Build your Expert Methodology for More Authority, Confidence and Ease as an Expert
The next edition of Expert Methodology will open again for enrolment in January 2025.
Not having a strong foundation for your expertise can lead to:
Feeling like an imposter or “not enough of an expert”
Constantly recreating the wheel when you’re working with clients or customers because you don’t have trustworthy, repeatable processes or assets
Everything being harder because you’re having to re-make decisions, re-learn and re-design tasks
Not being able to easily delegate and scale what you do
When you have a strong foundation for your expertise, with supporting expert systems and assets:
You show up with deep confidence as an expert
You have a framework and systems to consistently deliver successful outcomes for your delighted clients or customers
You free up time and headspace from day to day decision making to lead your business with greater leverage and impact
You have distilled your magic into a systemised methodology that no longer relies on you always having to be there - you can delegate and scale what you do
Expert Methodology is a 12 module self-study program to support you to design, build and improve your expert foundations, systems and assets.
The program will help you to:
Get clear on what is your expertise and what isn’t (because trying to be the expert of everything is a recipe for constant stress and burnout)
Design your signature framework and make it stand out with EPIC sense making techniques and branding
Design your signature processes, concepts and tools
Articulate your philosophy that grounds and guides you
Strategically develop your expert knowledge without overwhelm
Document and systemise your Expert Methodology to delegate, automate and scale your brilliance
Learn how you can use your Expert Methodology to create signature courses, books, talks and other products and services based on your Expert Methodology to expand and amplify what you do
Identify how to improve and nurture your Expert Methodology
Learn strategies to create ease and joy in your expert work every day
Turn how you help people into a clear, systemised and BRANDED methodology that you can use to:
Establish your authority as the go-to expert in your area
Get more confident and efficient with how you deliver your service because it’s clearly organised and documented
Improve how you delegate and automate your service delivery and behind the scene processes
Easily create service packages, courses, books and other products based on your expert methodology
Step into your expert shoes and own your brilliance!
Pre-sale is now closed - Enrolments will open in January 2025
This program was designed primarily for self-employed professionals and professional service business owners who want an extended supportive space to develop or improve their expert methodology and expertise.
This program is especially helpful for:
Consultants
Coaches
Trainers
Freelancers/Contractors
Agencies
Much of the program will also be relevant to those who want to develop and systemise their expertise for their independent careers in professional services. However, please note that this program does not cover or support career building in organisations. The focus is very much on owning your expertise as your business or as an independent expert.
Who is this program not for?
This program won’t be as helpful to individuals and businesses outside of professional services or non-service based businesses.
We also reserve the right to cancel and refund program registrations that we feel are not a good fit for the program. For example, we do not accept registrations that involve gambling, crypto, dieting or anything that disadvantages or harms marginalised groups in any way.
If you’re not sure if this will be the right fit for you, let us know more about your context and we can advise you.
The Expert Methodology Program is a self-study program with 12 modules released weekly.
You will have 12 months access from purchase. (Note for presale purchases, you will have 12 months access from when you get access to the program).
Expert Methodology is completely online so you can access it anywhere in the world (as long as you have a computer and an internet connection of course!).
The program includes:
A Quick Start workshop that gets you up to speed fast on the main concepts of the program and creating your first iteration of your Expert Methodology in days. If you already have a methodology, this process will help you to review it and see ways you can improve it.
The Core Curriculum of 12 modules that deep dive into each part of your Expert Methodology, giving you specific tools, models, concepts and activities to make your methodology EPIC (see below for a more detailed breakdown of the curriculum). These modules will be released weekly from the start of the program. And don’t worry about sitting through long online videos - we keep them short and actionable so you can focus on developing and improving your Expert Methodology.
UNLOCKABLE BONUS - Capstone Projects to take your Expert Methodology even further with more expansive projects. For example, creating your Signature Program or your Expert Book. These guides will give you a framework, along with curated resources and expert contacts that can provide further support. (This bonus unlocks when you complete all 12 TAKE ACTION implementation exercises).
UNLOCKABLE BONUS - A growing Program Library with Expert Quests and other resources. We'll add to this as we create extra resources to support your expertise!
UNLOCKABLE BONUS - Listing in the Expert Directory of curated tools, resources and services to extend your expert growth. Expert Methodology members will be invited to add their expert services to the directory, once they have completed the TAKE ACTION exercises.
Guiding our Core Curriculum is the Expert Methodology Model
We'll confirm the focus of your Expert Methodology, then develop the parts of your framework before designing your epic signature framework to hold it all together
You'll develop your branding + systems and implement ways to use and improve your Methodology
12 Modules
You'll articulate and design the foundation of your Expert Methodology System. These modules are released weekly. There’s a lot of depth to the Core Curriculum so we encourage you to take your time to explore these modules to develop and enrich your Methodology.
Modules 1-2
Learn what an expert methodology is and how it can help you and your business.
Define YOUR FOCUS so that you're crystal clear on what is your unique valuable expertise (you'll get a simple formula that makes this easy)
AUDIT and collect your existing process and assets so we get it all in one place and you don't lose any of your amazing awesomeness.
Modules 3-8
Map YOUR PROCESS to deliver brilliant client - or customer - success (we'll use a nifty tool for this).
Define your key CONCEPTS that lead or support your methodology (we share helpful patterns and special framework to make it easy to create your own conceptual models)
Identify and design YOUR TOOLS that support and elevate your Expert Methodology (you'll get an ideas inspiration list as well as examples for high value tools that you can easily incorporate).
Articulate YOUR PHILOSOPHY that underpins your Expert Methodology and captures your values and principles. You'll learn how to turn these seemingly airy ideas into concrete assets.
Get clear on YOUR KNOWLEDGE that supports your Expert Methodology. You'll reflect on your knowledge base and identify knowledge assets that you can create to support you and your clients.
Design YOUR FRAMEWORK to package up your Expert Methodology and make it EPIC! You'll learn simple but powerful ways to create memorable frameworks that stand out and get used.
Modules 9-12
Develop YOUR BRANDING for your Expert Methodology. You'll name your methodology (we'll share our naming cheatsheet to make this easy). You'll also develop your Expert Methodology style guide and messaging.
Design and Set Up YOUR SYSTEM to deliver your Expert Methodology confidently and reliably. Including a special system especially for those who do speaking and training.
Learn how you can USE YOUR EXPERT METHODOLOGY to easily create new products, services and promotional assets. You'll practise a clever technique that leverages your Expert Methodology to turn you into a creative powerhouse. Plus you'll get an everlasting cheatsheet that you can use again and again to brainstorm ideas.
Learn how to IMPROVE YOUR EXPERT METHODOLOGY so that it keeps getting better. We'll also look at ways to nurture yourself as an expert (not just your methodology) and practise self-care.
Expert Methodology includes emerging experts from all across the globe, so flexibility is a key design principle for the program. Expert Methodology is not a cohort based course where you are required to complete certain modules at a set time. Everyone’s business and life is different, so we’re not going to require you to fit into one fixed schedule to get the most out of Expert Methodology.
All program modules are available online so you can go through them when it suits you. You can pause, rewatch and customise the curriculum to fit your needs.
The Quick Start Module gets you quickly on top of the key parts of the Expert Methodology framework and creating your first version of your methodology (or reviewing an existing one) - so you can then go through the Core Curriculum to refine and add depth to your methodology.
Each module has a TAKE ACTION exercise - complete all 12 of these short, no fluff activities and you will unlock the bonus Capstone projects and Program Library.
The Expert Methodology Quick Start Workshop introduces you to the main concepts of the program and implement them to create your first version of your Expert Methodology in less than a day. You can then use the Core Curriculum to further develop and deepen your methodology.
If you already have a methodology coming into this program, the Quick Start Module will help you to efficiently review it and identify ways you can improve it.
After completing all 12 TAKE Action exercises to implement your learning in each module, you'll unlock Capstone Projects to leverage your Expert Methodology and create expert assets:
Creating Your Signature Program (available March 2025)
Writing Your Expert Book (available March 2025)
Developing Your Signature Talk (available May 2025)
Undertaking an Expert Research Project (available July 2025)
Expert Methodology members will be invited to add their expert services to the directory, once they have completed the TAKE ACTION exercises.
When you've unlocked the Capstone Projects, you'll also get access to a growing Program Library with Expert Quests (short activities to level up your expertise and methodology) and other resources.
Pre-sale is now closed - Enrolments will open in January 2025
Pre-sale is now closed - Enrolments will open in January 2025
Expert Methodology was last run in 2023 as an extended cohort program.
In 2025, it will become a self-study program with year long access. We will be moving platforms to one with more customisation and features so we can build in more self-study support and incentives such as unlockable bonuses.
While we are preparing for the full launch of the program and setting up the course platform, you can enrol at a special pre-sale price for a limited time.
If you sign up before 31 December 2024 (11:5pm Pacific Time), you will get:
special pre-sale pricing: US$500 instead of the full launch price of US$1000
Immediate access to the QUICK START workshop so you can start creating your Expert Methodology
12 Weeks of 1-1 Weekly Text Support for the Core Curriculum (As Expert Methodology is a self-study program and I do not offer consulting services, this is not something I normally plan to offer)
THANK YOU! Just...THANK YOU. My next Big Important Thing is documenting my secret sauce, thought leadership & methodology from 30+ years helping people turn visions into reality and I've tried a few different courses so I was hesitant to try yet another BUT the way you're teaching just the quick workshop is working so well for my brain and I've made more progress on this in the first half of today than I have in WEEKS.
CATHY RAFFAELE
I am an award-winning educator and researcher who is passionate about independent work and expertise development.
My expertise is literally expertise!
I'm founder of BrillUp. I've taught other educators in a Masters of Education and developed programs for startup communities. I've led work and workforce development research for government, educational organisations and industry.
My professional mission is creating resources and initiatives to help independent emerging experts own their brilliance and share it with the world. ✨
US$500 Pay in Full or 4 Payments of US$125
Pricing valid until 31 Dec 2025 11:59pm Pacific
Pre-sale is now closed - Enrolments will open in January 2025
Pre-sale Purchases…
You will get immediate access to the Quick Start workshop.
You will get access to the new Expert Methodology course platform in January 2025 - with weekly releases of the 12 Core Curriculum modules.
If you complete the 12 TAKE ACTION exercises, then you will unlock Bonuses (Capstone Projects, Program Library and Expert Directory listing).
You have 12 months access from the date that you were added to the new course platform (sometime in January)
If you sign up after the program has launched and is available on the new course platform:
You will get immediate access to the Quick Start workshop.
You will get immediate access to Module 1 of the Core Curriculum with weekly releases of the remaining modules.
If you complete the 12 TAKE ACTION exercises, then you will unlock Bonuses (Capstone Projects, Program Library and Expert Directory listing).
You have 12 months access to the program.
The Expert Methodology program will open sometime in January 2025 (the aim is to release it by 15 Jan but it will be available by 31 Jan at the latest).
The 12 Core Curriculum modules will be released weekly.
Pre-sale purchases will get immediate access to the Quick Start workshop.
You’ll have access to the program content for 12 months.
Pre-sale purchases: You will get 12 months access from when the Program is available (which will be in January 2025).
No, this is a self-study program.
Pre-sale bonus: You will have 12 weeks of weekly 1-1 text support to ask any questions on the program.
This program is primarily designed for self-employed service business owners (consultants, coaches, trainers, freelancers and agency owners) but a lot of the program will also be relevant to those who want to develop and systemise their expertise more generally, including for their career.
Please note though that we do not cover or support organisational career building at all - instead, we focus on owning your expertise and leveraging it as an independent expert so you will need to adapt the content and activities for your own context if your goal is different.
If you’re unsure, please reach out to us so we can advise you.
If you’re not sure if this program is right for you, reach out to let us know your situation and questions and we can let you know if we think this program would be helpful for you or not.
We want everyone who enrols in the program to love it so we’ll be completely honest if we don’t think the fit is right for you.
Our onboarding process is an opportunity to check that you’re set up on our course platform and can use any tech involved. We’ll help you out if not!
But rest assured, the course platform we use is very simple and just needs connection to the internet and a browser (like Chrome, Safari or Firefox).
Some of our program activities may involve other apps - but we aim to have multiple options to cater for a range of tech skills. For example, our workbooks are available in PDF to print as well as Google Docs.
The Quick Start module can be completed in a day or weekend. This will get you on top of the key concepts of the Expert Methodology framework and completing the first version of your Expert Methodology.
The 12 Core Curriculum modules are released weekly - we recommend putting aside around 2-3 hours each week . The course videos are kept short and action focused so you can spend most of your time implementing, not watching content.
However, this is deep work so we often find people going back to the modules after they've completed them over the rest of year to further develop and deepen their methodology.
The Unlockable Bonus Capstones are also optional. These are more expansive projects so it’s really up to you how much time you want to spend on them!
We have members all across the world so this program has been designed so everyone can participate no matter what timezone they’re in.
All program modules will be made available on our online course platform, which you can access at any time and work through them when it's best for you.
If any live events are scheduled, they will either have alternative times or they will be recorded if appropriate.
Yes! We offer refunds for the first 14 days.
Pre-sale purchases: You will have 14 days after you have received access to the launched Course Platform (sometime in January 2025)
If you have any more question at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out → https://brillup.com/contact
US$500 Pay in Full or 4 Payments of US$125 (Until 31 December 2024 11:59pm Pacific time)
Pre-sale is now closed - Enrolments will open in January 2025
