Everything you need to know
before you join Thrive
This page is your complete guide to the Thrive programme — what happens, when it happens, what's included in your membership, how to set up your Circle account, and how to make the most of every step.
What happens, step by step
From the moment you register to the day you receive your Thrive Certificate — here's exactly what to expect at every stage.
Fill in your registration form carefully — your answers are how we match you. Mentors share their strengths and areas of expertise. Mentees share their goals and development needs. The more detail you provide, the better your match will be. Once registered, you'll receive a welcome email with next steps.
Attendance is essential. This is a carefully structured in-person evening led by Thrive founder Shivangi Walke. You'll meet up to 3 pre-matched potential partners for 12 minutes each — chemistry conversations, not interviews. Afterwards, everyone submits their preferences and matches are confirmed within 24 hours. This is the moment your six-month journey truly begins.
Within 24 hours of the launch event, you'll receive an email with your match's contact details, a mentoring contract, a meeting review template, and guides for both roles. Mentees: take initiative — you set the first meeting. Mentors: expect to hear from your mentee within the first week. Your cohort leaders will send regular support emails and resources throughout.
Meet with your mentor or mentee for at least one hour each month — in person or virtually, whichever works for your pair. Each mentee sets the agenda based on their goals. Use the meeting review template to capture progress. Your cohort leaders will run two Pulse Check calls during the six months to check in with both sides, offer support, and address anything that isn't working.
At the midpoint of the cohort, your whole group gathers for the Power Networking Event. This isn't standard networking — it's structured so that every person puts forward an ask and receives help from the room in return. Women often hold back in networking situations. This format is specifically designed to break that pattern and deepen the relationships in your cohort beyond the one-on-one pair.
The cohort closes with a dedicated event to celebrate what you've built together. Mentees and mentors share highlights and learnings. Your Thrive Certificate is issued on successful completion — recognised, accredited, and yours to keep. The formal programme ends here, but your membership in the Thrive global community does not.
What's included when you join Thrive
Your programme registration is the beginning — not the full picture. Every Thrive member has access to a wider ecosystem of learning, connection, and community throughout and beyond their cohort.
Your core relationship. Six months, monthly sessions, your agenda. Carefully matched based on your strengths and goals. Supported by resources, templates, and your cohort leaders throughout.
Monthly facilitated group sessions where mentors and experienced women think together, share challenges, and learn from each other's lived experience. A space to lead, reflect, and grow alongside your peers.
Monthly learning sessions led by experienced mentors, leaders, and community members. Practical insights on leadership, career growth, and personal development — with space for real conversation and reflection.
Your gateway to the full Thrive global network. Member directory, event recordings, curated resources, speaking and collaboration opportunities, and connections across cohorts and cities. This is where Thrive lives between events.
Mentoring contract templates, meeting review guides, conversation starter cards, on-demand learning modules, and the Thrive resource library — everything you need to get the most from your mentoring relationship.
Awarded on successful completion of the programme. Recognised by EMCC and our accreditation partners. A tangible marker of the six months you invested in your growth — and in someone else's.
Setting up your Circle account
Circle is Thrive's private community platform — your hub for events, resources, member connections, and everything that happens between sessions. Here's exactly how to join, and what to expect.
When you click the join link below, Circle may show you a "Start Free Trial" prompt. Ignore this — do not click it. You are joining as a Thrive member, which means your access is already included in your programme. Use the invitation link below to join directly. If you're asked for payment details, stop and contact your cohort leader.
- Member directory — connect with Thrivers across all cities and cohorts
- Event recordings and session replays from Thriver Thursdays
- Curated resources, guides, toolkits, and mentoring templates
- Speaking opportunities, gigs, and collaboration calls
- City-specific channels to stay connected locally
- Community announcements, events, and cohort updates
- A space to ask, share, and contribute to the wider community
Prep work that makes the difference
The members who get the most from Thrive come in prepared. Here's what to do before and during your programme to ensure you get real results from every session.
- Get clear on 2–3 specific goals you want to work on over the six months
- Read the mentee guide sent after the launch event before you reach out
- Set up your Circle profile and introduce yourself to the community
- Draft your first meeting agenda — you're driving this relationship
- Book your first session within 7 days of being matched
- Come to every session with a prepared agenda and specific questions
- Use the meeting review template to document your progress
- Act on commitments you make between sessions
- Attend Thriver Thursdays — the learning compounds with the mentoring
- Engage in Circle — the network is as valuable as the 1:1 relationship
- Read the mentor guide sent after the launch event
- Watch the mentor training video series (linked in your welcome email)
- Set up your Circle profile and explore the member directory
- Review your mentee's registration profile before the first meeting
- Come ready to listen first — this session is about understanding their goals
- Let your mentee lead the agenda — resist the urge to fix or direct
- Share experiences and questions more than advice
- Join the Peer Mentoring Circles to reflect and connect with fellow mentors
- Reach out to your cohort leader if anything feels off in the relationship
- Attend the Pulse Check calls — your feedback helps the team support everyone better