Confident & Capable

Weekly Topics and Content

 

Week 1: First Impressions & Personal Branding

• Understanding your presence: posture, tone, eye contact, and attire

• What your appearance communicates (dress code for different settings)

• Confident handshakes, greetings, and self-introductions

• Elevator pitches: how to introduce yourself with clarity and poise

• Role-play: school interviews, first jobs, and new social settings

 

Week 2: Communication & Conversation Skills

• The art of small talk vs. meaningful dialogue

• Reading social cues and body language

• Active listening and how to ask thoughtful questions

• Giving and receiving compliments graciously

• Practice: mock interviews and group conversations

 

Week 3: Digital & Social Media Etiquette

• Crafting a respectful digital presence

• Tone in texts, emails, and DMs

• How to disagree online without being disrespectful

• Screen-time etiquette in relationships, classes, and family life

• Boundaries with privacy and oversharing

 

Week 4: Dining Etiquette & Professional Table Manners

• Formal vs. casual dining differences

• Multi-course meal etiquette: silverware placement, napkin use, and conversation

• Dining out with friends, dates, or adults—how to handle the check

• Table topics: how to navigate mixed-age or professional conversations

• Practice: etiquette lunch or dinner role-play

 

Week 5: Leadership, Confidence & Social Presence

• Making a confident entrance and owning the room

• The difference between confidence and arrogance

• How to respectfully disagree and handle criticism

• The etiquette of being a leader—tone, timing, and humility

• Practice: mock group discussion or debate

 

Week 6: Etiquette in Real Life Situations

• Public behavior: concerts, churches, interviews, events

• Respecting space and privacy in shared environments

• Being a gracious guest and a thoughtful host

• Manners in romantic and peer relationships

• Review scenarios: “What would you do if…?”

 

Optional Week 7: Career & Professional Etiquette

• Workplace basics: punctuality, dress codes, and follow-ups

• Email and voicemail etiquette

• How to write thank-you notes and professional correspondence

• Preparing for job interviews and internships

• Resume critiques and first impression practice

 

Week 8: Etiquette Dinner & Celebration

• Formal etiquette dinner or afternoon tea

• Real-world practice: greeting adults, small talk, multi-course etiquette

• Peer feedback and self-reflection

• Certificate ceremony with optional parent/family observation

• Photos and celebration of their personal growth