The Voice Lab

AGE 16-19 Workshops

Voice Leaders

Voice Leaders is designed for young people preparing to step into the world beyond school. These workshops focus on career readiness, personal branding, and leadership, giving participants the skills to speak with confidence in interviews, workplaces, and public spaces. Through practical coaching, creative projects, and real-world scenarios, young people learn to advocate for themselves, protect their wellbeing, and lead with clarity and impact.

Below is a list of our current workshops — with more to come as the programme develops.

Voice Leaders Workshops

  • Preparing for the World Beyond School

    This stage is about stepping into leadership, advocacy, and independence. In this workshop, young people gain practical tools to speak up with confidence in interviews, workplaces, and relationships. With coaching, reflection, and skill-based activities, they develop assertiveness, resilience, and emotional intelligence to thrive beyond the classroom.

    Workshop Highlights:

    💼 Speak Up at Work – Building assertiveness in interviews and jobs.

    🧘 Boundaries & Burnout – Protecting mental health through communication.

    🎤 Lead with Voice – Developing facilitation and group leadership skills.

    🌟 Inner Confidence – Mindset tools for self-worth and resilience.

  • Future Voices

    Preparing for the future means learning how to advocate for yourself, share your story, and take up space with confidence. This workshop blends career readiness with advocacy, giving young people the chance to practise public speaking, podcasting, and personal branding while exploring their bigger vision for change.

    Workshop Highlights:

    💼 Pitch Yourself – Interview skills, CV videos, and elevator pitches.

    🗣️ Speak for Change – Advocacy, activism, and youth-led campaigns.

    🎧 Podcast Power – Creating and hosting your own podcast episode.

    🧭 Voice & Vision – Personal branding and goal-setting through speech.

  • Brand & Bravery

    Personal branding and career readiness go hand in hand in this workshop. Participants learn how to pitch ideas, influence others, and protect their wellbeing while developing ethical approaches to building a personal brand. With role models, guest speakers, and mock interview practice, this workshop equips young people with both confidence and credentials.

    Workshop Highlights:

    🎤 Pitch Your Passion – Presenting ideas with clarity and impact.

    🎥 Speak to Influence – Hosting tutorials and live Q&As.

    🧘 Beauty & Burnout – Balancing ambition with boundaries and self-care.

    💼 From Hobby to Hustle – Monetising content ethically and responsibly.

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These are a small selection of the workshops we deliver. Click on the link to book or get in contact. Follow us on Facebook for regular updates on workshops.