I’ve been there too, and I know how frustrating it is to do everything “right” and still feel stuck. If you…
You’ve followed the rules, delivered results, and stayed late. Yet you’re still waiting for the recognition, respect, and opportunities that others seem to get effortlessly and undeservedly.
Get Promoted on your terms, your way
Earn more without the burnout spiral
Lead with clarity, confidence & power
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familiar?
You’re not imagining it.
The system wasn’t built for you.
Get Ready to Redefine Success
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- You work hard but still feel invisible and promotions keep passing you by.
- You’re tired of doing twice the work while others rise with half the effort.
- You’re navigating bias, burnout, and unclear career paths, alone.
Imagine waking up knowing
Your voice matters and your career reflects your worth
Walk into work with direction, clarity, and the confidence to own your impact. Build meaningful connections with sponsors and allies who open doors and elevate your voice. Step into leadership with purpose, without losing yourself or burning out along the way.
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You're in the right place
Thriving in STEM helps women in STEM get promoted, paid more, and feel truly without compromise or burnout.
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Meet Lauren Neal
Engineer, Advocate, Author and Coach
I’m Lauren Neal, founder of Valued at Work. I spent two decades in engineering. Offshore, onshore, and everywhere in between, working on multi-million-dollar projects while often being the only woman in the room.
I know what it’s like to lead with skill and still be underestimated, overlooked, or dismissed simply because you don’t fit the mould.
Hello there!
You’re learning from someone who’s walked the path
I’m not here to fix women, I’m here to help fix the that hold them back.
I’ve led global teams, delivered complex projects, spoken on global stages, and facilitated workshops for some of the world’s biggest companies - helping women reclaim their voice, value, and visibility.
That’s why I created Thriving in STEM - so women like you don’t have to figure it out alone. This programme is everything I wish I had: the tools, support, and strategies to build influence, gain visibility, and shape a career on your terms.
I know the pressure of constantly having to prove yourself, the sting of being overlooked, and the deep frustration of doing everything “right” and still not moving forward - while wondering what more you could possibly do.
Alongside my lived experience, I bring 20 years of leadership in the energy sector and currently work at a globally recognised company. I’m also the author of the #1 bestselling book Valued at Work, and my thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Startups Magazine, OilWoman - to name a few.
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Here’s How This Programme Changes Everything
It's a 6-month hybrid experience combining live teaching, group coaching, and a powerful peer community, built specifically for women in male-dominated industries.
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Learning
real world
You don’t need more theory, you need tools that actually work in male-dominated spaces. These sessions give you the strategy, language, and leadership skills no one else is teaching you because they’ve never had to learn them.
Support
Real Conversations
You’ve spent long enough being the only one in the room. Inside Thriving in STEM, you’ll connect with women who’ve been where you are and are just as committed to rising with you as they are to rising themselves.
More about the support
Belonging
No more being the only one not seen & heard.
Connection
Real relationships with women who get it.
Coaching
Support to confidently move you forward.
Network
Build connections that open real doors.
Growth
Progress feels easier together.
Guidance
Clarity and direction when you need it.
Transform
Reflect + Apply
Change doesn’t happen in a rush. With built-in reflection time, you’ll be able to pause, integrate, and apply what you’ve learned so your growth is sustainable, not surface-level.
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Uplevelling
Valued at Work
More about the transformation
5 reflection weeks to slow down, process deeply, and truly integrate what you’ve learned into everyday leadership moments.
Apply strategies in real time at work, in conversations, and during challenges—so growth becomes part of how you lead.
Access all teaching recordings and resources on your schedule, so progress continues even when life gets busy.
Join The Programme
This is for you if…
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You’re ready to stop shrinking and start leading with strategy, support, and self-advocacy.
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You’ve done “all the right things”... mentoring, certifications, extra hours but still aren’t getting recognised.
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You’re done trying to fit into a broken system and you’re ready to rewrite the rules instead.
Are you ready?
Let's get you started!
Thrive: Core Career Accelerator
Access to the proven Valued at Work® blueprint so you’re seen, heard and promoted.
Payment Plans Available
6 months of live teaching that turns real STEM challenges into clear, usable skills.
Weekly group coaching with replays so you stay in momentum without guesswork.
Thrive+: Fast-Track to Promotion
Everything in Thrive, plus:
Payment Plans Available
1:1 coaching (2 × 60 min) to pressure-test and perfect your approach.
A personalised career development plan that maps the fastest route to your next title and pay rise.
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£4,495
£2,995
Scripts, templates and tools that tell you exactly what to say and do.
Priority Q&A during coaching so decisions are faster and opportunities aren’t missed.
A post-programme implementation session to review your wins and refine your career plan after graduation.
A supportive network of like-minded women who champion your voice and open doors.
Built-in reflection “soaking weeks” so your progress sticks and compounds.
A LinkedIn profile review that boosts visibility with sponsors and decision-makers.
FAQs
No difference in access or content - just flexibility in how you prefer to pay.
Is there a difference between the monthly and pay-in-full plans?
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All teaching sessions are recorded and available on demand; coaching sessions are live only to protect confidentiality.
What if I am unavailable to attend a live call?
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Women in STEM who want to progress, be heard, and feel valued in male-dominated workplaces.
Who is the Thriving in STEM programme for?
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Greater confidence, career clarity, stronger communication skills, and a network of women who truly get you.
What kind of results can I expect from the programme?
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Both include the full programme experience, but VIP members also receive 1:1 coaching sessions, personalised feedback between calls, and priority access to support.
What’s the difference between the Standard and VIP options?
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Around 1–2 hours per week - enough to learn, reflect, and take action without feeling overwhelmed.
How much time will it take each week?
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It runs for 6 months with three consecutive live-call weeks (a mix of teaching and group coaching), followed by a fourth reflection week - time to apply what you’ve learned, recharge, and prepare for the next cycle.
How long is the programme and what is the schedule like?
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Founder of Valued at Work. Engineer. Advocate. Coach. Whether you're here to lead change or find it, you're in the right place.
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It's Lauren Neal here