I am one of the lucky few to count myself as a current member of the Peer Networks programme, facilitated by Evolve. The programme itself has been well co-ordinated, well lead and held remotely over zoom, covering individual topics each time that may be relevant to a business and/or business owner.

These sessions mean you can put your business aside and concentrate on yourself, to reflect, and then re-focus your energies back into being a successful business owner.

I joined the Evolve Peer Networks programme in November 2020 and it has definitely surpassed my expectations. As a member of such a collaborative, non-judgmental group, I am able to engage in discussions with like-minded business owners facing similar challenges.

The best bit about being part of the vibrant community is knowing I am never alone – everybody is open to sharing their stories and lessons they have learned, as well as offering advice to support each other as we navigate the current uncertain climate. Engaging in regular discussions has also given me new ideas that I’ve been able to implement into my own business.

Evolve’s facilitated Zoom calls, with peers, allowed one to share one’s concerns and the group then helped each other to both alleviate those concerns and to help find solutions. Knowing that others were going through similar thought processes was a great reassurance at a time of great business difficulty. The Evolve Zoom calls with our peer group were a highlight of each week during lockdown as well as being surprisingly significant support and help.

The best bit so far is talking to like-minded business owners and leaders who are all in a similar situation to myself but work in completely different fields. The honesty of the group has been phenomenal, and Warren has helped from the very beginning to make every effort for the group to know this is a safe environment. The programme has been well thought out and it is nice to see how each of us develops every three weeks over the course.