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Suncoast Talks: Building Confidence & Courage – With Michelle Mitchell
FREE PUBLIC EVENT
Learn how to boost your kids’ confidence and courage to help them thrive no matter what the world throws their way.
Presented by Michelle Mitchell
Michelle Mitchell is one of Australia’s most trusted voices on adolescent wellbeing, author of multiple bestselling books and a passionate advocate for young people. With warmth, research-backed insight and real-world wisdom, she equips parents to raise confident, resilient kids – even when the world feels uncertain.
Grounded in research, this presentation unpacks the science of building confidence and the realities of what happens when it wobbles. Michelle will move beyond quick fixes to offer meaningful strategies that will help kids and teens develop a strong sense of self, learn from mistakes and grow through interacting with relationships they are surrounded by.
Explore:
• The development of self-esteem from childhood through to adolescence
• Why a realistic self-view is more powerful than a purely positive one
• Common pitfalls of traditional self-esteem boosting techniques
• The impact of social comparison, technology, and external feedback
• How to deliver feedback that fosters a growth mindset
• How to safeguard confidence when children fail or feel inadequate
• The unique power of a parent’s personal journey has a guiding narrative
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