Does Brave Thinking Institute pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brave Thinking Institute employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brave Thinking Institute. This rating has decreased by 23% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Brave Thinking Institute?

46% of Brave Thinking Institute employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Brave Thinking Institute 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brave Thinking Institute?

Program Expert (12) , Client Coordinator (6) , Marketing (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Senior Program Expert- Enrollment Team (3) , Anonymous Employee (2) , Client Care Representative (2) , Enrollment Mentor (2) , Enrollment Specialist (2) , Executive Assistant (2) , Operations Coordinator (2) , Sales (2)

What are the pros of working at Brave Thinking Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Family environment, flexibility, work from home." ((in 16 reviews)); "The people are great!" ((in 11 reviews)); "This company helped me develop and I owe a lot of who I get to be to the entire faculty and management team, along with the fellow BTI team that is always willing to help with the sole intention of helping lives transform and lean into their potential." ((in 7 reviews)); "Both professional and personal growth is stimulated." ((in 6 reviews)); "Amazing people, the best training in the world and a product I truly believed in." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Brave Thinking Institute according to real employee reviews?

"Interestingly, these core values are the absolute OPPOSITE of the reality." ((in 9 reviews)); "Asking for time off (only 9 days a year after a 3 month waiting period) you are often met with resistance and feeling bad about asking." ((in 4 reviews))

Brave Thinking Institute Reviews

3.0

46% would recommend to a friend

(95 total reviews)

John Boggs

50% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Culture and values

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Brave Thinking Institute has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 95 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Brave Thinking Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

95 reviews

1.0

5 May 2026

Asking for a Well-Deserved Raise Feels Like a Crime- Beware!

anonymous employee- former employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You will learn what you are worth, as they will never pay you enough. They just make excuses to avoid paying people fairly.

Cons

The leadership is awfully arrogant and mean. These horrible people refuse to give people the raises they deserve and always ask employees to wait a few more months. Take it from me, that wait never ends, but your patience with the insane workload will end. The stress is not worth what they pay you. Beware!

Brave Thinking Institute Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand that your experience with compensation left you feeling undervalued, and we appreciate you voicing that. Our intent is always to ensure every team member feels respected and valued — that is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that clarity and transparency is an important aspect of our commitment to integrity. Our compensation reviews are conducted on an annual cycle — this is how we plan thoughtfully and responsibly, ensuring that every decision we make is sustainable and fair to the whole team. We also believe that feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth — both for individuals and for organizations. We take what you've shared seriously, and we are always looking for ways to improve the environment we have created where people feel supported, energized, and inspired by the work they do. If you'd like to share more, we genuinely welcome you to reach out directly. We wish you all the very best moving forward.

5.0

12 Apr 2026

Kind + Loving Environment - GROWTH focused.

Program expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Peers and management deeply care about individuals and the impact you want to make on the world. I received nothing but love and encouragement throughout the entirety of my time serving at BTI. I was always able to take off when needed for personal things (family, trips, mental health, etc) and my compensation was great! The culture requires a growth mindset with an open heart and it’s wonderful if that’s the right fit for you. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for working here and leaving (for reasons not relevant to this review) was a difficult decision due to how amazing my experience was.

Cons

Lots of softwares / tech stack could be more consolidated, (people who aren’t tech savvy could struggle a bit) BUT the admin team are extremely responsive and helpful.

Brave Thinking Institute Response

1mo

Thank you so much for sharing this — it truly means the world to us. Our team pours their heart into creating an environment where people feel loved, supported, and inspired to grow, and hearing that your experience reflected that is deeply gratifying. We appreciate your honest feedback on our tech stack as well — it's something we are actively working to improve, and input like yours helps guide us in the right direction. We are so grateful for the time you spent with us and the contributions you made. We wish you all the very best moving forward!

2.0

31 Mar 2026

It's soul crushing every day

Client coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some coworkers are friendly, and that helps make the day a bit easier.

Cons

The experience is horrible overall. No professionalism at this company. They seem progressive by hiring a lot of young people, but the work environment is very toxic. Time off is very limited, and benefits are poor, it's hard to rest or plan time away. Meetings include unnecessary and uncomfortable activities. Managers and upper management show favoritism, especially toward certain people, which creates unfair treatment. The way they make decisions on employee matters is so biased. Many processes feel outdated, and there is little effort to improve them. Your manager will only reach out when you're under-performing. Employees do not want to speak up about anything not working well as management will not take any constructive feedback well. Also, if you do not fit in, be ready to get fired. I would not recommend this company to my worst enemy.

Brave Thinking Institute Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We recognize that when someone’s experience feels this way, it can be frustrating. At Brave Thinking Institute, we are committed to cultivating a professional, respectful, and values-driven environment for our team. We take concerns related to culture, leadership, and fairness seriously, and we are continually working to strengthen our systems, communication, and overall employee experience. We also value open and constructive feedback as part of how we continue to learn and evolve as an organization. While individual experiences can differ, our intention is always to create a workplace where people feel supported, heard, and set up to succeed. We wish you the very best as you move forward.

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