The dynamic journey of human development often highlights two essential elements, courage and confidence. These intertwined attributes are not just traits but stepping stones leading to personal growth. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

Introduction

Welcome, and thank you for choosing to be part of this pivotal conversation. Your presence here signifies your dedication to the well-being of our young generation. We're living in a time where the rise in teen suicide rates is a harrowing reality that we cannot ignore.

Greetings, champions of change! As the visionary behind Generation Youth, a beacon of youth leadership cultivation and life mentorship, I am exhilarated to witness our young trailblazers embarking on yet another academic adventure teeming with limitless opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

As youth coaches, parents, educators, and mentors, it's essential to prioritize building self-confidence in young individuals. Having a strong sense of self-esteem can foster a better life and help young people achieve their goals. However, the process of building up confidence takes time and commitment.

Picture this: I'm on my way to host a Generation Youth Coaching certification program, eager to empower and inspire individuals committed to helping youth reach their potential. But there's one problem—road work is everywhere! I need assistance navigating so I can reach my destination effectively.

Positive thinking is a powerful tool to help young people achieve their goals and overcome obstacles. As a youth life coach, you can help young people harness the power of positive thinking and empower them to create positive change in their lives and communities.

Speech rate, vocal strength, and voice inflection are all aspects to public speaking many people may struggle with when speaking. As a former FFA and 4-H member, these aspects of giving a speech were all things I struggled with, as well. As I have been obtaining my master's degree in speech-language pathology, I was very surprised to find out that many people with voice disorders have trouble with speech rate, vocal strength, and voice inflection.

James McLamb has been featured in Episode 19 of Worth Living Life hosted by Isaiah Mahlstedt under the topic of “The 3 Key Issues Youth Face Today”

1994 was an incredible year with all things considered. The same year that South Africa elects Nelson Mandela as their president, O.J. Simpson flees police custody in a white Ford Bronco. It was also an incredible year for film and movies. We finally got to see what life inside of prison was like with Andy Dufresne in “The Shawshank Redemption,” and we all laughed right before and after we cried during “Forrest Gump.