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Promotional graphic for an Association of Apprentices Masterclass titled “Mastering Me: Awareness & Self-Control”. The design features a dark blue and light blue layout with the Association of Apprentices logo and the word “Masterclass”. Event details show Friday 16 October 2026, 12:00 to 1:30pm BST, online. The graphic includes a circular wellbeing-style gauge icon, a circular photo of the host, and text stating the session is led by Mark Soady, Head of Learner Services and specialist in neurodiversity and safeguarding.
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16/10/2026 – Online (Livestream)

Join the Association of Apprentices for this month’s Masterclass of the Month: Mastering Me: Awareness & Self-Control — a reflective and practical session designed to help you better understand yourself and develop greater control over how you think, feel and perform at work.
 
In this live, interactive 90-minute masterclass, you’ll explore how self-awareness, wellbeing and emotional regulation influence your day-to-day performance, resilience and decision-making in the workplace.
 
During the session, you will learn how to:
  • Develop a deeper understanding of your personal wellbeing using the wellness wheel
  • Recognise and measure your energy and effort through Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
  • Build awareness of how different individuals experience the workplace, including neurodivergent perspectives
  • Identify practical ways to create a more inclusive and supportive working environment
  • Strengthen your ability to manage yourself effectively in different situations
You will also have the opportunity to reflect, share experiences and learn alongside apprentices from across the UK in a supportive and engaging environment.
 
Meet your host: Mark Soady, Head of Learner Services, is a neurodiversity and safeguarding specialist with over 17 years of experience in education and early careers. His background spans the justice sector, teacher education and leadership within apprenticeship programmes, where he has led on wellbeing and neurodiversity initiatives to support learner success.
 
This session supports the development of key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs), including self-awareness, self-management, wellbeing, inclusion and professional conduct. It can also contribute towards your off-the-job training or continuing professional development.
 
Reserve your place today and take a practical step towards understanding yourself and performing at your best.

Jan Richardson-Wilde

CEO, Occupational Awards Limited

Jan is the CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, a Director of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink and an FE College Governor. She has over 35 years’ experience in the education sector in strategic and operational management of training programmes with colleges, private training providers, local authorities the voluntary sector and not for profit organisations. Jan has previously been a board member of the Learning and Skills Council, chair of the North Yorkshire Training Provider network and Vice-Chair of Yorkshire Coast College and a Governor of the Grimsby Institute for Further and Higher Education. She has extensive experience of education policy, apprenticeships, qualification, and curriculum development as well as business improvement.

Jan joined OAL in 2019, a leading non-profit industry-focused Awarding and End-Point Assessment Organisation, supporting a wide range of employers and of key stakeholders to succeed and surpass expectations. Jan is committed to continuous improvement and enthusiastic about improving the effectiveness, impact and quality of apprenticeships, education, and training in the UK and internationally. She has a wide range of experience of working in a collaborative context with employers and training providers to develop End Point Assessment, apprenticeships, and a wide range of vocational programmes.