Leadership Skills Every Child Should Know!

They’ve got the exam technique down and their Mandarin is on point. But here’s a question that nags at many parents: Is academic success enough to prepare our kids for life beyond the classroom? Because while school might equip them for a test, what about that all-important interview handshake? The confidence to pitch an idea? The grit to keep going when things get tough? Enter Saturday Leadership – one-on-one coaching, parent-child workshops and holiday programmes for teens and kids designed to give them leadership skills they’ll actually use in the real world.

These aren’t your average weekend workshops or holiday programme. Sure, there’s plenty of running around and energy-burning fun. But between the laughs and new friendships, kids are learning how to lead a group, bounce back from mistakes, and think outside the box. They’re pitching mini-businesses, solving real-life problems, navigating group dynamics – even learning to speak up and take risks. The result? Real-world skills like confidence, communication, resilience, leadership, and entrepreneurship – taught not with textbooks, but through team games, big ideas, and good old trial and error.

We hear from founder Liane Shaw on the value of leadership skills coaching 

“I was the ‘good’ student. I ticked all the boxes, got the grades, stayed out of trouble. But university was a wake-up call – the world doesn’t reward you for just knowing the right answers. It rewards you for showing up with confidence, speaking with clarity, leading with purpose, and bouncing back when things go wrong. I started Saturday Leadership not because I have all the answers, but because I’ve lived the journey. Now, as a leadership skills coach and a mum, I want to walk it with this next generation – to help them rediscover their spark.”

Summer holiday programme, sorted

Running from 30 May to 1 August, Saturday Leadership’s age-specific holiday programmes are ideal for children from seven to 18 – from the playful Resilience Camps for younger kids, to more structured Leadership and Entrepreneurship Camps for teens.

So if your child has ever struggled with motivation, self-doubt, or just needs that extra spark beyond school, this might be exactly what you’re looking for. And even if your kid is thriving, these camps help take them to the next level, building the mindset and leadership skills they’ll need long after the grades are handed out.

Client testimonial:

“Our son no longer worried about small things out of his control. We are happy to see him turn into a more confident young man.” – Ted and Lizzie, parent of a 19-year-old student

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