About this episode

The episode explores the concept of agency in girls' lives and how adults can support their confidence and decision-making.

In this new season of The Connected Girl, a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, we’re exploring agency. The idea that girls have the ability to own their own decisions and their own directions in life. Why does this matter? And how can the adults around girls help them build confidence while giving them space to experiment, evolve, and sometimes fail? Exploring 4 key spaces where girls show up – sport, community and family, school and home, expert guests Dr Nicole LaVoi, Rebecca Sparrow, Dr Stephen P Hinshaw and Dr Katie Hurley help us unpack the dynamics and nuances impacting girls most deeply today. Subscribe now so you don’t miss this season. National Coalition of Girls' Schools

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Nicole LaVoi, Rebecca Sparrow, Dr Stephen P Hinshaw, Dr Katie Hurley

Topics covered

• agency
• confidence
• girls' empowerment
• sports
• community
• education

Keywords

• agency
• girls
• confidence
• education
• sports
• community
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Coalition of Girls Schools

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