How Training Turns Ordinary Young People into Quiet Leaders

Not everyone is born loud, bold and ready to take charge. In fact, most young people who join our GGGE training start off feeling unsure, shy or convinced “leadership” is for someone else. But here’s what surprises them — leadership isn’t about shouting orders, it’s about learning how to show up, speak up and step forward when it counts.

In our sessions, we use creative projects to help you practise those skills without even realising it. One minute you’re helping set up props or making a plan for a group task. Next thing you know, you’re speaking in front of others, solving a problem on your feet and supporting your team like it’s the most natural thing in the world.

That’s the magic of training — it teaches you real-world leadership in a way that feels fun, not scary. You learn how to stay calm under pressure, how to listen to others and how to make decisions that move a project forward. Little by little, you start trusting yourself more.

By the time the project ends, you don’t just leave with a certificate or a performance. You leave with something bigger — the confidence to lead, even in moments when you feel nervous inside. And that’s a skill you’ll use not just in theatre or creative jobs, but everywhere life takes you next.

And here’s the best part: leadership doesn’t look the same on everyone. Some lead with energy and big ideas, others with quiet focus and steady support. GGGE training gives you the space to discover your own style of leading, and once you find it, you’ll see how valuable it is not only on stage, but in school, work and life.