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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
At Peers Not Fears, we believe leadership is for everyone. It’s not about titles—it’s about action, influence, and showing up fully in your own life.
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How to Create a Youth Leadership Program
Empower teens with leadership skills that last a lifetime. Learn how to create a sustainable, impactful youth leadership program today!
Lorraine Connell
Apr 2, 20256 min read
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...
Lorraine Connell
Mar 19, 20252 min read
What Causes Lack of Confidence in a Child?
Confidence shapes children's social skills, academics, and mental health. Parenting, peers, and school pressures impact teen confidence.
Lorraine Connell
Mar 13, 20253 min read
Breaking the Mold: Redefining Leadership for Every Teen
Leadership is for everyone! 🌟 When teens see themselves represented, they step up with confidence. Let’s break the mold together! 🚀
Lorraine Connell
Feb 26, 20253 min read
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...
Lorraine Connell
Feb 19, 20253 min read
Teen Leadership Programs: What Are Some Leadership Activities for Students?
Encourage teen leadership by challenging students to problem-solve, step outside their comfort zones, and support each other’s growth!
Lorraine Connell
Feb 11, 20252 min read
What Makes You Confident? A Teen Leadership Coach’s Perspective
Learn how leadership coaching helps teens overcome a lack of confidence, build resilience, and unlock their potential to thrive as leaders.
Lorraine Connell
Feb 5, 20253 min read
Is Making Friends a Skill? Exploring the Role of Leadership Coaching in Social Connections
Friendship is a skill, not an innate ability. Leadership coaching helps teens develop confidence, empathy, and communication to make friends
Lorraine Connell
Jan 29, 20253 min read
What Is Public Speaking and Why Does It Matter for Teens?
Public speaking builds confidence, leadership skills, and personal growth. Learn how teens can thrive with leadership coaching.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 22, 20253 min read
What are Teen Leadership Programs?
Empower teens with leadership development programs! Build confidence, enhance skills, and prepare for future challenges today.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 15, 20253 min read
How Leadership Coaching Helps Prepare for College Applications
Prepare your teen for college success! Leadership coaching builds confidence, soft skills, and clarity for standout applications. 🌟
Lorraine Connell
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Fostering Leadership Development Through Peer Facilitation
Peer facilitation builds teen leadership skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and reflection—essential for college, careers, and beyond.
Lorraine Connell
Jan 2, 20255 min read
Belonging and Authenticity As a Teenager: Belonging vs. Fitting In
Belonging means being your true self, not just fitting in. Help your teen explore their identity with insights from leadership coaches.
Lorraine Connell
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Encouraging Independence: How Leadership Development Programs Can Empower Your Teen During the College Application Process
Empower your teen during college apps! Encourage independence, authentic decisions, and self-leadership for a standout application.
Lorraine Connell
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Why Leadership is Crucial for College Applications
Leadership goes beyond titles. Helping a classmate, supporting events, or aiding family shows the leadership colleges value. Explore more!
Lorraine Connell
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Fostering Leadership in the Classroom: Reflection Prompts and Exercises for Growth
Foster leadership in the classroom by reflecting on growth zones, relationships, and empowering student voices to inspire confident leaders
Lorraine Connell
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Why Leadership Might Be the Best Holiday Gift for Young Adults
Give the gift of leadership this holiday season—a meaningful present that builds confidence, resilience, and lasting connections for teens.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Stories of Teen Leadership Transformation—Seeing Leadership in Every Teen
Unlock your teen’s leadership potential! Peers Not Fears helps build confidence, resilience, and essential leadership skills for success.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 20, 20245 min read
Creating a Classroom of Student Vulnerability and Growth
Creating a classroom of vulnerability & empathy empowers students to take risks, embrace growth, & feel safe sharing their authentic selves.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 12, 20244 min read
Embracing Biases: The Hidden Roadblocks to Seeing True Leadership in Youth
Confronting biases transforms classrooms and leaders. Challenge assumptions, embrace diverse strengths, and see every student's potential.
Lorraine Connell
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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