If you have not yet watched American skier Eileen Gu’s interview following her silver medal at the recent Winter Olympics, click the link below, because it blew me away!

Her confidence and self-assuredness is an amazing example to lots of young people, especially young women and girls, and it got me thinking… are there common actions or traits of parents who raise successful, confident children?

We’re going to find out!

In this episode I am going to focus specifically on behaviours that boost academic success, confidence and friendships, and give you three practical tips for each.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Mentioned in this episode:

Eileen Gu Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAhmzgTSBTI 

Highlights from this episode:

00:31 - Eileen Gu

05:17 - The Bobo Doll Experiment

10:28 - Modelling academic success

13:02 - Persistence over perfection

16:48 - Confidence is an inside job

19:19 - Model realistic confidence

24:17 - Friendship Jenga

27:16 - Model healthy friendships

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