The Confidence Course
The Confidence Course offers practical techniques for teenagers to develop confidence. Confidence is a habit that gets better with practice.
Developing confidence techniques can make the BIG THINGS more navigable…
Asking someone out
Dealing with people in authority
Asking for help
Apologising
Speaking up in a group
Starting and stopping conversations
Joining a new school or college
Meeting new children
Meeting new Adults
Joining a new school or college
Admitting you don’t understand something
Finding your voice
Offering an opinion
Disagreeing politely
Applying for a part-time job
Having an interview
Initiating social events
Developing confidence techniques can make the small things less awkward…
Receiving a compliment
Going to parties
Ordering food in a cafe
Responding to unexpected conversations
Crossing the road
Using public transport
CREATING A POSITIVE PERSONAL NARRATIVE (This underpins everything and is the most important aspect of the course)
Eye contact
Confident Techniques shared
Smiling
Greetings and introductions
Public speaking
Body language
Using dress to your advantage
Telephone and email etiquette
The importance of good, confident habits