it — Labelling emotions to reduce reactivity - Module 2: Rewire the Reaction: The Science of Emotional Regulation (20 mins) Understand your personal triggers and stress responses Learn body-based and thought-based tools to calm your system How to build “emotional agility” under pressure Tool: The S.T.A.Y. Method — a 4-step practice to pause, reset, and choose your next move - Module 3: The Empathy Circuit: How Connection Works in the Brain (20 mins) The neuroscience of empathy, mirror neurons, and co-regulation The difference between empathy, sympathy, and over-identifying How to connect without absorbing everyone else’s emotions Practice: "Breathe In, Tune Out" — Building empathic presence with boundaries - Module 4: Interpersonal Intelligence: How to Stay Grounded in Conflict (20 mins) The neurobiology of confrontation and defensiveness How to de-escalate without self-silencing Tools for emotionally intelligent communication — even in hard conversations Mini Challenge: Try the “Three Breaths Before You Speak” reset in a real interaction - Module 5: Embedding Emotional Intelligence Daily (15 mins) Micro-habits that build emotional literacy and leadership How to model regulation for others Your personalised Emotional Toolkit for real-world use Download: Daily EQ Tracker + “Emotionally Agile Conversation” planner

21-DAYS TO
CHANGE THAT STICKS

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The Brain Science of Habit & Behaviour Shift

Available October 2025

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Course Overview Most change fails not because people don’t care — but because the brain resists change that feels unsafe, unclear, or exhausting. In this course, you'll learn the neuroscience of habit formation and behavioural shift, and how to design change that sticks — in real life, in real teams, and in complex workplaces. Whether you want to break unhelpful patterns, create inclusive habits, or lead change at scale, this course will show you how to shift behaviour with the brain, not against it. Who’s it for? - People working on personal growth, health, or mindset change - Leaders, coaches, and change-makers guiding others through transformation - HR, EDI, and OD professionals trying to embed lasting culture change - Anyone who’s said “I’ll definitely do it this time”... and hasn’t Course Modules - Module 1: The Neuroscience of Habit: Why We Do What We Do (15 mins) How habits are wired in the brain (cue → routine → reward) The role of dopamine, decision fatigue, and “default mode” Why the brain prefers comfort over change — and how to override it Quick Win: Spot your Habit Loop — What’s cueing you into autopilot? - Module 2: Making Change Easy (and Brain-Friendly) (20 mins) Why willpower is weak and environment is everything The power of micro-shifts: how small wins create big rewiring How to make new habits feel safe, not threatening Tool: The “Three S” Change Formula — Simple, Specific, Safe - Module 3: Breaking Unhelpful Patterns (20 mins) The neuroscience of unlearning Why “bad habits” aren’t failures, they’re unmet needs How to create friction for old habits and flow for new ones Mini Challenge: Run a “Habit Audit” — what’s helping vs hindering your growth? - Module 4: Changing Culture, Not Just Checklists (20 mins) Behavioural change in teams and organisations Why inclusion requires habit rewiring, not just awareness How to embed inclusive rituals, prompts, and nudges Practice: Co-design a “Behavioural Nudge” for your team or culture initiative - Module 5: Change That Lasts (15 mins) The role of repetition, reflection, and reinforcement Creating a personal or team “Change Blueprint” How to celebrate progress without perfectionism Download: “Change Blueprint” worksheet + Habit Tracker template

EDI
FUNAMENTALS

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A practical, jargon-free introduction to equity, diversity, and inclusion that builds awareness, empathy, and everyday action.

Available October 2025

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Your Starting Point for Everyday Inclusion Our EDI Fundamentals course is an engaging, self-paced online programme designed for everyone—regardless of role, level, or background. Whether you're new to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) or simply want to refresh your understanding, this course gives you the confidence and clarity to create a more inclusive environment wherever you work or live. Built around five core modules, the course starts with Inclusion Basics and Why It Matters, giving you a solid foundation in what EDI really means and why it’s essential—not just for compliance, but for connection, culture, and creativity. You’ll then explore Protected Characteristics and Everyday Inclusion, learning how UK legislation links to real-life scenarios, and how small, consistent actions can create big shifts in workplace culture. The third module, Microaggressions & Everyday Exclusion, brings awareness to those often-unintentional moments that can undermine inclusion. You'll learn how to recognise them and reduce their impact. From there, we guide you into Allyship and Speaking Up, equipping you with practical tools and language to stand beside others, challenge exclusion, and create safer spaces—without confrontation or fear of "getting it wrong." Finally, Free Speech vs Harmful Expression tackles one of the most complex issues in today’s workplaces and campuses: how to balance open dialogue with psychological safety. We offer frameworks for navigating tricky conversations with curiosity, not conflict. Included throughout are downloadable scripts, templates, and conversation tools to help you put your learning into practice straight away. Think of it as your personal toolkit for becoming an everyday inclusion advocate—no jargon, no lectures, just useful, research-informed guidance you can apply immediately. Accessible, flexible, and deeply practical, EDI Fundamentals is ideal for organisations looking to upskill staff, meet mandatory training requirements with substance, or kick-start a wider inclusion strategy. You can enrol as an individual or access discounted group rates for teams and organisations.

Delivery

Mode of Delivery: Blended (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)
Skill Level: Anyone and Everyone can join in.
Language: English
Captions: Yes (for all video content)
Course Length: Self-paced content
This course is designed to fit flexibly around professional schedules while ensuring deep engagement with neuroscience, inclusion, and behavioural transformation techniques.

Investment

£120 per participant

or organisational packages:

Staff 10 - 49 = £85 per person = Price Range £850 - £4,165

Staff 50 - 199 = £75 per person = Price Range £3,750 - £14,925

Staff 200 - 499 = £60 per person = Price Range £12,000 - £29,940

Staff 500 - 1,000 = £50 per person = Price Range £25,000 - £50,000

Staff 1,000+ = Custom license = Typically £40 per person + flat license fee.

EDI FOUNDATIONS FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP

A strategic deep dive for leaders into EDI, helping move beyond compliance and embed inclusive thinking at the core of decision-making.

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Available October 2025

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Foundational EDI for Senior Leaders Leadership with Integrity, Inclusion, and Impact This flagship online course equips senior leaders with the insight, behaviours, and strategies to lead inclusively, lawfully, and ethically—wherever their teams may be. Whether you're leading locally, working hybrid, or operating across global regions, this programme helps you navigate the complexities of modern leadership through the lens of equity, accountability, and neuroscience-informed decision-making. Far from a tick-box exercise, this is a deep and practical grounding in the essentials of inclusive leadership. You’ll start with the EDI & Legal Landscape, unpacking what you must know about UK legislation—and how it translates into day-to-day leadership decisions. From there, we explore the Business Case for EDI, grounding inclusion in performance, innovation, and long-term organisational resilience. Next, we dive into the human side of leadership—Power, Privilege & Perspective-Taking, and how these influence everything from who gets heard to how trust is built. Modules on Inclusive Culture & Psychological Safety and Bias & Inclusive Decision Making provide actionable strategies for reducing risk, increasing belonging, and embedding fairness into your systems. In an increasingly polarised world, the module on Freedom of Speech & Harmful Expression will help you lead difficult conversations without silencing difference or enabling harm. You’ll also explore Global Inclusion & Leading Across Difference, understanding how to lead with cultural agility, humility, and respect. Finally, we close with Accountability, Integrity & Lasting Impact, supporting you to move beyond performative statements to measurable, authentic action. Modules include: EDI & The Legal Landscape The Business Case for EDI Power, Privilege & Perspective-Taking Inclusive Culture & Psychological Safety Bias & Inclusive Decision Making Freedom of Speech & Harmful Expression Global Inclusion & Leading Across Difference Accountability, Integrity & Lasting Impact Throughout, you’ll gain access to tools, scripts, templates, and leadership resources you can use immediately. It’s also the perfect launch pad for deeper transformation through BARDO’s Neuro-Inclusive Mindset Model (NIMM)—offering continuity, confidence, and credibility as you evolve your culture from the inside out.

Investment

£350 per participant

or organisational packages:

Group size: 5 -19 = £325 per leader = Price Range £1,625 - £6,175

Group size: 20 -49 = £295 per leader = Price Range £5,900 - £14,455

Group size:50 -99 = £275 per leader = Price Range £13,750 - £27,225

Group size: 100 - 249 = £250 per leader = Price Range £25,000 - £62,250

Group size: 250+ = Custom license = From £50,000+

Inclusive
Thinking

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Explore the neuroscience of bias, trust, and influence — and how to rewire your thinking for more inclusive impact.

Available October 2025

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Inclusive Thinking: The Neuroscience of Bias, Trust & Influence Unlock the science behind inclusive decision-making. This self-paced online course explores how our brains process identity, bias, trust, and power, giving you the tools to think more inclusively, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions in personal and professional settings. 🔹 Learn at your own pace with instant access to engaging content. 🔹 Deepen your understanding through optional live Q&A sessions and group exercises with behavioural science experts. What You’ll Learn: 🔸 The Neuroscience of Influence – How cognitive biases shape judgment and decision-making. 🔸 The Role of Trust – Why trust is fundamental to inclusive leadership and effective collaboration. 🔸 Culture & Identity – How personal affiliations and social roles influence perception and behaviour. 🔸 Navigating Power Dynamics – Understanding the impact of hierarchy, authority, and social positioning. Practical, Actionable Learning: ✔ Recognise and counteract bias in real-time. ✔ Build trust and psychological safety in teams and relationships. ✔ Improve negotiation and leadership skills through behavioural insights. ✔ Develop a more inclusive mindset to drive meaningful change. If you want to strengthen team dynamics, lead with awareness, and sharpen your decision-making, this course gives you the science-backed strategies to make inclusion second nature. Join today and start rewiring the way you think.

Investment

£350 per person

1 - 4 participants = £350 per person

5 - 9 participants = £315 per person = 10% off = £1,750 - £3,150

10 - 24 participants = £298 per person = 15% off = £3,500 - £8,400

25 - 49 participants = £280 per person = 20% off = £8,750 - £17,150

50 - 99 participants = £263 per person = 25% off = £17,500 - £34,650

100+ participants = custom pricing = 30% off = £35,000+

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Inclusive
Leadership

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Develop the emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and behaviours needed to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Available October 2025

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The Neuroscience of Trust, Power & Decision-Making Lead with Insight. Influence with Integrity. True leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about how the brain drives decisions, trust, and influence. This advanced course, designed for CEOs, senior executives, and board-level leaders, goes beyond traditional leadership training. Using the latest neuroscience and behavioural science, it equips you with evidence-based techniques to lead inclusively, navigate complexity, and drive high-impact cultural change. 🔹 Self-paced content designed for busy leaders. 🔹 Exclusive live Q&A sessions and strategic discussions with behavioural science experts. What You’ll Learn: 🔸 The Neuroscience of Leadership – How cognitive biases shape executive decision-making. 🔸 Trust & Psychological Safety – The science behind high-performance cultures and ethical influence. 🔸 Power, Authority & Social Hierarchies – Understanding unconscious power dynamics and their impact. 🔸 Resilient, Future-Proof Leadership – Rewiring outdated thinking patterns for modern leadership. Applied Neuroscience for Leadership Impact: ✔ Enhance strategic decision-making by recognising cognitive blind spots. ✔ Build organisational trust and influence through brain-based leadership techniques. ✔ Navigate complex power structures to foster genuine inclusion at the top. ✔ Develop high-performing, innovative teams by harnessing neuro-inclusive leadership models. This is leadership at the next level—scientific, strategic, and future-focused. Join today and transform the way you lead.

Mindful
Inclusion

A reflective course that combines neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, presence, and purpose to help you build a more thoughtful, conscious approach to inclusion.

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Available October 2025

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Awake & Aware: Mindfulness for Inclusive Culture See clearly. Lead gently. Include deeply. Inspired by the teachings of J. Krishnamurti and underpinned by the NIMM (Neuro-Inclusive Maturity Model), this course invites you to go beyond unconscious habit and step into mindful, moment-by-moment inclusion. This isn’t about tips, tricks, or techniques. It’s about unlearning the mental noise that clouds perception, and awakening to what inclusion really means — not as a strategy, but as a state of being. You’ll explore how thought creates division, how images shape relationships, and how awareness — without judgment — can quietly disrupt bias, rebuild trust, and restore belonging. Whether you're an educator, practitioner, leader, facilitator, or simply someone who wants to live and work more consciously — this course is a space to slow down, reflect deeply, and rewire from within. What You’ll Learn: 🔸 The Nature of Thought – How labels, assumptions and images shape perception. 🔸 Trust & Belonging – The neuroscience of presence, connection, and safety. 🔸 Power & Ego – Seeing how power plays out in subtle, everyday moments. 🔸 Freedom from the Known – Moving beyond internal bias and social conditioning. 🔸 Embodied Inclusion – Making conscious awareness a daily practice. What You’ll Experience: ✔ 5 reflective modules, combining neuroscience, Krishnamurti’s philosophy, and applied tools. ✔ Short videos, blog explainers, and daily micro-practices to support real-time awareness. ✔ Downloadable tools to observe patterns and shift behaviour gently, but deeply. ✔ Optional live sessions for deeper inquiry and community connection. This isn’t inclusion as performance. This is inclusion as presence. As perception. As practice. Join us. Awake. Aware. And ready to see differently.

Investment

£350 per person

1 - 4 participants = £350 per person

5 - 9 participants = £315 per person = 10% off = £1,750 - £3,150

10 - 24 participants = £298 per person = 15% off = £3,500 - £8,400

25 - 49 participants = £280 per person = 20% off = £8,750 - £17,150

50 - 99 participants = £263 per person = 25% off = £17,500 - £34,650

100+ participants = custom pricing = 30% off = £35,000+

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Gain the tools, techniques, and certification to coach others using the EVOLVE Framework, and BARDO Neuro-Inclusive Maturity Model™ — turning insight into sustainable change.

Available October 2025

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The BARDO NIMM Coach Qualification Guide Change. Train with Credibility. Lead Through Neuroscience. This is not your average train-the-trainer. The BARDO NIMM Coach Qualification is a specialised, neuroscience-based programme that prepares you to guide individuals and organisations through all three levels of the Neuro-Inclusive Maturity Model (Delta, Alpha, and Gamma). Whether you're an experienced facilitator or new to coaching, this qualification equips you to deliver brain-based inclusion strategies with depth, clarity, and confidence. Rooted in the latest applied neuroscience—from trust and habit loops to threat regulation and decision-making—this advanced programme empowers you to: 🔹 Understand and teach the neurobiology behind inclusion, bias, and behavioural change 🔹 Facilitate NIMM workshops and learning journeys for both leadership and employee pathways 🔹 Coach teams through habit reformation, inclusive leadership, and psychologically safe cultures 🔹 Use BARDO’s toolkits, templates, and resources to embed inclusion in real-world systems 🔹 Deliver measurable impact with evidence-led strategies and evaluation tools 🔹 Become an accredited part of the BARDO ecosystem, with opportunities for paid work and ongoing CPD This blended programme includes: Self-paced online modules packed with neuroscience and coaching insight Live Q&A and practice labs with Georgina Brown and BARDO’s senior faculty Assessment & Certification to verify your capability as a BARDO Neuro-Inclusive Coach Licence to deliver the NIMM across all stages within organisations and with external clients By the end of the programme, you’ll not only understand the brain behind the bias—you’ll be qualified to shift it. Join the next generation of inclusion coaches using science, not slogans, to transform culture for good.

Delivery

Mode of Delivery: Blended (Self-Paced + Live Interactive Sessions)
Skill Level: Inclusion Professionals, Trainers, Coaches, Organisational Development Leads
Language: English
Captions: Yes (for all video content)
Course Length: Approximately 20 hours of self-paced content, plus 3 live practice and Q&A sessions
This course is designed to fit flexibly around professional schedules while ensuring deep engagement with neuroscience, inclusion, and behavioural transformation techniques.

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