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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.
Dive into our posts and discover how to empower your teen to grow into the leader they’re meant to be.
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Lessons from Leadership Coaching: What Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Growth
Leadership starts with discomfort. When we give students space to struggle, reflect, and grow, we unlock their true potential.
Lorraine Connell
May 144 min read
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 26 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 263 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 112 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 53 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 293 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 223 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 153 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 83 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 25 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
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
Leadership, Risks, and Comfort Zones: Classroom Leadership Opportunites
Leadership growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones, but not too far. Explore how risk, challenge, and failure lead to success.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 25, 20244 min read
Unlocking Leadership Potential in Unseen Teens: How to Support Every Child's Growth
Uncover the potential of unseen students by challenging biases and creating opportunities for all to grow into leaders.
Lorraine Connell
Oct 17, 20244 min read
Unlocking Leadership Potential in Every Student: A Teacher’s Approach
Empower your students to step up and lead. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected school community. Learn more here
Lorraine Connell
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Navigating Teen Relationships: Friendships (Part 2 of 4)
Navigating teen friendships can be tough. Learn how to help your teen build healthy relationships with our Personal Web Activity. Learn more
Lorraine Connell
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Navigating Teen Relationships: Peers (Part 1 of 4)
Navigating teen relationships can be tough. Learn how to help your teen build healthy relationships with our Integrity Activity.
Lorraine Connell
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Parenting with Leadership; We all make mistakes!
If we want our children to embrace their leadership potential we must first acknowledge our role as leaders. Read about it here.
Lorraine Connell
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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