REVEAL CONVERSATIONS FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS

Today’s young people are the most digitally connected in history.

Yet, while they are masters of the curated post and the edited text, they often struggle with moments of real-life connection.

Friendships and other relationships
Social hesitation and adapting to new situations
Internships, college, and navigating first jobs

What starts as hesitation at 14 often becomes a pattern at 25—and a barrier later on.

Young people are entering a world where the first rung of the career ladder is disappearing. AI is taking over entry-level tasks. They worry they don't have the presence to express themselves and succeed, when grades, online content. and technical skills aren't enough.

We’re not teaching them what makes them irreplaceable in life and in work: how to show up, connect, and communicate effectively and genuinely for who they are.

The Presence Lab

It's not a lecture. It's a structured, interactive experience.

How it works

Before the sessions begin, I understand the specific situations they're dealing with and their concerns. I seek parental or organizational input.

I facilitate. I create a container for psychological safety and shared learning Lively, relevant, practical and fun

Four to six students per cohort, selected for the same age. 14 - 22 years old)
Conducted virtually. Can be hybrid or in-person, depending on situation and geography
We lay the foundation: what matters to them. their concerns
I ask questions and model: Active listening. Building on what's said. Non-judgmental. Empathetic
Discussions and why and how social skills and presence make a positive difference
Assignments and exercises to experiment with, in-person and out in the world. They practice
We debrief after. What worked and what could change.

Results

Greater confidence and communication skills, with minimized anxieties. Improved academic performance.

Parents see the shift not just in "better manners," but in a happier, more grounded, and confident person. This ripples throughout their life.

Research

Harvard Making Caring Common (May 2024):

61% of young adults report experiencing "serious loneliness":

Not just a lack of company; it is a lack of meaningful connection and social resilience.

To bridge this gap, we must prioritize the development of "social capital": the skills required to navigate social nuances and build trust in person.

Longitudinal European Research:

Increases in socio-emotional skills directly improve academic performance across age groups

Contact me for a short consult. Learn more. Discuss designing for YOU.

anitabaker.reveal@gmail.com

Interviewing skills: 1:1

You may be a parent who sees your child struggling to improve their confidence.

Perhaps spending enormous amounts of money to prepare their child to stand out as they interview and compete for scarce places in college, internships, and early jobs.

Companies know that when their employees have better communication skills, know their personal brand and how to express it, they have a greater impact on personal and business growth.

Meaningful relationships and "personal brand" are cited as the #1 factor for job success. That's why they hire me to lead tailored workshops and coach in small groups and 1:1.

As a former executive recruiter, colleagues and friends ask me to help them prepare for interviews.

Research

A large study (ACT researchers, 2023): Social and emotional skills predict college enrollment and retention—even after controlling for GPA, test scores, and income.
Harvard and the Carnegie Foundation study: 85% of job success comes from well-developed social and "human" skills, while only 15% comes from technical knowledge.
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania research shows: Employees who engage in informal social interaction (“schmoozing”) are less likely to be laid off

CONTACT ME

anitabaker.reveal@gmail.com

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