The Girls Leadership Institute inspires girls to be true to themselves. We teach the practices of emotional intelligence, assertive self-expression and healthy relationships, giving girls the skills and confidence to live as leaders.  Co-founded by bestselling author and girl-expert Rachel Simmons, we are a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing transformational programs to girls, their parents, and their educational communities.

All GLI programs use interactive lessons and theatre-based techniques to help girls connect with their emotions and practice the tools of building healthy, authentic relationships. The courses are age-appropriate and progressive, following girls’ developmental needs from grade school through high school.

GLI Colorado offers a growing selection of programs to girls and their parents. Each program addresses the unique developmental needs of participants. Look here to find a program that is right for your daughter:

Real Parents, Real Daughters, Grades 2 – 3

These workshops help girls and parents have fun together while learning about friendship, feelings, apologies and healthy conflict. Each workshop is 90 minutes long, once a week, for four consecutive weeks.

Click here for info on upcoming workshops for girls in grades 2-3

Real Parents, Real Daughters, Grades 4 – 5

These workshops allow parents and daughters to laugh and learn about themselves in a safe environment. Every family establishes best practices in emotional intelligence, healthy communication and productive conflict resolution skills. Each workshop is 90 minutes long, once a week, for four consecutive weeks.

Click here for info on upcoming workshops for girls in grades 4-5

Real Parents, Real Daughters, Grades 6 – 8

Real Parents, Real Daughters is a unique opportunity for a weekend workshop on girls’ relationships and the best practices in communication, emotional intelligence and healthy conflict. This is not a three-day lecture! We blend our trademark sense of humor with games and activities that keep participants laughing as they learn about themselves and practice new approaches to old habits. You will not get lost in the crowd; with only 30 participants, every participant is guaranteed attention to his or her individual goals.

Click here for info on upcoming workhsops for girls in grades 6-8