Perhaps the most in­-depth research project America’s education sector has ever seen, Shane Feldman recently completed a 2 ­year study that sent him into high schools, undercover as a student, to uncover the universal struggles facing today’s teens.

Shane’s stories will help education leaders gain new insight into the hidden social and psychological worlds of today’s youth. Shane’s findings will ignite honest conversations about the problems facing today’s teens and outline effective steps educators can take to better support their students.

At a time when the state of the average American teenager is far worse than most educators realize, this informative and captivating session will provide timely, critical insights, and practical steps that Principals can take in order to ensure their staff and students receive the support they need.

Shane’s adventures are at times hilarious, fascinating, deeply unsettling, and always inspiring. Most importantly, they provide a proven guide that will allow schools to adapt to these challenging times. Shane’s story will transport you into today’s physical and digital high school hallways, leaving you with a better understanding of this generation, and the tools to better support your school.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• A proven strategy to increase graduation rates
• Systems to better prepare students for college and life
• Simple and effective ways to gain your students’ trust
• How to engage, inspire, and lead a culture shift in a school
• Helpful deep-dive Q&A

Shane has spent the last ten years working with young people around the world — from the United States and Canada to Mexico and Malaysia.

Shane Feldman started COUNT ME IN out of his high school locker, and today the organization is one of the largest youth movements in the world, having impacted over 10 million students in over 100 countries. Over the past decade, COUNT ME IN has inspired more than 30,000 youth-led volunteer projects, equating to over 100 million hours of community service.

In this special one-man-show style keynote performance, Shane will take students behind the scenes of COUNT ME IN, revealing how the movement was born out of his challenging transition into high school. Students will leave with new ideas and insights into the power of meaningful connection, communication, leadership, and impact – and most importantly inspired to take action.

From leadership conferences to campus events, Shane’s thought-provoking message will transform the way students see themselves and interact within your community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Increase confidence & self-esteem
• Overcoming challenges and adversity​​
• Thrive in high-pressure situations​
• Avoid burnout​
• Make an impact as a student leader in your school and community
• Take responsibility and make great choices

Having researched leadership and human behavior in over 25 countries, Shane has uncovered universal strategies that make teams click and communities thrive. In this captivating and actionable talk, Shane Feldman reveals how to cultivate an environment centered around community that enables individuals and teams to perform at their highest levels. Shifting common misconceptions surrounding organizational culture, Shane breaks down how to foster an inclusive environment that inspires innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Through engaging stories of remote African villages, bustling Asian cities and quaint European towns, Shane’s dynamic talk demonstrates simple shifts to become a stronger, more inclusive leader. Motivational and actionable, Shane’s presentations are customized to fit the audience and objectives of each event.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Lead with authenticity and build trust
• The difference between culture and community
• How to foster unity and collaboration at all levels
• Overcoming challenges and adversity​
• Thrive in high-pressure situations​
• Empower a courageous entrepreneurial mindset