Speak Boldly Showcase
Life Coach, Emerging Speaker Events
Lorraine Connell
Website: peers-not-fears.com
๐New England
Able to work with clients in all 50 states and Internationally
A little about Lorraine
Lorraine Connell is a TEDx speaker, movement-builder, author, and founder of Peers Not Fears and the Speak Boldly Showcaseโtwo platforms redefining what leadership looks and sounds like.
For more than twenty years, Lorraine has been helping people uncover the courage to use their voice, own their story, and lead from who they truly are. From classrooms to stages, her work sits at the intersection of leadership, storytelling, and transformation.
Through Peers Not Fears, she equips youth with the confidence and emotional intelligence to lead. With the Speak Boldly Showcase, she has created spaces where women step into vulnerability, visibility, and power. Lorraine believes leadership is not reserved for a chosen fewโit is awakened through practice, voice, and brave action.
Her message is simple and radical: when people speak boldly, they change livesโincluding their own.
Certifications
New Hampshire Chemistry Teaching Certification
Testimonials
Lorraine delivered a 45 minute workshop to 400 high schoolers on the 3 Myths of Leadership. Excellent information! With her teaching background, she was able to get the students' attention and quiet them down in an efficient, friendly manner. She had an interactive section which the kids loved. Lorraine is passionate about leadership and it shows in her program. -Mina A , Executive DirectorNHFBLA
It's been a pleasure having Lorraine Connell of Peers Not Fears lead programs and consult with staff in our afterschool program for diverse 7-12 graders. Lorraine's programs get our participants excited about sharing, learning, thinking critically, and working as a team. During Lorraine's programs, teens demonstrate leadership, explore their identities, and are challenged to think differently. Our staff members have appreciated drawing on Lorraine's experience and holistic perspectives. - Zachary P, Executive Director Kingswood Youth Center
Iโm excited for my daughter to participate in the Young Teen Leadership Cohort! After learning about the program, I believe it will undoubtedly help her to become a better leader and a more engaged member of her peer groups, equipped with the tools and mindset to make positive contributions to her community. -Meghan R, Parent of 14 year old