Are you a youth worker passionate about making an impact but sometimes struggle to find the right words or voice? Do you ever feel like your true self isn’t fully heard or expressed? This course is designed for you!
“Finding Your Inner Voice” is an immersive, hands-on training course crafted to help youth workers develop a powerful connection with their authentic voices. In small group sessions, we’ll explore techniques to help you express yourself clearly, confidently, and compellingly—because when you speak with conviction, youth listen.
What’s Inside the Training?
In this course, you’ll learn:
- Voice Awareness: Discover the impact of tone, pitch, and volume on your message. Learn how to project your voice and convey emotions that resonate.
- Confidence-Building Techniques: Strengthen your self-confidence by tapping into techniques used by speakers, performers, and educators to own the space and speak with ease.
- Authentic Communication: Engage young people with honesty, warmth, and clarity. Practice ways to hold their attention, respond to tough questions, and address sensitive topics with empathy.
- Expressing Your Inner Voice: Through guided exercises, we’ll help you identify and unlock your unique style of communication. You’ll practice finding and sharing your inner voice in a way that feels true to you.
- Vocal Health and Care: Learn how to protect and care for your voice to sustain the energy and passion required in youth work.
Why This Course Matters
As a youth worker, your voice is one of your most powerful tools. It helps you connect, inspire, teach, and empower the youth you work with. Yet, many of us haven’t had the chance to explore the full potential of our voices. Whether it’s due to self-doubt, lack of practice, or unfamiliarity with vocal techniques, finding that inner voice can be challenging. This course gives you the chance to gain a new level of self-assurance and authenticity that will elevate your impact.
Who Should Apply?
This course is ideal for:
- Youth workers of all experience levels who want to communicate more effectively
- Those eager to strengthen their public speaking, group engagement, and emotional resonance
- Anyone committed to making a meaningful impact on the youth they work with by honing their unique voice and presence
Practicalities
- This Training Course is confirmed, registrations open in February, but let us know your interest below!
- Takes place in Ireland
- Dates are 2-9 May 2025