THE ULTIMATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

7 Interactive, highly engaging Leadership Trainings for Students & Advisors

THE ULTIMATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

7 Interactive, highly engaging Leadership Trainings for Students

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Students that have developed their Leadership Ability

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Students that have developed their Leadership Ability

Welcome to the Student Leadership Academy Workshops.

7 highly interactive and engaging workshops that dive head first into the core strategies to thrive as a leader. Students will get hands-on activities that will develop their Leadership identity. This program has been designed to train students on practical Leadership skills that will translate to the classroom & the real world. This is how we build the Leaders of TODAY. These can be either done in a series OR as a one-off workshop.

WORKSHOP 1: Leadership

Students are not the Leaders of tomorrow, they are the Leaders of TODAY. Leadership is the first step in Students being able to thrive while helping others do the same.

WORKSHOP 2: Team-Building

To be a great Leader is to be able to effectively build and lead a team. Week 2 is all about team/ social dynamics and will teach Students how to show up and lead.

WORKSHOP 3: Confidence

Confidence is at the core of effective Leadership. Having a strong self belief is THE most important trait when it comes to long term success for Students. 

WORKSHOP 4: Relationships

Relationships are the key to life. If we don’t learn how to effectively build them, we will limit our ability to live a great life. Connection is the ultimate power.

WORKSHOP 5: Goal Setting

 To be able to thrive as a student, we need to know what our goals are and build a plan to get there. In this deep-dive workshop, students will gain the clarity needed to achieve their goals.

 

WORKSHOP 6: Beliefs + Resilience

We are shaped by our beliefs. Our beliefs determine the kind of people we will become and how resilient we become. Students will define the beliefs that are holding them back and build NEW empowering beliefs.

WORKSHOP 7: Public Speaking

Public Speaking is the #1 fear among humans. It is also a skill that is foundational to Leadership. If we want to be effective leaders, we need to learn how to give an effective presentation.

Virtual Conference Event Planner

“WOW! We are blown away by Juan’s website and recorded keynotes! Juan was flexible in the delivery of his keynotes. He was excited to accommodate us with prerecorded versions of his messages. They were high-quality and professional! He is also GENUINELY excited about reaching and helping students. We were also really excited to see that Juan included some PDF activity worksheets with his videos.

Derryn Johnson, Program Director

WORKSHOP 1: Leadership

Leadership is where it all begins. The foundation of a Student’s success is having the ability to Lead themselves & others. In this workshop, Juan dives into the core principles of Leadership.

PART 1: This workshop will start with developing a Leadership Identity. This ensures that the strategies aren’t something that are used once then forgotten about. This makes Leadership a part of who we are.

PART 2: Then, we dive into Self Leadership. The ability to lead ourselves is just as important as our ability to lead others. We will discuss how to build momentum, how to deal with stressful situations, and how to effectively deal with negative thinking. Once we learn to lead ourselves, we can lead others.

PART 3: This is where we discuss Leading Others. We breakdown the principals of being able to lead groups, strategies for influence, and how to inspire others to buy into our vision. We cover the foundations of getting people excited and building a great culture.

Leadership is one of the most important skills for students to be able to have long term success. This first workshop will lay the foundation for students to transform into high level LEADERS.

KEY POINTS

  • Leadership Identity
  • Self Leadership
  • Personal Brand
  • Personal Inntegrity
  • Building a Legacy
  • Developing Influence
  • Leading Others 

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

Leadership Identity | Personal Branding

WORKSHOP 2: Team Building

One of the keys to becoming a leader is being able to work with others, build a team, inspire them to action. In this workshop, Juan dives into the strategies for effective team building in ANY situation.

PART 1: We start with Building a Thriving Team. The success of any team is based on the constant growth of that team. To build a thriving team, we need to start by focusing on the teams growth from the ground up. Juan will cover exactly how to build a solid team culture that makes everyone feel welcome and engaged. 

PART 2: When talking about team-building, we need to talk about Team Dynamics. Working with others can often be the most difficult part of creating and keeping an effective team. Juan will breakdown key strategies for working with others and how to create a team dynamic that fits while making everyone feel like they are a necessary part of the team.

PART 3: Building a great team takes Influence. The ability to influence others in a positive way will determine the success of a team. In part 3 of this training, Juan covers how to influence others to buy into ideas and strategies for how to empower & inspire. A good team is a Confident team. To inspire people to act, there needs to be encouragement.

KEY POINTS

  • Building Communitites
  • How to Lead a Team
  • How to Build a Team
  • Effective Communication
  • Empowering Others to Lead
  • Creating a Team Identity
  • Foundation of Negotiations

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

2 Minute Team-Building

Virtual Conference Event Planner

“Not only is Juan engaging and hilarious, but he knows exactly how his words impact each and every listener. As an event coordinator, it is a huge relief to work with someone who is not only prepared, but understands how important it is to stay on topic and on time. We hosted our first virtual statewide conference this year and he stole the virtual show! Both youth and adult participants hung onto every word and kept the positivity going for days after. LET’S GO, Juan!!”

Kathleen Bates, Texas State University

WORKSHOP 3: Confidence

Confidence is the key to being able to have long term success as a leader. Believing in one’s ability is necessary to be a great leader. Confidence is the difference that makes the difference.

PART 1: Confidence takes Competence. The more skills a student has, the more confidence they will have in who they are and their ability. This section focuses on the strategies for building competence that will directly translate to confidence. 

PART 2: Confidence is influenced by our own Self Talk. If we were to talk to others the way we talk to ourselves, we would have no friends. Through an interactive process, Juan will help students change that voice in their head to one of confidence & empowerment.

PART 3: Visualization can drastically change the way we see ourselves and the way we see the world. Juan shares the science behind visualization and teaches students how to incorporate it into their own life.

Confidence will unlock the next level of Leadership. It has the power to rebuild a team, start a movement, or even change the world.

KEY POINTS

  • Leadership Identity
  • Self Leadership
  • Personal Brand
  • Personal Inntegrity
  • Building a Legacy
  • Developing Influence
  • Leading Others 

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

Affirmation Process

WORKSHOP 4: Relationships

Relationships are the key to life. If we can learn the strategies to build positive relationships, everything in our lives improves. In this workshop, we are diving into the 3 different types of relationships.

PART 1: When it comes to building relationships, we often forget about building the Relationship with OurselvesThe better the relationships is with ourselves, the more we have to give to the other relationships in our lives. 

PART 2: After we cover the relationship with ourselves, we can now move on to Building Relationships with Others. This is where we dive deep into the top strategies for effective relationship building with friends, family, and others. 

PART 3: There is one relationship that most people overlook that if we can tap into, it can create massive changes in our lives. The Relationship with a Mentor. Students will learn how to find a Mentor and the key strategies for building that relationship.

Relationships will be the determining factor in our ability to enjoy our lives. This is essential when it comes to leading a happy life.

KEY POINTS

  • Leadership Identity
  • Self Leadership
  • Personal Brand
  • Personal Inntegrity
  • Building a Legacy
  • Developing Influence
  • Leading Others 

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

Relationship Vision Exercise

Virtual Conference Event Planner

“Juan is one of the most charismatic speakers that we have had at the Summit and has a unique ability to connect with people. He captivated teens and adults over a virtual platform! His story-telling is so powerful and encouraging and was a true game-changer for the teens that attended our virtual leadership Summit. Juan tells personal stories with messages of perseverance, kindness and passion that resonate with all of us and allow us all to reflect on our paths and how we can continue to make a difference for others. I have no doubt that the countless teens and adults who hear Juan speak will continue to be entertained and inspired. He’s an incredible talent and we would love to have him back next year.”

Rett Liles, Program Director

WORKSHOP 5: Goal Setting

To be able to thrive as Leaders, we need to have clarity on our goals and build a plan to achieve them. Goal setting can be confusing but it doesn’t need to be. This is a deep-dive training that will set students up to win. 

PART 1: The most important part of any goal is the DESTINATION. In the first part of this workshop, Juan helps students find clarity on their end goal and helps them build a vision. 

PART 2: Once we know our destination, it is time to define the VEHICLES that will get us there. In section, we break-down the ACTIONS students can take to move towards their goals. 

PART 3: In part 3 of this workshop, we connect to the most important part of any goal- the WHY. This will act as the fuel to keep going when things get tough. When students connect to their WHY, they feel more engaged, get more done and feel inspired to act. 

KEY POINTS

  • How to set Effective Goals
  • How to know what Action to take
  • Finding Your Why Exercise
  • Feeling Motivated Through Challenges
  • Building an Empowering Environment 
  • Foundations of Achievement
  • How to deal with Failure & Rejection

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

Goal Setting Process

WORKSHOP 6: Beliefs/ Resilience

We are shaped by our beliefs. Our beliefs determine the kind of people we will become and the decisions we will make. Students will define the beliefs that are holding them back and build NEW empowering beliefs.

PART 1:  We start this workshop by defining the different kinds of beliefs and how they relate to the way we see ourselves. We dive into the difference between Empowering & Disempowering Beliefs

PART 2: A belief is nothing more than a story we tell ourselves. If we can Build a NEW Story, our life can transform in more ways than we can even imagine. This is where we build a NEW story.

PART 3: In part 3 of this workshop, we go step-by-step and Create a NEW Identity. If we want to change our lives, it will take changing the way we see ourselves. That starts by Creating a NEW Identity that can support the change and make it really last.

KEY POINTS

  • Empowering VS Disempowering Beliefs
  • Building a NEW Story
  • How to have Self Belief & Build Resilience
  • Letting go of Limiting Beliefs
  • Creating a NEW Identity
  • Confidence to Share Ideas
  • Building an Empowering Environment

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

Empowering Story Exercise

WORKSHOP 7: Public Speaking

Public Speaking is the #1 fear amongst humans. Even more than death! Juan has spoken to over 50,000+ people across North America. He has given 100+ presentations and has learned what it takes to be an effective Speaker and communicator.

PART 1: The most powerful form of communication is Storytelling. Stories allow us to connect with people on a deeper level by connecting to their emotions. In this training, Juan will cover the foundations of storytelling and show students how to tell powerful stories so that they can connect with the audience in a meaningful way.

PART 2: To be a powerful speaker, we need to build our Communication Skills. Our ability to communicate will determine how we influence the people in the audience. Juan will break down the key strategies for effective communication both on and off stage.

PART 3: Presence is EVERYTHING. Your presence is what people remember when they see you speak. Juan will cover exactly how to improve stage presence both while giving a presentation but also in the real world. Presence is necessary both on stage and in a one on one conversation.

KEY POINTS

  • How to have Stage Presence
  • Powerful Story Telling
  • How to Build Influence
  • 30 Second Speech Development
  • Building Your Core Story
  • Speaking Fundamentals
  • Powerful Presentation Hacks

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY:

1 Minute Keynote Speech

MANAGED BY AN AGENCY YOU CAN TRUST.

TOP YOUTH SPEAKERS.

Juan is represented by TOP YOUTH SPEAKERS. One of the top agencies for youth motivational speakers in North America. Founded by Josh Shipp, TOP YOUTH SPEAKERS is trusted by over 2,500 schools and organizations.

Booking Juan comes with the 100% Speaker Satisfaction Guarantee. Meaning if you or your audience aren’t satisfied, you won’t pay. Join the 1000’s of audiences that have already experienced a world-class youth motivational speaker. 

HAPPY CLIENTS

Hiring an outstanding Student Motivational for your conference, assembly, or virtual event takes a lot of energy, time, commitment and money. We know that you just want your event to be a success – that the speaker is a hit!  Here are a few of Juan’s recent clients have to say about there experience:

Student motivational speaker
“From the initial booking to presentation day, Juan and his team were wonderful to work with. His presentation was fun, insightful, and left a lasting impression on our student body.”

Erin Gamble, Leadership Teacher

Student motivational speaker
“His messaging is very clear and simple – Put yourself out there, don’t be afraid, and get involved. His story of moving forward connected with every student in our building.”

Mark Cossarin, Principal

Student motivational speaker
“It was easy for our students to see tangibly where they can go after his speech. He really brings his message alive. A message that without giving anything away, you all need to hear.”

Lisa N, Teacher

Student motivational speaker
“He encompassed what a true keynote speaker should be, poised, relatable, confident, inspiring and humorous. I have worked with numerous keynote speakers for over a decade and Juan, was easily a standout. “

Christina B, Conference Chair

Student motivational speaker
“He’s an entertainer. He sold me on his idea of having the ability to make a difference. He highlighted the opportunity we all have as leaders to make an impact.”

John R, Student

Student motivational speaker
“Absolutely electrifying energy from start to finish, perfect consistency. Juan is a fantastic speaker to get your audience warmed up and excited about a topic. If you’re bringing in Juan, you should prepare to be entertained to no end.”

Sandra B, Conference Director

Student motivational speaker
“You need to bring in Juan to get your conference going. His energy pumps everybody up, gets them excited & captures their attention. It’s the energy he brings and how fast he brings it.”

Eliza B, Speaker Coordinator

Student motivational speaker
“He’s full of energy and he wants to convey the idea of making a change in this world. He talked about how one decision can make an impact so that’s what I’m going to do.”

Nick. S, Student

Student motivational speaker
“Like a character you want to keep listening to. His personality is really fun and it’s great on stage. Everyone is the audience was so excited seeing him speak.”

Nicole H, Student

Student motivational speaker
“He’s infectious. He has a lovely magnetism about him. He was leading by example. He helps students understand that they can come out of the other end of the challenges they’re facing.”

Kat Kennedy, Teacher

Student motivational speaker
“He got the students laughing, motivated and raised the energy. They had a great time while they were learning. The students had a fantastic time – it was time well spent.”

Carolyn M, Teacher

Student motivational speaker
“It’s important that students feel they can make a difference, that they have opportunity & that they have a voice. Hearing that message not just from me, but from Juan was very beneficial.”

Pauline Hues, Teacher

HAPPY VIRTUAL CLIENTS

Hiring an outstanding Student Motivational for your conference, assembly, or virtual event takes a lot of energy, time, commitment and money. We know that you just want your event to be a success – that the speaker is a hit!  Here are a few of Juan’s recent clients have to say about there experience:

Student motivational speaker

“Not only is Juan engaging and hilarious, but he knows exactly how his words impact each and every listener. As an event coordinator, it is a huge relief to work with someone who is not only prepared, but understands how important it is to stay on topic and on time. We hosted our first virtual youth statewide conference this year and he stole the virtual show! Both youth and adult participants hung onto every word and kept the positivity going for days after. LET’S GO, Juan!!”

Kathleen Bates, Texas State University

Speaker for FBLA Conference

Juan brought a great message and energy as the keynote for our conference. He was very professional and kept our attention – even in a virtual setting!

Dylan Kennedy, Missouri FBLA State Advisor

Student motivational speaker

“Throughout the challenges we are all currently facing with COVID 19, we asked Juan to do recorded virtual keynotes instead of live, in person, keynotes. Juan was clear that he would do whatever he had to do to make the experience of a virtual keynotes valuable for students. WOW! We are blown away by Juan’s recorded keynotes! He was flexible in the delivery of his keynotes. He is GENUINELY excited about helping students.  He is one of the most passionate and genuine speakers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I cannot speak highly enough about Juan and the virtual keynote experience he’s delivered to our students. His message is inspiring, and his polish as a speaker is top notch! “

Derryn Johnson, Professional Learning Specialist

Speaker for Student Council Conference

“Juan went above and beyond to deliver what we hoped for. He adapted his message to fit our theme. And, he was so engaging!”

Terry Hamm, Texas Association of Student Councils Executive Director

Student motivational speaker

“What we enjoyed most about Juan as a speaker was the fresh energy and enthusiasm he brought to each session. As an organization, we all felt burnt out and exhausted after 2020. We all needed someone to help us hit the reset button. Juan’s message helped us refocus as an organization and as individuals. It helped us clear away the day to day clutter and get back to the core of who we are. As a manager, it gave me peace of mind knowing that Juan is providing valuable information and tangible takeaways for every member of our team.”

Kim Penny, Sotheby's International Realty

HAPPY AUDIENCE MEMBERS

After presentations, Juan recieves 100-1000’s of DM’s from inspired students ready to take action to better themselves & the people around them. Here are just a few examples grabbed directly from Juan’s Instagram Direct Messages.

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