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Over 200 Taranaki Students Attend Inaugural Global Student Self Leadership Event
Over 200 secondary school students from across Taranaki gathered for the one-day programme, which was proudly or...
Student Self Leadership – Free for all youth in study
After decades of helping people become more effective leaders, Ken and Margie Blanchard often heard that these skills would have been invaluable earlier in life.
This inspired the creation of the Blanchard Institute, which adapts Blanchard’s proven leadership content for young people by building their confidence to lead themselves, support others and make a positive difference.
Learning is available at no cost to participating students, whānau, schools and community organisations.
Leadership starts here - and it’s completely free.
Empowering Young Kiwis to Lead Themselves — and Others!
Young people shouldn’t have to wait until adulthood to develop the skills to lead themselves through life’s ups and downs. That’s where Student Self Leadership steps in. This programme equips rangatahi with practical tools to overcome barriers, build confidence, and step up as leaders, not just for themselves, but for others too.
Student Self Leadership is designed for 14–18-year-olds who want to:
- Learn how to navigate life with more confidence and clarity
- Discover strengths and inner resources they didn’t realise they had
- Make real progress with less stress and frustration
- Reach their potential in school, sports, and life
- Build resilience and thrive, whatever comes their way
Student Self Leadership - Our Vision in Action
We’ve taken what we know has worked best in the corporate world of Blanchard for more than 40 years and adapted the content for young people. Student Self Leadership teaches the same mindset and skillset taught in Blanchard’s corporate Self Leadership programme, but contextualised for teenagers.
Our programmes provide students and champions with a framework that prepares them to take responsibility, communicate better, maximise their strengths, set clear and compelling goals, manage up when they need support, and challenge the things that could hold them back in life.
Currently, young people across Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands (and their Champions!) can enrol in the globally delivered Student Self Leadership Collaborative Online course at no cost.
To ensure the best experience for local learners, Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand partners with The Blanchard Institute to offer virtual live events in a suitable New Zealand timezone.
Join us in supporting student empowerment
The Blanchard Institute is committed to removing barriers to high-quality leadership programmes. Our goal is to offer the same world-class Blanchard training to all intermediate and secondary students, as well as the organisations and leaders who support them.
You can help us make a real difference in young people’s lives. Bring the Student Self Leadership programme to your community or organisation, or learn how to become a facilitator and lead the change.
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