GGU Leadership Workshops
IBWISE is delighted to be partnering with Girls Gearing Up, an international leadership academy based in Berlin, to offer a series of workshops to all of our summer camp participants. These workshops aim to develop the skills, mindsets, and insights necessary for learners to become fair and caring leaders in their own lives and in their respective communities. Through interactive activities and collaborative sessions, participants will cultivate self-awareness and a global perspective, preparing them to navigate challenges and opportunities and to nurture and empower others along the way.
The Summer 2025 Leadership Workshops (as part of the PRE IB- & MID IB Summer Camp):
Discover your leadership style
This engaging workshop focused on leadership values will give you the opportunity to reflect on your leadership potential and your desired leadership style. Through thoughtful discussions and interactive activities, we will explore the impact of role models and powerful leaders in our lives, and reflect on the leadership characteristics you aim to embody. This workshop helps learners build leadership personas to thrive in life beyond the IB, from excelling in self-leadership to making a global impact.
Becoming a powerful public speaker
Through engaging confidence-building activities, this workshop will help you step out of your comfort zone and unlock your potential as a compelling public speaker. Together, we’ll practice essential skills, including crafting and delivering an impactful pitch, and provide constructive feedback to one another. This hands-on experience empowers learners to harness the power of their voices to express themselves effectively in diverse settings and to rally support for causes they are passionate about. Join us for this transformative exploration of public speaking and unleash the speaker within.
About the facilitator:
Sophie Lang is an IB graduate from the Vienna International School (2015) with BA and MSc degrees in Psychology and Pedagogy. After studying in the Netherlands and the United States, she has found her calling in working with young people of all ages – particularly those with international backgrounds – to help increase their agency and cross-cultural understanding.
In her coaching work at Girls Gearing Up and Linden Global Learning in Berlin, she is focused on creating supportive and inclusive environments where all learners feel confident and encouraged to share, challenge each other, and grow together. Passionate about inspiring the next generation of trailblazers, Sophie aims to help participants discover and harness their leadership potential. Join Sophie for a fun and transformative experience, and amplify the power of your voice, too!
Each workshop will last two hours and cost 80€ per participant.
To sign up for our GGU leadership workshops, please select PRE IB- or MID IB Summer Camp on our registration form below. Our GGU workshops are listed under “optional short courses.”
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