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Welcome to Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans, the podcast where we dive into the experiences of current Titan leaders to uncover how their teenage years shaped their paths to success and how a coach might have helped them along the way. Hosted by Lorraine Connell, Teen Leadership Coach and founder of Peers Not Fears, this show offers parents, teens, and aspiring leaders invaluable insights and practical advice. In each episode, we candidly talk with leaders who reflect on their challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments from their youth. We explore how mentorship and coaching helped or could have impacted their journey, and we invite them to become mentors for our program teens, sharing their wisdom and experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking to empower your child, a teen navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an aspiring leader looking for guidance, Leaders of Today: From Teens to Titans provides the tools and inspiration needed to cultivate leadership skills, foster resilience, and embrace potential. Join our community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards unlocking your teen’s leadership potential!
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Episode Summary:
In this powerful and practical conversation, Lorraine Connell sits down with Noel Foy, a neuroeducator, executive function and anxiety coach, and author of A.B.C. Worry Free, to unpack the complicated relationship between anxiety, mindset, and learning. Noel opens up about her own journey with perfectionism and social anxiety and how those formative experiences shaped her work today with anxious students and overwhelmed parents.
Together, Lorraine and Noel explore how language shapes our mental health, why teens and adults alike often fear failure, and how reframing our thinking can empower better decision-making. They highlight actionable strategies to manage stress, build executive function skills, and use neuroplasticity to shift from a defensive to an empowered mindset.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, this episode is filled with insight and tools to navigate anxiety with compassion and clarity.
🎧 In this episode, we explore:
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Noel’s personal journey with anxiety, avoidance, and perfectionism
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How negative language impacts decision-making and self-perception
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The role of mindset and Carol Dweck’s research in education and coaching
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Tools like “cheat sheets,” mindfulness, and breathwork for anxious moments
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How neuroplasticity allows us to rewire habits and build coping skills
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Real-world applications of executive function strategies for families, educators, and kids
📘 Learn more about Noel’s work and her book A.B.C. Worry Free
🔗 Connect with Noel:
Website: Neuro Noel
Instagram: @neuronoel
LinkedIn: Noel Foy
🌟 Connect with Lorraine & Peers Not Fears:
Website: https://peersnotfears.com
Instagram: @peersnotfears
LinkedIn: Lorraine Connell
Book: A Teacher’s Story – Get your copy
🧠 Key Quote from Noel:
“Anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s a signal. When we understand it, we can work with it instead of against it.”
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