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Five skills your child needs to thrive, and the one skill that builds them all.

Five skills your child needs to thrive, and the one skill that builds them all.

INTRODUCING...

INTRODUCING...

KidLead Academy shows parents of kids ages 5 to 15 how leadership training builds resourcefulness, responsibility, resilience, communication, and collaboration, as well as how to do it!

KidLead Academy shows parents of kids ages 5 to 15 how leadership training builds resourcefulness, responsibility, resilience, communication, and collaboration, as well as how to do it!

Yes! I want to set up my child to succeed.

"My friend Alan Nelson has provided one of the most insightful looks into leadership that I’ve seen."

"The reason that so many of us blame our failures, problems and shortcomings on leaders is that we’ve failed as a society to develop them when they’re young and moldable. It was my privilege to mentor, both Alan and his wife, Nancy, when they were young adults. Over the years, I’ve seen their influence grow, along with their leadership and professionalism. As Alan will show you, with a little insight and intention, you can learn to identify and develop the budding leaders in your family. I’m convinced that leadership is the best way to change the world. That being said, getting to leaders while they’re young is the most potent way to develop them. As a leader, a leadership expert, and a father, I know these things to be true."

- John C. Maxwell
New York Times bestselling author, rated as a top leadership expert in the world

If you develop your child to lead, you'll set them up to succeed.

If you develop your child to lead, you'll set them up to succeed.

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"KidLead opened our eyes to the untapped leadership potential in our child, Bryan, transforming not just him, but also reshaping our own approach as parents."

"I am so thankful for KidLead. I had no idea how much my husband and I were shutting down our child (Bryan). He has so much more leadership potential than we perceived. I think the parent training has changed us even more than Bryan, although I’m sure it will result in his transformation as we foster his leadership ability."

- Janice Parker
Parent

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child.

You desire to see them excel, achieve success, and thrive in life,
and you’ll do what it takes to give them a strong start.

Yet, amid academics, sports, extracurricular activities, and summer camps you enroll them in, you still find yourself…

As a parent, you only want what’s best for your child.

You desire to see them excel, achieve success, and thrive in life, and you’ll do what it takes to give them a strong start.

Yet, amid all the sports, extracurricular activities, and summer camps you enroll them in, you still find yourself…

Worrying about your child's ability to navigate social challenges and peer pressure.

Fearing that your child will not be able to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Feeling concerned about your child's future success and happiness.

This could be because you’re focusing on skills that fade after high school, overlooking one of the most crucial skills that can shape your child's future.

We call it…

Leadership.

A lifelong skill that pays big dividends,
including higher pay, increased job satisfaction, and greater life fulfillment.
A skill that's not easily learned when an individual is already set in their ways.
A skill that's nurtured and cultivated best when someone is still moldable.

Your kid is that someone.
And when you invest in developing leadership in them early on…

Your child will reach their leadership potential.

A lifelong skill that pays big dividends, including higher pay, increased job satisfaction, and greater life fulfillment. A skill that's not easily learned when an individual is already set in their ways. A skill that's nurtured and cultivated best when someone is still moldable.

Your kid is that someone.
And when you invest in developing leadership in them early on…

Your child will reach their leadership potential.

Introducing…

Leadership training that helps your child thrive


Dr. Alan E. Nelson has trained Navy SEALs, NASA engineers, and Top Gun pilots. In KidLead Academy, he shows you how to use leadership experiences at home to build the five skills every child needs to thrive: resourcefulness, responsibility, resilience, communication, and collaboration. No background in leadership or teaching required.

• Resourcefulness: Finds a way forward when the answer isn’t handed to them.
• Responsibility: Owns their choices and follows through without being chased.
• Resilience: Bounces back from setbacks and keeps going.
• Communication: Speaks up clearly and listens well, with adults and peers.
• Collaboration: Works well with others and helps a group succeed.

When kids practice leading, they practice all five at once.

Leadership training that helps your child thrive


Dr. Alan E. Nelson has trained Navy SEALs, NASA engineers, and Top Gun pilots. In KidLead Academy, he shows you how to use leadership experiences at home to build the five skills every child needs to thrive: resourcefulness, responsibility, resilience, communication, and collaboration. No background in leadership or teaching required.

• Resourcefulness: Finds a way forward when the answer isn’t handed to them.
• Responsibility: Owns their choices and follows through without being chased.
• Resilience: Bounces back from setbacks and keeps going.
• Communication: Speaks up clearly and listens well, with adults and peers.
• Collaboration: Works well with others and helps a group succeed.

When kids practice leading, they practice all five at once.

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What's included in this program?

4 Weekly Modules

A new module each week, so you can try what you learn with your child as you progress. Content available for 1 year.

Video Lessons with Dr. Nelson (7 hours total)

Short, practical lessons showing how to create everyday leadership moments that build all of The Five.

Resources

• Training Manual: A downloadable guide with notes, corresponding to the video sessions.
• 2 Books: Download PDF versions of “BestParentCourse.com” and “Raising Leaders”
• 3 Assessments: See where your child is already strong and where to focus first; estimate their level; and take a look at your own orientation as a parent.

Head Start

Pre-Course: 3 lessons introducing 5 thriving skills

Welcome to the…

1 mission – 4 modules – 28 lessons

Module 1: Foundations

Learn the essential concepts and principles of helping your child become a leader,giving you a strong starting point for supporting their growth and development.

  • Lesson 1: Why Train Young Leaders?
  • Lesson 2: What Leadership Is Not
  • Lesson 3: What Leadership Is (Defining It)
  • Lesson 4: An Executive Brief of Leadership Studies

Module 2: Nurturing

Discover practical ways to create a supportive home environment that encourages your child's leadership abilities and helps them thrive in their unique strengths and talents.

  • Lesson 1: Are Leaders Born or Made?
  • Lesson 2: Identifying Leadership Talent
  • Lesson 3: NYLI and SIS Assessments
  • Lesson 4: Avoiding Parenting Bad Practices
  • Lesson 5: Creating a Healthy Home Climate
  • Lesson 6: Schools and Institutional Barriers
  • Lesson 7: Advocating for Your Leader Child

Module 3: Coaching

Gain effective coaching strategies to help your child build a leader's mindset, giving them the tools to handle challenges and make good choices.

  • Lesson 1: Best Practice Coaching Skills
  • Lesson 2: Step Method
  • Lesson 3: Common Coaching Mistakes to Avoid
  • Lesson 4: The Coach Minute
  • Lesson 5: Coaching Demonstration
  • Lesson 6: Finding a Mentor
  • Lesson 7: Being a Mentor

Module 4: Projects

Engage your child in hands-on, project-based learning experiences that allow them to apply and refine their leadership skills in real-world contexts.

  • Lesson 1: Age-n-Stage Psychology
  • Lesson 2: Training Methodology
  • Lesson 3: Creating Effective Leadership Projects
  • Lesson 4: Using LeadYoung Training Curricula
  • Lesson 5: Developing Ages 3 and 4 (KiddieLead)
  • Lesson 6: Developing Ages 5 to 9 (Lead1st)
  • Lesson 7: Developing Ages 10 to 13 (LeadNow)
  • Lesson 8: Developing Ages 14 to 18 (LeadWell)
  • Lesson 9: Developing Ages 19-23 (LeadStrong)
  • Lesson 10: Next Steps

Imagine the joy and pride of seeing your child develop
resilience, creativity, and the ability to overcome challenges.
Imagine them being noticed by top universities and employers.

You can make this a reality when you invest in your child's leadership development today.

Imagine the joy and pride of seeing your child develop resilience, creativity, and the ability to overcome challenges. Envision them to be sought after by top universities and employers.

You can make this a reality when you invest in your child's leadership development today.

Develop Your Child’s Leadership Potential Now!

When you enroll now, you’ll also get these

EXCLUSIVE BONUSES

My Kid Leads! Podcasts

44-short audio episodes of ideas and encouragement for the drive to school or practice.  

Upon Completion

When you finish the course, download a certificate and receive 1 module of LeadYoung Training curriculum (no charge).

KidLead Academy

The first executive-caliber train-the-trainer program
designed specifically for busy parents
who want to unlock their child's leadership potential.

The first executive-caliber train-the-trainer program designed specifically for busy parents who want to unlock their child's leadership potential.

You’ll get all these:

  • Pre-Course: 3 lessons introducing 5 thriving skills
  • 28 engaging lessons in 4 comprehensive modules
  • 44 My Kid Leads! podcasts
  • 2 books & 3 assessments
  • Dr. Alan E. Nelson Video Training  (available on laptop and phone via the Kajabi app; plus audio files)
  • Downloadable Resources
    (Training Manual with additional resources)
  • 1-year access to all course materials

  • Bonus Feature: 2 lessons on running a LeadYoung program

  • SPECIAL BONUS: LeadYoung Training Curriculum (upon course completion; up to a $325 value)

KidLead Academy


Online course that you go at your own pace with access to materials for one year, including Legacy, a private monthly community for people interested in developing the leadership potential of children and young people (aged 3-18).

for only

$500

or 

3 Easy Monthly Payments of $180
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VIP Private Coaching


If you have the motivation and resources to offer the best for developing your children’s leadership potential, this option is for you. You get the KidLead Academy online course, 4 modules of curricula, and up to 4 hours of private coaching from global young leader expert, Dr. Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D.       

$2000
(For info, contact us directly at [email protected] Brief application required.)

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Institutional Program


Your school, civic group, or faith community can offer LeadYoung Training programs to future leaders.  

This organization program includes 8 KidLead Academy programs, 4 modules of curricula, and up to 4 hours of coaching/consulting.

$5000

(For info, contact us directly at [email protected]. Brief application required.) 

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Hi, I’m Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D.

A Global Expert in Young Leader Development


Cultivating leadership skills in children is transformational.

Not a mere extracurricular activity
Not a fleeting skill
Not less than academics, athletics or arts

It's a lifelong asset that should be taken seriously
—one that can shape your child's future success and fulfillment.

From teaching leadership courses at top institutions like Naval Postgraduate School, USC, Pepperdine, and UCI to training 100s of adults and 1000s of students globally, I've dedicated my life to developing effective, ethical leaders.

I have come to a critical realization—we often waste our best resources on leaders after they're already "cooked." We need to get them while they’re moldable, not moldy.

Hi, I’m Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D.

A Global Expert in Young Leader Development


Cultivating leadership skills in children is transformational.

Not a mere extracurricular activity
Not a fleeting skill
Not less than academics, athletics or arts

It's a lifelong asset that should be taken seriously
—one that can shape your child's future success and fulfillment.

From teaching leadership courses at top institutions like Naval Postgraduate School, USC, Pepperdine, and UCI to training 100s of adults and 1000s of students globally, I've dedicated my life to developing effective, ethical leaders.

I have come to a critical realization—we often waste our best resources on leaders after they're already "cooked." We need to get them while they’re moldable, not moldy.

Hi, I’m Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D.

A Global Expert in Young Leader Development

Cultivating leadership skills in children is transformational.

Not a mere extracurricular activity
Not a fleeting skill
Not less than academics, athletics or arts

It's a lifelong asset that should be taken seriously
—one that can shape your child's future success and fulfillment.

From teaching leadership courses at top institutions like Naval Postgraduate School, USC, Pepperdine, and UCI to training 100s of adults and 1000s of students globally, I've dedicated my life to developing effective, ethical leaders.

I have come to a critical realization—we often waste our best resources on leaders after they're already "cooked." We need to get them while they’re moldable, not moldy.

And now, for the first time, I'm making this training available to parents like YOU through my digital course, KidLead Academy.

A first-of-its-kind, online training program for busy parents who want to develop thriving skills of resourcefulness, responsibility, resilience, communication and collaboration, by using leadership as the vehicle. This masterclass enhances your existing parenting skills, even if you lack experience as a leader yourself.

The only remaining step is for you to take action and invest in your child's future.

That's why I've made it my mission to identify leadership talent in future leaders, ages three through 18.

And now, for the first time, I'm making this training available to parents like YOU through my digital course, KidLead Academy.

A first-of-its-kind, online leadership training program for busy parents who want to unlock their child's leadership potential, regardless of their experience or background.

The only remaining step is for you to take action and invest in your child's future.

Here’s what parents and students say
about our training:

Identifying and nurturing compassionate and ethical leaders has never been more important. Dr. Nelson offers a practice and actionable system for doing this. I’ve trained trainers throughout Canada who love this program. Parents receive skills to develop highly sought-after leadership talent in their children. This course is transformational.

 


Nicki Straza
(LeadYoung user, parent)

I have used KidLead training materials for years. Many of our youth have shared that the training and skills they received have proven invaluable for gaining confidence and knowledge to handle various leadership scenarios. Parents have shared how wonderful it is for kids to learn servant leadership, taking action in our community. KidLead and LeadNow are invaluable tools for organizations seeking a rigorous and fun way to develop their youth leaders. My daughter has also benefitted immensely from it.

 


Roselyn Pucan-Meagor
(LeadYoung user, parent)

KidLead has changed me, our community, the kids in our community, and our schools. We have had so much fun, using the curriculum with our 10-13-year-old students. In 20 months, we have had over 50 kids participate in the program, 45 of whom are still active. These numbers demonstrate how much students love this training. The growth in these kids as leaders is amazing. I watched them go from leading the best they could to sixth-grade students walking into our middle school as strong leaders, gaining the respect of new staff and older peers. As a trainer, I am in awe of this program. It has changed my life. I am a better parent, teacher, friend, and community member because of my training and working with the kids through this program.

 


Nina Lewis
(LeadYoung User, parent)

Doing KidLead leadership activities is my favorite time of the week.

 


Abigail
(student, age 11)

KidLead has hands down, changed the life of our child (Jacob). He’s more confident, takes responsibility, and seems so comfortable working in teams as well as leading them. It’s a godsend for our family.

 


April Goldstein
(parent)

I attribute my confidence and leadership skills to LeadYoung training that I received in my school. I have gone through all the LeadNow and LeadWell modules and they have given me the ability to lead others, get more involved in my community, and make a difference before going to college.

 


Eric
(student, age 19)

One day I received a call from the president of a college where some of our youth attend after graduating from high school. He wanted to know why so many of the students from our church display such strong leadership skills. I told him that it’s because we begin training them at age 10 and continue through high school. We’ve seen great results for years. I am also blessed to have had my own children developed by LeadYoung training.

 


Jenni Colwell
(LeadYoung user, parent)

Kids enjoy learning in a very experiential and discovery way through different LEAD activities. They build their confidence, learn, and apply the values and attitudes that are crucial for effective and ethical leadership!

 


Ruby Fung
(LeadYoung user)

I have to be honest, I figured KidLead was just another social activity that promised to develop leadership but didn’t. I was so wrong. In teaching our two kids, it has improved my leadership by going back to the basics. This is all about organizational leadership, not just being a nice person.

 


Steve Hall
(parent)

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If you develop your child to lead, you'll set them up to succeed.

So what’s holding you back?

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