Lead Well. Live Well.

Student Leadership

Readiness Program

This dynamic leadership program for high school and college students is designed to equip them with the skills, k​nowledge, and experiences they need to successfully transition into the workforce or higher education.

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I just learned about you from my son, who was at Duke last week. Unfortunately, it came after a wave of frustration and tears after his game today. He struggled at the plate and on the ​mound. Confidence was the culprit. After we talked for a while, he started talking about you and how he wanted to believe in himself. He said your talks each night held his interest and ​that they helped him a lot. I’m glad he had a chance to hear you. And as a dad, thank you for reaching him in a way I haven’t been able to lately.

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for taking the ​time to come and teach us. Your session was incredibly ​enlightening, and it has significantly boosted my ​confidence in public speaking. I am no longer as afraid of it ​as I once was. Thank you once again for your dedication ​and for inspiring students like me, one session at a time.

I wanted to express my gratitude for the insightful ​presentation. Your perspectives were enlightening I'd love ​to connect and stay in touch, as I believe there is much I ​can learn from your experiences. Thank you again for your ​time and the valuable knowledge you shared.

Thank you so much Mrs. Maven for everything you did for ​me. You made me a much better speaker and leader. I ​went home and had an interview for a job and I remember ​all the things you taught me and implemented them and ​got the job. Thankyou, I wish you only the best in life.

Thank you so much for all your teachings this summer! My mindset was definitely altered after listening to your words and it has helped my approach’s when tackling situations and ​communicating. My parents were definitely impressed with everything I learned from your leadership meetings, thank you! Keep up your work influencing lives of students, you’re doing ​an amazing job.

I wanted to thank you for the work you put in for us since I didn't get a chance to do it in person. I really appreciate your work with us because it really did get me out of my comfort zone, ​and even though I would be super stressed every lecture we had with you, I soon realized that I slowly opened up more and became less worried talking in front of people. Although that ​anxiousness didn't disappear, I noticed that with every lecture that passed, my anxiousness wasn't as bad as before, which is a huge step for me because I have an anxiety disorder. You ​pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me realize that I may be able to speak to people freely without stress as long as I keep putting myself in situations where I am forced to, and I ​plan on making an effort to deliberately put myself in such situations in the future so that one day I may be able to speak freely without the burden of my anxiety. Thank you so much for ​your work, you truly have a big roll in my progression as a person.

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