Cormac helps secondary school students recognise the masks they wear to fit in and supports them in building real confidence from the inside out. As a former people pleaser, he knows exactly what it feels like to hide your true self just to be accepted.
"Be yourself" is easy to say but can one of the hardest things to do.
What you can get
Keynote Talk (30mins - 1hour)
A high-energy, story-led session focused on being yourself in a world that pressures you to conform.
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Relatable stories from Cormac’s life
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Live student interaction
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Practical tools students can start using that day
Full/ Half Day Workshop
In this interactive workshop, Cormac helps students go beyond surface-level confidence to build real self-trust.
Through stories, group discussion, and guided exercises, they’ll explore the pressures they face around fitting in, friendship dynamics, and speaking up.
Keynote & Workshop
Keynote in the morning followed by an interactive workshop with a selected year group.
Perfect for wellbeing weeks, TY programmes, or any school that wants to create meaningful conversations around confidence, self-worth, and being true to yourself.
10 ways to overcome people pleasing
Helping your students get more self confidence
Many students move through the school day wearing a mask. Trying to fit in, avoid judgment, or hide parts of who they really are. Underneath, they may be struggling with people-pleasing behaviours that hold them back from speaking up or feeling confident.
This free PDF is designed to help students recognise those patterns and start building self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and real confidence. Feel free to download and share it with your students it could be the reason that helps them take off the mask.
