In 2025, Aspire is evolving. Why? Because the world needs something different.
Personal happiness levels are down and there is evidence that traditional success does not always equal happiness. Workplace engagement is low and traditional alpha styles of leadership with a solo focus on results, at the expense of people, are not working for a new generation of leaders.
While the world is becoming more diverse due to globalisation, there is a growing perception that it is also becoming more divisive, with increasing societal divisions, a new era of conflicts and violence and a backlash against progress towards inclusion.
Over the last 24 years, Dr Sam Collins, Founder of Aspire has helped thousands of women transform their lives, careers and organisations through Aspire.
Dr Collins was named as ‘One of the Top 200 Women to Impact Business and Industry’ by the late Her Majesty The Queen, 'Top 30 Women Trailblazer in the City of London" by Brummel Magazine and ‘A Woman Shaping the World’ by CNN.
She's known for cutting through the noise and creating safe spaces where women can be themselves while working on big changes.
Now it's time for the next chapter.
The personal, business and social challenges we face can't be fixed with the same old leadership training, women only groups or quick-fix solutions.
We need to bring women together alongside men who want to champion change and improve the workplace and society for themselves, their families and the world.
How we'll do it
We're creating and teaching a new model of living and working - Collective Intelligence (CQ).
It's where science meets personal development meets culture change - bringing together the power of psychology, intuition and social change.
The combination of the rational-analytical power of thinking and the intuitive creative side of our mind.
At a time when artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, the uniquely human skills of intuition and consciousness are our superpower.
This isn't about basic gut feelings, but about tapping into our inner and collective intelligence to create genuine change for equality.
And we will keep everything that Aspire is known for, a safe space, wildly fun, like-minded souls and a focus on others.
What makes us different?
Aspire is to "direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something great. To ascend/soar and to seek something great".
Our focus and passion is helping you to make a difference in your life, work and world. And in doing so, we contribute towards creating a more equal and inclusive world for everyone.
We're not about PowerPoint presentations and lectures. This is hands-on stuff that works at three levels - your life, your work and your impact on the world. It's about making deep changes that last, not just feeling good for a day or two after an event.
You get the support, guidance and external validation of being around people who want to help you and show you what good actually looks like - as well as a safe space and structured time to actually stop and think.
Reality based, hands on personal development with a good dose of inspiration and challenge to do and be more.
Who's it for?
We're passionate about transforming leadership and equality and our programmes are for both women and men who:
- Want a completely fresh perspective on living and leading differently.
- Get that equality is going to take both women and men together,
- Are sceptical of typical personal development and training courses.
- Are looking for an honest and real approach to both success and failure.
- Need practical and humble frameworks that can be applied to real life and work.
- Want ‘behind the scenes’ advice to navigate careers and organisations.
- Thrive on ideas, engagement and debate with others.
- Want to connect with something bigger than themselves.
- Really want to make a difference and leave a legacy.
Looking ahead
This is a natural next step for Aspire. It builds on everything we've learned over the past 24 years while responding to what the world needs now.
We're bringing together practical transformation with a deeper understanding of human potential, helping create leaders who can handle today's challenges while staying human and making a real difference.
It was a pure inspiration. I have the empowerment to change static views and engage further in equality for women. Aspire crosses borders, it crosses sectors, it unites a flame inside you to stand up, raise the roof, to make a change with a massive support crew in tow.
Our leaders are more confident, assertive, better networkers and thriving as a consequence of attending your programme. I am now counting on them to pay that forward by supporting, encouraging and coaching other women who are trying to find their purpose, voice and authentic leadership style in their careers.
Truly inspirational. A room of like minded women from all walks of life, all sectors, diverse backgrounds and organisations. all with a common purpose of wishing to be more inspirational in their leadership, and with a desire to support and inspire other women to develop.
Great content, fantastic energy and a room full of invigorated, inspired leaders. The vibe though Avtrade has changed since I stumbled across Aspire. Today we’re a force for change, inspiration and encouragement to leaders (whatever gender) and to all staff across the company.
I left feeling re-energised, re-focused and strong! I have already received feedback from other team members who attended and I am confident they will become a network of trailblazing women within our organisation and beyond.
Truly inspirational, and personally for me, the workshop was life changing. A safe, supportive environment… an extremely interactive and engaging day where you went away with key action points rather than just 'theory'.
Totally unique. You leave feeling truly lifted and with the knowledge that you have achieved a lot already and can maximise your potential to do more, professionally and in your personal life.
The workshop was probably the best investment I have made over a 30 year career (including a medical degree and an MBA!). I have come away with the confidence and tools to make my impact, and thus the impact of my charity, exponentially higher.
Excellent, allowed me to reflect and learn new techniques that will enable me to continue my effective communication development. Also, it was very helpful to meet other great leaders. Extremely powerful. It exceeded my expectations.
Exactly what I needed! The workshop reminded me of a) the joy of working with a group of enthusiastic people who truly want to make a difference and b) that I need to be true to myself – my talents & values.
I don’t think it is over-cooking it to say I found it life changing. I was immediately able to put the learning into practice the following day at a couple of very tricky meetings and it made a complete difference to both the outcomes and to how I felt. Not only that, I now have a really strong network of like-minded women. Thank you so much – you and your team are amazing!
This event is unique because there was this feeling of sisterhood, connection and collaboration.
Aspire is down to earth and practical. Events are organised with great attention to detail and I love the fact that I have been a speaker and am now an Aspire mentor. I hold the organization in very high regard.
I have never experienced a conference quite like yours anywhere here in the States! It was such a great experience.
I left the event feeling inspired, energised, on a mission, empowered, grateful and truly wanting to make a difference. To be in a room full of so many like-minded people is what truly sets this event apart, all of us so different and unique but ultimately so alike. I would describe it as an event that nourishes the soul.
I woke up this morning buzzing, feeling positive, less fearful and ready for the day ahead. Please, for all the women out there who doubt themselves, who are hung up about not fitting the cookie-cutter leader shape, keep doing this.
I attend Aspire events to get powerful strategic insight into the next steps for my professional development, combined with the energy and support to take it forward and make a difference. At my first Aspire event, I thought 'I've found my people'. I always feel welcome.
It was a fabulous. The environment created encourages the very best out of any delegate. I felt extremely relaxed and motivated to optimize my learning. The content was sharp and the messages easy to digest.
Whilst Aspire have a strong focus on gender diversity and women leaders they strike a balance which, as a man, has made me feel totally included and equally supported. I have recommended Aspire to many people and will continue to do so.
