Future Leaders Of The World Youth Program
Connect | Communicate | Contribute
Welcome to Future Leaders Of the World (FLOW), a unique program designed to empower and equip our youth with essential life skills and personal development tools. At FLOW, we believe in exploring real-life experiences to help young individuals better understand themselves and others. Our approach focuses on building soft skills using concepts and exercises based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Gestalt Coaching.
In our conversational style learning process, we cover a diverse range of topics each week, including leadership, friendship, time management, goal setting, and communication styles, among others. To make the learning experience even more enriching, every other session includes hands-on team-building exercises and group challenges aimed at fostering communication skills.
Integrity, honesty, and excellence are the core principles that underpin our program. We aim to guide your youth in reconnecting with themselves and becoming effective communicators within their peer groups and families. One of the ways we achieve this is by encouraging participants to unplug from devices and immerse themselves in nature, promoting a deeper appreciation of the world around them.
The overall intent of this program is to see the youth of today become effective communicators, compassionate listeners, and responsible contributors to the community. Even more, it creates adults who influence with integrity, lead by example, and adapt with ease.
Since this generation will become future leaders, A Balanced Life For You LLC has developed an innovative and vital program. FLOW addresses all the aforementioned, as well as skills to cope with stress, anxiety, bullying, etc. Furthermore, it offers tools and resources to strengthen self–confidence, increase self–awareness, and build self–esteem.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) involves experiential learning with horses, remarkable animals known for their sensitivity and ability to mirror human emotions and behaviors. Interacting with horses in a supervised and therapeutic environment helps our teens develop emotional intelligence, build trust, and improve communication skills.
The benefits of our program are profound. Participants learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills, enabling them to address conflicts assertively and non-violently, thereby preventing escalation. NLP techniques foster positive behavioral shifts in both bullies and victims, reducing the likelihood of future bullying incidents.
The integration of Equine-Assisted Learning enhances self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence among our participants. Working with horses promotes respect, empathy, and effective non-verbal communication skills, leading to personal growth and a positive school culture.
By implementing these strategies, our teen leadership program acts as a preventive measure, identifying signs of bullying and providing tools for proactive conflict resolution. The program fosters empathy, leadership, and personal growth, improving the overall well-being of the school community.
We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. Our program equips young individuals with the skills they need to thrive in life, overcome challenges, and leave a lasting impact on the world. Join us at FLOW and watch your youth excel and blossom into remarkable leaders of the future.
FLOW In The News
Recently, the FLOW program was featured in our local WITN news! Their story focused on how the FLOW Spring Break Program uses horses to help teenagers learn how to communicate, build self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork.
Partnered with a horse, teams are encouraged to be creative, innovative, accept responsibility and accountability to ultimately overcome barriers and achieve objectives. Through effective communication, participants recognize the value of mutual trust, respect, and personal integrity to help guide them in their everyday life.
Read the full article and watch the video HERE
Exciting Announcement:
Summer 2024, Future Leaders Of the World Camp Comes to Pitt Community College!
Did you know that employers highly prioritize three key soft skills in their hires: Communication (both speaking and listening), Leadership (embracing confidence and managing emotions), and Teamwork?
Well, here’s the great news: These essential skills are precisely what FLOW (Future Leaders Of the World) focuses on! Our program is designed to empower teens to Connect with themselves and others, Communicate effectively, and become valuable Contributors to their families, friends, and communities.
Grounded in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) concepts and social and emotional learning, our camp offers a transformative experience. On the first day, your teenager will assess their social and emotional skill set. By day four, they’ll retake the assessment, with a remarkable 80% of students showing significant improvement!
This innovative youth leadership program equips teenagers with tools to navigate stress, anxiety, bullying, and more. FLOW is tailor-made for teens who may feel disconnected, struggle with anxiety, or simply seek a supportive environment to forge new friendships and cultivate lasting connections. Join us for an interactive and enriching journey towards personal growth and leadership excellence!
Space is limited
“Pre”-Teen _ Ages 10 – 13
9:30 am – 11:30 am _____$79.55
June 24 – 27
July 8 – 11
August 12 – 15
Here’s what other students have said about this class:
“It’s nice to see that I’m not the only one struggling with certain things” – Gabe
“Mrs. Rhonda does an incredible job at listening. She isn’t just ‘another adult’ telling you to get your crap together” – Levi
“It’s most definitely a safe space where you can be transparent and not get judged for it” – Kyle
Teenagers 14 – 18 years old
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm ________$120.55
June 24 – 27
July 8 – 11
August 12 -15
What Are Soft Skills?
Soft skills are a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character or personality traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence, and emotional intelligence quotients,
Soft skills are different from hard skills. Hard skills are learned skills such as mathematics, plumbing, and engineering. They are measurable and quantifiable. Hard skills are directly relevant to the job to which you are applying.
Regardless of what activity or job you are seeking, you will need these soft skills if you want to excel.
TIP: Employers want employees who are able to interact effectively with others. These skills are also very hard to teach, so employers want to know that job candidates already have the soft skills to be successful.
Resource – The Balance Career
Focused Soft Skills with FLOW
Three of the most requested soft skills employers look for when hiring will be addressed; communication skills, leadership skills, and teamwork.
Communication:
Communication skills are important in almost every situation. You will use this skill with family, friends, school, employers, etc. You will also need to be a good listener. This happens when you understand the difference between hearing and listening.
Leadership:
A good leader knows how to make clear, concise decisions without emotional attachment. A strong leader leads with confidence. A strong leader understands how emotions can influence decisions and how to predict the potential outcome.
Teamwork:
Do you work well with others?
It doesn’t matter if you are working on a team project, attending class, or participating in activities, you need to be able to work effectively with the people around you; even if you do not always see eye to eye.
What To Expect
Each session will consist of two classes per week. The first will be a conversational and experiential experience that promotes a healthy self-image, and positive, supportive relationships, as well as builds self-confidence.
In the second class, the students will review the lessons from earlier in the week and implement them in a combination of team building and communication exercises with our equine partners
1. Workforce Ready for Teens 13+: Equipping teens with essential life skills and soft skills to prepare them for future success in the workforce.
2. Developing a Positive Self-Image: Helping teens build self-esteem and self-confidence through our transformative program.
3. Managing Fear & Anxiety: Providing tools and techniques to cope with fear and anxiety, promoting emotional well-being.
4. Time Management Techniques: Teaching effective time management skills to enhance productivity and balance responsibilities.
5. Building Confidence: Empowering teens to boost their self-assurance and belief in their abilities.
6. Cultivating Quality Friendships: Exploring the art of making and maintaining meaningful friendships.
7. Emphasizing Teamwork: Instilling the value of teamwork and collaboration through hands-on team-building exercises.
8. Setting & Achieving Goals: Guiding teens in setting actionable goals and working towards achieving them, fostering a sense of accomplishment.
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