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From uncomfortably empty evenings to relaxed, enjoyable, supportive friendships where you live

Even if you've just moved and know absolutely no-one at the moment

If you...

  • Feel a bit like a stranger where you live at the moment (even if you've been there for a while)
  • Would secretly like to have some more friends nearby - people you can invite over, make plans with, and who are there when you need a chat or a helping hand
  • Are not sure where to start in building a vibrant, supportive local circle of friends

...then you're in the right place!

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What is Starting Over?

"Starting Over In A New Place: How to Build a Thriving Friendship Circle From Scratch" is a comprehensive, on-demand course from leading friendship and connection coach Hannah Carmichael OBE. Whether you've moved to a new area, and / or experienced a recent life change that's made you rethink what you need from your friendship group, or if you simply want to expand your social horizons where you live now, 'Starting Over In A New Place' will provide you with the tools, know-how and confidence to build a supportive local community around you, even if you're starting from scratch.

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Who Is It For?

'Starting Over In A New Place' has been designed for thoughtful, curious, authentic, independent types who have moved to a new area within the last decade but who - for whatever reason - don't yet have the open, easy, trust-based friendships they'd like to have with people who share similar interests.

Perhaps you've been so focused on logistics, work and urgent / pressing issues that you haven't been able to put much effort into the social side of things yet.

Perhaps you've been relying on friends from your 'old life' to meet your friendship needs - only to realise that they live too far away - or are too caught up in their own lives - to be able to be there for you in the way that you need them to be.

Perhaps you were so excited about the chance to start afresh that you've been trying to convince yourself that everything's fine on the friendships front - when deep down you know it isn't.

Perhaps you're just not sure where to start - and the things you've been trying haven't been working so far.

Although you know you're good 'friend material,' the truth is that you're ending your days with more empty evenings and weekends than you'd like. You probably know people to talk to, but the connections are polite and surface-level, rather than anything more meaningful. Perhaps you struggle with the idea of admitting that your friendship circle isn't where you'd like it to be - but secretly you'd love to have a few more people who you could pick up the phone to, make plans with, pop in to visit and so on. People who, over time, could start to form part of a really comfortable, easy, enjoyable and supportive social circle.

Whatever your circumstances, you want to fix this, and are ready to put the time and effort in to doing so.

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Praise For 'Starting Over In A New Place'

"Without wanting to sound cliche, but Hannah's course changed my life! I went from feeling isolated in a new city to having a vibrant social circle in just a few months." Sarah, Trader, London

"As an introvert, I always struggled with making friends. 'Starting Over' gave me the tools and confidence to put myself out there. I'm amazed at the connections I've made!" - Michael, Marketing, Dusseldorf

"I just find your advice so helpful. The city I live in feels anonymous - people come and go all the time, and it's hard to find people who want what I want in a friendship. I honestly never thought I'd find the kinds of connections I have now." Pooja, Hospitality, Dubai

Why Should I Sign Up?

Moving to a new place can be a chance to start afresh, but it isn't always a walk in the park - why make it harder than it needs to be? If you want to learn: 

  • The unique challenges of starting over in a new place that mean you're struggling to build a local friendship circle that works for you
  • How to find people with the potential to become the kinds of friends you want - even if time and money are limited, and / or you're living in a community where people come and go
  • How to cultivate the four qualities that are crucial to friendship success
  • How to handle those awkward first steps in meeting new people, and show up as someone that other people want to be around
  • How to know you're making the right decisions about who to invest your time and energy into, from the outset
  • How to create a continuous stream of new connections, and nurture these into authentic friendships
  • How to stop old patterns and bad habits from following you into your new life

...then Starting Over In A New Place will tell you everything you need to know! Drawing on the latest research, and on Hannah Carmichael OBE's deep personal experience of 'starting over' in new places and after major life events, 'Starting Over' is designed to help you avoid years of 'trial and error' and to get the results you're looking for much more quickly.

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Course Benefits

In completing 'Starting Over In A New Place,' you'll walk away with:

  • Greater insight into what you want and need from your friendships, and how to get your friendship needs met
  • Greater confidence in the knowledge that you have what it takes to build strong local connections, and in your unique worth and value as a friend
  • The feel-good factor of having weekend plans and people to pick up the phone to, even if you don't have relationships like that at the moment
  • Absolute certainty that the effort you're putting in will actually pay off
  • Stronger sense of wellbeing and belonging
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Course Features

In purchasing 'Starting Over, you'll unlock the following course features :

  • Flexible learning: Access course materials anytime, anywhere, including on the go
  • In-depth advice: 14 lessons packed full of content PLUS three bonus lessons!
  • Practical strategies: Gain actionable tips you can implement immediately
  • Progress tracking: Keep tabs on how you're progressing through the course, and reset any time
  • Lifetime access: Revisit the course materials whenever you need to.
  • Supportive community: As a member of Friendshift, you'll have the opportunity to connect and share experiences with others on the same journey as you. 
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Praise for Hannah

"I didn't really know what I was looking for when I met Hannah and started working with her. I felt like my life was 'under control' but ultimately something was missing. Despite dozens of friends, I often felt alone and like noone really understood me. I really didn't know what to expect, but can't recommend Hannah highly enough. You literally have nothing to lose." Vincenta Adams, Former Coaching Client, 2022

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How Does It Work?

'Starting Over In A New Place' is an on-demand, digital course. Once you've signed up, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to create an account on our community and learning platform. Once you've done that, you'll get immediate access to the full course content. You'll work through the lessons and exercises in your own time and at your own pace, and can log back in whenever you like. We run the course on a platform called Mighty Networks, you can download the Mighty Networks app and access your content on the go too! Unlike other on-demand courses, you'll be able to ask for help when you need it.

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That's Not All!

When you purchase 'Starting Over In A New Place,' you'll get three bonus lessons. If you live in a small, tight knit community, or if you live in a large, transient community, there'll be tips and advice on how to find the kinds of friends you're looking for. And if you're spending a holiday or special occasion alone, or somewhere where you don't know many people, there'll be some ideas in there for you too!

Even better - by purchasing 'Starting Over In A New Place,' you'll also automatically become a member of Friendshift - a new online community for thoughtful, reflective types who are ready to feel more seen, valued and supported in their closest friendships. The Friendshift community is hosted on the same platform as 'Starting Over,' and can be accessed using the same login details. Once you're in, you'll see articles, discussions and community events which you can take part in as often as you want to. As our community grows, you'll eventually be able to meet people local to you in the real world too!

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About Hannah

Hannah Carmichael OBE is a yoga-loving mum-of-one with ADHD and a serious coffee addiction. She's also the founder of Friendshift and a leading coach in the field of friendship and connection! Hannah's unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience make her both credible and deeply relatable, while her down-to-earth approach and genuine passion for helping others have made her a sought-after coach, speaker, and podcast / radio guest. Hannah is not just another self-proclaimed expert - as a recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), her skill, passion and dedication to transforming lives have been recognised at the highest levels. Hannah has 'started over' more times than she can count, and this course is deeply rooted in her own experience of building thriving friendship circles from the ground up.

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We're confident you'll have a great experience, but if you're not getting what you need from the course then just let us know within 60 days from the date of purchase, and we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.

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