Helping Teens Become Leaders with Lorraine Connell

Helping Teens Become Leaders with Lorraine Connell

Author: Katie Grimes November 15, 2025 Duration: 35:57

What makes someone a leader — and how do we teach leadership to ourselves and the next generation?

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Lorraine Connell, a leadership educator who helps teenagers build confidence, discover their strengths, and become the leaders they were meant to be.

We talk about how leadership isn't about titles or being the loudest in the room. It's about self-awareness, empathy, and learning how to use your unique qualities to make an impact.

Lorrain shares powerful tools and exercises she uses to help teens (and even adults!) uncover their best traits and lead authentically — plus how parents, teachers, and mentors can support them along the way.

We cover:

  • What leadership really means (and why it's not just for adults).

  • How to help teens identify their strengths and use them with confidence.

  • Mindset shifts that turn self-doubt into self-leadership.

  • The role empathy and emotional intelligence play in great leadership.

  • How to nurture leadership skills in yourself or the next generation — starting now.

Whether you're a parent, educator, teen, or someone looking to lead yourself more powerfully, this conversation will inspire you to see leadership in a whole new way — and to believe that everyone has what it takes to lead.

 

To hire Lorraine: https://www.peersnotfears.com/programs-1

To follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peersnotfears/

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To learn how to confidently lead your team and run your own business without stress and overwhelm, click here to coach with Katie: https://www.katiegrimes.com/balance


Host Katie Grimes looks back on the early days of building her business with a clear-eyed perspective, recognizing the stress and overwhelm that often come with the territory. In Anything for Love | Katie Grimes, she channels those hard-won lessons into a practical, grounded conversation. This isn't just about spreadsheets and strategy; it's about the personal foundation required to sustain entrepreneurial energy. Episodes weave together themes from business and entrepreneurship with tangible fitness, health, and mental wellness practices, because Katie operates on the principle that you cannot separate the performance of your company from the well-being of the person running it. You'll hear honest discussions on dismantling disorganization, shifting stubborn habits, and reclaiming a sense of self amidst the chaos. The focus is on actionable, simple steps-from structuring a better daily routine and improving communication to finding clarity when everything feels uncertain. The goal is straightforward: to help you build a professional life you're passionate about without sacrificing the personal joy that makes it all worthwhile. Tune in for a podcast that treats your business and your life as interconnected parts of one whole journey.
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