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Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans

Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans

By: Lorraine Connell www.peers-not-fears.com
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 Welcome to Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans, the podcast where we dive into the experiences of current Titan leaders to uncover how their teenage years shaped their paths to success and how a coach might have helped them along the way. Hosted by Lorraine Connell, Teen Leadership Coach and founder of Peers Not Fears, this show offers parents, teens, and aspiring leaders invaluable insights and practical advice. In each episode, we candidly talk with leaders who reflect on their challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments from their youth. We explore how mentorship and coaching helped or could have impacted their journey, and we invite them to become mentors for our program teens, sharing their wisdom and experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking to empower your child, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an aspiring leader looking for guidance, Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans provides the tools and inspiration needed to cultivate leadership skills, foster resilience, and embrace potential. Join our community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards unlocking your teen’s leadership potential!Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • From Survival to Safe Spaces with Kim Russell

    From Survival to Safe Spaces with Kim Russell
    Oct 23 2025
    Stylist, salon owner, and trauma-informed mentor Kim Russell shares how foster care, adoption, and early survival patterns shaped her empathy, leadership, and mission to create safe spaces. We talk behavior as communication, complex vs. single-event trauma, and how adults can better support teens. Key takeaways
    • Behavior = communication from the body.
    • Trauma lives in the body; safety comes first.
    • “People-pleasing” often begins as protection.
    • Belonging changes trajectories (her vo-tech turning point).
    • Trauma-informed = lived experience + learning + healing.
    Connect with Kim:
    • Website
    • IG
    • TikTok
    • FB
    • LinkedIn
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    41 mins
  • Finding Your Voice: How Krystal Hicks Turns Struggle into Strength

    Finding Your Voice: How Krystal Hicks Turns Struggle into Strength
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode, Lorraine sits down with career strategist and JobTalk founder Krystal Hicks to explore how early challenges, from growing up fast and navigating divorced parents to overcoming bullying shaped her empathy, leadership, and purpose-driven work. Krystal shares how she found her voice through journalism, learned to transform hardship into power, and now helps others reclaim agency, confidence, and belonging in their careers. Together, they unpack how childhood experiences shape our professional identities, why emotional awareness matters at work, and what it really means to lead with compassion and courage.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How early life struggles can evolve into strengths that define your leadership style

    • The power of storytelling and self-advocacy in shaping your career

    • Why setting boundaries at work is an act of self-respect, not rebellion

    • How to handle workplace “bullies” with curiosity instead of fear

    • Why taking time to explore before choosing a career path can change everything

    Connect with Krystal:

    • TikTok / Instagram: @jobtalk.llc

    • Facebook: /jobtalkllc

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krystalhicks
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    44 mins
  • Transformative Leadership: Insights from Winnie Winnie da Silva

    Transformative Leadership: Insights from Winnie Winnie da Silva
    Oct 9 2025

    In this episode, Lorraine Connell interviews Winnie da Silva, an executive coach and leadership strategist, about her journey and insights into leadership and resilience. Winnie shares personal stories from her teenage years, her career path from social work to executive coaching, and the importance of resilience and trying new things. The conversation also touches on parenting, the power of reframing challenges, and the role of confidence in personal growth.

    Keywords

    Winnie da Silva, leadership, resilience, executive coaching, personal growth, parenting, confidence, reframing challenges

    Takeaways
    • Resilience is built through facing and overcoming challenges.
    • Trying new things is essential for personal growth.
    • Confidence is a skill that can be developed over time.
    • Reframing challenges can lead to new opportunities.
    • Parenting involves supporting children through failures.
    • Leadership is about understanding and addressing blind spots.
    • Personal growth often comes from unexpected experiences.
    • Titles and roles can be self-defined and empowering.
    • Listening and empathy are crucial in coaching and parenting.
    • Success is not always immediate; it's a long-term journey.

    Contact Winne here:

    YouTube LinkedIn
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    35 mins
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