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Leading Young Minds: Cultivating Care and Conscious Leadership

Young people don’t just learn from what we say, they learn from who we are.


Leading Young Minds is designed for teachers, coaches, mentors, and youth-focused leaders who influence the emotional, social, and developmental foundations of pre-teens and teens.

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This workshop explores how leadership, communication, and behaviour impact young people’s confidence, resilience, self-belief, and sense of belonging. Participants learn how to lead with empathy, clarity, and consistency while creating psychologically safe environments where young minds can grow, explore, and thrive.

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Through reflective activities, discussion, and practical tools, this session supports adults in becoming steady, compassionate role models who help young people build strong identities from the inside out.

“Every word, every moment, and every choice shapes the story a young person tells themselves.”

What you'll learn

  • Understand how leadership behaviours shape confidence, belonging, and motivation in young people

  • Learn how language, tone, and feedback impact developing minds

  • Build skills for emotionally attuned communication and supportive guidance

  • Strengthen your ability to set healthy boundaries and create safe, predictable environments

  • Explore strategies for cultivating resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation in pre-teens and teens

  • Develop confidence in navigating tough conversations with care and clarity

Who's this course for?

Teachers, coaches, youth leaders, school staff, mentors, sports clubs, community programs, and anyone helping shape the next generation.

Format Options

  • Half-Day Workshop (3.5 hours): Core principles of youth leadership, communication, and psychological safety

  • Full-Day Workshop (7 hours): Deeper application including case studies, coaching practice, parent and teacher alignment, and action planning

Optional Add-Ons

  • Parent–Coach or Parent–Teacher Alignment Session

  • Follow-Up Coaching or Observation Review

Workshop Essentials

To cultivate meaningful connection and shared learning, workshops are designed for 6–16 participants.

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Minimum requirement: 6 participants.

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