Our Courses and Details
Three Pillars of Confidence
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We teach three essential pillars that help learners become confident leaders and communicators.
LeadYouth Member learners practice these skills through online courses, small-group sessions, and independent practice.
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Communication Skills
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Public speaking
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Debate
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Persuasive language
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Leadership Skills
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The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership©
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Leading in School
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21st Century Leadership
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Emotional Intelligence
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Resilience and grit
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Empathy and social skills
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Building productive relationships
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When your child builds communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence skills
they unlock the self confidence they need to succeed at any goal they set for themselves.
Public Speaking and Debate
Topics Covered
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The history of communication, speaking psychology, communication theory, principles and application in the real world
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How to create and record a persuasive speech
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The three different areas of communication: written, verbal, and nonverbal
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How to develop a speaker's personality, influence others, handle fear and manage nervousness
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How to apply rhetoric, universal laws and mantras of public speaking
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How to structure a speech for clarity, coherence, and impactful delivery
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Debate basics, strategies, and importance of articulating, and defending your opinions
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How to write a rebuttal and crossfire for any debate
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How to deliver a debate case to an audience with appropriate body language
Learning Outcomes
1. Improve grades in English
2. Get selected for speech and debate clubs
3. Ace college admissions and interviews
4. Build better friendships and relationships
5. Persuade others and create an impact
6. Become authentic and confident adults
7. Apply for leadership positions
Effective Leadership
Topics Covered
1. Fundamentals of Effective Leadership
2. Understand the basics of The Five Exemplary Practices of Leadership
3. Why and how to become 21st century leaders
4. How to Model The Way
5. How to Inspire A Shared Vision
6. How to Challenge The Process
7. How to Enable Others To Act
8. How to Encourage The Heart
9. How to commit to your goals and apply leadership in daily life
Learning Outcomes
1. Be clear on your own key values, beliefs, and principles and be willing to let others know what they are
2. Take stands on important issues and act in ways that are consistent with stated values and intentions
3. Have, and clearly convey, a vision; enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations
4. Actively seek and create new opportunities within the context of your values and vision
5. Create a climate to experiment, take risks, generate small wins and learn from mistakes
6. Foster cooperative rather than competitive relationships among people you work with
7. Feel capable of acting on your own initiative and use your power in service of others
8. Show appreciation for both the big and small things your people do to achieve goals and model core values
9. Truly believe in your leadership capabilities to lead yourself and others well
Emotional Intelligence 101
Topics Covered
The five skills of Emotional Intelligence:
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Self-awareness, the ability to recognize feelings
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Self-regulation, the ability to manage emotions
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Self-motivation, the ability to choose and work toward personal goals
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Social awareness, the ability to understand social cues
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Social skills, the ability to communicate and make connections​
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This course might be a bit different from others you’ve taken because we want you to team up with a parent or another adult. It is organized into six chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction - How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Handle Life’s Challenges
Chapter 2: Success vs. Anxiety - How to get better grades and succeed in school
Chapter 3: Good Relationships - How to make friends, have fun and stay connected to family
Chapter 4: Enjoying Your Life - How to Find Your Purpose and Follow Your Passions
Chapter 5: Practice Emotional Intelligence - How to Use EI to Lead, Speak, Connect, and Live Happier
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to help kids, teens, and their parents learn the essential skills of emotional intelligence. By the end of this course, you'll understand your feelings better and feel more confident handling everyday challenges.
Kids and teens, you’ll learn:
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What emotional intelligence is and how it can change your life.
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How to use EI to beat anxiety, overcome self doubt, and succeed in school.
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Ways EI can defeat loneliness, improve your self-image, and help you build better relationships.
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How to feel empowered and become your best self so you can feel less frustration and enjoy your life more.
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Strategies to make you a better republic speaker, debater and leader with emotional intelligence.
Parents, you’ll gain:
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A better understanding of how emotional intelligence can help your child stay focused on their academic and personal goals, keep a positive mindset, and communicate better with friends, family, and teachers.
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Activities you can use to help your child build emotional intelligence skills that will increase their motivation, confidence, likability, happiness, self control and mental strength.
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Strategies you can use and share with your child to help them resolve conflict and build strong relationships.
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Stronger emotional intelligence skills for yourself so you can better connect with and support your child.
To succeed in this course, just bring an open mind and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide the tools and activities—practice often, and you'll see your skills grow stronger.
The truth is, emotional intelligence is a game-changing skill set anyone can master with practice.
Mike Douse
Debate Advisor
Krishna Chari
Child Psych Advisor
Vince Stevenson
Public Speaking Advisor
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Emma Rose
Higher Ed. Course Editor
Expert-Designed
Designed under the guidance of award-winning international experts, Vince Stevenson and Mike Douse from the College of Public Speaking in London, child psychologist Dr. Krishna Chari of the University of New Mexico, and higher education consultant Emma Rose, LeadYouth courses and mentoring will:
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★ Boost your child’s confidence and social skills
★ Improve your child’s ability to express themselves in English
★ Teach coping skills to manage fear and anxiety
★ Build a growth mindset so your child can reach their highest potential
★ Develop powerful habits and self-control
★ Empower kids to make better choices in an unpredictable world
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