Spotlight:How to Build Powerful Support Networks for Resilience and Success

Spotlight Sessions are run by Trainer Talk members (who are freelance trainers) for freelance trainers.

In this session Jo Pogson will take us through:

• Why support networks are crucial
• Who should be in yours
• Practical strategies to strengthen and expand your connections

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, no one thrives alone. Join Jo Pogson, founder of The Thriving Today Academy, for a thought provoking session on how to build and maintain the kind of support networks that boost resilience, enhance wellbeing, and accelerate personal and professional growth.

You’ll discover why support networks are crucial, who should be in yours, and practical strategies to strengthen and expand your connections. Plus, learn the top mistakes to avoid and leave with clear ideas to create lasting, meaningful support in your life. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your wellbeing and success!

Sessions will be recorded and available to view up to two weeks after the event.

These sessions are open to freelance trainers outside of The Trainer Talk membership (for a small charge) and to our Trainer Talk membership (for free).

About Jo Pogson - Founder of Thriving Today Academy

Jo Pogson is an experienced corporate learning and development specialist with over 30 years of experience supporting organisations across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. As the founder of Thriving Today Academy, Jo is passionate about transforming workplace cultures through impactful communication, leadership, and personal development training.

Throughout her career, Jo has worked with a wide range of clients — from CEOs and Rear Admirals to frontline teams — consistently delivering practical, engaging solutions that achieve lasting, measurable results. Her work helps organisations improve performance, reduce grievances, boost staff retention, and build healthier, more resilient workplace environments.

Jo’s dynamic, time-efficient learning modules and personalised support empower busy professionals to develop critical skills while maintaining their day-to-day responsibilities. Known for her warm, pragmatic approach, Jo blends expertise in leadership, communication, and mindset development with a style that is accessible, motivating, and results-focused.

Through The Thriving Today Academy, Jo offers flexible, high-impact online programmes praised for their relevance, engaging content, and direct access to expert facilitation. Her mission is to inspire positive change — equipping individuals and teams with the confidence, tools, and resilience to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.

What Is Trainer Talk?

Trainer Talk is a membership community for freelance trainers, a one-stop shop for business growth. We attract trainers who are serious about growing their business with the support of like minded people who are usually experiencing the same challenges! Freelance training can be lonely. It needn't be!

Having a community behind you is so important when you’re self-employed. It gives you a sense of belonging, of being understood and knowing that you’re not alone.

This is what Trainer Talk is all about. It’s a fun, friendly, vibrant online and in-person community exclusively made up of trainers.

Every member ‘gets it’. They know what it’s like to look for training contracts, to pitch for work, to wrestle with what to charge, to juggle training with admin or outsourcing, and so much more.

Far from being competitive with one another, Trainer Talk members act as collaborators, supporters, the most enthusiastic cheerleaders… and we’d love you to become a part of our brilliant community. Sound good? You can find out more here. We hope to see you soon!