Lara is available to speak at events for parents and young people. She is a speaker for School Speakers, founded by Claire Young, 2008 Finalist of BBC1 'The Apprentice,' who provide schools in the UK with inspiring, informative and motivational speakers. She is also a Fink Trainer for award winning entrepreneur Lisa Warner's company, Fink (Family Communication Nurtures Kids), and speaks to schools and groups of parents across Dorset about the importance of families taking time to eat together for healthy social and emotional development.
Lara has a particular interest in talking about the issues that effect teenage girls in modern society, as well as the topics below:
REAL TALK VERSUS VIRTUAL TALK Social networking through Facebook and Twitter are a way of life for young people today. Whilst this is a fun way to communicate with friends and share information, there are downsides if social networking is relied upon as the main mode of communication. A comment made in jest can cause upset if mis-interpreted, and as we are unable to hear or see how a virtual message is being received, often there is no way of rectifying the situation until it is too late.
UNDER PRESSURE In today's modern society young people can feel under pressure to Achieve, Be and Have, in education, their appearance, their relationships and their social lives. When they don't measure up they can feel worthless and unhappy. Young people who understand who they REALLY are and what they are REALLY passionate about, stand a greater chance of overcoming the pressure by making positive choices and achieving their true potential.
START THINKING 'YOU CAN' How we think is so important. Our thoughts influence our feelings, and our feelings influence our behaviour. Young people who think negatively will experience negative emotions such as anger, frustration, guilt and despair. If they don't have the skills to manage these emotions then their behaviour will be negative too. Young people who believe they 'CAN' be successful are optimistic and think positively. They have increased confidence and self esteem, and stand a greater chance of achieving their true potential. Thoughts can be changed!
To contact Lara call 07779 341201
or email her at enquiries@larawilliamscoaching.co.uk
