7 Empowering Workshop Ideas to Help Girls Show Up as Their Authentic Selves

Create Safe, Brave Spaces Where Girls Can Be Real, Not Perfect

Tween and teen girls are constantly navigating who they’re supposed to be—at school, online, in friend groups. It’s no wonder they sometimes shrink, hide parts of themselves, or question if they’re “too much” or “not enough.” But here’s the beautiful truth: when girls are given space to be seen, heard, and celebrated exactly as they are, their true confidence starts to shine.

If you lead girls’ workshops, small groups, or one-on-one sessions, these 7 empowering workshop ideas will help your girls ditch the mask, speak their truth, and connect to who they really are underneath all the pressure to fit in.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Authenticity blooms when girls feel safe, accepted, and free from judgment

• Empowering workshops help girls reconnect with their voice, values, and unique strengths

• The goal isn’t to “fix” or “change” girls—it’s to help them come home to themselves

• You can create transformational moments with simple, heart-centered activities

1. “Real Me” Journaling Circle

Start your workshop with a grounding question like: What’s something people don’t always see about me—but is an important part of who I am?
Give girls time to reflect, then offer the chance to share. This opens the door for vulnerability, connection, and powerful self-awareness right from the start.

2. Identity Word Collage

Provide magazines, glue sticks, and a big sheet of paper for each girl. Ask them to create a visual collage using words, colors, and images that reflect their inner identity—not how others see them, but who they feel they are. Hang them around the room or take time to present and celebrate each one.

3. “Masks We Wear” Discussion & Art Activity

Invite girls to talk about the “masks” they sometimes wear to fit in—like being the overachiever, the quiet one, the funny one. What are they hiding underneath? Then, decorate paper masks with the roles they feel they play on the outside and write their authentic qualities on the inside. It’s a powerful exercise in self-honesty and self-acceptance.

4. Brave Share Circle

Give each girl a notecard that says “If you really knew me, you’d know…” Let them write something personal (silly, serious, or sweet), fold it up, and place it in a jar. Read them anonymously or share voluntarily. Girls quickly realize they’re not alone—and that being real is brave and beautiful.

5. “I Am Enough” Affirmation Wall

Hang a large sheet of paper or use a whiteboard where girls can finish the sentence: “I am enough because…”
Let them write as many statements as they want. You can also turn this into a creative art piece they contribute to over several sessions. The goal is to remind them: who they are is already enough.

6. Storytelling with Soul

Encourage each girl to share a short personal story about a time she felt out of place—or a time she felt truly herself. Celebrate each share with a round of snaps or applause. Girls begin to see that every part of their story matters, and that their authenticity is their power.

7. “Values That Ground Me” Reflection

Have girls explore their top 3 personal values—like kindness, honesty, loyalty, curiosity. Then ask: How can I stay true to these, even when it’s hard? This simple activity gives girls an inner compass for showing up as their real selves, no matter the pressure around them.

Ready to lead powerful, real-talk workshops that help girls come home to who they truly are? The Confidence Coaching Kit is a 4-week journey designed to help girls build inner confidence, speak to themselves with kindness, and show up as their authentic selves—without fear, shame, or perfectionism. Inside you’ll find done-for-you activities, journaling prompts, group conversation starters, and all the tools you need to lead with clarity and heart.

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to hold the space. Your girls are ready to rise—and you’re the one helping them remember who they are. Let me know which activity your group connects with most—I’d love to celebrate with you!

- Kate