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"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

Released Tuesday, 12th March 2024
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"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

"Redefining Leadership and Empowering Teens": A Conversation with Lorraine Connell

Tuesday, 12th March 2024
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#RedefiningLeadership #EmpoweringTeens #StudentVoice #CelebratingMistakes #InclusiveEducation #TrainTheTrainer #StudentLeadership #EducationUnimagined #YouthEmpowerment #TeenLeadership #ParentingTips #EducationPodcast

Key Takeaways:

  • Redefining Leadership: Encourage students to see leadership beyond traditional roles by emphasizing decision-making that impacts them and recognizing leadership in everyday actions.
  • Strengths and Weaknesses Pairing: Foster an environment where students understand that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, removing the fear of being perceived as weak.
  • Celebrating Mistakes: Shift the narrative around mistakes in education from penalties to opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Empowering Student Voices: Provide platforms for students to share their opinions and ideas, acknowledging their voices and fostering a culture of inclusion.
  • Train-the-Trainer Approach: Implement a sustainable model where students learn leadership skills and pass them on to others, creating a ripple effect of empowerment
  • Leadership Beyond Titles: Leadership isn't about having a title but about making decisions. Every individual has the potential to be a leader regardless of their position or past mistakes.
  • Debunking Leadership Myths: Challenges the myth that leaders must be perfect, have titles, or be born with leadership skills. Leadership is a skill that can be developed through practice, learning, and making mistakes..
  • Leadership Beyond Titles: Leadership isn't about having a title but about making decisions. Every individual has the potential to be a leader regardless of their position or past mistakes.
  • Debunking Leadership Myths: Challenges the myth that leaders must be perfect, have titles, or be born with leadership skills. Leadership is a skill that can be developed through practice, learning, and making mistakes.
  • Recognizing Leadership Traits: Encourages parents and educators to look beyond traditional notions of leadership and recognize leadership traits in all students, including observers, listeners, and those who challenge the status quo.
  • Fostering Leadership at Home: Emphasizes the importance of empowering children to make decisions and learn from their experiences, reframing mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Transforming Group Dynamics: Advocates for a shift in group work dynamics in classrooms, moving away from top-down leadership approaches and towards collaborative decision-making and delegation.

 

Where to find me!

I am so grateful for you taking the time to listen and I would love your input, feedback and suggestions for topics. We are in this together.

https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/

https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/

[email protected]

Free Resources 

https://cherylpankhurst.aweb.page


Editing credit Gabbi Greco

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Teen Minds Redefined

Welcome toTeen Minds Redefined-A Special Podcast. I am here to help Redefine the way we support our teens and their incredible journey through life. Let me introduce myself, I am Cheryl  Pankhurst, a Special Education Specialist with 25 plus years experience working alongside educators, supporting teenagers and collaborating with families as they navigate the roller coaster ride called High School.  From the social emotional challenges to the academic pressures and any adversities that our teens face, we're here to explore it all. We are not afraid to ask the hard questions in order to learn  how we can support them through life's challenges like divorce co-parenting or major life transitions and many more. How do they find their true selves amidst the chaos of adolescense and what can we do to support them on their journey to becoming unique and  courageous human beings. You will discover strategies and tips on how to provide the nurturing environment your  needs to flourish while still navigating the trials and tribulations that life throws at them.  Get ready for candid conversations, expert insights, and stories of triumph that will leave you inspired and empowered to be the best parent, guardian or mentor you can be. Join us every week as we embark on these incredible journeys of discovery, growth and inspiration. Together, let's empower the next generation to find their way in this world while supporting them to  becoming their Authentic selves.   I am so grateful for you taking your time to listen and I would love your input, feedback , suggestions for topics. We are in this together. https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/ https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/ [email protected] Free Resources  https://cherylpankhurst.aweb.page   Editing credit Gabbi Greco  

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