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How to Create a Youth Leadership Program
Creating a youth leadership program can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Such programs not only empower young people but also instill essential life skills and confidence.

What is the Job of a Leadership Coach?
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, leadership isn’t just for adults in the workplace—it starts in adolescence. Teen leadership coaching is a powerful tool to help young people develop the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to lead in their schools, communities, and future careers.

Building Practical Confidence: What We Wish We Had Learned as Teens
Confidence is often talked about as something we either have or don’t have. For many teens, the message they hear is simply, “You need to be more confident.” But what does that actually mean?

What Causes Lack of Confidence in a Child?
Confidence is a crucial attribute for children's development, influencing their social interactions, academic performance, and overall mental health.

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership for Every Teen
Leadership is often shaped by the examples we see around us. When we look at the leaders in our communities—whether in schools, businesses, or government—we subconsciously take note of who they are, how they look, and how they behave.

Bridging the Gap: A Partnership Between Choose Love & Peers Not Fears
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a cornerstone of student development, equipping young people with the skills to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, empathy, and confidence.

Teen Leadership Programs: What Are Some Leadership Activities for Students?
Teen Leadership Programs: What Are Some Leadership Activities for Students? by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

What Makes You Confident? A Teen Leadership Coach’s Perspective
What Makes You Confident? A Teen Leadership Coach’s Perspective by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Is Making Friends a Skill? Exploring the Role of Leadership Coaching in Social Connections
Is Making Friends a Skill? Exploring the Role of Leadership Coaching in Social Connections by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

What Is Public Speaking and Why Does It Matter for Teens?
What Is Public Speaking and Why Does It Matter for Teens? by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

What are Teen Leadership Programs?
What are Teen Leadership Programs? by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

How Leadership Coaching Helps Prepare for College Applications
How Leadership Coaching Helps Prepare for College Applications by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Fostering Leadership Development Through Peer Facilitation
Fostering Leadership Development Through Peer Facilitation by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Belonging and Authenticity As a Teenager: Belonging vs. Fitting In
Belonging and Authenticity As a Teenager: Belonging vs. Fitting In by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Encouraging Independence: How Leadership Development Programs Can Empower Your Teen During the College Application
Encouraging Independence: How Leadership Development Programs Can Empower Your Teen During the College Application by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Why Leadership is Crucial for College Applications
Why Leadership is Crucial for College Applications by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Fostering Leadership in the Classroom: Reflection Prompts and Exercises for Growth
Fostering Leadership in the Classroom: Reflection Prompts and Exercises for Growth by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Why Leadership Might Be the Best Holiday Gift for Young Adults
Why Leadership Might Be the Best Holiday Gift for Young Adults by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Stories of Teen Leadership Transformation—Seeing Leadership in Every Teen
Stories of Teen Leadership Transformation—Seeing Leadership in Every Teen by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach

Creating a Classroom of Student Vulnerability and Growth
Creating a Classroom of Student Vulnerability and Growth by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach