Embracing Change for 1st Years

Embracing Change is a two hour seminar which supports 1st Years in their transition into secondary school.

The transition to secondary schools signifies a time of enormous change for young people – not only in their school environment and how they learn, but also personally and socially as they enter their teenage years. As they enter secondary school, they are entering a phase of greater self-reliance, a move to independent learning and far greater choice.

The Embracing Change Seminar acknowledges this change, the move to independence and greater personal responsibility. It gives the young people practical tools to create a positive mindset and support them in their choices and decision-making.

Methodology

This is a high-energy seminar which is highly interactive and engaging. Stories, videos, music and demonstration are used to reinforce the key concepts.

Content

In this seminar, the young people learn about:

• Coping with change positively – acknowledging the changes in their teenage life.
• The Power of Focus – what you focus on is what you see.
• The Power of Thought – and its connection with actions and results.
• Self-image – which powers or prevents performance. Simple exercises to support better self-image.
• The Power of Choice – A positive framework for making empowered and creative choices.

Seminar Size

Up to 50 First Year students.

Duration

2 hours in duration.

Leadership Mastery

Leadership Mastery raises the aspirations of young people, increases their motivation and leads to optimum personal performance. These high-energy, motivational seminars run in the school hall to groups of up to 150 students and are ideal for schools who want their year groups to become more intrinsically motivated to succeed.

The full programme consists of three seminars. The seminars can be taken over one year or one seminar per year or on a stand-alone basis.

Seminar 1: Raising Aspirations

In this seminar, the young people will:

• Raise their aspirations – by raising their aspirations, the young people are encouraged to work hard to achieve the very best for themselves.
• Eliminate limiting beliefs.
• Understand how their thoughts are affecting their results.
• Create goals and an action plan, which breaks down goals into achievable action steps. This technique is invaluable throughout their academic life and beyond.
• Increase their awareness and develop a sense of gratitude for the life they already have.

After attending this seminar, the young people move forward with greater certainty towards their goals and have a more focused mindset.

Seminar 2: Accelerated Results

Building on Raising Aspirations, this seminar expands on the goals, visions and actions by introducing the young people to more tools which enhance beliefs and propel the individual participants forward with certainty and confidence.

During this seminar, the participants are introduced to:

• The power of choice and decision making.
• Physiology and how it impacts mindset.
• Self-image, it prevents or powers success.
• Introduction to meditation to gain personal clarity and happiness.
• Creating a personal vision.
• Persistence to succeed.

In summary, this seminar provides an opportunity for the participants to learn how they can direct their thoughts, feelings and actions so as to achieve their best results.

Seminar 3: Developing Leadership

Throughout this seminar, the participants are introduced to key elements of personal leadership:

• Attributes of a leader.
• Characteristics of personal and group leaders.
• Understanding their personal values.
• Communication skills to deal with people.
• Team-building.
• Modelling: the difference that makes the difference.

Following the seminar the young people embark on a journey of self-discovery and document a personal mission for their life. This is both a reflective and inspiring process. The seminar introduces them to the tools and techniques which allow them to articulate this mission. It also creates in them an understanding of the power of contribution and about living with a sense of gratitude for what they already have.

At the end of each seminar the young people have tasks and activities to complete in the workbook provided. The purpose of the workbook is to reinforce what they have learned and ensure they are beginning to apply the lessons on a daily basis. This process ensures the impact of the seminars is long lasting.

Achieving the Certificate in Leadership Mastery

A Certificate in Personal Leadership is awarded to each participant who completes the three seminars.

Seminar Size

Up to 150 young people in year groups.

Duration

Each of the above seminars is 2.5 hours in duration. However, content can be amalgamated to create a longer seminar to meet the needs of a particular audience.

Methodology

The seminars uses whole brain teaching methodologies to deliver a highly interactive, multi-media, multi-sensory and engaging learning experience. Stories, videos, demonstrations and exercises are used to reinforce the key concepts. The seminars have a huge impact at the point of delivery, provide students with a renewed focus, belief and determination to succeed.

Give Us A Call

If you feel the young people you work with would benefit from greater motivation and a clear purpose then give us a call (01) 808 1494 to discuss your requirements.