The Balloon Biathlon
When: Saturday 13th May 2023 Where: The Wye Valley Cost: Free of charge and all equipment provided Minimum Sponsorship: Raise what you can. All donations, however
Inspiring confidence in every individual
About ‘I Can & I Am’
I Can & I Am is a charity with a passion to inspire confidence in young people and to help them to maintain good mental health. The charity was founded by the inspirational educational speaker James Shone who visits hundreds of schools and businesses every year speaking to educators, parents, pupils and employees.
James Shone describes the formation of I Can & I Am, his story and the aims of the charity.
Presentations
James shares the powerful story of losing his sight and setting up I Can & I Am
James Shone shares a truly inspiring story to help us all understand how best to respond to set backs, anxiety and general lack of self-esteem. His relevant, challenging and amusing talks take a look at life in education today with advice on how best to navigate the challenges that might be faced.
The I Can & I Am Bus
The I Can & I Am team visit schools around the South West on their specially converted double decker bus working with pupils, staff and businesses. Cooking activities on the ground floor and wellbeing workshops on the top deck provide valuable tools to help improve self-esteem and maintain good mental health.
This two minute video outlines what happens on board the I Can & I Am bus
What are balloons of self belief?
The vital tips from I Can & I Am on how to keep your balloon of self-belief inflated have become a staple part of many schools pastoral teaching. This simple 2 minute animation explains the concept in a quick and simple way and can be used within the classroom or at home.
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Your talk was inspirational. You have found your rightful place as one who inflates balloons and inspires. Your delivery is faultless and your kindness and empathy are in huge abundance. The level of connection and engagement that was displayed on all the parents’ faces showed your affect on all in the room was profound.
I found your talk, inspiring, encouraging, upsetting, uplifting … I think I went through every emotion and really am quite proud that I held it together. I admire your courage and relentless optimism immensely and agree with all of your points.
Your talk was inspirational. You have found your rightful place as one who inflates balloons and inspires. Your delivery is faultless and your kindness and empathy are in huge abundance. The level of connection and engagement that was displayed on all the parents’ faces showed your affect on all in the room was profound.