A year-long performance and leadership programme for mid-career professionals.
Launchpad
Launchpad is a 12-month, interactive programme crafted for established professionals facing the shift from individual contributor to leader. It is delivered by Astronaut Trainer, Susan Charlesworth.
Throughout the year you will study one topic per month from self-awareness and prioritisation to leadership, communication and team culture and apply it in real time.
The programme includes live monthly training, Q&As, a resource library, personality profiling with a full report, and access to a community of peers. Participants gain tools to manage themselves under pressure, lead others effectively, and build resilient professional systems without sacrificing wellbeing.
Launchpad is not a short workshop, it’s a sustained journey designed to...
Outcomes
- Enhance self-awareness and focus in high-pressure roles
- Lead teams and influence culture with confidence
- Manage complexity and prioritise what truly matters
- Build resilience and human performance systems
What's included?
Monthly Live Training & Q&A
Structured sessions and live support on core human performance topics.
Personality Profile & Report
Complete DISC assessment plus 15-page insights to help you lead yourself and others more effectively.
Resource Library & Community Access
Access to tools, worksheets, and a peer network for one year of sustained growth.
Who is this for?
- Mid-career professionals who lead people instead of just doing work
- Individuals seeking performance-driven skills beyond technical mastery
- Professionals ready to commit to long-term leadership and personal growth
About the creator
Susan Charlesworth
Creator of Launchpad | Human Performance Psychologist & Leadership Coach
Susan Charlesworth is a psychologist and human performance expert who has trained elite teams including astronauts and Antarctic explorers. With qualifications in experimental psychology, human factors and performance coaching, she founded Charleswor...


