In this episode of Life Unscripted with Rosabel Zohfeld, teen leadership coach Lorraine Connell joins Rosabel to empower teens, guide personal growth, and redefine what success really looks like. Together, they debunk common leadership myths, share resilience-building strategies, and highlight the power of community support. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or young person seeking your voice, you’ll learn how mistakes can fuel growth, why practice is crucial, and how every voice truly matters.
Show Notes & Key Takeaways:
Leadership is learnable. You don’t need a title to lead—start small.
Mistakes matter. They’re the stepping stones to mastery.
Community counts. Surround teens with support to overcome fear.
Pressure points. Teens often feel rushed into life-defining choices.
Unexpected success. Real stories from students who found their path.
Parenting tip. Label behaviors, not identities, to foster self-esteem.
Build confidence. Public speaking grows through intentional practice.
Voice matters. Even the shyest teen can make an impact.
Early start. The journey of leadership begins long before adulthood.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Teen Leadership Coaching03:26 Myths of Leadership06:32 The Importance of Mistakes12:31 Redefining Success in Education18:25 Transformative Success Stories31:30 The Impact of Teacher-Student Interactions34:27 Understanding Student Perspectives37:08 Building Self-Confidence in Children42:49 Leadership Myths and Realities46:29 Navigating Leadership Challenges54:25 Empowering Voices of the Next Generation55:48 Introduction to Resilience and Courage56:16 The Journey of Chasing Dreams56:26 New Chapter
Sound Bites:
“Leadership is not about titles.”
“Practice is key to building confidence.”
“The journey of leadership starts early.”
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