Empower Her: Building Confidence in Our Young Girls
- Paula Sampson Lawrence
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
In a world where our daughters face new and evolving challenges, nurturing their confidence isn’t just a nicety—it’s essential.
In the Untriggered Parenting podcast’s episode which aired on the 7th October 2024, host Paula Sampson Lawrence, founder of Accelerate Empowerment and Certified Parent Coach, welcomes teen life coach Alex Pinzani to share powerful guidance for parents raising resilient, motivated young girls. Listen to the episode by clicking the photo below
Why Confidence Matters for Young Girls
Confidence fuels empowerment
Alex Pinzani’s work echoes that of Accelerate Empowerment's which focuses on helping girls aged 11–16 feel motivated, empowered, and excited about their future. During these formative years, cultivating self-belief can shape life trajectory.
Resilience against cultural pressures
In an era of social media comparison and academic stress, confident girls have the inner armor to stay grounded, authentic, and aligned with their values.
Foundation of long-term success
Empowerment isn’t just about feeling good today—it’s about equipping girls with the mindset to lead, face setbacks, and pursue dreams with courage.
What Parents Can Do: Actionable Strategies to build confidence in our young girls
Model Growth Mindset & Positive Self-Talk - Your self-belief or self-doubt echoes in your child. Show her that it's okay to make mistakes, learn, and grow.
Celebrate Strengths & Progress - Not Just Results - Acknowledge effort, curiosity, and courage, not just grades or outcomes. Praise her persistence and bravery.
Cultivate Emotional Intelligence - Use everyday situations to name and explore emotions: “I see you’re upset this didn’t go your way, what can we learn from that?”
Encourage Autonomy & Leadership - Offer her choices in chores, routines, or creative projects. Let her lead family decisions when appropriate—this fosters ownership and confidence.
Provide Positive Role Models - Stories of women who overcame challenges, whether through books, films, or personal connections, help girls visualize strength and leadership.
How Accelerate Empowerment Supports Confident Growth
At Accelerate Empowerment, we’re on the same mission: to build self-confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset in girls aged 7–15, and to empower parents to raise them effectively. Our approach includes:
Interactive workshops: Hands-on activities that foster confidence, collaboration, and leadership.
Parent coaching: Support and tools for nurturing emotional strength and untriggered responses at home.
Holistic empowerment: We address the full picture: mindset, well-being, communication, and identity.
If you’re inspired by the insights touched on in this episode, get in touch with us to explore how to bring similar empowering experiences to your daughter through our programs.
Quick Takeaways: What You Can Do Today
Tip | Why It Matters |
Encourage her to try something new—even small steps count | Builds courage and expands her comfort zone |
Validate her feelings | Reinforces emotional intelligence and self-awareness |
Share stories of female resilience | Inspires hope, purpose, and connection |
Let her make safe choices | Strengthens autonomy and problem-solving confidence |
Confidence doesn’t blossom overnight, it’s nurtured with intention, encouragement, and opportunities to lead. As Paula Sampson Lawrence and Alex Pinzani emphasize on the podcast episode, parents can play a transformative role in supporting their daughters’ inner strength and potential.
Accelerate Empowerment is here to help you on that journey. Together, we can empower your daughter to step into her full potential, boldly, confidently, and authentically.
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