VA Course

Imagine having the freedom to design your own career, work with clients you love, and create a business that fits around your life, not the other way around. That is what our advanced VA and OBM courses make possible. Through live, mentor-led training, you will learn directly from Paula, whose depth of knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in business operations, virtual assistance, and online business management bring real-world clarity to every lesson. Paula’s guidance helps you build not just skills, but the confidence and strategy to run your business with professionalism and purpose. These courses go beyond theory to equip you with everything you need to achieve true independence, flexibility, and long-term success.

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Lily

When I first enquired with Andy I was completely lost on my career trajectory. After 5 years in policing, I knew I wanted to do something else, but my confidence was rock bottom and I didn’t think I would be employable anywhere else. I was having a difficult time in my personal life and work was adding to the stress. After our first call, I immediately felt more optimistic and clearer about my future. Andy helped craft my policing experience into transferable skills for the private sector, discussed interview techniques and even gave me advice for negotiating salary on my first job offer – which was successful! After months of reading others’ success stories on the Blue Light Leavers Facebook page, I was finally able to post my own! I’m now in a new role in consulting that I never could’ve imagined this time last year. Andy was fundamental in me securing a job outside of policing and I haven’t look back since

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And that’s a wrap!! Today was my last day, feeling emotional, reflecting on what has been life for longer than it hasn’t. This group and Andy Labrum has been amazing, reading everyone's stories and seeing the support that everyone offers is what being a part of the blue light family is all about. I will remain in this group as hopefully I will be able to support those thinking about other options. Stay safe and remember how amazing you all are!

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I’m on my way back from an interview I’ve just had out the force and I am buzzing!!! I honestly believe my confidence has come from everyone’s positive stories on this group. I posted several months back about not having any joy in the market, kept getting rejected so I went away and started applying for jobs with competency based application forms. This has resulted in this interview today and I’ve left feeling super proud of myself. I listened to podcast 42 and they were super impressed by my reflecting back and talking about lessons learnt! Even if I'm unsuccessful (the idea of possibly accepting something is terrifying in its own right) I just want to thank everyone. A year ago I believed I was institutionalised and had nothing to offer but finding this group and constant affirmations of transferable skills has enabled me to believe as a police officer you are capable of so much more. I won’t find out until next week but right now I’m just feeling incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved and the confidence I displayed in interview! Everyone else keep going – you’ve got this!!

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I thought I'd give an update on how life is 6 months after leaving with the help from this group. After speaking with Andy and getting onto LinkedIn and writing my CV I found a role in loss prevention in a large multi national. This was my first application and I had a couple of interviews before landing the job. The onboarding was fantastic, everything was ready for me on my first day. Since then I’ve got to know the business and role at my own pace. My manager is ex job also and has been really supportive. The difference between public and private sector couldn’t be bigger. I feel respected, appreciated and valued. I've less stress, am better off financially and enjoy my time off not having to think of work. If you're thinking of making the jump I’d say do it. I had almost 19 years in but the changes to the pension made this an easy decision in the end. Seeing the constant vilification of police by the media and knowing the stresses and strain that you all are going through does not make me miss the job one bit. The world is a big place and our skills are sought after, do your research, the jobs are there.

Thivaharan

Great value for money. I highly recommend for job seekers who want to set them apart from other candidates in the very competitive job market.

Gamechanger111

I started listening to Andy’s podcasts to find ideas on how to leave the police, and instill confidence about ‘life on the outside’. Having now successfully transitioned out of the police, I eagerly look forward to each new upload because I still learn something new from each episode which helps us all recognise how valuable our skills and experience are, which aren’t always recognised within ‘the job!’

Carl

My wife and I can’t thank you enough for the help and support you’ve given me. I have the utmost respect for what you’re doing and what you’ve done for me.

Jason

Thanks for Blue Light Leavers and all your support! It's made a great difference to me and I know it's putting so many others in a better place.

Jo M

As someone who left the police and was beaten down with little-to-no confidence and having been rejected for even simple roles, I was at my lowest point. Andy and The Academy sessions have really helped with my CV, my self-confidence and much more, and I’ve now secured a new job I never thought I would have. The sessions are invaluable, and you can rewatch them at any time, and they give you the chance to interact with the guests and ask questions suitable to your own circumstances. I cannot rate The Academy sessions and Andy himself highly enough, for the support throughout, and the confidence the sessions have given me to be myself again and I’ll be eternally grateful for his help and support throughout. Thank you!

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