Signature Conversations
Every Kid Gets a Coach
The Missing Operating System: Why Executive Function Changes Everything
What if every young person had someone in their corner?
In this engaging, story-driven talk, Neil Peterson explores a simple but powerful idea:
Every kid gets a coach. — and every adult who wants to give back can be trained to be one.
Drawing on a lifetime of leadership—and personal experience as a parent—Neil shares:
- Why so many capable young people struggle
- What executive function really means in everyday life
- How one consistent relationship can change a trajectory
- Why coaching benefits both the young person and the adult
How communities, organizations, and businesses can help fuel this movement
Audiences
Audiences respond to:
- Real stories and lived experience
- A message that is both inspiring and practical
- A clear path to meaningful engagement
- A reminder that small moments matter
Ideal Audiences
- Rotary, Lions, and service organizations
- Schools and colleges
- Parents and parent organizations
- Nonprofits and foundations
- Businesses and HR leadership groups
- Community organizations
Formats
Conversations can take several forms:
- 20–25 minute talk
- 45–60 minute keynote
- Interactive discussion and Q&A
Bring This Conversation to Your Group
If you are interested in hosting a talk or learning more, I would be glad to connect.
👉206.919.7515