SCHOOL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Assembly / Talk
In this engaging and empowering session, Nadia helps young people navigate the challenges of shyness and discover how to embrace their authentic selves while stepping into their full potential. Designed for both primary and secondary students, this session can be delivered as a school assembly or as a classroom workshop or talk, either in person or via Zoom.
Students will gain practical strategies they can implement immediately to take control of their shyness, build confidence, and participate more fully in school and life. Beyond benefiting shy students, this session raises awareness among their peers, fostering a more empathetic and inclusive school environment. With a focus on empowerment, not change, Nadia inspires students to step out of the shadows and shine on their own terms.
Nadia’s talk will be followed by a Q&A session and a book signing, if desired. In addition, schools will receive a complementary copy of Quiet Riot signed by the author, for the school library.
Book Reading and Workshop
In this interactive workshop designed for children in years 4-6, Nadia brings Quiet Riot to life by sharing the inspiring stories of shy superheroes—real-life trailblazers who have achieved incredible things, not in spite of their shyness, but because of it.
Together, we’ll explore what shyness and bravery feel like, and how we all have different sides to ourselves. The children will then have the chance to plan and write their own Quiet Riot story, encouraging them to explore their own feelings of shyness and courage.
Nadia will also offer guidance on overcoming fears, finding your voice, and sharing tips on how to become an author and the writing process itself.
The session will include interactive discussions and thought-provoking coaching questions, helping students feel more confident in expressing themselves and embracing their unique voices.
At the end of the workshop, there will be a Q&A session where students can ask questions, share their thoughts, and connect with the stories in a meaningful way.
Parent Workshop
How can I help my shy child?
This online workshop/ webinar will help parents understand shyness and support their shy children. Our aim is to help young people step out of the shadows, and achieve their full potential, without changing who they really are.
Perfect for helping students navigate the transition from primary to secondary school, as well as the general challenges shyness presents.
Learn strategies that parents can implement right away to support their shy children. Discover tips and techniques that shy young people can use to take control of their own shyness, making their lives happier now, and for the future.
60 min online webinar
From £300
GROUP COACHING PROGRAM
A group coaching program for secondary school students, designed and delivered by shyness expert Nadia Finer. The first program of its kind, created specifically for shy and reserved students… by someone with lived experience of shyness, who understands what shyness really feels like.
The program consists of small group interventions – a small group of children (8 max.) from years 7-11 who are taken from the mainstream classroom for an hour – over the course of 12 sessions.
The programme follows a nurture-based, child focused approach, allowing time and space for children to feel comfortable in expressing themselves. It provides a safe space for more reticent learners to voice their fears and work out ways to overcome the aspects of shyness which have previously held them back. These small group sessions foster increasing levels of confidence further empowering quiet and shy learners to become interactive participants in the mainstream classroom.
The Shine program will help your shy students to step out of the shadows and into a bigger life. They will learn to understand and work with their shyness so that they can find their voice and achieve their full potential, without changing who they really are. They will also gain practical skills and learn useful techniques to help them navigate fears and nervousness, and approach new situations such as interviews or speaking opportunities.
STUDENT BENEFITS
- Embrace being themselves and discover that they don’t need to change who they are in order to be successful.
- Take control of their shyness and find ways to overcome their fears and navigate difficult situations.
- Build on their quiet strengths and unique range of skills
- Speaking up in class, asking questions, sharing ideas and thoughts
- Joining in with activities and working as part of a team
- Gain experience of speaking in front of a group
- Practice interview techniques Build confidence through small group exercises
- Build social confidence and form friendships
- Learn to navigate difficult conversations and situations.
COST
From £250 per day / £85 per session / £8 per student
As featured in:
“‘We just wanted to thank Nadia for coming to speak to the children at St Michael’s School. The children thoroughly engaged in her school assembly and workshops. Nadia’s gentle encouragement made such a difference for our quieter, less confident children. She shared inspiring stories from her upcoming book which resonated with their struggles. Nadia’s warm and approachable manner really helped engage everyone, creating a safe space for sharing. By the end of her session, even the timid children felt inspired to embrace their uniqueness and felt confident to explore their ability to be ‘mighty’!”
“Nadia visited our school and gave an emotional, relatable and well-crafted speech that really made us all consider what shyness was. Nadia made the importance of all voices being heard very clear and her message was especially powerful for some of the shy year 7 girls in the audience. She also answered our students’ questions brilliantly and really inspired them – we wish she could speak to all of our shy students and take away their fears!”
“You are such an inspiration. A little voice really can change the world.”
“Nadia Finer is a phenomenal inspiration for young people. I loved hearing her techniques for re-framing your fears and embracing the thing that makes you unique. Her talk was especially moving for those who struggle to find a space for their quiet voice to be heard.”
“We thought Nadia was very good. She met the students where they were and gave a really inspirational talk. The students responded really well to her as did the parents. We were very impressed. Thank you!”
“Thank you for the great session today. As someone who struggles to speak to people, (small groups and large ones) I found your talk really inspiring.”