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Command the Room: Youth Leadership Experience
Command the Room is a youth leadership and communication program designed to help young people build confidence, find their voice, and show up with purpose in school, social, and future professional settings.
This program supports youth in developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills so they can express themselves clearly, manage their emotions, and lead with confidence—whether in the classroom, at home, or in their communities.
Through guided activities, storytelling, reflection, and practice, participants learn how to introduce themselves with confidence, share their story with impact, and communicate effectively in challenging or high-pressure situations. The program creates a safe, supportive environment where youth feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Command the Room helps young people understand that
leadership
isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about knowing who you are, believing in yourself, and
communicating with intention and respect.
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command the room: youth Leadership Experience
Finding Your Voice. Owning Your Presence. Leading with Confidence.
Command the Room is an interactive leadership and communication program designed to help young people build confidence, self-awareness, and strong communication skills.
Today’s youth are expected to speak up, advocate for themselves, collaborate with others, and navigate complex social environments — often without being taught how. This program creates a safe, empowering space where young people learn how to express themselves clearly, manage emotions, and show up with confidence in any setting.
This is not public speaking training alone — it’s life-skill development.
Session 1: Finding Your Voice
Youth explore identity, confidence, and presence — learning how energy, body language, and mindset affect how they show up
Session 2: Speaking with Confidence
Participants learn how to communicate clearly, manage nerves, and express ideas in group settings.
Session 3: Your Story Matters
Youth craft a short personal story using a simple framework to share experiences, lessons, and growth.
Session 4: Leading in Any Room
Participants practice real-life scenarios — presentations, interviews, peer conversations — and leave with tools they can use immediately.
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Command the Room:
A 4-Part Experience for Facilitators Who Want to Lead with Confidence, Connection, and Impact
Phase 1: Finding My Voice
In this foundational session, youth explore who they are, where they come from, and how their lived experiences shape the way they show up in the world. Through guided reflection and interactive activities, participants begin building self-awareness and confidence by recognizing their strengths, values, and unique perspectives. This session creates a safe space where youth feel seen, heard, and validated — setting the tone for authentic self-expression throughout the program.
Focus: Self-awareness, presence, and confidence
Key Areas
Identify personal strengths, values, and experiences that shape their identity
Develop increased self-awareness of how they show up in group settings
Build confidence by recognizing their voice as valuable and worthy of being heard
Begin forming a positive self-image rooted in authencity
Outcomes:
Youth develop a
stronger sense of self
by exploring who they are and how their experiences shape their confidence.
They begin to recognize their voice as valuable and
worthy of being heard.
This session builds the foundation for self-awareness, presence, and confidence.
Phase 2: Speaking with Confidence
This session helps youth understand how communication goes beyond words. Participants learn how tone, body language, mindset, and emotional awareness influence how messages are received. Through role-play and real-life scenarios, youth practice expressing themselves clearly while managing nerves, emotions, and reactions. The session emphasizes emotional regulation as a key leadership skill and equips youth with tools to speak calmly and confidently in different situations.
Focus: Communication skills and emotional regulation
Key Areas
Understand how tone, body language, and posture affect communication
Practice speaking clearly and confidently in peer and group settings
Recognize emotional triggers and apply strategies to regulate reactions
Increase confidence in expressing thoughts, needs, and opinions respectfully
Outcomes:
Youth learn how tone, body language, and
mindset influence how their message is received.
They practice communicating clearly while
managing emotions and nerves.
This session helps youth feel more confident expressing themselves in everyday interactions.
Phase 3: Telling My Story
Youth are guided through crafting a short personal story that honors their lived experience and personal journey. Using a simple, supportive storytelling framework, participants reflect on challenges they’ve faced, lessons learned, and moments of growth. This session encourages pride, self-expression, and ownership of one’s story — reinforcing the idea that every experience holds value and meaning.
Focus:
Storytelling, pride, and expression
Key Areas
Organize personal experiences into a clear and meaningful story
Use storytelling as a tool for self-expression and confidence
Develop pride in their lived experiences and personal growth
Communicate their story in a way that feels authentic and empowering
Outcomes:
Youth learn how to turn their lived experiences into a
meaningful personal story.
They gain
pride in their journey and confidence in sharing it with others.
This session strengthens self-expression, storytelling, and emotional connection
Phase 4: Command the Room
In the final session, youth bring everything together. Participants practice introductions, storytelling, and speaking in front of others in a supportive, encouraging environment. This session focuses on courage, growth, and celebrating progress. Youth receive positive feedback and reflect on how their confidence and communication skills have evolved throughout the program — leaving with tools they can use in school, work, and life.
Focus: Confidence, courage, and growth
Key Areas
Confidently introduce themselves and speak in front of a group
Apply communication and storytelling skills in real-time settings
Demonstrate increased confidence and self-belief
Recognize personal growth and articulate how they will use their voice moving forward
Outcomes:
Youth
confidently introduce themselves and speak in front of a group in a supportive environment.
They apply
communication and storytelling
skills in real time.
This session reinforces confidence, courage, and belief in their ability to use their voice moving forward.
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