Empowering Leadership in Students with Lorraine Connell

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Lorraine Connell, owner of Peers Not Fears and a veteran educator with over 20 years of experience. Lorraine shares her journey from a full-time chemistry teacher to a trailblazer in student leadership education. Learn how Lorraine is redefining leadership for students, encouraging them to embrace mistakes, and helping them develop the confidence to lead in their own unique ways.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. The Motivation for Change: Lorraine discusses the limitations of traditional career paths in education and what inspired her leap of faith into a new field.
2. Redefining Leadership: Discover how Lorraine empowers all students to see themselves as leaders, dismantling traditional hierarchies and embracing decision-making as the cornerstone of leadership.
3. Game-Based Learning for Leadership Skills: Explore how Lorraine uses innovative, game-based activities to teach students that mistakes are essential to growth and leadership.
4. Family and Career Transitions: Lorraine opens up about the challenges and rewards of leaving a secure job to follow her passion, with insights on balancing family and finances.
5. Advice for Career Transitions: Tips for building a supportive network and overcoming fear when making a significant career change.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Leadership is a skill everyone can learn, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
• Mistakes are part of the process—use them as tools for growth and development.
• Building a network outside your current field can provide essential support and encouragement during career changes.
• Joining a community or network group can offer camaraderie and courage for bold transitions.

Connect with Lorraine:
Instagram: @peersnotfears
Web Site: https://www.peers-not-fears.com/
Free FB Group: Leadership for our kids!
Check out her new book: Your Voice Matters: Uncovering Your Unique Leadership

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