Leadership development enhances the capacity to see beyond challenges. Joel Pelland, Pelland Performance Consulting , shares his vision on how to position yourself, and your young athlete, for  more successful results in whatever goal you are endeavoring to attain.

Some suggestions on how to address the long term health problem of underage drinking. Hint: It Starts At Home. Also some words to express my deep thanks to all of our Jonathan D Petit Regional Sticker Shock participants! PEACE.

In this episode, six young teens share their thoughts about underage drinking. It should come as no surprise to anyone listening; access to alcohol for our teens is as easy as one - two -three. "If They Can't Buy It, Don't Supply It". Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. 

#PositiveAlternatives #Teenstrong #stickershockcampaign 

Matt Cassity - 360 Youth Services - Naperville - and Rich Wistocki - Be Sure Consulting - are two youth-focused adult leaders who are connected with Naperville's teens. While their respective labors transcend city boundaries, their hearts are always with the city they love.

Amy Voss - Shatterproof - and Felicia Miceli - LTM Foundation - know that there is no other path than the one that moves forward. These two Moms, each in their own way, inspire those who care and support their missions.

Passion moves them and love is the fuel for their engines.

Jennifer Cifaldi, Illinois Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, and Ben Pohl, Public Speaker, share some messages on how they keep putting one foot in front of the other as they prepare for their next steps.

Ben Pohl Speaks

Illinois Traffic Safety Resource Program

Danielle Brengel, of the Illinois Human Performance Project, and Gil Feliciano, Drug Free Communities Coordinator, share Positive Perspectives of how they continue to move forward in the face of Covid 19. While it's not always easy, it is always necessary.

Illinois Human Performance Project - Home

ILHPP Virtual Summit - Everybody Welcome!

Community for a Safe and Healthy Elgin - Facebook

For some, wisdom comes earlier in life...before the grey hair and stiff knees.  Jordan Esser, Project Coordinator - DuPage County Health Department, along with motivational speakers Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski - M&P Presentations; are adjusting to these new life changes by using the tried and true techniques of love, family, and hope. 

DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team

M&P Presentations

DuPage County Health Dep't.

Rita Kreslin, the Executive Director of The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, and Gilda Ross, Glenbard Parent Series, are guiding their own respective missions through these new and wide open seas. In this episode they kindly share messages of better  days to come.

We're in good hands.

Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists

AAIM - Facebook Page

Glenbard Parent Series

Glenbard Parent Series - Facebook

Dr. Aaron Weiner, Director of Addiction at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and Dagmar Kauffman, Founder of On Balance Parenting, share some positive thoughts for these ever changing days.

Tips For Managing Your Anxiety about Coronavirus - Dr. Aaron Weiner

COVID 19 Tips for Health Professionals - Dr. Aaron Weiner

On Balance Parenting