Secondary pupils can recognise empty motivation within seconds.
They do not need another lecture telling them to work harder or believe in themselves.
They need an experience honest enough to hold their attention and practical enough to influence what they do next.
Dare to Aspire combines powerful personal storytelling, humour, audience interaction and practical challenges to explore the pressures pupils genuinely recognise:
losing confidence when something feels difficult
recovering when effort does not produce immediate results
remaining focused when distractions increase
managing examination and performance pressure
taking greater ownership of choices, effort and future direction
At the centre of the experience is one memorable response pupils and staff can continue using:
THINK AGAIN. ADAPT. GO AGAIN.
It does not promise that pressure or setbacks will disappear. It helps pupils develop a more effective response when they arrive.
WHAT PUPILS CAN DEVELOP
greater ownership of effort, choices and decisions
confidence when facing pressure, uncertainty or challenge
the ability to reset after mistakes and setbacks
stronger focus, motivation and personal responsibility
clearer aspirations and belief in what could be possible
BUILT AROUND YOUR SCHOOL’S PRIORITIES
The experience can be adapted for:
Year 7: transition, confidence and belonging
Years 8 and 9: engagement, choices and future direction
Years 10 and 11: GCSE preparation, focus and examination pressure
Sixth Form: independence, performance and next-step decisions
Targeted groups: leadership, sport, scholarship and personal development
DELIVERY OPTIONS:
THE DARE TO ASPIRE SHOW
A high energy, interactive experience for a whole year group or the wider school community.
60 minutes | Up to 800 pupils
POWER UP YOUR POTENTIAL
A focused experience for Key Stage 4 and Post-16 pupils, addressing academic ownership, preparation, pressure and performance.
60 minutes | Key Stage 4 and Post 16
TARGETED PUPIL WORKSHOPS
Smaller group sessions that turn the central message into practical strategies pupils can explore and apply.
50-60 minutes | Up to four workshops | Maximum 60 pupils per workshop
The show and workshops can be combined to create a complete school day.
DELIVERED PERSONALLY BY GEORGE FOUCHÉ
George is a former international athlete, former teacher and Olympic High Performance Mindset Coach. Dare to Aspire has reached more than 700,000 pupils across 2,500 schools, while George’s wider performance work has supported athletes connected to 37 Olympic medals across the last five Games.
“Never have I seen anything like it. Our most challenging students were hanging on your every word.”
C. Stimson, The Ockendon Academy
LIMITED SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2026 DATES
Select CONTACT above or call George directly on 07883 348717 to discuss your year groups, priorities and available dates.