What to Include in an Empowering Confidence Workshop for Girls

Your Go-To Guide for Planning a Meaningful, Memorable, and Uplifting Experience

Running a confidence workshop for girls? First of all—thank you. Whether you’re a coach, teacher, mentor, or passionate group leader, the work you’re doing matters so much. Confidence isn’t just about speaking up or standing tall—it’s about helping girls know their worth, trust their voice, and love who they are from the inside out.

But if you’re wondering, “What exactly should I include?”—you’re not alone! Great news: it doesn’t have to be complicated. A few thoughtful elements can create a safe, inspiring, and transformative experience girls will carry with them long after the workshop ends.

Here’s exactly what to include in a confidence-building workshop that’s empowering, engaging, and heart-centered.

💡 Key Takeaways

• A powerful girls’ workshop includes safety, structure, self-reflection, and celebration

• You don’t need to be perfect—just present, prepared, and passionate

• Include a mix of activities: movement, creativity, sharing, and quiet reflection

• Every element should affirm one message: You are enough, just as you are

1. A Warm, Safe Welcome

Start with kindness and connection. Set the tone for the workshop with:

• A friendly greeting and check-in

• Music playing as girls arrive

• A group agreement or “circle values” to co-create safety and respect

This helps girls relax, open up, and know they’re in a judgment-free space.

2. An Empowering Icebreaker

Confidence grows in connection. Kick things off with a fun, low-pressure game that helps girls get to know each other. A few favorites:

• Compliment Toss (share a kind word when catching a ball)

• Would You Rather: Brave Edition

• Superpower Name Game (“I’m Ava and my superpower is creativity!”)

The key? Keep it light, inclusive, and positive.

3. Self-Esteem & Identity Activities

Workshops are the perfect place to help girls explore who they are and why they matter. Include a reflection or creative activity like:

• “I Am” Affirmation Cards

• Confidence Collages (images/words that represent their strengths)

• My Self-Love Shield (four sections: strengths, values, dreams, and challenges they’ve overcome)

These types of activities give girls space to see and celebrate their inner awesome.

4. Body Language & Power Pose Practice

Teach girls how confidence looks and feels in their body. Show them how a simple shift in posture—standing tall, chin up, shoulders back—can boost confidence. Then, practice “power poses” together and strike them like superheroes.

📸 Bonus: Take pics of their best poses and make a “Confidence Wall!”

5. Real Talk & Brave Conversations

Create space for open dialogue. Girls crave real talk—they want to be heard, not lectured. Use discussion prompts like:

• What does confidence mean to you?

• What holds you back from feeling confident?

• What’s one brave thing you’ve done recently?

Make it optional to share. Some girls will want to talk, others may prefer to journal or listen—and that’s okay.

6. Journaling Time

Reflection is where the magic sinks in. Give girls space to write privately with prompts like:

• What do I love about myself?

• What’s something brave I’ve done?

• What would I tell a friend who’s struggling with confidence?

📝 Journaling is especially great for quieter girls who need time to process.

7. Kindness & Compliment Activities

Nothing builds confidence faster than being seen in a kind light. Try:

• Compliment Constellations: Girls write anonymous compliments on stars taped to each other’s backs

• Sticky Note Love Bombs: Post-it notes of kind words on lockers or notebooks

• Pass the Sparkle: Go around sharing something positive about the person next to you

Kindness always leaves a lasting impression.

8. A Celebration Ritual

End your workshop on a high note—something that feels joyful, uplifting, and memorable. Ideas include:

• A group cheer or affirmation chant

• Each girl sharing one thing she’s proud of

• A “Confidence Crown” ceremony where everyone gets crowned with applause 👑

Closing with celebration reinforces everything you’ve built together.

🌟 Want a Confidence Workshop That’s Done-for-You?

Check out our Shine From Within Workshop Kit—a beautifully designed, ready-to-use guide packed with empowering activities, journaling prompts, printable materials, and guided scripts.

It’s perfect for coaches, educators, and mentors who want to run a meaningful, girl-centered experience without the overwhelm.

You don’t need to have all the answers—you just need to create the space. And trust me, you’re more ready than you think 💛

Which part of the workshop are you most excited to lead? I’d love to hear what lights up your group!